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Youth Worlds in Malaysia with Dane Miller
by Dane Miller
The first half of this trip has been incredible. I've learned so much from being around these elite athletes and top notch coaches. Our travel wa...
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- olympic weightlifting
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Under-25 Nationals and University Championships
by Dane Miller
Garage Strength Weightlifting sent four lifters to the Inaugural Under-25 Nationals and University Championships in New Orleans, Louisiana. Three o...
- olympic weightlifting
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Weightlifting Talk with Travis Mash
by Dane Miller
Just got off the phone with Travis Mash and Wil Fleming. People wonder why coaches are successful and why they have athletes consistently putting o...
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Speed Improvement in Weightlifting
by Dane Miller
Improvement of different training qualities is the most intriguing part behind coaching (in my opinion). I enjoy studying psychology behind training and motivation and technique and learning new movements but I truly enjoy analyzing the best way to improve various qualities at one time. Such qualities might be: speed, strength, conditioning and skill. It is important to analyze each quality, place a value upon each quality and the importance each modality has on the athlete’s success in their given sport.
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Dane's Favorite Shoulder Saving Movement
by Dane Miller
Shoulder Strength and Mobility for Injury Prevention I train a lot of Olympic weightlifters, shot putters/discus throwers, wrestlers and swimmers. ...
- clean and jerk
- discus
- functional movement
- shot put
- snatch
- stability
- throwers
- Throws
- weightlifting
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Manifesto
by Dane Miller
Being protested by vegans at the philly farm and food fest has really made think deeper about growing animals for food. My initial, defensive react...
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- general fitness
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4 Ways to Improve Throws
by Dane Miller
On a regular occasion, I have individuals from all over the world asking me, “what is the fastest way to improve my throw.” Generally, this is referring to
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Dane Coaches Olympians
by Dane Miller
Dane Miller coached Norik Vardanian at the Olympic Trials in 2016. You can read about his experience at the trials here. Norik placed second at th...
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Four Ways to Improve Throws
by Dane Miller
On a regular occasion, I have individuals from all over the world asking me, “what is the fastest way to improve my throw.” Generally, this is referring to
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The Mental Edge
by Dane Miller

Garage Strength athletes had a successful weekend at the PIAA State Championship Meet. Berks county natives, Jocelen Ruth, Emily Stauffer, and Joe Mundell have shown that they can perform in the circle under any conditions. Dane Miller was a AA State Champion in shot put back in 2002 and coaching the throws remains his specialty.

Garage Strength athletes brought back three state titles, two silver medalists, and four top eight finishers.

It is no secret
- discus
- javelin
- shot put
- throwers
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Alex Rose Is Headed for the 2016 Olympic Games!
by Dane Miller
Garage Strength online client, Alex Rose is heading to Rio de Janeiro this summer for the 2016 Olympic Games! Dane is proud to work with Alex this ...
- discus
- throwers
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Coaching at the 2016 USA Weightlifting Olympic Trials Part 2
by Dane Miller

Olympic Trials Part 2: On to the clean and jerk.

After Norik had smashed his own American record in the snatch with 172k, he was a bit excited. We were in good position going into clean and jerk and had figured that 197k in the clean and jerk would guarantee him a position on the Pan Am team. Again, Norik had three goals and making the Pan Am team was the first goal. He was a slight bit fatigued but felt good and confident heading into clean and jerk
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