How to Get Into Olympic Weight Lifting
Olympic weight lifting is a very specialized sport. Two-time Olympic weight lifter Wes Barnett advises prospective participants to start by finding and working with certified coaches.
View ArticleHow to Do a Snatch Lift in Weight Lifting
Olympic weightlifter Wes Barnett points out that the snatch is the first lift performed in Olympic weightlifting competitions. Barnett has a 385-lb. snatch to his credit, and this is how he does the lift.
View ArticleHow to Do a Clean and Jerk in Weight Lifting
Two-time Olympian Wes Barnett is currently training for the 2000 Games in Sydney, and has a 484-lb. clean and jerk to his credit. This is how he does the clean and jerk lift.
View ArticleHow to Find Rules for Olympic Sports
Rules for sports often vary depending upon whether your sport is at the youth, high school, collegiate, professional or international level, and the Olympics are no exception. Do a little digging and...
View ArticleHow to Play Handball
Handball, a very popular game in Ireland, has become increasingly popular in the United States. It is similar to racquetball and squash, except that the ball is hit with the hand, and can be played...
View ArticleHow to Use the Hoop in Rhythmic Gymnastics
Rhythmic gymnasts show off their talent and flexibility through a variety of techniques. One of the more impressive of these events is the hoop. The gymnast resembles a contortionist as she leaps in a...
View ArticleHow to Use the Ball in Rhythmic Gymnastics
A gymnast performs a delicate and passionate routine with the ball apparatus in rhythmic gymnastics. She must demonstrate skills in ballet, dance and artistic gymnastics to achieve the required points...
View Article
