Introduction to the Halting Snatch Deadlift The halting snatch deadlift is the initial phase of the pull of the snatch. The snatch is the first of two spectacular lifts which comprise the sport of Olympic weightlifting:The snatch And the clean and jerkIn the snatch, you use a wide grip and lift the barbell in one movement overhead while squatting to catch the weight. The second competitive Olympic lift is clean and jerk, which uses two movements.Here is an example of Dmitry … [Read more...] about Top 7 Halting Snatch Deadlift Lessons from Dmitry Kolokov
11 Best Steph Curry Deadlift and Training Secrets
What is Most Impressive about the Steph Curry Deadlift? A Steph Curry deadlift of 400 pounds is not the most spectacular feat of his strength. At 6 feet 3 inches and 190 pounds, a 400-pound deadlift is not that remarkable today.Take, for example, powerlifter Dr. Stefanie Cohen. She deadlifts 545 pounds at a weight of 125 pounds, over four times her body weight. As you can see in the video below:However, the point is not how much Steph Curry can deadlift. The real story is how the … [Read more...] about 11 Best Steph Curry Deadlift and Training Secrets
Who Needs the World Association of Benchers and Deadlifters?
Why the WABDL is Such a Great Idea The World Association of Benchers and Deadlifters runs competitions for bench press or deadlift exercise only. But, there are several other powerlifting organizations like the USAPL. So why do we need another association?The reason is that other powerlifting organizations include squats in their competitions. But, the WABDL does not.Squats are an excellent exercise, and many call it the king of all activities. The greatest athletes, like NY Giants … [Read more...] about Who Needs the World Association of Benchers and Deadlifters?
3 Great Augustus Caesar Quotes to Power Your Training
Who Was Augustus Caesar? Octavian Augustus Caesar was the first emperor of ancient Rome. He was a Roman statesman and beloved military leader.Octavian is considered by many to be the greatest emperor of the Roman empire.When Octavian turned nineteen years old, his great uncle Julius Caesar adopted him. This was in the year 44 BCE (44 years before the common era ).In that very same year, a mob stabbed Julius Caesar to death on March 15th next to the Theater of Pompey.Soon after … [Read more...] about 3 Great Augustus Caesar Quotes to Power Your Training
Sumo Deadlifts: What They Are and Why You Need Them
What Exactly is a Sumo Deadlift? Sumo deadlifts are one of several types of deadlift variations. For example, there are:Stiff leg deadlift which is also known as straight leg deadlift Romanian deadlifts Trap bar deadlifts aka hex bar deadlifts Conventional style deadlift And sumo style deadliftsSumo and conventional deadlifts are when you pull the weight directly from the floor to the standing position. Sumo deadlifts have become quite popular over the past decade, and … [Read more...] about Sumo Deadlifts: What They Are and Why You Need Them
