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SIMPLE FIXES FOR A LONGER FINISH

by Dane Miller

Being patient in the Olympic lifts is extremely difficult. There is a need for aggressiveness, for violent movement all while being in complete control. When our athletes begin to short change their finish, numerous factors can come into play. Slowing down lifts and forcing an exaggerated, GROUNDED pull is imperative to get the technical goals across to the lifter. Here are a few movements or corrections that can be used to improve the finish:

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Applied Breath Training for Weightlifting

by Dane Miller

Wim Hof is considered, "The Ice Man." He has studied extensively on using breathing techniques to increase the bodies capacity to handle uncomfortable situations. Try this breathing technique on a daily basis for best results.

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TIED TO THE WHIPPING POST

by Dane Miller

Growing up with a father who is an avid classic rock fan, I was exposed to A LOT of music as a kid. The second band I ever saw in concert was The Allman Brothers. I knew their music quite well, listened to it as loud as I could to absorb the lyrics, the rhythm and the riffs. One song I really loved growing up was “Whipping Post.” Not because of the lyrics but instead because of the catchiness of the song and the long drives of my dad playing air guitar and air drums while driving his 1989 Maroon Dodge Caravan with his knees. Little did I know ...

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Getting an Inconsistent Lifter BACK on Track!

by Dane Miller

Every coach has dealt with a lifter that has simply fallen out of the groove with their technique and their feeling on the platform. This could be ...

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Berks Catholic Football - Post Season

by Dane Miller

As many Pennsylvania teams are wrapping up their season, Berks Catholic is just getting warmed up. This Berks County Championship team is powered by Garage Strength training methods and coached in the weightroom by GS coaches Dane Miller and DJ Shuttleworth.

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Quick Tip on Coaching Feedback and Body Language

by Dane Miller

Always analyze and athletes every move in training. How fast are they moving on the platform? How fast are they moving in between reps and how long...

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Improve Technique in the Olympic Lifts | Here is the secret ...

by Dane Miller

People are ALWAYS looking for the best way to move technically and to get stronger and to hit better positions. What is THE BEST way to go about imprinting this strength and positions into movement?

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What are the benefits of timed rest?

by Dane Miller

Often times, people ask me why I time certain rest periods and don’t time other rest periods. A lot of this depends upon a few aspects that need t...

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What is SPEED? How can it potentially be improved?

by Dane Miller

Speed development is always a buzzword. SPEED, SPEED, SPEED, I have the need for speed. But what the hell is speed and is it possible to improve speed with strength movements? First, we must analyze competitive actions. Speed in competition depends greatly upon the amount of resistance an athlete must overcome in their competitive sport.