Olympic weightlifters focus their training on being able to lift many times their own body weight. They are not concerned with their physique as much as bodybuilders are and their diets are a lot less restrictive. They train hard with heavy lifting and swift movements that involve power and focus. Olympic lifters spend a lot of time on form and execution of their lifts so that they can achieve muscular gains for more powerful lifting, yet remain injury free. Even heavy lifters with proper form and technique can suffer from lower back pain and knee pain due to the extra weight their frames are having to support. Functional fitness exercises can help strengthen the joints and muscles supporting the joints to help reduce the risk of injury.
The sport of Olympic weightlifting is an old sport, but it is continuing to rise in popularity as a challenging and power-driven sport. Having a sport specific coach certification in Olympic weightlifting can help ensure that you build your strength safely and with a reduced risk for sports injury. Learning from a sport specific coach who has been in competition before can help you with the technical aspects of competition and can also help with mental strength and overcoming mental obstacles for better state of mind during competition.
If you are interested in weightlifting, get your Olympic weightlifting coach certification today and learn how to get competition ready!
