Weightlifting 101

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Your one-stop shop for everything Weightlifting. From the basics of what exactly a clean & jerk is, all the way to how to run a meet on your own, find your answers on the sport of Weightlifting below.

The Lifts
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Benefits of Training Olympic Movements
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Weight Classes
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Age Groups
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Safety
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Counting Attempts
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How-To Guides (Compete, Run a Meet)
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Equipment and Space Needs
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Rules
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U.S. Center for SafeSport
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U.S. Anti-Doping Agency
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Weightlifting 101

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