{"product_id":"the-guide-to-olympic-style-weightlifting","title":"The Guide to Olympic-Style Weightlifting","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-editor\" id=\"display-editor\"\u003eEditor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-quote\" id=\"display-quote\"\u003eQuotes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRefine training techniques, boost sport performance, and master Olympic-style weightlifting.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOlympic-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. \u003ci\u003eThe Guide to Olympic-Style Weightlifting: From Novice to Next Level\u003c\/i\u003e is the \u003cb\u003eessential resource\u003c\/b\u003e for individuals aiming to understand the training methods and for coaches looking to instruct their athletes in this style of weightlifting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot only will you learn about the \u003cb\u003eorigins of Olympic-style weightlifting\u003c\/b\u003e, you will build a strong foundation by learning about the essential skills and techniques leading to success. Unlike other resources, this book \u003cb\u003eexplores advanced concepts\u003c\/b\u003e, offering you a more comprehensive understanding of the sport. The book provides the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOver 50 online video clips\u003c\/b\u003e (accessed via a code included in all books) demonstrating the primary exercises, main variations, and common errors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOver 40 exercises\u003c\/b\u003e with comprehensive movement details and corresponding photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCommon errors and corrections\u003c\/b\u003e so individuals and coaches can improve exercise execution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e6 assessments\u003c\/b\u003e to determine an individual’s readiness to begin weightlifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e6 detailed training programs\u003c\/b\u003e for different experience levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRisk mitigation exercises\u003c\/b\u003e for common shoulder, low back, knee, hip, elbow, and wrist injuries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a unique form of anaerobic movement, Olympic-style weightlifting offers a \u003cb\u003eplethora of benefits\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003cb\u003eindividuals to use alone\u003c\/b\u003e and for \u003cb\u003ecoaches to use with athletes\u003c\/b\u003e, this book takes you beyond the basics with guidance from professionals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you are looking to boost performance in another sport or take up Olympic-style weightlifting as a primary form of exercise, \u003ci\u003eThe Guide to Olympic-Style Weightlifting\u003c\/i\u003e has all the tools you need to hone your strength and skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEarn continuing education credits\/units!\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: A code for accessing online videos via HK\u003ci\u003ePropel\u003c\/i\u003e is included with all print books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAudience\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividuals who want to increase their knowledge and understanding of Olympic-style weightlifting and professionals who want to learn how to instruct and coach their athletes to effectively do Olympic-style weightlifting exercises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTara Nott (Cunningham) and Chris Polakowski\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohn Fair\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1.\u003c\/b\u003e Equipment and Facility Maintenance\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFred Lowe and Carissa Gordon Gump\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2.\u003c\/b\u003e The Snatch\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGuy Hornsby and Kristof Kipp\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3. \u003c\/b\u003eThe Clean and Jerk\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKristof Kipp and Guy Hornsby\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4.\u003c\/b\u003e Assessment and Modifications\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCara Heads and Cheryl Haworth\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5. \u003c\/b\u003eProgramming for Weightlifting\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eErin Haff\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6.\u003c\/b\u003e Weightlifting Competitions\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKaroliina Lundahl and Carissa Gordon Gump\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7. \u003c\/b\u003ePsychology of Weightlifting\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJames Davis and Gary McChalicher\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8. \u003c\/b\u003eTechnology in Coaching and Performance Analysis\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTimothy J. Suchomel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9.\u003c\/b\u003e Injury Prevention and Recovery\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChristine Na\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10.\u003c\/b\u003e Nutrition Concepts and Guidelines\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMorgan Gosselin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCarissa Gordon Gump\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-editor\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarissa Gordon Gump, MPA, OLY, \u003c\/b\u003eis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul Comfort, PhD, ASCC,\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ePSCC, mISCP, CSCS,*D, FNSCA, \u003c\/b\u003eis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKyle Pierce, EdD, ASCC, CSCS,\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabEditor--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-quote\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“\u003c\/i\u003eThe Guide to Olympic-Style Weightlifting\u003ci\u003e captures the art and science of weightlifting in a way that is evidence-based and deeply practical for coaches, athletes, and educators alike.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Avery Faigenbaum, CPSS, CSPS, CSCS, TSAC-F, FNSCA, \u003c\/b\u003eProfessor of Kinesiology and Health Sciences at The College of New Jersey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“\u003c\/i\u003eThe Guide to Olympic-Style Weightlifting\u003ci\u003e provides expert insight into Olympic lifts, equipment needs of the sport, competition rules, warm-up guidelines, and the mental strategies needed for success.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Justin Lima, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e President and CEO of Strength Coach Network\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“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.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Scott Caulfield, MA, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D, RSCC*E, FNSCA,\u003c\/b\u003e Director of Strength and Conditioning at Norwich University\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabQuote--\u003e","brand":"Carissa Gordon Gump,Paul Comfort,Kyle Pierce","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43749190991946,"sku":null,"price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/4359\/files\/comingsoon_7c7377a7-cba0-4a96-8c37-599b1db49552.jpg?v=1782458120","url":"https:\/\/us.humankinetics.com\/products\/the-guide-to-olympic-style-weightlifting","provider":"Human Kinetics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}