Häftad, Engelska, 2027

Guide to Olympic-Style Weightlifting

From Novice to Next Level

Av Carissa Gordon Gump, Paul Comfort, Kyle Pierce

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Refine training techniques, boost sport performance, and master Olympic-style weightlifting.Olympic-style weightlifting has roots going all the way back to Greece in the sixth century BC. While it may look very different today, it remains an exciting, challenging way to incorporate lifting into any training routine. The Guide to Olympic-Style Weightlifting: From Novice to Next Level is the essential resource for individuals aiming to understand the training methods and for coaches looking to instruct their athletes in this style of weightlifting.Not only will you learn about the origins of Olympic-style weightlifting, you will build a strong foundation by learning about the essential skills and techniques leading to success. Unlike other resources, this book explores advanced concepts, offering you a more comprehensive understanding of the sport. The book provides the following:Over 50 online video clips (accessed via a code included in all books) demonstrating the primary exercises, main variations, and common errorsOver 40 exercises with comprehensive movement details and corresponding photosCommon errors and corrections so individuals and coaches can improve exercise execution6 assessments to determine an individual's readiness to begin weightlifting6 detailed training programs for different experience levelsRisk mitigation exercises for common shoulder, low back, knee, hip, elbow, and wrist injuriesAs a unique form of anaerobic movement, Olympic-style weightlifting offers a plethora of benefits to lifters of all ages and levels. Practiced safely, this sport can strengthen muscles, bones, and ligaments as well as instill a sense of discipline and self-confidence. Written for individuals to use alone and for coaches to use with athletes, this book takes you beyond the basics with guidance from professionals.Whether you are looking to boost performance in another sport or take up Olympic-style weightlifting as a primary form of exercise, The Guide to Olympic-Style Weightlifting has all the tools you need to hone your strength and skills.Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the ebook and exam.Note: A code for accessing online videos via HKPropel is included with all print books.

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Utgivningsdatum: 2027-04-02
Mått: 178 x 254 x undefined mm
Format: Häftad
Språk: Engelska
Antal sidor: 352
Förlag: Human Kinetics Publishers
ISBN: 9781718240254

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Carissa Gordon Gump, MPA, OLY, is a 2008 Olympian in weightlifting and a respected leader in the strength and conditioning community. She is a member of both the USA Weightlifting Hall of Fame and the New England Weightlifting Hall of Fame. Gordon Gump currently serves as the executive director of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Foundation, where she supports research and education to advance the profession.Paul Comfort, PhD, ASCC,PSCC, mISCP, CSCS,*D, FNSCA, is a full professor and the professorial lead in psychology and sport at the University of Salford in the United Kingdom and an adjunct professor at Edith Cowan University in Australia. A widely published researcher, Comfort specializes in strength and conditioning, the use of weightlifting to enhance performance, and applied sport science.Kyle Pierce, EdD, ASCC, CSCS, is a full professor of public health and human performance at Louisiana State University at Shreveport, where he also directs the Human Performance Laboratory and Weightlifting Center. A highly regarded coach and educator, Pierce has brought his coaching expertise to athletes internationally, coaching the Ghana national weightlifting team at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio.

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"The Guide to Olympic-Style Weightlifting captures the art and science of weightlifting in a way that is evidence-based and deeply practical for coaches, athletes, and educators alike."—Avery Faigenbaum, CPSS, CSPS, CSCS, TSAC-F, FNSCA, Professor of Kinesiology and Health Sciences at The College of New Jersey"The Guide to Olympic-Style Weightlifting provides expert insight into Olympic lifts, equipment needs of the sport, competition rules, warm-up guidelines, and the mental strategies needed for success."—Justin Lima, PhD, President and CEO of Strength Coach Network"It's rare to find a resource that so thoroughly addresses both the technical aspects of weightlifting and the complex aspects of long-term athlete development. This book provides an exceptional framework for building a positive and effective training culture founded on safety, clear communication, and mutual respect."—Scott Caulfield, MA, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D, RSCC*E, FNSCA, Director of Strength and Conditioning at Norwich University

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