August 25, 2021 from Olympic Weightlifting
It's time for someone else to take Breaking Muscle through its next decade. It’s been 10 years since Breaking Muscle began. When I first started, I wrote about what was interesting to me at the time because I couldn’t find...August 23, 2021 from Olympic Weightlifting
How to determine if you are a viable candidate for recomposition and your best strategies for success. Simultaneously gaining muscle and losing fat is the holy grail for most gym-goers. It’s known in the fitness industry as...August 22, 2021 from Olympic Weightlifting
While in school as a kinesiology major, the inability to diagnose and treat was the spark that goaded me towards physical therapy. As a coach or personal trainer , you are limited by your knowledge and skillset. Therefore, certifications...August 22, 2021 from Olympic Weightlifting
According to my followers, the clean is simple; doing a snatch is okay, but they hate the jerk, as did I, but you can reach excellent outcomes with preparation and training. Hello there, it’s Oleksiy Torokhtiy speaking. You...August 21, 2021 from Olympic Weightlifting
Isometric resistance training (IRT) is easily accessible and may be a very useful, low cost intervention for sufferers of high blood pressure. A new study looks the specific mode of exercise for managing high blood pressure , isometric...August 21, 2021 from Olympic Weightlifting
We can make our workouts more fun and useful by including elements that apply strength in natural human situations. If you are into strength training, you’ve heard about the fundamental movement patterns —the natural human...August 20, 2021 from Olympic Weightlifting
So this entire essay, as I’ll call it, because I’m incredibly high brow, will be a discussion of what you need to set your framework and why you need it. I’m the laziest , hyperactive, lethargic, ambitious, idle person you’ll...August 19, 2021 from Olympic Weightlifting
Intermittent fasting, the process of time-restricted eating (TRE) counts for something when it comes to weight loss, and some diseases. Time-restricted eating (TRE) is the bright shiny toy everyone wants on their diet list these days....August 18, 2021 from Olympic Weightlifting
Two different types of athletes but how different? Watching Seb Ostrowics over at Weightlifting House on YouTube is one of my guilty pleasures. A bowl of Frosted Flakes, ice cold milk, and the droopy, sonorous musings of a weightlifting...August 17, 2021 from Olympic Weightlifting
There are many genetic markers that have been suggested as having associations with fitness and elite-level athletic characteristics. Whether you are an athlete, are going to be king of your gym or show natural ability in certain types...May 29, 2020 from International Weightlifting Federation
IWF reports that Mr. Khaled Korany Mohamed Hassan (EGY) as an Athlete Support Personnel has been charged with Anti-Doping Rule Violations under Article 2.8 and/or 2.9 of the IWF Anti-Doping Policy. As a consequence, Mr. Korany is...May 29, 2020 from International Weightlifting Federation
Lausanne, 29 May 2020; The IOC has approved the International Weightlifting Federation’s (IWF’s) revised Olympic Qualifying System for Tokyo 2020, which now extends the qualifying period to 30 April 2021. All results and rankings...May 25, 2020 from International Weightlifting Federation
It now looks that the first world-scale weightlifting event that will be held, following a pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will be the 7th edition of the FISU World University World Championships in Weightlifting, slated for 20-24...May 25, 2020 from International Weightlifting Federation
Maamaloa Lolohea from Tonga passed away 21st May, in his home of Vava’u (northern island) Tonga at the age of 52 years. He was known as the gentle giant. Maamaloa lifted for over 10 years representing Tonga and he was very proud of...May 14, 2020 from International Weightlifting Federation
The IWF offers its condolences to the Weightlifting Federation of Kazakhstan on the death of Kairat Turlikhanov, Honorary President of the Federation. Former President of WFRK, Mr. Turlikhanov contributed not only to the rise of Kazakh...May 11, 2020 from International Weightlifting Federation
Honorary President of the Albanian Weightlifting Federation, Mr. Gudar Beqiraj has passed away on 11 May at the age of 72. During his career in weightlifting, which he started in 1967 as a lifter in the national student team, he held...May 11, 2020 from International Weightlifting Federation
Lausanne, 5 May; Based on strong financial foundations, the IWF has allocated $500,000 in additional development funding for member federations in order to help them deal with extra burdens imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Following...May 6, 2020 from International Weightlifting Federation
The new edition of the CSLP Magazine is available online in Spanish language. In this edition of the magazine published by the South American Weightlifting Confederation, readers can relive the Grand Prix Lima 2019, the World...April 24, 2020 from International Weightlifting Federation
The IWF Masters Executive Board and active Co-opted Members decided to cancel the 2020 IWF MASTERS World Championship in Orlando and to offer to the USA Masters committee to host the event in 2022, which was thankfully received by the...April 24, 2020 from International Weightlifting Federation
Dear IWF Athletes, Coaches, Member Federations, contributors and supporters to the sport of weightlifting, I would like to preface this message with my well wishes to all weightlifting athletes. I know you are facing extraordinary...April 20, 2020 from International Weightlifting Federation
IWF reports that the sample of Mr Safaa Rashid AL-JUMAILI (IRQ) has returned an Adverse Analytical Finding for Higenamine (S3 Beta-2 Agonists). In any case where it is determined that the Athlete did not commit an anti-doping rule...April 20, 2020 from International Weightlifting Federation
IWF reports that the sample of Mr Alaifuri SALWAN (IRQ) has returned an Adverse Analytical Finding for Higenamine (S3 Beta-2 Agonists). In any case where it is determined that the Athlete did not commit an anti-doping rule violation, the...October 6, 2015 from Latest Stories, Video, and Commentary about Weightlifting | BBC
Commonwealth champion Zoe Smith will lead an eight-strong GB Weightlifting team into the 2015 World Championships.June 28, 2015 from Latest Stories, Video, and Commentary about Weightlifting | BBC
Commonwealth champion Zoe Smith lifts a personal best to win the 63kg event at the British Weightlifting Championship.June 18, 2015 from Latest Stories, Video, and Commentary about Weightlifting | BBC
Positive test for Welsh weightlifter leads to first four-year ban for UK athlete under new doping regulations.June 18, 2015 from Latest Stories, Video, and Commentary about Weightlifting | BBC
Welsh weightlifter Gareth Evans says competing at London 2012 "fuelled the fire" to secure a place at next year's Olympics in Rio.June 4, 2015 from Latest Stories, Video, and Commentary about Weightlifting | BBC
A BBC Sport survey reveals more than 40% of elite sportswomen in Britain have experienced sexism, but 7% have reported it.March 21, 2015 from Latest Stories, Video, and Commentary about Weightlifting | BBC
Milen Dobrev, a weightlifting gold medallist at the Athens Olympics in 2004, is found dead at his home, aged 35.November 11, 2014 from Latest Stories, Video, and Commentary about Weightlifting | BBC
Commonwealth champion Zoe Smith withdraws from the weightlifting world championships in Kazakhstan because of a virus.October 22, 2014 from Latest Stories, Video, and Commentary about Weightlifting | BBC
Weightlifter Darius Jokarzadeh says playing American football will not stop him going for gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics.