Archive for 2010

Mike Cerbus and I worked today in Ann Arbor with a great group of CrossFitters from Hyperfit USA learning the Olympic Lifts through our cues taught at CWLC.

See the pics at   www.hyperfitusa.com/

Four of our lifter’s video in Peoria, IL competing at Nationals.  Drew took a third place medal in the clean and jerk with a fourth place finish at his 1st Nats and Bob Davis finished fifth overall at his 1st Nats with a no decision PR clean and jerk at 171.  IMHO, he made the lift!!!…

Jami lifted well in her 1st Nationals going 5/6 tying some PR’s and Tony brought up the rear in his third Nationals!

We are pretty proud of ...

When I was thinking of how we teach Weightlifting to a newbie at CWLC, I realized that the cues that have been developed over the years are really boiled down to a few key words.  These words put the athlete in a position to be explosive.

So without further ado, we present to you our cues to the athlete and lifter alike that if followed, will put them in proper position to lift effectively and will allow them to chase their ...

Columbus Weightlifting has hosted the Arnold Weightlifting Championships in Columbus, Ohio, as part of the Arnold Sports Festival since 2003. The competition is a favorite among lifters due to its crowds and atmosphere. This competition has been able to give back over $100,000 in prize money to lifters since its inception nearly a decade ago.