Olympic weightlifting is a sport. Performing Olympic lifts during strength training is not mandatory to improve athletic performance in other sports. In fact, many experts question the use of the Olympic lifts for those who are not weightlifters. Here’s what strength and conditioning coach Steve Maxwell has to say on this controversial subject: Peer-reviewed research…
On page 81 of The Elite Trainer, I discuss a controversial topic in strength training: Are Olympic lifts necessary to improve athletic performance in sports other than Olympic weightlifting? Let’s explore what some of the top experts in the field have to say. Bret Contreras: Comparing Olympic Lifts to Powerlifting “For decades, coaches have debated…