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2MC: 11 Training Guidelines for Weightlifters
TWO MINUTE CLOCKHi Friends, I once did a podcast with an elite level weightlifting coach with half a century of experience. Essentially having seen it all, done it all, as an Olympic level athlete, and a coach of the same degree. He once released an article titled the '11 Training Guidelines for Olympic Weightlifters', in which we spoke of at length on my podcast. So I thought below, I'd provide a 'bite sized' version of these guidelines I discussed with coach, Leo Isaac: 11 Training Guidelines of Olympic Weightlifters:1. Injury prevention > training %'s, intensity or volume.A good state of body and mind and the ability to train consistently over the long term is priority. 2. Never become complacent in striving for better technique.There is always more to learn, and improvements to be made. 3. Focus on quality training over a fixation on chasing personal bests.Having a considered approach and focusing on making quality lifts, will give you your best 'bang for your buck'. 4. A program is not a formula for success, but a guideline for sensible training.Follow a set of principles, so you can make your own training decisions on a day where the program may not be ideal/possible. 5. Never inflate personal bests to raise training %'s.With this can come an increased risk of injury, fatigue, and loss of confidence in lifting ability. 6. If successful in all programmed sets, don't be afraid add weight and an additional set/s.Increases of weight on the bar while maintaining quality is good training. 7. If you're struggling to achieve training %,drop back to a manageable weight to assure quality.Rather than stop and move on, drop back to something manageable, and focus on quality of movement. 8. The sooner you stop your session after feeling you may have an injury, the better.You need to stand the test of time if you want to reach performance goals. 9. Don't go in to training with preconceived ideas of what you can achieve.Creating high expectations can create doubt in the athletes mind if those exceptions are not met. 10. Acting with patience and maturity will assure improvement over the long haul.By prioritising quality training, and improving on outside lifestyle factors. Opportunities can be made. 11. Consistent quality training > egotistical wants in training.Egotistical wants can be your worst enemy at times. Discipline and consistency over time will lead to results. Read Leo's full article here! Additional Content Over Past Week:
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