Youth Weightlifting Safety – Part 1

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

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 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

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 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

June 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

Youth Weightlifting Safety – Part 2

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

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 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

August 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

September 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 September 2023 Athlete of Month is Gavin Hickle. Gavin is an 11-year-old football and baseball player who came to us looking to get stronger for better… Continue reading September 2023 Athlete of the Month

October 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 October 2023 Athlete of Month is Jacob Vandenack. Jacob is a high school senior who competes as a thrower on the Track and Field team at… Continue reading October 2023 Athlete of the Month

November 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 November 2023 Athlete of Month is Corbin Hager. Corbin is an 11-year-old multi-sport athlete who plays football, basketball, and baseball. He is also one of our… Continue reading November 2023 Athlete of the Month