Controlled Chaos Weightlifting
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Controlled Chaos Weightlifting, is a Coburg based Weightlifting Club. Explore the blog to find useful information.
Controlled Chaos Weightlifting
5y ago
When I tell people that I do Olympic Weightlifting or talk about my training or my club with them, I’m generally met with somewhat confused, wide-eyed expressions. I don’t look like a gym junkie, I don’t have muscles protruding through my clothes, I don’t post a lot of gym related stuff on social media. That’s the thing with stereotypes, they need to be shattered, because believe it or not, weightlifting is a sport for everyone and if I can do it, anyone can.
I have had a strained relationship with anything sport and fitness related for my entire life. Prior to finding weightlifting, I’d ..read more
Controlled Chaos Weightlifting
5y ago
Teen spirit After qualifying for three Nationals categories — Under 15, Under 17 and Under 20 — a couple of months ago, 14-year-old Conor MacDonald had his work cut out for him at age group Vic States. This was especially true considering Conor’s main rival leading into the comp: Jebez Teitinga from Phoenix Weightlifting Club. The plan for Conor was to not drop too far behind in the snatch. Jebez was the favourite to win that lift. So Conor’s best chance was to simply to minimise Jebez’s winning margin in the snatch, and then come back with a huge clean & jerk to clinch the gold. Conor’s ..read more