The snatch and clean & jerk, as well as their variations (snatch pulls, clean pulls, from the hang, from blocks, from a deficit, power variations) are great exercises to develop strength, power, and muscle mass in the legs, entire back musculature, and shoulders.  With a little creativity, you can develop weightlifting complexes that suit your specific

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There is an infinite number of combinations of exercises, sets, reps, rest periods and intensities that one can use to create a training program, so the mark of an expert personal trainer is being able to select the appropriate combination of variables to address the specific needs of a trainee. If someone comes to me

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In no particular order, here are 20 things about training and nutrition I learned (or confirmed) in 2013: 1. Strive to develop strength and flexibility at the same time.  Being strong without having good range of motion is useless. 2. For fast results, multiple training sessions in a day are a must.  Changes in body

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