weightlifting
Clean and Jerk Dip-Drive Velocity Tracking: Is It a Depth Problem or a Timing Problem?
A missed jerk can come from a shallow dip or a slow reversal — the bar trace looks the same either way. Track transition velocity to tell them apart.
How to Measure Snatch Turnover Velocity with IMU: Separating Technical and Strength Bottlenecks
Same second-pull speed, different misses. Track turnover velocity with IMU to find out if the limiter is pull-under speed or raw second-pull strength.
Jerk Dip-and-Drive: Testing Velocity Consistency Rep to Rep
Same load, same lifter, different rep — dip depth shifts and drive velocity drops. The rep-to-rep testing protocol, CV% thresholds, and what to fix first.
How to Coach the Snatch Progression: Complete Step-by-Step Guide from Beginner to Advanced
A proven 4-phase system for coaching the snatch, from PVC pipe drills to full-load lifts, with accessory work and error correction in every phase.
Power Shrug: Explosive Trap Development and Weightlifting Foundation
Develop explosive upper trap contraction for clean and snatch 2nd pull with power shrug programming. Velocity cues, loading norms, and transfer.
How to Measure Clean and Jerk Bar Speed: Weightlifting Analysis
Pull velocity and catch timing separate a made lift from a missed one. See the phase-by-phase benchmarks, sensor setup, and bar-path fixes an IMU reveals.
How to Peak for a Powerlifting or Weightlifting Competition: The Complete Tapering Guide
Missing lifts on meet day despite strong training numbers? Evidence-based tapering and attempt-selection rules that turn PRs into platform totals.
Nutrition for Strength Athletes: The Complete Evidence-Based Guide
Calories and protein are the easy part; weight class management and peri-workout timing are where most athletes get it wrong. See concrete numbers.
Beginner's Guide to Strength Training: Everything You Need to Start
Your first program decides whether you stick with training or quit by month two. Core patterns, program picks, and a tracking system that scales with you.