How to Peak Weightlifters for Competition - with Theo Stavropoulos

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/light-vs-heavy-128165707 🏋️‍♀️

What is the best method to prime a weightlifter for the max snatch and clean & jerk? Theodoros Stavropoulos researched this particular topic as part of his Master's degree.

Theo is a graduate of the School of Physical Education & Sport Science at the National Kapodistrian University of Athens, where he earned his degree, specializing in Weightlifting and Swimming. He furthered his education with a Master's degree in Exercise Physiology & Coaching at the School of Physical Education & Sport Science at Democritus University of Thrace, graduating with honors. He specializes in Kettlebell Training, Sports Performance & Rehabilitation, Personal and Group Training, and First Aid.

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Original research paper:

Stavropoulos T, Zaras N, Kelekian GK, Mpampoulis T, Avloniti A, Chatzinikolaou A, Terzis G. Effects of Priming with Light vs. Heavy Loads on Weightlifting Performance. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology. 2025 Jan 30;10(1):52.

https://www.mdpi.com/2411-5142/10/1/52

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