Matt Foreman

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Two Thoughts About Online Weightlifting Competitions
Matt Foreman | Editorial | July 5 2020 | Comments

Last week, USA Weightlifting announced that the National Masters Championship in September will have to be run as an online competition. Many of you have probably already heard abo... Continue reading
Figuring Out Your Legacy and Identity in Weightlifting
Matt Foreman | Olympic Weightlifting General | June 2 2020 | Comments

I want to revisit a subject I wrote an article about a while back. Some of you might recognize some of this, but it’ll be new to most of you.   A few years ago, I was ... Continue reading
Will Your Olympic Lifting Maxes Survive the Quarantine?
Matt Foreman | Olympic Weightlifting General | April 28 2020 | Comments (1)

The COVID-19 quarantine has been going on for several weeks now. Gyms have been closed almost everywhere throughout this time, so lots of weightlifters have been dealing with frust... Continue reading
Some Thoughts About COVID-19 and Weightlifting
Matt Foreman | Editorial | March 29 2020 | Comments (1)

So there’s this coronavirus thing going around right now. I’m not sure if you’ve heard about it…   All joking aside, can you believe this? I’m... Continue reading
Weightlifting Personalities: Are You a Dog or a Cat?
Matt Foreman | Olympic Weightlifting General | January 22 2020 | Comments

Some athletes are like dogs, and others are like cats. As a coach, you need to know how to handle both types. Let me explain.   With dog athletes, we’re talking about ... Continue reading
When a Weightlifter’s Toughness Goes Too Far
Matt Foreman | Olympic Weightlifting General | December 24 2019 | Comments

Not too long ago, I was watching the “Westside vs. The World” documentary film, which most of you have probably seen or heard of. It’s a chronicle of powerlifting... Continue reading
Inconveniencing Your Family and Friends With Your Weightlifting
Matt Foreman | Olympic Weightlifting General | October 31 2019 | Comments (2)

I probably don’t even need to do a preamble paragraph to set up the topic of this article, do I? The title is loud and clear, and I’m pretty sure everybody understands ... Continue reading
About Egypt’s Weightlifting Suspension for Drugs
Matt Foreman | Editorial | October 1 2019 | Comments (1)

I’m writing this article on day two of the 2019 IWF World Championships. Everybody always loves watching the Worlds, and the hoopla is even higher this year because it’... Continue reading
Are the Olympic Lifts Helpful for ALL Athletes?
Matt Foreman | General Training | August 21 2019 | Comments

Almost all of my articles are about competitive Olympic weightlifting. Training, competition, mental development, etc. At this point, I think I’ve written around 300 articles... Continue reading
Weightlifting Weight Classes: Tweeners Should Go Up (Mostly)
Matt Foreman | Weightlifting Competition | July 30 2019 | Comments

Over the years, lots of weightlifters have asked me for advice about which weight class they should compete in. They tell me their bodyweight status, the class they’re curren... Continue reading
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