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The Weightlifter's Guide to the Clean & Jerk E-Book

Master the Clean & Jerk with Expert Coaching and Comprehensive Training Programs

Discover the ultimate resource for mastering the clean & jerk with our new ebook, The Weightlifter’s Guide to the Clean & Jerk. Written by esteemed coaches Max Aita and Joshua Gibson, this 134-page guide combines decades of experience, cutting-edge training methodologies, and a deep understanding of the sport to help you elevate your performance.

The book is delivered as a PDF file – the download link will be available after purchase and will also be emailed to you.

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Length: 134 pages
Format: PDF (or specify any other formats available)
Media: Dozens of images complete with annotations, as well as explanation videos to understand all of the concepts included within the book

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What's in the book?

Part 1: The History and Impact of the Clean and Press

  • Delve into the history of the clean and press, a lift that stretched athletes’ abilities to the extreme.
  • Understand the evolution from Vasily Alekseyev’s era to today’s athletes like Lasha Talakhadze.

Part 2: Technical Execution of the Clean & Jerk

  • Learn a comprehensive teaching progression for both the clean and the jerk.
  • Gain insights from practical and analytical breakdowns of the technique.

Part 3: Programming for the Clean & Jerk

  • Explore a simplified approach to training the clean and jerk.
  • Get a complete treatment of training theory and practice, including supportive exercises like squats, pulls, and presses.

Part 4: Training Variables and Program Design

  • Understand key training variables like volume, intensity, frequency, and exercise selection.
  • Learn how to design training programs from macrocycles to individual training sessions.

Part 5: Error Remediation and Practical Applications

  • Identify common technique errors and learn multi-layered approaches to fix them.
  • Use cues, exercises, and strategies to drive performance improvements through error correction and physical adaptations.

“Without a doubt, there is no better resource in the world for understanding the clean & jerk”

Seb Ostrowicz, Founder of Weightlifting House

About the authors

  • Max Aita

    Max Aita has been a prominent figure in weightlifting and powerlifting for over 20 years. As an athlete, Max trained under legendary coaches like Steve Gough (USA), Ivan Abadjiev (BUL), and Boris Sheiko (RUS). As a coach, he has developed some of the best athletes in the United States, producing 5 separate Senior American Record holders. His coaching achievements include:

    • Senior American Open Champions and Medalists
    • Senior National Champions and Medalists
    • Pan-Am Medalist
    • World Team Member
    • Senior American Record Holders
    • Masters National Champions
    • Masters World Champions
    • Masters World Games Champions
    • Masters World Record Holders
  • Joshua Gibson

    Joshua Gibson brings nearly a decade of experience in weightlifting and powerlifting. He has worked with top American coaches, including Max Aita and Glenn Pendlay. Joshua holds a Master’s degree in Applied Sport Science and Coach Education from East Tennessee State University and is a PhD student at West Virginia University studying under Dr. Guy Hornsby. His coaching accomplishments include:

    • Top 10 at Nationals in both USAPL and USAW
    • Best Overall Female at 2024 Central + Midwest Regionals
    • Ohio and California State Record Holders
    • Masters National Record Holder 

    Additionally, Joshua hosts the Philosophical Weightlifting podcast, with 250,000 downloads, and co-hosts the Coachlogik podcast.

Special Features

  • Interactive Content: The ebook includes detailed images and dozens of technical videos to help you master each aspect of the clean & jerk.
  • Expert Insights: Benefit from the combined expertise of two of the most knowledgeable coaches in the sport.

Join the ranks of top athletes who are transforming their lifts with The Weightlifter’s Guide to the Clean & Jerk. With expert guidance and comprehensive training plans, this ebook is your key to mastering the heaviest lift in weightlifting.

‘What truly sets this work apart is its blend of clarity, practical knowledge, and depth. The step-by-step breakdowns, accompanied by insightful diagrams and expert tips, ensure that every aspect of the clean and jerk is demystified. In the weightlifter’s guide to the clean and jerk, readers will get the information they need to learn, integrate, and improve their lifting for themselves and their athletes.’

Chris Taber Ph.D

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