A veteran Olympic weightlifting coach and athlete with twenty-five years of experience at the national level. He works with a wide range of athletes, from basic beginners all the way to international competitors.
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Read Matt’s Books
Olympic Weightlifting For Masters
Matt Foreman covers everything you need to know for learning the lifts and training as a master, from brand-new lifters who have discovered the sport later in life.
Bones of Iron
Bones of Iron is a collection of articles that appeared in the Performance Menu journal between 2008 and 2011 along with a few new pieces of material.
Education and Certifications
Competitive Weightlifter
Since 1988
Two-time National Collegiate Champion
Five-time American Open medalist
Four-time Senior National medalist
US Olympic Trials
Competitor 2004
World University Championship
Competitor 2000
National Team Champion
Calpian Weightlifting Club – 2000
Two-time American Masters Champion
USAW Certified Coach
Produced multiple National Championship competitors and medalists
High School National Powerlifting Champion
Coached several State and National powerlifting champions
Olympic Weightlifting Coach/Seminar Speaker
Speaks at multiple CrossFit facilities
Writer for Catalyst Athletics
Author
Bones of Iron
Olympic Weightlifting for Masters
USAW Board of Governors
Former Member
Iron Athlete Certified Weightlifting Coach