Despite the numerous similarities between full lifts, pulls, and extensions, the kinematic profile associated with different variations of Olympic-style weightlifting exercises allows for a more rational, sport-by-sport selection of movements based on specificity.

Field sports are characterized by a somewhat stop-start nature, varying movement speeds, multiple changes of direction and the execution of decisions and individual skills under conditions of game pressure and/or fatigue and in the case of some of those sports, the threat of imminent collisions.

In this sports performance podcast, Australia's Dan Baker shares a lifetime of strength and conditioning secrets.

An overview of traditional (percent-based) approaches to strength training.

The day you stop learning is the day you stop living.

The two-thirds power formula is a handy method for comparing the two lifters to decide who is actually stronger.