Should High Schools Be Teaching Olympic Lifts?
Explore the benefits and challenges of incorporating Olympic weightlifting into high school strength programs.
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Should High Schools Be Teaching Olympic Lifts?
Explore the benefits and challenges of incorporating Olympic weightlifting into high school strength programs.
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