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Exercises That Teach Technique, Part One -- Jim Schmitz (2007)
Note: Mr. Schmitz is mainly known for his efforts with Olympic lifting; however, with a little bit of thought and creative application, as always, we can take whatever he has learned and apply it to...
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Exercises That Teach Technique, Part Two - Jim Schmitz (2007)
Overhead Squat (OHS)The overhead squat (OHS) teaches you how to receive or catch the snatch overhead and in the squat position, and it develops total body balance, and confidence and stability in the...
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The Tall Man's Training Problems -- Charles Estes and Rolland Puckett (1968)
Every tall bodybuilder is well aware of certain difficulties in making progress due to his height. He finds that proportion is the most elusive achievement and that he must concentrate with much...
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Weightlifting for Bodybuilders and Bodybuilding for Weightlifters - Reg Park...
For the past few months my regular training partner has been George Popplewell, the 181 lb. Olympic lifter. The Reg Park Olympic Courses, One and Two, by George Popplewell:...
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Power Training for Bodybuilders and Weightlifters - Reg Park (1958)
Originally published in this issue, Aug. 58.The concept developed and later went on to become "The Attack of the 50 Foot Woman" It is now common knowledge that humans differ to a certain extent in...
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Various Weight Gaining Routines -- Anthony Ditillo
Various Weight Gaining Routines The gaining of additional bodyweight and the weight itself, being useful in the further acquisition of physical strength, is a topic of great discussion and magnitude....
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Calves -- Spencer Churchill (1953)
It is high time that this fallacy regarding the difficulty of calf development was smashed. True, in every lineup of a physique contest calves are always outstandingly the major all round fault.Now...
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Powerlift Manual, Part One -- Dennis Weis
https://www.dennisbweis.com/ The AuthorPREFACE Powerlifters are always looking for ways to improve their totals. It is with this thought in mind that I have written this training manual. The majority...
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Powerlift Manual, Part Two -- Dennis Weis
CYCLE TRAINING Let's begin our foundation building for our first six month or yearly contest. The first schedule will last between 6-8 weeks. This, of course, is a suggested guide. You may stay on...
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Powerlift Manual, Part Three -- Dennis Weis
Center: John Grimek, Dennis Weis. Anthony Ditillohttps://www.dennisbweis.com/ http://www.criticalbench.com/Yukon-Hercules.htmISOLATION MOVEMENTS AND POWER RACK TRAINING Powerlifters usually face the...
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The Olympic Press -- George Popplewell (1958)
RUSSIAN TECHNIQUE AND TRAINING METHODS The technique of the press as used in classical weightlifting has altered several times in recent years. When first used in international competition the lift...
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The Snatch -- George Popplewell (1958)
The two hands snatch is the quickest of the classic lifts. Performed by an expert technician, the full movement takes only 4.98 seconds to execute, with a further 2 seconds for lowering. The lift is...
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Training the Legs -- Clarence Bass
Almost everybody agrees that the key to muscle growth is intensity. Agreement breaks down, however, when we come to the specifics of how the desired degree of intensity is achieved. How hard? How many...
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Training Factors -- George Popplewell (1958)
Note: There is still a Clean & Jerk article by Mr. Popplewell to come. This is an article on Oly lifting, but, as always, with a little thought you should be able to use some of this, no matter...
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Push-Pull Training -- Kenny Guess
If you enjoy training four days a week or would like to, I am going to list a tested and proven way to split up your training. It's called the Push-Pull routine. The thing I like about this type of...
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Leonid Taranenko Interview -- Bud Charniga (1989)
Note: Check out the poundages and the training volume here. Yes, I am aware of drug use in lifting just like you! This interview took place at the Olympic Royal Hotel in Athens, Greece on September...
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Angel Spassov Interview -- Tony Graves (1990)
Angel Spassov was born on November 18th, 1941. He is affiliated with the Department of Weightlifting in the Bulgarian Higher Institute for Physical Education and Sports Instruction....
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In the comments, Grey Cat Barbell Club mentioned Front Squats from that Taranenko interview article. I still can't convince the robot that runs this software toy that I'm not a robot via a 2009 dead...
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The Buzzing of Time Flies
I had two or so weeks off work without pay, the usual deal between semesters where I'm working. Managed to not retain much memory of it at all very nicely, except for the last two days. Mission . . ....
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Thigh Training -- Spencer Churchill (1953)
Chet YortonGood Friend and contributor here, Liam Tweed, is currently experiencing some health issues and working his way out of them. Let's give a communal wish of "Get Better Soon" to him, and you...
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