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The author. Tommy Kono. was an Olympic medalist in three Olympic games. Coach to three different countries in three Olympic and served as an official in three Olympic games. With this background to draw upon. this book was written exclusively for competitive weightlifters and weightlifting coaches. Over 260 pages of useful information that will instruct you. inspire you and improve your lifting performance.

 Customer comments of  WEIGHTLIFTING, OLYMPIC STYLE by Tommy Kono.

 I wish that this book had been available YEARS ago… it would have saved me from making a lot of mistakes. A barbell, a set of squat racks, and Tommy Kono’s Weightlifting, Olympic Style.  That’s the three pieces of equipment I would recommend to anyone interested in our great sport.  And, I am doing exactly as you recommend.  I am highlighting areas, making notes, using the book as a “bible” if you will.  

 Just so you know, in the few short days I had read and re-read your book and followed your instructions, I am already correcting problems in hip and shoulder flexibility that I have suffered with for years.  Simple things like being aware of the back arch, or being aware of where the weight is shifting in my feet.      
G.S. –Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Your ability to simplify the lifts has been a godsend to me.  I am neither a natural visual or athletic person and when reading other books on the lifts, I have often been left confused.  However, after reading your book I found IMMEDIATE improvements in my lifting.  I was able to trouble-shoot problems in my technique and make the necessary adjustments to improve my lifts. 

The psychological aspect of the lifts is often overlooked.  You often hear people comment on how Olympic lifting is “90% mental” but never how to use this knowledge to your advantage.  Both your anecdotes in discussing your lifting career as well as the section with the “Weightlifting Wisdom” have been invaluable to me.  Through some of the mental gains I have been able to make, I have been able to overcome natural limitations, such as my poor flexibility, and work hard to overcome such things that could impair my success.
S.T. –Buffalo, New York

You have done a great job.  I had a tear in my eye reading the first few pages thinking if I had this kind of technical information 40 years when I was 20 and lifting in local contest in NJ, I would have been much better lifter, etc.  This book should be required reading by all present Olympic weightlifters training. Of course now I’m 60 with bad knees but I still enter power lifting contests. Anyway, the book will be a treasure in my home library.                                                                                                         
J.S. South Carolina

I am a nineteen-year-old lifter who recently purchased your book.  The book is absolutely superb and will help me incredibly. I train in my garage with very little room to move because I only have a section of the garage to train in.  I use metal plates, a cheap Olympic bar and squat stands.  In my training missing a lift is not an option because it causes the house to rattle and can damage the floor.  Nevertheless, I do not mind my conditions, and in fact your book has made me appreciate them even more.  I take great pride in knowing that I am training the same way many greats, including you, trained.  Your book serves as a great coach for me, and has enabled me to learn many new things about the Olympic lifts.  It has helped me a great deal and I thank you for taking the time to write it.                                                          
A.G. –Hawthorne, New Jersey

Price: £45.00

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