There is nothing quite like Olympic Lifting when improving the performance of an athlete.

Most likely you’ve heard that Olympic Lifting can help an athlete develop greater force, but it does so much more than that. In this episode, Sam Johnson and I discuss the many reasons why Olympic Lifting is such a powerful tool for athletes.

Sam Johnson has devoted his life to athletic performance. It began as a young successful athlete, transferred to his time in the United States Air Force, and continues today at his training facility, StrengthFarm, in Portland, Oregon. Sam is a champion weightlifter with the experience and knowledge to know the amazing gains Olympic Lifting produces. The list of benefits we discuss includes:

• Increased Mobility
• Improved Neuromuscular Coordination
• Increased Force Production
• Improved Lateral Stability
• More Linear Power
• Increased Overhead Strength
• Improved body awareness
• Fewer injuries

Listen and learn why your Student-Athlete needs Olympic Lifting in their exercise routine.

Books Recommended in this Episode:

1. Ego Is The Enemy by Ryan Holiday
2. Grit by Angela Duckworth
3. Shoedog by Phil Knight

Sam Johnson

Native to Portland, Oregon and graduate of Lincoln High School, Sam Johnson had early athletic achievements in football, AAU basketball, track & field, soccer, baseball and swimming.

Sam joined the United States Air Force at the age of 18, reached the rank of Staff Sergeant in 3.5 years of service and managed numerous subordinates throughout his 7 Active Duty Service years.

Here is a list of just some of Sam Johnson’s other accomplishments:

• He founded the CrossFit Gym “Combat Ready CrossFit” in 2012, a no-cost CrossFit gym for military and their families.
• He served as Non-Commissioned Officer in charge of 153 Honor Guard Funeral Services for the fallen.
• While stationed in Japan he began competing in CrossFit during his free time as part of the Reebok CrossFit Asia Team.
• In August 2013, Sam became Head CrossFit and Sports Performance Coach at CrossFit in Tualatin, Oregon.
• Founded StrengthFarm in Portland, Oregon: an integrated fitness center specializing in wellness, strength and conditioning, and nutrition.
• Most recently, Sam competed in the USA Olympic Weightlifting Oregon State Championships in June 2016 and placed 1st.

Find out more about Sam Johnson and StrengthFarm here: http://strengthfarmpdx.com/