Michael Mountford
@olympicstrength.bsky.social
Retired CPA CMA after 43 years of public service in Alberta. Learning Facilitator & Evaluator under the National Coaching Certification Program for Olympic weightlifting. Actively coaching at Power Plus in Edmonton. Grandfather to two cute granddaughters.
Maude Charron wins silver medal at the world championships ici.radio-canada.ca/sports/21972...
Maude Charron médaillée d’argent aux championnats du monde
La Canadienne Maude Charron décroche l’argent chez les moins de 63 kg aux Championnats du monde d'haltérophilie de Forde, en Norvège.
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October 6, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Maude Charron wins silver medal at the world championships ici.radio-canada.ca/sports/21972...
By developing a mental routine, lifters can step onto the platform with confidence and clarity—ready to turn training into performance.
Learn more mental training at the Substack link below:
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Learn more mental training at the Substack link below:
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Mental Training for Weightlifters: Building Confidence and Performance Under Pressure
Introduction: Why Mental Training Matters
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September 24, 2025 at 4:51 PM
By developing a mental routine, lifters can step onto the platform with confidence and clarity—ready to turn training into performance.
Learn more mental training at the Substack link below:
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Learn more mental training at the Substack link below:
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Acquire weeks 3 and 4 of an introductory program for beginners to develop Olympic weight training skills.
This second phase focuses on the clean, a full-body lift that builds explosive strength and coordination. To learn more, visit the link.
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This second phase focuses on the clean, a full-body lift that builds explosive strength and coordination. To learn more, visit the link.
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September 22, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Acquire weeks 3 and 4 of an introductory program for beginners to develop Olympic weight training skills.
This second phase focuses on the clean, a full-body lift that builds explosive strength and coordination. To learn more, visit the link.
bit.ly/48e8vBx
This second phase focuses on the clean, a full-body lift that builds explosive strength and coordination. To learn more, visit the link.
bit.ly/48e8vBx
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A great opportunity for coaches to increase their coaching portfolio. In celebration of National Coaching Week, the Coaching Association of Canada is offering four coaching courses at no cost during the week.
A great opportunity for coaches to increase their coaching portfolio. In celebration of National Coaching Week, the Coaching Association of Canada is offering four coaching courses at no cost during the week.
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September 15, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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A great opportunity for coaches to increase their coaching portfolio. In celebration of National Coaching Week, the Coaching Association of Canada is offering four coaching courses at no cost during the week.
A great opportunity for coaches to increase their coaching portfolio. In celebration of National Coaching Week, the Coaching Association of Canada is offering four coaching courses at no cost during the week.
Introductory Weightlifting Program - Weeks 1 & 2 The first section of a six-week training program is being offered to beginners interested in Olympic weight training.
To acquire the program and learn more, visit the Substack link below:
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To acquire the program and learn more, visit the Substack link below:
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September 15, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Introductory Weightlifting Program - Weeks 1 & 2 The first section of a six-week training program is being offered to beginners interested in Olympic weight training.
To acquire the program and learn more, visit the Substack link below:
bit.ly/46sHk4g
To acquire the program and learn more, visit the Substack link below:
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Is Olympic Weightlifting Safe?
It’s one of the most effective methods for building full-body strength, power, and athletic resilience. It’s no surprise that more sports are adopting Olympic lifts.
Learn more by visiting the Substack link below:
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It’s one of the most effective methods for building full-body strength, power, and athletic resilience. It’s no surprise that more sports are adopting Olympic lifts.
Learn more by visiting the Substack link below:
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Is Olympic Weightlifting Safe for Beginners?
Yes—with proper coaching and a structured training program, Olympic weightlifting can be both safe and highly beneficial for beginners.
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September 10, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Is Olympic Weightlifting Safe?
It’s one of the most effective methods for building full-body strength, power, and athletic resilience. It’s no surprise that more sports are adopting Olympic lifts.
Learn more by visiting the Substack link below:
olympicstrength.substack.com/p/is-olympic...
It’s one of the most effective methods for building full-body strength, power, and athletic resilience. It’s no surprise that more sports are adopting Olympic lifts.
Learn more by visiting the Substack link below:
olympicstrength.substack.com/p/is-olympic...
Introductory Weightlifting Program - Weeks 1 & 2
The first section of a six-week training program is being offered for beginners interested in Olympic weight training.
To acquire the program and learn more, visit the Substack link below:
bit.ly/46sHk4g
The first section of a six-week training program is being offered for beginners interested in Olympic weight training.
To acquire the program and learn more, visit the Substack link below:
bit.ly/46sHk4g
September 8, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Introductory Weightlifting Program - Weeks 1 & 2
The first section of a six-week training program is being offered for beginners interested in Olympic weight training.
To acquire the program and learn more, visit the Substack link below:
bit.ly/46sHk4g
The first section of a six-week training program is being offered for beginners interested in Olympic weight training.
To acquire the program and learn more, visit the Substack link below:
bit.ly/46sHk4g
Discover how Introduction to Olympic Weightlifting / Weight Training can maximize your athletic performance. Visit summitstrengthtraining.ca to learn more.
A lower introductory fee for two months of training, plus new training days, is being offered.
A lower introductory fee for two months of training, plus new training days, is being offered.
Introduction to Olympic Weigthlifting / Weight Training
Build Strength. Increase Speed. Achieve Your Potential. Olympic weightlifting and power training for athletes in all sports
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September 7, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Discover how Introduction to Olympic Weightlifting / Weight Training can maximize your athletic performance. Visit summitstrengthtraining.ca to learn more.
A lower introductory fee for two months of training, plus new training days, is being offered.
A lower introductory fee for two months of training, plus new training days, is being offered.
Common Errors in the Jerk and Corrective Exercises open.substack.com/pub/olympics...
Enhance your performance in the jerk with assistance exercises. Review my latest Substack article.
In Edmonton, to learn more about Olympic weight training, visit summitstrengthtraining.ca
Enhance your performance in the jerk with assistance exercises. Review my latest Substack article.
In Edmonton, to learn more about Olympic weight training, visit summitstrengthtraining.ca
Common Errors in the Jerk and Corrective Exercises
Introduction
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August 7, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Common Errors in the Jerk and Corrective Exercises open.substack.com/pub/olympics...
Enhance your performance in the jerk with assistance exercises. Review my latest Substack article.
In Edmonton, to learn more about Olympic weight training, visit summitstrengthtraining.ca
Enhance your performance in the jerk with assistance exercises. Review my latest Substack article.
In Edmonton, to learn more about Olympic weight training, visit summitstrengthtraining.ca
Common Errors in the Clean and Corrective Exercises open.substack.com/pub/olympics...
Learn about the clean (the athlete's exercise) to become more efficient, while building power, overall strength and stamina.
Need support in Olympic weight training? Visit summitstrengthtraining.ca
Learn about the clean (the athlete's exercise) to become more efficient, while building power, overall strength and stamina.
Need support in Olympic weight training? Visit summitstrengthtraining.ca
July 31, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Common Errors in the Clean and Corrective Exercises open.substack.com/pub/olympics...
Learn about the clean (the athlete's exercise) to become more efficient, while building power, overall strength and stamina.
Need support in Olympic weight training? Visit summitstrengthtraining.ca
Learn about the clean (the athlete's exercise) to become more efficient, while building power, overall strength and stamina.
Need support in Olympic weight training? Visit summitstrengthtraining.ca
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Discover Olympic Weightlifting with Summit Strength Training. A comprehensive two-month beginner program for just $245. By the end of the program, you’ll see measurable gains in power, speed, and flexibility, and walk away with a personalized training plan.
Discover Olympic Weightlifting with Summit Strength Training. A comprehensive two-month beginner program for just $245. By the end of the program, you’ll see measurable gains in power, speed, and flexibility, and walk away with a personalized training plan.
Introduction to Olympic Weigthlifting / Weight Training
Build Strength. Increase Speed. Achieve Your Potential. Olympic weightlifting and power training for athletes in all sports
summitstrengthtraining.ca
July 28, 2025 at 3:22 PM
summitstrengthtraining.ca
Discover Olympic Weightlifting with Summit Strength Training. A comprehensive two-month beginner program for just $245. By the end of the program, you’ll see measurable gains in power, speed, and flexibility, and walk away with a personalized training plan.
Discover Olympic Weightlifting with Summit Strength Training. A comprehensive two-month beginner program for just $245. By the end of the program, you’ll see measurable gains in power, speed, and flexibility, and walk away with a personalized training plan.
Common Olympic Snatch Errors and Corrective Exercises open.substack.com/pub/olympics...
Interested in improving your technique in the Olympic lifts? Visit Summitstrengthtraining.ca
Interested in improving your technique in the Olympic lifts? Visit Summitstrengthtraining.ca
Common Olympic Snatch Errors and Corrective Exercises
Introduction:
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July 25, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Common Olympic Snatch Errors and Corrective Exercises open.substack.com/pub/olympics...
Interested in improving your technique in the Olympic lifts? Visit Summitstrengthtraining.ca
Interested in improving your technique in the Olympic lifts? Visit Summitstrengthtraining.ca
Mental Training for Weightlifters: Building Confidence and Performance Under Pressure
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Learn to Olympic lift with confidence, visit summitstrengthtraining.ca
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Learn to Olympic lift with confidence, visit summitstrengthtraining.ca
Mental Training for Weightlifters: Building Confidence and Performance Under Pressure
Introduction: Why Mental Training Matters
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July 14, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Mental Training for Weightlifters: Building Confidence and Performance Under Pressure
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Learn to Olympic lift with confidence, visit summitstrengthtraining.ca
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Learn to Olympic lift with confidence, visit summitstrengthtraining.ca
Introductory Training Program – Weeks 1 & 2
The first section of a six-week training program is being offered for beginners interested in Olympic weight training. The two weeks will look at foundational strength training techniques.
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The first section of a six-week training program is being offered for beginners interested in Olympic weight training. The two weeks will look at foundational strength training techniques.
bit.ly/44Fhrwm
Introductory Training Program – Weeks 1 & 2
Summit Strength Training
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July 4, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Introductory Training Program – Weeks 1 & 2
The first section of a six-week training program is being offered for beginners interested in Olympic weight training. The two weeks will look at foundational strength training techniques.
bit.ly/44Fhrwm
The first section of a six-week training program is being offered for beginners interested in Olympic weight training. The two weeks will look at foundational strength training techniques.
bit.ly/44Fhrwm
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The second phase of a six-week beginner Olympic weightlifting program is being offered. The program focuses on teaching participants how to properly perform the clean - a full-body lift that develops explosive strength, power, and coordination.
The second phase of a six-week beginner Olympic weightlifting program is being offered. The program focuses on teaching participants how to properly perform the clean - a full-body lift that develops explosive strength, power, and coordination.
Introductory Training Program – Weeks 3 & 4
Summit Strength Training
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July 2, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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The second phase of a six-week beginner Olympic weightlifting program is being offered. The program focuses on teaching participants how to properly perform the clean - a full-body lift that develops explosive strength, power, and coordination.
The second phase of a six-week beginner Olympic weightlifting program is being offered. The program focuses on teaching participants how to properly perform the clean - a full-body lift that develops explosive strength, power, and coordination.
Introductory Training Program – Weeks 5 & 6
A two-week program is available at the Substack link below:
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Need coaching support in Edmonton, visit:
summitstrengthtraining.ca
A two-week program is available at the Substack link below:
open.substack.com/pub/olympics...
Need coaching support in Edmonton, visit:
summitstrengthtraining.ca
Introductory Training Program – Week 5 & 6
Summit Strength Training
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June 30, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Introductory Training Program – Weeks 5 & 6
A two-week program is available at the Substack link below:
open.substack.com/pub/olympics...
Need coaching support in Edmonton, visit:
summitstrengthtraining.ca
A two-week program is available at the Substack link below:
open.substack.com/pub/olympics...
Need coaching support in Edmonton, visit:
summitstrengthtraining.ca
Making Weights Doable for Olympic Lifters open.substack.com/pub/olympics...
Promoting the safe development of lifters doing Olympic weightlifting and weight training.
Promoting the safe development of lifters doing Olympic weightlifting and weight training.
Making Weights Doable for Olympic Lifters
As a coaching evaluator at competitions, I sometimes witness examples of poor coaching decisions.
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June 24, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Making Weights Doable for Olympic Lifters open.substack.com/pub/olympics...
Promoting the safe development of lifters doing Olympic weightlifting and weight training.
Promoting the safe development of lifters doing Olympic weightlifting and weight training.
Discover all that Introduction to Olympic Weightlifting / Weight Training has to offer on our website! Stay informed with the latest updates, explore our wide range of offerings, and connect with everything exciting happening here in Edmonton. Visit us at summitstrengthtraining.ca today.
Introduction to Olympic Weigthlifting / Weight Training
Build Strength. Increase Speed. Achieve Your Potential. Olympic weightlifting and power training for athletes in all sports
summitstrengthtraining.ca
June 13, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Discover all that Introduction to Olympic Weightlifting / Weight Training has to offer on our website! Stay informed with the latest updates, explore our wide range of offerings, and connect with everything exciting happening here in Edmonton. Visit us at summitstrengthtraining.ca today.
At Summit Strength Training, we know that beginning a weightlifting program can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve created a special 2-week introductory program designed specifically for learners. Visit our website today and ask about obtaining our beginner program for free. summitstrengthtraining.ca
June 9, 2025 at 9:08 PM
At Summit Strength Training, we know that beginning a weightlifting program can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve created a special 2-week introductory program designed specifically for learners. Visit our website today and ask about obtaining our beginner program for free. summitstrengthtraining.ca
summitstrengthtraining.ca At Summit Strength Training, we know that beginning a weightlifting program can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve created a special 2-week introductory program designed specifically for learners. Visit our website today and ask about obtaining our beginner program for free.
Introduction to Olympic Weigthlifting / Weight Training
Maximize strength and speed for all sports disciplines with Olympic weightlifting and weight training.
summitstrengthtraining.ca
June 3, 2025 at 12:41 PM
summitstrengthtraining.ca At Summit Strength Training, we know that beginning a weightlifting program can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve created a special 2-week introductory program designed specifically for learners. Visit our website today and ask about obtaining our beginner program for free.
I am officiating at the Canadian Weightlifting Championship at the Genesis Centre in Calgary. I enjoyed judging the female 58 kg category last night.Not sure of the reasoning for no pictures when you have good athletes and watching males lifting over twice body weight.
May 17, 2025 at 1:49 PM
I am officiating at the Canadian Weightlifting Championship at the Genesis Centre in Calgary. I enjoyed judging the female 58 kg category last night.Not sure of the reasoning for no pictures when you have good athletes and watching males lifting over twice body weight.
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As per Wayne Wilson, Olympic Weightlifting develops strength and total body explosive power. Speed is the essential element of the Olympic lifts. No athlete can develop their true potential for muscular power without utilizing the Olympic lifts.
Drop-in training sessions available.
As per Wayne Wilson, Olympic Weightlifting develops strength and total body explosive power. Speed is the essential element of the Olympic lifts. No athlete can develop their true potential for muscular power without utilizing the Olympic lifts.
Drop-in training sessions available.
Introduction to Olympic Weigthlifting / Weight Training
Maximize strength and speed for all sports disciplines with Olympic weightlifting and weight training.
bit.ly
April 24, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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As per Wayne Wilson, Olympic Weightlifting develops strength and total body explosive power. Speed is the essential element of the Olympic lifts. No athlete can develop their true potential for muscular power without utilizing the Olympic lifts.
Drop-in training sessions available.
As per Wayne Wilson, Olympic Weightlifting develops strength and total body explosive power. Speed is the essential element of the Olympic lifts. No athlete can develop their true potential for muscular power without utilizing the Olympic lifts.
Drop-in training sessions available.
bit.ly/40HO1N3
As per Carl Miller, Olympic-style Weightlifting is the most efficient way to develop speed and power. Strengthened muscles, tendons, and ligaments reduce the chance of injury when participating in sports.
Book a drop-in training session or sign up for your first two months of training
As per Carl Miller, Olympic-style Weightlifting is the most efficient way to develop speed and power. Strengthened muscles, tendons, and ligaments reduce the chance of injury when participating in sports.
Book a drop-in training session or sign up for your first two months of training
Introduction to Olympic Weigthlifting / Weight Training
Maximize strength and speed for all sports disciplines with Olympic weightlifting and weight training.
bit.ly
April 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM
bit.ly/40HO1N3
As per Carl Miller, Olympic-style Weightlifting is the most efficient way to develop speed and power. Strengthened muscles, tendons, and ligaments reduce the chance of injury when participating in sports.
Book a drop-in training session or sign up for your first two months of training
As per Carl Miller, Olympic-style Weightlifting is the most efficient way to develop speed and power. Strengthened muscles, tendons, and ligaments reduce the chance of injury when participating in sports.
Book a drop-in training session or sign up for your first two months of training