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Michael Mountford

@olympicstrength.bsky.social

Retired CPA CMA after 43 years of public service in Alberta. Learning Facilitator & Evaluator under the National Coaching Certification Program for Olympic weightlifting. Actively coaching at Power Plus in Edmonton. Grandfather to two cute granddaughters.

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Maude Charron médaillée d’argent aux championnats du monde La Canadienne Maude Charron décroche l’argent chez les moins de 63 kg aux Championnats du monde d'haltérophilie de Forde, en Norvège.

Maude Charron wins silver medal at the world championships ici.radio-canada.ca/sports/21972...

06.10.2025 14:57 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Mental Training for Weightlifters: Building Confidence and Performance Under Pressure Introduction: Why Mental Training Matters

By developing a mental routine, lifters can step onto the platform with confidence and clarity—ready to turn training into performance.

Learn more mental training at the Substack link below:

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24.09.2025 16:51 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Acquire weeks 3 and 4 of an introductory program for beginners to develop Olympic weight training skills.
This second phase focuses on the clean, a full-body lift that builds explosive strength and coordination. To learn more, visit the link.
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22.09.2025 19:20 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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A great opportunity for coaches to increase their coaching portfolio. In celebration of National Coaching Week, the Coaching Association of Canada is offering four coaching courses at no cost during the week.

15.09.2025 16:33 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Introductory Weightlifting Program - Weeks 1 & 2 The first section of a six-week training program is being offered to beginners interested in Olympic weight training.

To acquire the program and learn more, visit the Substack link below:

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15.09.2025 15:21 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Is Olympic Weightlifting Safe for Beginners? Yes—with proper coaching and a structured training program, Olympic weightlifting can be both safe and highly beneficial for beginners.

Is Olympic Weightlifting Safe?
It’s one of the most effective methods for building full-body strength, power, and athletic resilience. It’s no surprise that more sports are adopting Olympic lifts.
Learn more by visiting the Substack link below:
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10.09.2025 19:16 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Introductory Weightlifting Program - Weeks 1 & 2

The first section of a six-week training program is being offered for beginners interested in Olympic weight training.

To acquire the program and learn more, visit the Substack link below:

bit.ly/46sHk4g

08.09.2025 16:46 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Introduction to Olympic Weigthlifting / Weight Training Build Strength. Increase Speed. Achieve Your Potential. Olympic weightlifting and power training for athletes in all sports

Discover how Introduction to Olympic Weightlifting / Weight Training can maximize your athletic performance. Visit summitstrengthtraining.ca to learn more.

A lower introductory fee for two months of training, plus new training days, is being offered.

07.09.2025 21:20 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Common Errors in the Jerk and Corrective Exercises Introduction

Common Errors in the Jerk and Corrective Exercises open.substack.com/pub/olympics...

Enhance your performance in the jerk with assistance exercises. Review my latest Substack article.

In Edmonton, to learn more about Olympic weight training, visit summitstrengthtraining.ca

07.08.2025 15:54 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Common Errors in the Clean and Corrective Exercises open.substack.com/pub/olympics...

Learn about the clean (the athlete's exercise) to become more efficient, while building power, overall strength and stamina.

Need support in Olympic weight training? Visit summitstrengthtraining.ca

31.07.2025 15:34 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Introduction to Olympic Weigthlifting / Weight Training Build Strength. Increase Speed. Achieve Your Potential. Olympic weightlifting and power training for athletes in all sports

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Discover Olympic Weightlifting with Summit Strength Training. A comprehensive two-month beginner program for just $245. By the end of the program, you’ll see measurable gains in power, speed, and flexibility, and walk away with a personalized training plan.

28.07.2025 15:22 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Common Olympic Snatch Errors and Corrective Exercises Introduction:

Common Olympic Snatch Errors and Corrective Exercises open.substack.com/pub/olympics...

Interested in improving your technique in the Olympic lifts? Visit Summitstrengthtraining.ca

25.07.2025 15:52 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Mental Training for Weightlifters: Building Confidence and Performance Under Pressure Introduction: Why Mental Training Matters

Mental Training for Weightlifters: Building Confidence and Performance Under Pressure
open.substack.com/pub/olympics...

Learn to Olympic lift with confidence, visit summitstrengthtraining.ca

14.07.2025 16:27 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Introductory Training Program – Weeks 1 & 2 Summit Strength Training

Introductory Training Program – Weeks 1 & 2
The first section of a six-week training program is being offered for beginners interested in Olympic weight training. The two weeks will look at foundational strength training techniques.

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04.07.2025 15:43 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Introductory Training Program – Weeks 3 & 4 Summit Strength Training

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The second phase of a six-week beginner Olympic weightlifting program is being offered. The program focuses on teaching participants how to properly perform the clean - a full-body lift that develops explosive strength, power, and coordination.

02.07.2025 21:53 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Introductory Training Program – Week 5 & 6 Summit Strength Training

Introductory Training Program – Weeks 5 & 6

A two-week program is available at the Substack link below:

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Need coaching support in Edmonton, visit:

summitstrengthtraining.ca

30.06.2025 13:47 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Is Olympic Weightlifting Safe for Beginners? Yes—with proper coaching and a structured training program, Olympic weightlifting can be both safe and highly beneficial for beginners.

open.substack.com/pub/olympics...

26.06.2025 15:58 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Making Weights Doable for Olympic Lifters As a coaching evaluator at competitions, I sometimes witness examples of poor coaching decisions.

Making Weights Doable for Olympic Lifters open.substack.com/pub/olympics...

Promoting the safe development of lifters doing Olympic weightlifting and weight training.

24.06.2025 15:28 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Introduction to Olympic Weigthlifting / Weight Training Build Strength. Increase Speed. Achieve Your Potential. Olympic weightlifting and power training for athletes in all sports

Discover all that Introduction to Olympic Weightlifting / Weight Training has to offer on our website! Stay informed with the latest updates, explore our wide range of offerings, and connect with everything exciting happening here in Edmonton. Visit us at summitstrengthtraining.ca today.

13.06.2025 15:46 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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At Summit Strength Training, we know that beginning a weightlifting program can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve created a special 2-week introductory program designed specifically for learners. Visit our website today and ask about obtaining our beginner program for free. summitstrengthtraining.ca

09.06.2025 21:08 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Introduction to Olympic Weigthlifting / Weight Training Maximize strength and speed for all sports disciplines with Olympic weightlifting and weight training.

summitstrengthtraining.ca At Summit Strength Training, we know that beginning a weightlifting program can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve created a special 2-week introductory program designed specifically for learners. Visit our website today and ask about obtaining our beginner program for free.

03.06.2025 12:41 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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I am officiating at the Canadian Weightlifting Championship at the Genesis Centre in Calgary. I enjoyed judging the female 58 kg category last night.Not sure of the reasoning for no pictures when you have good athletes and watching males lifting over twice body weight.

17.05.2025 13:49 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Introduction to Olympic Weigthlifting / Weight Training Maximize strength and speed for all sports disciplines with Olympic weightlifting and weight training.

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As per Wayne Wilson, Olympic Weightlifting develops strength and total body explosive power. Speed is the essential element of the Olympic lifts. No athlete can develop their true potential for muscular power without utilizing the Olympic lifts.
Drop-in training sessions available.

24.04.2025 15:16 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Introduction to Olympic Weigthlifting / Weight Training Maximize strength and speed for all sports disciplines with Olympic weightlifting and weight training.

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As per Carl Miller, Olympic-style Weightlifting is the most efficient way to develop speed and power. Strengthened muscles, tendons, and ligaments reduce the chance of injury when participating in sports.
Book a drop-in training session or sign up for your first two months of training

10.04.2025 15:23 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Introduction to Olympic Weigthlifting / Weight Training Maximize strength and speed for all sports disciplines with Olympic weightlifting and weight training.

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As per Carl Miller, the most efficient way to develop speed and power is through Olympic-style Weightlifting. Strengthened muscles, tendons, and ligaments also reduce the chance of sports injury.

Drop-in training sessions now available.

31.03.2025 15:57 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Introduction to Olympic Weigthlifting / Weight Training Maximize strength and speed for all sports disciplines with Olympic weightlifting and weight training.

According to Dr. John Garhammer, elite Olympic Weightlifters produce more power than any other human activity, period.

Summit Strength Training now provides drop-in training sessions to introduce athletes to Olympic weight training.

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25.03.2025 16:11 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Introduction to Olympic Weigthlifting / Weight Training Maximize strength and speed for all sports disciplines with Olympic weightlifting and weight training.

Working with Power Plus Weightlifting Club, Summit Strength Training is now providing supervised drop-in training sessions to introduce athletes to Olympic weight training.

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24.03.2025 16:18 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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I got a flag for my vehicle for the Flag Day long weekend. I remember 60 years ago, my school in Summerside P.E.I. going across the street to an assembly at the junior high to celebrate Canada’s new flag. Now a symbol for a great country, whether traveling the world or cheering our national teams.

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Some of the lifters in the first session of the Alberta Master Championships lifting at Evolve South in Edmonton today.

01.02.2025 22:53 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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