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Jump Back!

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Wally

Oly class 7.6.15Watch this video on YouTube If you are cleaning or snatching, you should jump and land slightly backwards from your starting position. This jump back will be a bit bigger with the snatch. The jump back will automatically … Continue reading →

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Hey Partner.

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Wally

People work harder when someone is watching them. People work harder when someone holds them accountable. People work harder when someone cares about what they are doing. We’re social creatures. Part of learning how to move better is watching others … Continue reading →

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Sure, Why Not?

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Wally

Oly class 6.29.15Watch this video on YouTube There are lots of weird versions of the Olympic lifts. Ok. They aren’t weird. They are variations, that when properly used, can help accellerate those breakthrough moments you occasionally get in training. For … Continue reading →

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Check the Math

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Wally

If compassion = empathy + ethics + action… and the negative of compassion = animosity… and the negative of empathy = callousness… and the negative of ethics = amorality… and the negative of action = inaction… then check the math … Continue reading →

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When to Add More Weight

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Wally

Oly class 6.22.15Watch this video on YouTube When you lift, should you always add more weight? The answer depends on what you are going for. If you are going for better technique, then only add weight if your lift was … Continue reading →

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