How To Warm Up For Olympic Weightlifting With Greg Everett
This is the warm-up for Olympic weightlifting recommended by Greg Everett of Catalyst Athletics.
If cold and/or particularly sore or stiff, begin with 2-5 minutes of monostructural activity like rowing, cycling or jogging.
Follow this with a quick and light foam rolling series, shown here
Then run through this series of DROM drills before beginning your specific barbell warm-up for your first exercise. 10-15 reps (10-30 seconds x 1-3 sets for the 2 static exercises).
Wrist circles
Elbow circles
Seal swings
Over & backs
Freestyle bounce
Arm circles - forward and backward
Trunk rotations
Hip circles
Bow & bend
Knee circles
Leg swings
Squatting ankle stretch
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If cold and/or particularly sore or stiff, begin with 2-5 minutes of monostructural activity like rowing, cycling or jogging.
Follow this with a quick and light foam rolling series, shown here
Then run through this series of DROM drills before beginning your specific barbell warm-up for your first exercise. 10-15 reps (10-30 seconds x 1-3 sets for the 2 static exercises).
Wrist circles
Elbow circles
Seal swings
Over & backs
Freestyle bounce
Arm circles - forward and backward
Trunk rotations
Hip circles
Bow & bend
Knee circles
Leg swings
Squatting ankle stretch
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