I am a huge fan of Olympic lifts and they are always part of my program. Plyometrics are also good explosive exercises, and they are good precursors to Olympic lifting. How many times have you stood in the weight room watching your athletes attempt to perform a clean or a snatch, from the floor or … [Read more...] about How to Assess, Teach and Fix Olympic Lifts [VIDEO]
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