"Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet."
-- Aristotle
Every weightlifter can take something from Aristotle's
words, for patience is the key to unlocking success in this otherwise
frustrating sport. While learning the lifts themselves -- the snatch, the clean, and
the jerk -- is difficult enough, time spent revisiting the basics is always a
worthwhile investment, one that pays dividends later. Patience is also needed
when waiting for the finish on both the snatch and clean. It may seem like
forever, but that split-second when the bar becomes weightless is sweet,
indeed. Finally, a weightlifter needs the patience to accept small gains, and
avoid the temptation of going for broke all at one time. In the video below,
legendary weightlifting coach Ivan Abadjiev talks about making one kilo more
each day, chipping away at the stone, if you will.
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