The sled is a versatile and powerful tool. Sled training can be used to develop conditioning, speed, strength, and may even be used as a means of active recovery. This article will primarily focus on the sled as a conditioning…
The following is a description of how I’ve approached training for competitive weightlifting as a masters athlete. This approach has worked well during my late 30’s and early 40’s. At some point, it will need to be adjusted again in…
Barbend’s Senior Uzbekistan Correspondent, Mike Graber, is a 2011 US National Champion and multiple time national medalist in Olympic Weightlifting. When he’s not attending a sporting event he usually can be found making spreadsheets in Corporate America. Can you speak…
Derrick Crass, founder of DC Blocks, is a 2x Olympian. He is also trained as a physical therapist and a physician’s assistant. Am I correct in that you began your weightlifting career at age 16? Did you have an athletic…