When working with groups of athletes in the weight room, it is important to get them organized and warmed up as efficiently as possible because time is always limited. A simple, quick and effective warm-up that we use with all of our athletes is one you may want to try. This warm-up is easy to… Continue reading Simple & Effective Warm-Up for Weightlifting
The Core Values of Conqueror Weightlifting are Effort, Attitude, Trust and Respect. Each month, we recognize one of our athletes who excels in consistently demonstrating these Core Values. Our February 2023 Athlete of Month is Aidan Perez. Aidan has only been a part of our program for 3 1/2 months but has already proven himself… Continue reading February 2023 Athlete of the Month
The Core Values of Conqueror Weightlifting are Effort, Attitude, Trust and Respect. Each month, we recognize one of our athletes who excels in consistently demonstrating these Core Values. Our March 2023 Athlete of Month is Noah Blair. Noah is a high school wrestler who started training with us back in August in an effort to… Continue reading March 2023 Athlete of the Month
As someone who has worked with youth athletes (ages 8-17) daily since 2001, the most frequent question I receive involves the issue of whether or not it is safe for kids to lift weights. Despite a wealth of helpful information readily available on the subject, myths and misconceptions around the topic persist. My overall goal… Continue reading Youth Weightlifting Safety – Part 1
The Core Values of Conqueror Weightlifting are Effort, Attitude, Trust and Respect. Each month, we recognize one of our athletes who excels in consistently demonstrating these Core Values. Our April 2023 Athlete of Month is Bode Bratsburg. Bode is a 10-year-old multi-sport athlete who started training with us back in August to improve his overall… Continue reading April 2023 Athlete of the Month
The Core Values of Conqueror Weightlifting are Effort, Attitude, Trust and Respect. Each month, we recognize one of our athletes who excels in consistently demonstrating these Core Values. Our May 2023 Athlete of Month is Ian Taylor. Ian is a 14-year-old high school freshman who came to us looking to develop strength and power for… Continue reading May 2023 Athlete of the Month
The Core Values of Conqueror Weightlifting are Effort, Attitude, Trust and Respect. Each month, we recognize one of our athletes who excels in consistently demonstrating these Core Values. Our June 2023 Athlete of Month is Imran Murad. Imran is a high school wrestler who started training with us back in August of 2022 . Since… Continue reading June 2023 Athlete of the Month
In the previous post, we addressed the question of whether it is safe for youth to participate in general resistance training and Olympic weightlifting as a sport. As indicated by current evidence, it is indeed safe for youth to engage in resistance training and the sport of weightlifting provided there is qualified coaching supervision and… Continue reading Youth Weightlifting Safety – Part 2
The Core Values of Conqueror Weightlifting are Effort, Attitude, Trust and Respect. Each month, we recognize one of our athletes who excels in consistently demonstrating these Core Values. Our July 2023 Athlete of Month is Chassity Del Balso. Chassity is a 13-year-old multi-sport athlete who competes in Olympic Weightlifting, Volleyball and Track and Field. She… Continue reading July 2023 Athlete of the Month
The Core Values of Conqueror Weightlifting are Effort, Attitude, Trust and Respect. Each month, we recognize one of our athletes who excels in consistently demonstrating these Core Values. Our August 2023 Athlete of Month is Ares Fallquist. Ares is an 11-year-old athlete who competes as an Olympic weightlifter in addition to wrestling and playing football.… Continue reading August 2023 Athlete of the Month
