Summary: This week marks the final week in our countdown of easily applied tips to help improve your Olympic lifts and build confidence as you get under the bar. In this week’s episode both Cheryl and Chad will be encouraging you to set a date to test yourself from all the hard work you’ve been putting in on the training platform. Whether this is a competition or a day in the gym at the end of a cycle, this date will serve as a source of motivation and accountability, elevating your focus and training to a new level.<br><br>For those of you that choose to compete, the hosts will be going over a few of the things that happen once you sign up for your first competition! Regardless if you’re new to olympic lifting or a seasoned vet, there is no perfect time. There is so much you can learn from competing, and in this episode you’ll learn a few pointers on developing the skill of competing, and the biggest differences between training and competing. <br><br>If you loved this episode please leave us a review and share us with a friend!<br><br>Topics:<br><br>03:00 - Competing for the first time<br>11:37 - Lessons from competing<br>19:00 - What kind of athlete are you?<br>27:05 - Biggest takeaways from weightlifting <br>40:10 - Pick the date!<br><br>Links:<br><br>How To Compete Guide <br>RomWOD<br>Weightlifting 101
