PHILADELPHIA, May 13, 2026 — In Olympic weightlifting, a single kilogram plate can be the difference between gold and silver. As much as possible, elite athletes must use everything they can to their ...

The type of bar matters when it comes to how it bends and recoils, but why is still a mystery. I think it partly comes down to preference. As someone who has spent a lot of time lifting weights ...

With most athletes posting their workouts on social media, pro secrets of agility, speed, and endurance are getting easier to access. The emergence of various exercise methods, like CrossFit, F45, ...

If you follow the evolution of strength training over the past half century. you’ll see a curve leading away from weights and then back to it. Barbell lifts—squats, deadlifts and the Olympic movements ...

The clean is an explosive full-body movement that helps develop total-body power and strength. Try your hand at this Olympic lift and you’ll quickly learn it’s the ultimate test of strength, ...

Taylor Chiu was coached by his father, former BYU weightlifting champion David Chiu and spends his time in the gym 3-4 days a week. (Nicole Pace) BYU grad Taylor Chiu placed first at the April 2015 ...

Strongway Gym Supplies has broadened its weight training range with a carefully developed selection of plates, bars, and combinations designed to meet the needs of home fitness enthusiasts. Emphasis ...

Olympic weightlifting consists of three basic movements performed on a barbell: the snatch, the clean, and the jerk (with the latter two executed in combination). At such an elite level, athletes seek ...