Posts about weightlifting history
Born in Ukiah, California, in 1945, Coach Jim Schmitz has been involved in weightlifting for most of his life. As a young teenager, Jim played many sports and began lifting weights to get bigger and stronger, improving his overall athleticism. He played football at San Francisco State, graduated with a degree in physical education, and … Read more
I recently heard a weightlifting coach say that overtraining doesn’t exist. That’s a very broad statement to make. I know for a fact that overtraining exists because I was a victim of it. I overtrained for many years, believing the more you trained, the more progress you would make. I was wrong, and I suffered … Read more
For any man serious about achieving results in the gym, testosterone plays a more critical role than you might realize. Often known as the “muscle-building hormone,” testosterone is far more than just a buzzword in fitness circles—it’s a biological powerhouse that influences strength, stamina, recovery, and fat distribution. Yet, as many men discover, achieving your … Read more
I started Olympic Weightlifting in 1981, and up to that point, I didn’t know much about weightlifting history or the athletes that made the sport great. I liked watching it when it was televised, which wasn’t too often. Other than seeing weightlifting in the Olympics every four years, the only other times it was televised … Read more
One of the biggest excuses I hear from people when I try to get them started on a weight training program is that they don’t have time. If you’re one of those people, I have good news for you. Weight training is not as complicated as some make it out to be and it doesn’t … Read more