Episode 54 - "Functionality of the Olympic Lifts"

"The needs of an Olympic Weightlifter and your Grandmother differ by degree, not kind." This is a quote from founder Coach Greg Glassman and could not be more true. Often people see the olympic lifts as too complex for the average person to do, however, that mindset could not be anymore incorrect.  Should your mother try to snatch 250lbs? Probably not, but as we get older there are some underlying benefits to these complex lifts, even when executed with a PVC pipe.  Take a listen as Coach John and Coach Kristin dive into the neurological benefits, among other things, of the olympic lifts in a CrossFit setting and why they are so beneficial to our members.  Enjoy!