Oakland Strong Weightlifting

09/19/2017

http://breakingmuscle.com/fitness/why-you-should-warm-up-less-like-the-russians-do #.VBxF6cBmv38.facebook

Your energy could be put to better use by engaging in lifts that will actually make you a better weightlifter.

05/24/2017

https://www.facebook.com/WaxmansGym/posts/1464874760250513

Sean Waxman has in the sport of Weightlifting since before people were lifting in Nanos and he's been a big part of the explosive growth of the sport in the United States.

In this episode, Sean shares some of the history of American weightlifting, how to be a good leader with your athletes, and the importance of having a growth mindset if you want to reach your highest potential.

WATCH EPISODE 261:
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02/07/2017

Found the old SD card with some more training footage on there. A bunch of Sn**ches from a few months ago. Peter Bui Tyler Ketron Joey Laurent Kearney Louise Nelson Dyble **ch **ch

12/06/2016

http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Weightlifting/Features/2016/December/05/Rogue-Named-New-Official-Equipment-Manufacturer-of-USA-Weightlifting

Based in Columbus, Ohio, Rogue Fitness is emerging as a worldwide leader in the research, development and manufacturing of strength and conditioning equipment.

08/20/2016

08/19/2016

http://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1038836/international-weightlifting-federation-congress-officially-endorses-addition-of-eighth-womens-bodyweight-category

Good news for those of us women that sit comfortably between 80-85kg.

The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Congress has voted unanimously here today to introduce an additional bodyweight category for women, e...

08/18/2016

Yes!

http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Weightlifting/Media/2016-Wednesday-Word/Wednesday-Word-August-17

Whether you're an Olympic lifter, a CrossFitter, or any other type of athlete training the Olympic lifts, there are some important rules you need to obey when stepping on the platform:

08/14/2016

Great video on the timing of pulls.

In the sn**ch or clean pull or high-pull, timing of the leg drive is important to train timing and force production in the pulls of the sn**ch and clean. A c...

08/13/2016

Kendrick Ferris lifts in 15 minutes! Click the link to watch ➡️ http://bit.ly/KendrickCompetes

08/12/2016

Congrats Jenny Arthur!

Arthur, 23, lifted 107kg in her third sn**ch attempt. That topped Doreen Fullhart's sn**ch record of 106kg set on August 13, 2006. Arthur now holds all American records in the Women's 75kg category with a 138kg Clean & Jerk and 244 Total Weight record set at the International Weightlifting Federatio...

08/10/2016

Molly working on building a better 1st pull.

08/08/2016

A great week for Oakland Strong lifters Joey & Molly. Joey got a 5kg PR front squat, and Molly a 2kg PR back squat!