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Wine And Cleans, Part 1: How To Get A Rack Larger Than Dolly Parton

February 16, 2013 by Nick Horton

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This is a little something-something for the Wine and Clean crowd… I felt it was time to get all sophisticated (and shit). Why? Because your success with any of the Olympic Lifts begins dialing in the essentials of kick-ass technique. But, that’s obvious part. What is NOT always obvious is knowing these three things: What “essential” even […]

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FAIL, Part 2 – What Does It Mean To Fail, Anyway?

February 7, 2013 by Nick Horton

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In this episode I define the word “failure” (seriously), and which lifts you can fail on safely… and which ones you CAN’T fail on safely!

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FAIL! Part 1: The Top 3 Reasons I Want You To Fail In Weightlifting

February 5, 2013 by Nick Horton

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Don’t worry, I don’t want you to fail at life. I just want you to fail in the gym… a lot. And while in the next episode I’ll describe what I mean by the term “fail” (it’s very specific) and which exercises I want you to use (and which I do NOT want you to […]

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How To Fill A Cup With Water (Justifying Excess In Weightlifting… And Life)

February 3, 2013 by Nick Horton

In this episode of Weightlifting Academy, I teach you how to fill a cup with water from 30 feet up in the air during a windstorm… AND I set the stage for a whole series of discussions (by Tamara and I) on the place for “failure” in your weightlifting training… by first talking about the […]

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Tamara’s New Years Inspirational Video

January 2, 2013 by Nick Horton

I asked you what YOUR 2013 weightlifting goals were yesterday. And Tamara decided she’d answer the call. She hit BIG goals last year… and demolished them. This year, she’s upping the ante. She wouldn’t be Tamara if she didn’t 🙂 What are YOUR 2013 weightlifting goals? Tell us below in the comments section!

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What Is YOUR Weightlifting New Years Resolution?

January 1, 2013 by Nick Horton

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I’ve got a problem. It’s January 1st, and I’m supposed to have a new years resolution… but I don’t have one. Well I do, but its crap, LOL I need your help to make it better… (HINT: it’s all about you.) Do me a favor and watch this super short video to see what I […]

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