5 Reasons to Train Weightlifting

1) The Snatch and the Clean and Jerk are complex, full-body movements that require not just strength but also coordination, flexibility, and stability to perform.


2) The lifts put your shoulders, hips, knees, and ankles through some intense ranges of motion -ones most of us with our desk-bound lifestyles rarely do. Being able to move and control weight through the positions of the Olympic lifts helps you develop the strength and stability that will make your joints more resistant to injury.


3) Training the lifts trains your awareness of your body and how to move it. This carries over to every aspect of day-to-day life from recreational sports, to playing with your kids, to carrying groceries - you’re way less likely to get injured if you know how to move your body.


4) The Weightlifting movements produce a high power output. Power is the product of strength and speed, which means training Olympic lifts will increase your strength and speed and can help you recover faster and increase your endurance for high-intensity exercises.


5) They’re fun!!! It can take some time to learn to do the lifts well, but once you’ve got it being able to throw that barbell around is super satisfying!

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