Olympic Lifting for Strength and Speed - NAT Certification Course (3 hrs)
Olympic Lifting for Strength and Speed
Learn the techniques developed by Mike McGurn to help some of the worlds top athletes run faster, jump higher, and tackle harder - including Irish National Rugby Team, St. Helens Rugby, Hull City FC, Everton FC, New Zealand "All Blacks", and World Champion Boxer, Bernard Dunne.
Increases Power
Power is basically strong movement, performed at speed.
While squats and deadlifts are key exercises that are rightly emphasized in most elite strength and conditioning programs - the power output of the olympic lifts are significantly higher.
Increases Speed
Olympic/Power weight lifting exercises are total body movements.
During these Olympic lifts (The Clean & the Snatch), the body is being trained to move a weight at a rapid rate.
Increases Jumping Ability
Olympic/Power lifting is understood by elite athletes to be one of the single best ways to improve jumping ability.
What's Included?
| Course Texts |
Olympic Power Lifting for Strength and Speed - Course Notes |
| Video Classes |
60 Video Classes presented by Mike McGurn Watch anytime online on any device (PC, Mac, Tablet, Phone) |
| Online Exams and Certification |
Online Exam comprising multiple choice questions See table below for other CEU accreditations Exam does not need to be completed in any one sitting. You may save your answers as you go along and return to continue at any time - internet connection required |
CE Accreditations
| Exercise Professionals (AFAA) | 2.0 |
| Exercise Professionals (NASM) | 0.2 |
Olympic Lifting for Strength and Speed
This NAT Certification Course includes lifetime access to all online course assets (video classes, course text, exam, certification). All course assets may be accessed online via any device.
Suitability
This course is designed for athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, and exercise professionals.
