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International Weightlifting Federation Congress Approves Updated Election Process and Competition Host Countries
On Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) issued a press release highlighting the events of their Electoral Congress meeting in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. According to the organization's interim president, Dr. Michael Irani, the IWF has made strides towards "meaningful reform and culture change" in an effort to secure...
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Weightlifting Guides
Scarecrow Clean – Technique, Video, and Benefits
In this article we will discuss the scarecrow clean, and clean variation that can be used by beginners and more advanced athletes alike to improve the turnover phases of the clean and timing in the receiving position. In the below...
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Weightlifting Basics
What Is Weightlifting?
Weightlifting is a weight-classed strength sport. In competitive weightlifting, there needs to be a focus on balance of strength in the snatch and clean & jerk. An athlete’s platform success is comprised of the two competition lifts and these lifts include the,
- Snatch
- Clean & Jerk
Out of every strength sport, weightlifting tends to be regarded as the most technical and tough to pick up. Whether you’re setting records or brand new to the sport, this page will serve as your all-in-one weightlifting home!
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The Best Strength Athletes in 2021
Any athlete who has the dedication and chutzpah to compete deserves a round of applause. Preparing for any strength or physique competition takes months of rigorous training and calculated dieting. Then, you need to show the heck up and perform. ...
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The Best Strength Sports Moments in 2021
When it comes to memorable moments, titanic feats of strength, and highlight-reel-worthy events, 2021 was a bountiful harvest. Across strongman, bodybuilding, powerlifting, Olympic weightlifting, and CrossFit, 2021 will be the forever home of countless references in the future. From Annie...
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International Weightlifting Federation Announces Proposed Bodyweight Categories for 2024 Olympics
On Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Athletes' Commission unveiled their proposed weight category changes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Per their announcement on social media, the competitive classes for the next Olympics are as follows:...
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Mart Seim’s 300KG Squat Triple Proves He’s Got Some of the Strongest Legs in Weightlifting
Blink and you'll miss it. In the training hall of the 2021 World Weightlifting Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Estonian weightlifter Mart Seim was seen squatting 305 kilograms (672.4 pounds) in about one second, according to an Instagram Story posted by...
Read moreInternational Weightlifting Federation Congress Approves Updated Election Process and Competition Host Countries
On Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) issued a press release highlighting the events of their Electoral Congress meeting in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. According to the organization's interim president, Dr. Michael Irani, the IWF has made strides towards...
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International Olympic Committee Outlines Conditions for Weightlifting’s Reentry Into 2028 Olympic Games
Weightlifting was not included on the initial list of included sports for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games program, per a Dec. 9, 2021 announcement on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) website. The article stated there will be "a pathway to...
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