Powerlifting is a popular sport around the world. It consists of the Big 3: bench press, squat, and deadlift. This sport relies on the...

In our previous blog “Deadlifts 101”, we talked about the different types of deadlift to suit individual needs. Today, we are going to...

If you have ever walked into a gym and wondered why everyone is wearing big belts around their waist, you’re probably not alone. Owing to...

Shoulder and thoracic spine mobility are essential for hitting appropriate positions in weightlifting and CrossFit. Without sufficient...

Are you spending hours training but not seeing the results? Feel like you're doing heaps of exercises but spinning your wheels? The...

Hip flexibility is important for achieving a full depth squat, particularly the ability to flex (bring the knee to the chest), and...

By Emma Garrett, Physiotherapist and Olympic Weightlifter Bracing is the ability to keep tension throughout your core so you protect your...

By Emma Garrett, Physiotherapist, Olympic Weightlifter & Crossfit Coach One question I frequently get asked while coaching is, is...

Welcome to the final post of our series on Olympic lifting! What is the jerk? The clean and jerk is the second lift completed during...

What is the clean? The clean and jerk is the second lift completed during Olympic weightlifting competitions. It involves moving the bar...

Welcome to a three-part series detailing Olympic weightlifting! What is Olympic weightlifting? Weightlifting is an Olympic sport and...