Powerlifting -> Olympic weightlifting

[sPHERE]

Hi guys. I have been a active powerlifter for the last 4-5 years, and atm Im thinking about converting to Olympic weightliftnig, but I've read that Olympic lifting should be started as early as possible. Im 18 atm, do you think it's too late to convert to weightlifting or should I give it a try?

 

[[CinnamonBuns]]

for crying out loud when is 18 ever "too late" for anything?!
go learn
its good stuff

 

[sPHERE]

lol, thx for your reply

I guess your right Will let you guys know how it goes if I give it a try

 

[perkele]

Hi guys. I have been a active powerlifter for the last 4-5 years, and atm Im thinking about converting to Olympic weightliftnig, but I've read that Olympic lifting should be started as early as possible. Im 18 atm, do you think it's too late to convert to weightlifting or should I give it a try?

Never too late, but if you wanna get to the top then you've missed the bus. But never too late to compete in a lower level.

 

[AEKDB]

Shane Hammon did not start Olympic training until he was in his twenties. In world class weightlifting, genetics and motivation are the largest factors. If you just want to improve your overall strength, there are no better lifts than the Olympic lifts.

Shane Hamman - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[sPHERE]

Thanks guys. Shane Hamman is one huge mofo, i must say. Is olympic lifting more of a strenght sport than powerlifting? Which one requires more strenght?