Why Do We Love Weightlifting Training So Much?

Salus • Jan 07, 2018

Why Do We Love Weightlifting Training So Much? And How Can You Get Better At It?

It’s not uncommon for a CrossFit athlete to fall in love with weightlifting training. Especially the barbell snatch and clean & jerk.

Falling in Love with Weightlifting Training

 

Both weightlifting movements offer a challenge to the body the mind and the spirit… every time you step up to the bar.

The feeling of accomplishing a lift with sound technique can be more satisfying then a metcon. There is certainly a level of courage required to commit to a challenging lift. Plus, when you’re done, you come out on the other end feeling like a warrior.

There are so many reasons why we love Olympic style weightlifting training.

Some would agree there’s something magical about someone who can perform the lifts with that crisp lightning-fast technique. It is the desire for that feeling that usually brings an athlete to the next step in their pursuit for a better snatch and clean and jerk.

Working with a Certified Weightlifting Coach in Middletown, NJ

The best option to excel in weightlifting would be working with a certified weightlifting coach one-on-one.
Some weightlifting movements may be overlooked during your CrossFit training that only a certified weightlifting coach can spot.

For example, in a CrossFit class you may be taught how to perform the lifts for efficiency as it relates to the workout stimulus. With a weightlifting coach, you will be taught the technique that best suits your body type to maximize your lifts.

To a degree, both of these complement each other. Participating in a weightlifting program with a dedicated weightlifting coach can build your base to allow you to outperform your previous history in your CrossFit workouts that incorporate the Olympic lifts.

USAW Sanctioned Olympic Weightlifting Club in Middletown NJ

Truly the best way to get better at the Olympic lifts is under the watchful eye of an experienced weightlifting coach.

As a USAW Sanctioned Olympic Weightlifting Club , we have all the tools you need to take the next step with your weightlifting training. Talk to a certified weightlifting coach at Salus Barbell Club in NJ at 732-800-1269.

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