An Introduction to Olympic-Style Weightlifting 2nd Edition

by John Cissik (Author), M. Cissik John (Author)

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An introductory text with the primary focus on the techniques associated with the Olympic lifts and their assistance exercises. This text explains how to perform each exercise and why things should be done the correct way. Also includes an extensive "common error" section

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Paperback: 140 pages
Publisher: Learning Solutions; 2nd edition (July 3, 1998)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0070434883
ISBN-13: 978-0070434882
Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 0.4 x 10.8 inches
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Average Customer Review: 6 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,162,214 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #2809 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Exercise & Fitness > Weight Training
- #45167 in Books > Education & Teaching > Schools & Teaching > Education Theory
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W. Chill

A Rare Find

December 28, 2009

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There are not many books published on the sport of Olympic and Olympic-style lifting as the sport's popularity has dropped steadily since the American dominance in the 1960's when the great Tommy Kono was on the lifting platform. I was hard-pressed to find many books on the sport, but was delighted when I found this one. Cissik does a good job of explaining the complicated techniques involved in the various Olypic (style) lifts. As one who never did the lifts but is trying to learn how, this book is spot on. Learning such moves without the aid of a coach is extremely difficult, but Cissik's explanations and photos are the next best thing to live instruction or even video. He also gives the reader sample programs and routines to follow to get ready for lifting competition. The book is no high-tech glossy, but a real world, down and dirty manual for learning the sport. The print, presentation, and format of the book has an almost scholarly feel, perhaps even unconsciously so which seems fitting considering where the sport of Olympic Lifting now resides in contemporary America.

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Brandon Mitchell

Great book for those wanting to achieve new personal records and try something different!

July 30, 2015

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I didn't use this book to become a competing athlete in Olympic-style weightlifting, but after going through the exercise regimen in the book a couple of times I did start achieving personal records in other areas, like long-distance running and the bench press, without spending any time practicing those activities. Not saying that Olympic-style weightlifting is a panacea, but it is a great functional workout that I found to benefit me in several areas and this book helped me achieve those personal records.

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Dr D

A must read

January 24, 2017

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This is mandatory reading for those getting into olympic weight lifting.

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Kent R. Dills

Solid info.

August 14, 2006

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Cissik did a very thorough job researching Olympic-style weightlifting - in fact, this text reads like a research paper/thesis. Having said that, the text might be a little too formal for some.

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Kedrov family

not impressive

January 23, 2009

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no real value for $31.
Book presents quite accurate information on teaching the lifts, but some pictures show wrong positions.
Contrary to Everett's book, the title clearly states that the book is for beginners. The third star is strictly for this honesty.

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chipkent@tamu.edu

Excellent Book!

October 27, 1998

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This book is MUCH better than the first edition. The beginning of the book is a concise description of the Olympic exercises and associated assistance exercises. This is good for the beginning lifter. The second half of the book is on workout design. It is EXCELLENT and draws heavily on EASTERN EUROPEAN texts (They always have the best lifters!). The book is worth buying for this section. Powerlifters and fitness buffs can use the principles outlined here to greatly improve their progress. Every chapter is heavily referenced for those who are interested in learning more.

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