{"id":20881,"date":"2020-11-01T07:00:51","date_gmt":"2020-11-01T05:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/?p=20881"},"modified":"2022-10-19T12:47:21","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T10:47:21","slug":"how-many-times-a-week-should-you-do-olympic-lifts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/personal-fitness-training-blog\/how-many-times-a-week-should-you-do-olympic-lifts\/","title":{"rendered":"How Many Times a Week Should You Do Olympic Lifts?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you have joined the fitness movement that is Olympic Lifts, you might be wondering how far you can push yourself. Olympic Lifting is a style of weightlifting that stems from the Olympics Games that involves lifting very heavy weights in short movements. It is an extremely effective way of building muscle strength and also, honestly, looks very impressive. However, while it is a great way to inject some variety into your workout routine, it can be hard to tell how often you can (or should) be training Olympic Lifts. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>Before You Get Started Training:<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Before we look at how often you should be training<\/span><\/a>, we should quickly discuss the technique of Olympic Lifting. These style of lifts require full-body movements at maximum effort, so it is very important not to be fatigued and to have enough time to workout out properly – with the correct form and technique. As you are working with extreme weights, do not underestimate the effort and technique that is necessary for performing these lifts correctly without injuring yourself. <\/span><\/p>\n

How Often Should You Be Training?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Unfortunately, like most health and fitness questions, there is no easy answer. Due to the intensity of Olympic Lifting<\/span><\/a><\/span>,<\/span> it depends on your experience, fitness level, time availability, and fatigue level. As you become more experienced with Olympic Lifting, you will be able to work out better and more consistently, but in the beginning, it is important not to push yourself too hard. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>Here is a basic guideline for those wanting to take Olympic Lifting seriously:<\/span><\/p>\n

Recreational: <\/span><\/b>If you are a general fitness enthusiast or do other kinds of fitness training such as CrossFit (which includes a lot of weightlifting), you might not be looking to train Olympic Lifting too intensely. For recreational training, it is recommended that you start with 2 or 3 days a week for short sessions. <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Beginners: <\/span><\/b>If you have just started Olympic Lifting (and you want to include it as a regular part of your workout routine) it is recommended that you start with three days a week. On those days you should aim to perform about five movements in total consisting of several different moves (e.g. Snatch or Clean-and-Jerk), some squatting and movement work to improve form, and exercises such as push presses to help improve your timing and balance.<\/span><\/p>\n