Things to Read / Watch

American Weightlifting is the story of a sport in turmoil and the athletes and coaches whose passion drives them to succeed despite the odds. Amateur athletes and coaches with little or no financial support struggle to compete with the professionals who dominate the sport internationally. Training in garages, working full time jobs, ignored by the public and the media, American weightlifters strive to compete with the best in the world. (Greg Everett)

Strength, Bands and Staying in Your Lane is Greg Everett's take on a recent interview with the well known powerlifting icon, Louie Simmons.  Though the takedown of Louie's weightlifting critique is not difficult, Greg dissects it thoroughly nevertheless.

Donny Shankle's blog is a must read almost every time he updates.  Read it all whether you are a weightlifter or not.  

If you care anything about movement, or athletic performance, you have to invest 90 minutes in this audio piece.  Power Athlete Radio 29 is an absolute must listen.  I am very well steeped in exercise physiology, nutrition, and strength and conditioning, and I felt like an absolute rookie listening to Kelly Starrett and John Welbourn talk mobility, posture and position and training.  (Beware of language)

The Attitude Nation - Enjoy the bar slamming, techno music playing, coffee drinking freak athletes!

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