Eating my morning breakfast tacos and thinking about training and what actually moves the needle… Two thing we need to remember for weightlifting gains #1 - Consistency As much as strength is going to help us, this is a SPORT for a reason. Like any other sport, we need skill acquisition in order to improve, IE, we need to practice. Every training session is another practice, and he who practices the most will gain greater skill than his peers. #2 Intensity While practice improves our skill set/technique in the sport, intensity is the factor that determines how our central nervous and musculoskeletal systems adapt to training. We can train with moderate weights as much as we’d like to, unless we are pushing hard in training then our bodies won’t have an intense enough stimulus to warrant any sort of meaningful adaptation. So, train often, and train hard. Happy Thursday, let’s close out this week strong!

Hello hello! I've been learning olympic lifting for around 8 months now. I decided just after my 52nd birthday that it seemed like a good idea. 8 months later I'm at the point where I know enough to know how little I know 🤣 I have a hypermobility spectrum disorder which adds extra fun to the mix as it means strength is not a natural strength for me (pun intended) Due to my daughter being disabled I train in a garage gym

Hello all! Thank you for the accept. I’m from Cheltenham, UK and been training Oly for about a year. Still early stages, currently working on getting a good rack position and recently progressed to 50kg.

This is Jon, a new student to the sport of weightlifting. The best way we can help improve our own technique is by watching the technique of others. What can Jon improve here on his power clean? What cues would you give him?

Welcome to The Weightlifting Hall! Before you dive into the content, take a moment to read this, because what’s inside this Hall isn’t meant to be consumed casually. It’s meant to be trained intentionally. I built this community because I know how confusing Olympic weightlifting can feel at the beginning and how frustrating it can remain even after years of practice. I’ve been under the bar as an athlete, coached hundreds of athletes across various sports, and seen the same issues repeat themselves over and over: rushing weight, skipping fundamentals, and chasing quick fixes instead of building skill. This Hall exists to solve those exact issues. Inside this community, you’ll find lessons and discussions I wish I had earlier in my own training with clear explanations of the lifts, common mistakes that hold lifters back, and practical ways to improve consistency over time. ➡️ If you’re new here, begin with the Welcome to Weightlifting course. That’s where we lay the groundwork for: - What the lifts are - How they’re meant to be trained - What actually matters early on Don’t rush ahead and revisit these concepts often. Even the best lifters never outgrow the basics. ➡️ How to use The Hall: - Ask thoughtful questions - Share training insights and progress - Learn from others doing the same work - Focus on consistency over intensity ❌ This is not a place to max out for attention or chase quick results. It’s a place to slow down, train with intent, and improve alongside others who respect the process. This is also not the place to be a jerk to new lifters in the space. These movements require patience and discipline to progress in; the last thing we want is to kill someone's training progress by shooting them down. Be positive and encouraging toward all community members so we can build off of one another's momentum! If you’re willing to show up, repeat the work, stay patient, and lean into this community, you’ll get a lot out of this space. 📣 Before you get started, take a moment to introduce yourself to The Hall.