Method of Planning the Training of the Weightlifter

For decades, Soviet weightlifting methodology has influenced some of the strongest and most technically proficient athletes in the world. Methods of Planning the Training of the Weightlifter brings together many of these foundational concepts in one comprehensive reference, translated by respected weightlifting author and coach Andrew Charniga.

This collection explores every aspect of Olympic weightlifting, from technical instruction in the snatch and clean & jerk to advanced programming concepts that have shaped generations of elite athletes. Readers gain insight into how world-class lifters developed strength, speed, flexibility, work capacity, and technical consistency through carefully planned training.

Included are classic writings from A.N. Vorobeyev, A.V. Chernyak, I.A. Mulberg, M.S. Khlystov, and other leading Soviet sports scientists. The book examines not only lifting technique but also the science behind adaptation, recovery, exercise selection, training frequency, rest intervals, and competition preparation.

Beyond programming, readers will find valuable discussions covering motor qualities, flexibility, injury prevention, physiology, bodyweight management, and the relationship between physical preparedness and technical performance. These topics remain highly relevant for today's coaches and athletes looking to build long-term success.

Whether you coach Olympic weightlifting, compete yourself, or simply want to understand one of the most successful strength training systems ever developed, this book provides practical knowledge that can be applied to athletes at every level.

Built around the elitefts values of Focus, Trust, and Strength, Methods of Planning the Training of the Weightlifter helps coaches and athletes continue to Live, Learn, Pass On through decades of proven training knowledge.

Topics Covered

• Methods of Planning the Training of the Weightlifter
• The Snatch
• The Clean
• The Clean and Jerk
• The Jerk
• Final Actions in the Jerk
• Teaching the Classic Lifts
• Didactic Principles
• Motor Qualities and Their Development
• Strength Development
• Speed Development
• Endurance Development
• Flexibility Development
• General Training Methodology
• Adaptation to Training
• Training Frequency
• Rest Intervals Between Sets
• Exercise Selection and Ordering
• Repetitions and Training Volume
• Competition Preparation
• Warm-Up Methods
• Injury Prevention
• Bodyweight Management
• Energy Expenditure
• Technical Assessment
• Physical Preparedness
• Sport Performance Analysis

Contributors

• Andrew Charniga (Translator)
• A.N. Vorobeyev
• A.V. Chernyak
• I.A. Mulberg
• M.S. Khlystov
• A.V. Pakov

Benefits

• Learn proven Soviet weightlifting methods
• Improve Olympic lifting technique
• Better understand long-term programming
• Develop stronger training plans
• Gain insight into sports science principles
• Valuable for coaches and competitive athletes
• Excellent reference for continuing education

Specifications

• Collection of translated Soviet weightlifting articles
• Translated by Andrew Charniga
• Covers Olympic weightlifting technique and programming
• Includes coaching methodology and sports science
• Suitable for athletes, coaches, and strength professionals

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