Chinese Weightlifting: Technical Mastery and Training

The Chinese weightlifting team has the most medals and records than any other team in the modern weightlifting era. But have you ever wondered how they train? Despite their success, there is little published work on professional Chinese weightlifting techniques and training methods outside of China...until now. This textbook is a combination of over 150 translated Chinese weightlifting research articles and best practices originally developed for Chinese coaches. In 20 chapters, you will learn about: The history of the Chinese weightlifting system Chinese weightlifting philosophy Formulating short- and long-term programming Gender differences in training Strength training methods Psychological training Tactical training for competition Recovery training and much more! Whether you’re a coach, trainer, or athlete, this textbook is a great resource to deepen your weightlifting knowledge and improve your performance.