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Max Aita's olympic weightlifting program — built on the same system that produced national champions. Adaptive programming, real coaching, serious results.
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Max Aita has coached athletes in both sports. Here's his direct, no-hedge take on which one is actually right for you.
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Max Aita has watched thousands of snatches. Here's exactly what he's looking for at every phase — the cues, the errors, and the fixes.
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Max Aita's beginner Olympic weightlifting program — week-by-week, built for athletes starting from scratch. Snatch, clean & jerk, and the progression system to take you further.
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Max Aita breaks down what the Chinese weightlifting system actually is, the principles he applies at Team Aita, and what doesn't translate to athletes outside a full-time program.
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Max Aita breaks down the four variables that control every weightlifting program — volume, intensity, frequency, and technical load — and the three mistakes that keep athletes stuck.
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