olympic lifting and strength training would you say you have strengthen yourself with the basics compound movements before trying olympic lifting? Like squat, deadlift, clean and press and pull-up? Or can you start ol straight away? Also what is a good strength training routine, would it be a split, lower and upper body or a push/pull. Im just wondering what routine to use and to split it up. I wanna gain a good base of strength then eventually move to a power orientated workout. Any tips would be much appreciated.
Best to get some formal instruction on form, inparticular Snatch. That and concentrate on O lift break downs.Even these I would recommend some formal advice and corrections.Warm up and stretch comprhensively. Break Downs will strengthen and develope strenght and power depending on routine and goals. Hang Clean/Hang Power Clean/Hang Squat Clean Overhead Squats/Front Squat/Squat/Squat Clean Deadlift/Power Clean Push Jerk/Push Press/Split Jerk Clean& Jerk/Snatch on platforms if available Others to consider Turkish Get Ups One Armed Dumbell Snatch Dead lift High Pulls Bent Press Kettlebell Work Comprehensive Ab & Core workout Apporach Many different routines,best to decide your goals and structure accordingly.Search the net and links provided or better yet ask your coach. Hope thats usefull.
unlike powerlifting and basic "pumping iron" olympic lifting is very athletic and for your own safety and proper development you should, as stated above, by all means get with an Olympic lifting coach. Otherwise you could seriously injure yourself. In my opinion, Olympic lifters are among the strongest people overall that you will encounter. It requires expert help and regular training, however.
Like has been said before, Oly lifting is very technical, and professional technique advice is the best, and safest, way to go. I'd definitely suggest developing a foundation of strength before attempting anything Oly. Check out www.drsquat.com/index.cfm?action=viewarticle&articleID=8 for Dr. Squat's good word on Oly lift training. As for you split routine, that would depend on your goals, as well as your available time: How often are you studying martial arts? What's your cardio training like? How are you weight-training now? Post these answers back up, then we can figure something out.
I havent started any proper weight training yet but im really interested in learning oly lifting but Im going to build a foundation of strength first. I also dont practice martial arts yet because im injured at the moment but i have been interested for a long while, so as soon as im ok im going to be looking for a club. Its been really annoying because there are so many things I want to do, but i have injured my shoulder when I was playing football and that was about 6 weeks ago. Im not sure want it wrong with it. I will definately seek professional coaching, thanx a lot for your help bewatermyfriend!
