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Niel Asher Education

Olympic Lifting for Strength and Speed

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Overview

Olympic Lifting for Strength and Speed

Learn the techniques developed by Mike McGurnto help some of the worlds top athletes run faster, jump higher, and tackle harder - including Irish National Rugby Team, St. Helens Rugby, Hull City FC, Everton FC, New Zealand "All Blacks", and World Champion Boxer, Bernard Dunne.

Increases Power

Power is basically strong movement, performed at speed.

While squats and deadlifts are key exercises that are rightly emphasized in most elite strength and conditioning programs -the power output of the olympic lifts are significantly higher.

Increases Speed

Olympic/Power weight lifting exercises are total body movements.

During these Olympic lifts (The Clean & the Snatch), the body is being trained to move a weight at a rapid rate.

Increases Jumping Ability

Olympic/Power lifting is understood by elite athletes to be one of the single best ways to improve jumping ability.

What's Included?

Course Texts

Olympic Power Lifting for Strength and Speed - Course Notes

Video Classes

3 hours of Video Classes presented by Mike McGurn

Watch anytime online on any device (PC, Mac, Tablet, Phone)

Online Exams andCertification

Online Exam comprising multiple choice questions

See table below for CE accreditations

Exam does not need to be completed in any one sitting. Youmay save your answers as you go along and return to continue at any time - internet connection required

Olympic Lifting for Strength and Speed

This NATCertification Courseincludes lifetime access to all online course assets (video classes, course text, exam, certification). All course assets may be accessed online via any device.

Suitability

This course is designed for athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, and exercise professionals.

CE Accreditations

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