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The Coaching Regulations by BWL
Earlier in the year there was a lot of uproar on social media about the new coaching regulations…
Training May 19, 20167 Great Reasons To Do Olympic Weightlifting
This week we are looking at 7 great reasons to do Olympic Lifting, now it’s worth saying that there are…
News May 18, 2016The Central Open Championships, May 2016
Saturday the 14th of May, 2016 saw the Central Open Championships take place at Grange College of Arts…
Clean & Jerk Apr 13, 2016How to Fix Bent Arms on the First pull
Let’s begin with why bent arms on the first pull are bad. The main reason is because it dampens…
A Bit of Everything Apr 9, 2016Weightlifting Words & Acronyms
This post is more for people new to the sport. It’s your quick and easy guide to common…
assistance exercises Mar 27, 2016“Mark Your Squatting Position” – Louis Martin
Here’s an idea I want to run by you. It’s not conventionally done or taught today but more…
A Bit of Everything Mar 21, 2016Balancing Work & Training
Fitting work and training together is something we’ve all struggled with at some point or another. But, when’s…
CrossFit Mar 20, 2016Scraping The Shins
Have you ever experienced this? You’re half way through your first Snatch or Clean exercise and you notice…
Do You Really Need That Kit
As with all sports, there is a lot of Weightlifting & CrossFit kit that you can buy, but…
CrossFit Feb 22, 2016Why Women Should CrossFit
There has recently been an increase in the amount of women who weightlift and CrossFit, but many still…
CrossFit Feb 19, 2016The CrossFit Games 2016 – The Open
You have probably heard people talking about The Open in the past few weeks and you may be…
News Feb 16, 2016UK National Weightlifting League Final 2015/16
CF West Yorkshire & St. Birinus Weightlifting Club Last Saturday (6th February) saw the UK National Weightlifting League…
CrossFit Feb 5, 2016Suffering With Bent Arms On Second Pull?
Are you suffering with bent arms on the first or second pull (before the explosion) on either of…
Clean & Jerk Jan 22, 2016The Ideal Set Position – How To Start Right
Over the years lifting and coaching I’ve seen many athletes with all sorts of feet positions, back angles…
CrossFit Jan 5, 2016Weightlifting Shoes – Should You Be Wearing Them?
This article is written for those of you who either don’t own a pair of lifting shoes and…
CrossFit Dec 28, 2015Looking Down: Why It’s Bad & How To Fix It
This is a blog for those of you who look down when you Snatch or Clean & Jerk.…
