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Doping in Weightlifting
by Pretty Strong
posted October 20, 2010 at 8:25pm

In USAW's High Performance Plan it reads, "USAW decided to do the right thing with regard to doping nearly 20 years ago, by building, with the help of the USOC and then USADA, one of the strongest drug testing programs of any sport or nation in th...more

Idaho Weightlifting needs your help.
by Pretty Strong
posted October 19, 2010 at 9:33pm

Here's a link to the website where you can click to vote. This is where Jessica trains. Lots of other girls and boys are trying to learn, have fun, get in shape, and compete. There's no cost to you. Just a little bit of your time.http://www.mycontactsport...more

Prettiest Women from the World Championships 2010
by Pretty Strong
posted October 14, 2010 at 5:06pm

48 kgs Marzena Karpinska Poland 53 kgs Yuderqui CONTRERAS Dominican Republic 58 kgs Yusleidy Figueroa Venezuela 63 kgs Mariya ZUBOVA Russia69 kgs Thi Phuong Loan NGUYEN Vietnam75 kgs Nadezda EVSTYUKHINA Russia 75...more

Note for thought: Qualification Standards
by Pretty Strong
posted October 7, 2010 at 2:42pm

What if we changed the qualifying procedures for worlds?What if we took the number one lifter (from nationals) from each weight class? If not everyone scores points that is sent to worlds, then why not? Sarah and I were talking about how this might help o...more

Athlete of the Month: Erin Wallace
by Pretty Strong
posted October 2, 2010 at 11:23am

Erin Elizabeth WallaceAge -24Weight Class-75kgOther Sports Competed in I competed in gymnastics from 3rd to 7th grade, and then I played soccer from 8th grade until my junior year of college. I was a goalie, and I loved it! I threw javelin and shot put...more

World Weightlifting Championships Wrap-up
by Pretty Strong
posted September 29, 2010 at 3:00pm

ResultsName/weight class/placing/snatch/clean and jerk/total* denotes personal records Kelly Rexroad-Williams 48 kgs 17th place 71/84/155-Kelly's lifts have been very consistent lately. She hit 72 and 87 at Pan Ams in MayAmanda Sandoval 58 kgs 15th plac...more

World Weightlifting Championships results: U.S.A. Women
by Pretty Strong
posted September 23, 2010 at 11:33am

Kelly Rexroad 17th PlaceAmanda Sandoval 15th PlaceNatalie Burgener 12th PlaceDanica Rue 19th PlaceErin Wallace lifted today going 4 for 6 missing only her last two attempts. The A session still has to go. Final results to follow. ...more

Watch the World Weightlifting Championships live!
by Pretty Strong
posted September 17, 2010 at 7:28pm

Watch the World Weightlifting Championships live at: http://www.fromsport.com/v-0/4/186/v-58628.html Alex Lee lifts at 10:00 AZ time.Kelly Rexroad, our 48 kgs lifter is currently in 8th place. ...more

Weightlifting: What is it? How can it help me?
by Pretty Strong
posted September 12, 2010 at 11:42am

Olympic weightlifting is the only barbell sport in the Olympics. Cool, huh? It consists of two lifts: "Snatch" and "Clean and jerk."Let's learn the basics! Basics of Weightliftting: Snatch-With a wide grip the lifter pulls the bar from the floor to over ...more

Good Luck Jessica!
by Pretty Strong
posted September 10, 2010 at 2:59pm

Be sure to wish Jessica, "Good Luck!" She's heading to the Dube Classic in her home state, Florida, on Saturday. This is her first meet since her shoulder injury over a year ago. I'm sure Jessica will rock! ...more

Weightlifting Tips: Taking Care of your hands
by Pretty Strong
posted September 8, 2010 at 12:14am

Here are some tips to keep you happy, healthy, and on the platform.~Sarah Sore handsDuring a high volume phase your hands are going to feel raw.Two things that help my hands feel better:1.) Use straps2.) Ice-get an ice pack and hold between your hands...more

The Plus Size Athlete
by Pretty Strong
posted September 6, 2010 at 7:53pm

As a plus sized athlete, I know how difficult it is to find quality clothes that fit and look nice. I also know how much harder it is to find workout clothes that fit and look nice as well. In most cases, if you are above a size 15/16, you're doo...more

Aneta Florczyk: setting records, inspiring women
by Athletic Women Blog
posted May 4, 2009 at 1:03pm

No other person does more than Aneta Florczyk, the World's Strongest Woman, to universally advance the physical empowerment of women. She travels all over performing feats of strength that undoubtedly inspire little girls and young women to grow strong th...more

Women's Kettlebell Lifting
by Women's Sports Nation
posted March 25, 2009 at 8:50pm

The ICKB Girls are a team of five women who appreciate the sport of kettlebell lifting. These five women are from different backgrounds and have full time jobs outside of training. This first all-female Kettlebell lifting team recently competed against 18...more

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