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Jun 6, 2017
4 min

The Four Physical Characteristics of Weightlifting (And How to Develop Them)

Weightlifting requires a unique combination of multiple different physical characteristics. Which is probably why it has been described a...

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Alex Parry

Oct 24, 2016
4 min

How Long Does it Take to Progress at Olympic Weightlifting?

Estimated read time 2-5 minutes This is a question I get asked A LOT, and with good reason, it makes sense to have a reasonable estimate ...

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Alex Parry Weightlifting Coach

Jan 14, 2016
3 min

Olympic Weightlifting Recovery | The Complete Guide

If you know anything about physical performance then you know that it’s not your work in the gym that makes you stronger. What makes you...

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Alex Parry

Jun 15, 2015
2 min

Why Should I Learn Olympic Lifting? Birstall Personal Trainer Alex Parry Gives You 5 Reasons

Olympic Lifting, for those that don’t know, is now a sport of only two lifts, the Snatch and the Clean & Jerk. It’s tough to learn, requ...

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Alex Parry

Jun 3, 2015
1 min

How to Get Started With Olympic Lifting | Leeds Weightlifting Coach Alex Parry Explains

Olympic weightlifting can be a demanding and even intimidating sport for beginner's. To make things easier, go and check out my brand new...

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Alex Parry

May 9, 2015
3 min

Lessons from Bethnal Green Weightlifting Club (Part 2 – Olympic Lifting)

I’ve heard Olympic weightlifting described in a variety of ways. My favourite of these is that Olympic lifting is the beautiful woman i...

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Alex Parry

May 9, 2015
2 min

Lessons from Bethnal Green Weightlifting Club (Part 1 – Powerlifting)

Despite the fact that the club has been running since 1926, you could easily be forgiven for never having heard of it. Hidden away down ...

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