Poor ankle mobility is more than just a common complaint in the gym, it’s one of the most limiting factors to achieving full squat depth, optimal lifting mechanics, and long-term strength progression. Unlock your full squat potential and elevate your training with effective ankle mobility strategies. With the right approach, every athlete can achieve deeper, […]
Weightlifting is more than just brute strength and being able to chuck the heaviest weights above your head. Olympic weightlifting champions can’t just stroll up to the bar with no warm up or training and that’s the job done – no matter how tired or stiff they might feel! As weightlifters, we have to perform […]
Feeling like you are going to fall over when in a deep squat position is very common. Most people think it’s just lack of flexibility but it is also lack of balance. Follow these drills to improve flexibility and improve balance.
Do you have problems holding snatches overhead? Do your shoulders ever feel unstable in the snatch receiving position? Try a behind neck press in squat stance with snatch grip. This exercise will make you strong and stable in that all-important snatch receiving position.
In this series of videos I will be demonstrating exercises you can safely do in a commercical gym environment to help you learn and improve the olympic lifts: the snatch and the clean and jerk. In part 1, I take you through the overhead squat and the front squat.
Sally gives her top 3 easy-to-do mobility exercises to improve mobility around shoulders and upper back for olympic weightlifting. Do these exercises pre-workout and at home with a broomstick for best results.