Big Bend Strength

Olympic Weightlifting Coaching, Programs, & Education!

[Big Bend Strength @BendStrength]

Being strong is dope.

#weightlifting #olympicweightlifting #strength #lift

[Big Bend Strength @BendStrength]

When it’s easy, go harder. When it’s hard, keep going.

#weightlifting #olympicweightlifting #bigbendstrong #olystrong

[Big Bend Strength @BendStrength]

Weightlifting is a marathon, not a sprint, but that doesn’t mean you can start running backwards.

#weightlifting #bigbendstrong #olystrong #olympicweightlifting

[Big Bend Strength @BendStrength]

You won’t 70% your way to being great at weightlifting.

#weightlifting #olympicweightlifting #bigbendstrong #olystrong

[Big Bend Strength @BendStrength]

At some point you just have to put more weight on the bar.

Get out of your head and actually get stronger!

#weightlifting #olympicweightlifting #bigbendstrong #strength

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Build momentum.

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Weightlifting isn't supposed to be easy. It takes time, it has up's and down's, it will make you feel like shit at times, and other times on top of the world. Anyone trying to sell you on this being easy is likely a snake oil salesman. #bigbendstrong #weightlifting #workout

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The Power Position Snatch: Why I Coach A Lean Forward. Thoughts? #weightlifting #olympicweightlifting #snatch #technique

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Squats: Bounce Vs. Slow, which is better?

I answer it all in this video👇

https://t.co/bnTx1tHEH1

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@ndrewtucker You know what’s even cooler, not missing attempts. Squat jerks are incredibly inconsistent, split jerks have way more room for error.

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I don’t know who needs to hear this, but no, you shouldn’t switch to squat jerks.

#weightlifting #olympicweightlifting #bigbendstrong

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No amount of “bio hacking” will change your life as much as daily hard work. 🏋️‍♀️

[Big Bend Strength @BendStrength]

Try this sample OlyFit workout!

Snatch: 15 Minute EMOM @ 70%

Then
4 Rounds
25 Unbroken pull-ups*
*Once you break, perform remaining reps in bench press 135/85 and calorie row, rest 1 min. Before starting next round.

Kipping/strict/banded/ring rows for your ability level!

[Big Bend Strength @BendStrength]

Happy Max Out Friday!

Get after it today with confidence and aggression! #bigbendstrong

[Big Bend Strength @BendStrength]

All of your excuses are true and valid…

Are you going to let them stop you?

#bigbendstrong #weightlifting #olystrong #olybuilding

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Save and try this sample workout from our new OlyFit program!

Snatch 15 Min EMOM @ 70%

8 Min AMRAP
:15 Sec Handstand Hold / :30 sec Plank Hold
5 Strict Handstand Push-Up / 5 Heavy Z-Press
30 Double Unders / 50 Single Unders

#bigbendstrong #olyfit #weightlifting

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Give this OlyFit (Olympic Weightlifting+CrossFit) Split a try!

Day 1: Snatch + upper push
Day 2: Clean + upper pull
Day 3: Back squat + legs
Day 4: Jerk + upper push
Day 5: Front squat + legs

Your CrossFit workouts should not adversely affect your lifts! #bigbendstrong #olyfit

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The worst feeling as a weightlifter is hitting an absolutely beautiful lift but not filming it.

Then, when you get the camera out to record the next set, you look like a newborn giraffe trying to lift. 😂😂😂

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International bench day? Not for weightlifters.

Happy international squat day!

#onmondayswesquat

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OlyBuilding Programming Principles:

1) Organize training split to never have weightlifting compromised by bodybuilding work

2) Exercise selection is key to ensure NO wasted time/volume in the gym

3) Enjoy your training without sacrificing effectiveness