2015 World Championships Training Hall Videos

Here is a collection of training hall videos from the 2015 World Weightlifting Championships.

Let’s collect them all. Post yours in the comments. Here’s 2014 Edition.

Because this post got too long Here is Part 2.

Lesman Paredes (94kg, Colombia) Front Squats 225kg

@lesman16 front squatting 225 kg with good effort. #wwc2015

A video posted by Black & Red Barbell Club (@blackandredbb) on Nov 22, 2015 at 11:55am PST

Adrian Zielinski (-94kg, Poland) Clean and Jerking 205kg

Adrian Zielinski (-94kg, Poland) clean and jerking 205kg/451lb yesterday and front squatting 220kg/485lb today. He’s the 2012 Olympic Champion at 85kg where he made 174/211.

A video posted by hookgrip (@hookgrip) on Nov 22, 2015 at 12:36pm PST

Tian Tao Clean and Jerks 205kg

Full speed version of Tian’s 205 CJ.

A video posted by Black & Red Barbell Club (@blackandredbb) on Nov 22, 2015 at 6:10pm PST

Kianoush Rostami (85kg, Iran) Clean and Jerks 210kg

@kianoush_rostami representing with a 210 kg CJ and making it look routine AF.

A video posted by Black & Red Barbell Club (@blackandredbb) on Nov 22, 2015 at 6:12pm PST

Lu Xiaojun Cleans 180kg

Lu Xiaojun with a light Clean & Jerk in the training hall today. 180kg. #luxiaojin #cleanandjerk #worldchampionships #curacaoweightlifting #curacao #snatch #cleanandjerk #squat #clean #jerk #coach #coaching #sport #performance #power #weightlifting @curacaoweightlifting

A video posted by Ivan Maurice de Windt (@ivan5999) on Nov 22, 2015 at 5:48pm PST

Obligatory Lu (77kg, China) action shot from the training hall at @houstoniwf2015 World Weightlifting Championships. #houstoniwf2015 #weightlifting #weightliftingireland #capitalstrength #lu #cleanandjerk

A video posted by Capital Strength Weightlifting (@capitalstrength) on Nov 23, 2015 at 1:44pm PST

Lu with an easy 180 CJ. #wwc2015 #deeeellllllltttsss

A video posted by Black & Red Barbell Club (@blackandredbb) on Nov 22, 2015 at 3:05pm PST

Fernando Reis (+105kg, Brazil) Squats 320kg

@rreisfernando (Brazil, +105kg) with a 320kg back squat from this evenings training – Eleiko’s current bumper plate design essentially limits videos of training hall squats to 320kg. I think we can all agree that this is a serious infringement on our civil rights. #weightlifting #weightliftingireland #capitalstrength #houstoniwf2015 #squats

A video posted by Capital Strength Weightlifting (@capitalstrength) on Nov 22, 2015 at 3:43pm PST

Getting some work done before World’s. #timepetrobras #ecp @ctfreis ———————————– Fazendo um pouquinho de força antes do Mundial. #houstonlifts #houston2015

A video posted by Fernando Reis (@rreisfernando) on Nov 22, 2015 at 6:19pm PST

Oleksiy Torohktiy Power Jerks 225kg

2012 Olympic Champion @torokhtiy power jerking 185kg, 205kg, 215kg and 225kg/496lb in the 2015 WWC training hall. He seems to be retired from int’l competition after his Olympic victory but he is staying in good shape and doing seminars all over the place. He also has a pretty informative YouTube channel with English subtitles, check it out!

A video posted by hookgrip (@hookgrip) on Nov 22, 2015 at 2:23pm PST

Junior Lifter Andres Mauricio Caicedo Piedrahita (-77kg, Colombia) Snatches 140kg

18 year-old @mauronitido123 (-77kg, Colombia) snatching 130kg and 140kg/308lb in the 2015 WWC training hall in his HG shirt. He’s the -69kg bronze medalist from the 2014 Youth Olympic Games! #hookgripstore #hookgrip

A video posted by hookgrip store (@hookgripstore) on Nov 22, 2015 at 10:55am PST

Oleg Chen (69kg, Russia) Snatches 120kg

Patricia Strenius (63kg , Sweden) Snatches 75kg

@strenius mjukar lite ryck på dagens pass. #teamsweden #swedishweigthlifting #olympiskalyft #tyngdlyftning #weightlifting #eleiko #kamisport

A video posted by Lyftare.se (@lyftare) on Nov 22, 2015 at 11:25am PST

Iranian Team member Bahador Moulaei (+105kg) Squats 320kg

Erkand Qerimaj (77kg, Albania) gets a training session in.

#USA#TEXAS#HOUSTON#TrainingHall.#Snach#

A video posted by Erkand Qerimaj (@erkand_qerimaj) on Nov 22, 2015 at 7:37am PST

#USA#TEXAS#HOUSTON#TrainingHall.#CLean#

A video posted by Erkand Qerimaj (@erkand_qerimaj) on Nov 22, 2015 at 7:38am PST

Sergii Putsov Clean and Jerks 165kg

My the best C&J (165) since 2011. Maybe because of training hall energy)) #weightlifting #warmbodycoldmind #training #strong @caffeineandkilos @cal_strength #houstoniwf2015 #пуцов

A video posted by Putsov Sergii (@putsoff) on Nov 21, 2015 at 9:53pm PST

China’s Lu Xiaojun (77kg) and Tian Tao (85kg) Snatch and Squat Session

Rebekah Tiler‘s (63kg) training session

Team Great Britain’s training session including Zoe Smith‘s (63kg) 120kg Clean and Jerk

Krzysztof Klicki (+105kg, Poland) Squats 305kg for a double.

305*2

A video posted by Krzysztof Klicki (@klickik401) on Nov 21, 2015 at 9:33pm PST

Ruben Aleksanyan (+105kg, Armenia) Clean and Jerks 230kg.

Ruben Aleksanyan (105kg+, Armenia) clean and jerking 230kg/507lb in the training hall at the 2015 WWC. At the 2014 Europeans he made 246kg/542lb!

A video posted by hookgrip (@hookgrip) on Nov 21, 2015 at 9:12pm PST

Mattie Rogers (69kg, United States of America) Power Cleans and Jerks x 2 100kg

Some light powers today at 100 and 105 in training! Feeling better and better everyday and ready to compete!!! I compete Wednesday at 7:30pm Texas time in the 69 B session! So excited to be here around such incredible athletes @eleikosport @rehband @athleteps @grindsportsnutrition @romwod

A video posted by Mattie Rogers ? (@mattiecakesssss) on Nov 21, 2015 at 2:21pm PST

Tigran Martirosyan Front Squats 220kg

Tigran Martirosyan (-77kg, Armenia) front squatting 220kg/485lb for two singles at the 2015 WWC training hall. While this isn’t quite on the level of Lu’s 225kg double, Tigran is the last int’l competitor to beat Lu — five years ago at the 2010 WWC!

A video posted by hookgrip (@hookgrip) on Nov 21, 2015 at 7:05pm PST

Lu Xiaojun Squatting 275kg

Lu Xiaojun (-77kg, China) back squatting 275kg/606lb a few hours ago in the 2015 WWC training hall! Combined with his 225kg front squat double and 200kg clean & jerk, I think it’s safe to say that Lu is in fantastic shape for this years WWC!

A video posted by hookgrip (@hookgrip) on Nov 21, 2015 at 5:19pm PST

Lu Xiaojun going for 275kg (606lb) backsquat. Teammate Tian Tao standing by. #tiantao #luxiaojun #houstoniwf2015 #weightlifting #worldchampionships #curacaoweightlifting #curacao #snatch #cleanandjerk #squat #clean #jerk #coach #coaching #sport #performance #power #weightlifting @curacaoweightlifting

A video posted by Ivan Maurice de Windt (@ivan5999) on Nov 21, 2015 at 3:02pm PST

Anna Everi (63kg, Finland) Clean and Jerks 95kg.

Yesterday C&J. 3 days to my competition. So exciting to be in World Championships. Eilinen työntö treenistä. Kolme päivää omaan kisaan! #houstoniwf2015 #olympicweightlifting #2015wwc #weightlifting #wpwear #eleiko #cleanandjerk

A video posted by Anna Everi (@anna_everi) on Nov 21, 2015 at 8:15am PST

Tian Tao Muscle Snatching 110kg and Snatching 150kg

Tian Tao with a muscle snatch and snatch at 110kg (242lb) #tiantao #houstoniwf2015 #weightlifting #worldchampionships #curacaoweightlifting #curacao #snatch #cleanandjerk #squat #clean #jerk #coach #coaching #sport #performance #power #weightlifting @curacaoweightlifting

A video posted by Ivan Maurice de Windt (@ivan5999) on Nov 21, 2015 at 3:10pm PST

Tian Tao hitting that 150kg (330lb) Snatch like in a walk in the park. He hit 160kg (352lb) there after. Lu Xiaojun standing by. #tiantao #luxiaojun #houstoniwf2015 #weightlifting #worldchampionships #curacaoweightlifting #curacao #snatch #cleanandjerk #squat #clean #jerk #coach #coaching #sport #performance #power #weightlifting @curacaoweightlifting

A video posted by Ivan Maurice de Windt (@ivan5999) on Nov 21, 2015 at 5:16pm PST

Sonny Webster (94kg, Great Britain) PB’s in the Snatch Balance.

185kg snatch balance equal PB in the world championship training hall.??????? made easy when training opposite the Chinese weightlifting team amazing atmosphere today! Can’t wait to get going next week #weightlifting #weightlifter #lifter #life #snatch #snapback #gainz #lifter #olylifts #olylifter #olylifting #pull #muscle #flex #fit #fitness #fitfam #crossfit #speed #sport #strength #barbell #smile #heavyrep #inspire #training #workout #motivation #instafit #instafitness

A video posted by Sonny Webster (@sonnywebstergb) on Nov 18, 2015 at 10:36pm PST

Max Lang (77kg, Germany) Snatches 145kg

Good Morning Deutschland!? 1.000 new followers in one night -unbelievable. My snatches going faster day by day! ———————————————– Guten Morgen, Deutschland! Da habe ich von einem tag auf den anderen, plötzlich 1.000 Follower mehr!?? Mein Training läuft auch von Tag zu Tag besser! Hier 145kg Reißen. #goheavyapparealcom #germanweightlifting #BVDG #gewichtheben #olympicweightlifting #instafit #motivation #fit #fitness #gymlife #instafitness #gym #trainhard #eatclean #grow #focus #dedication #strength #fitnessgear #muscle #powerlifting #squat #lifestyle #beastmode #weightlifting #2015wwc

A video posted by Max Lang (@max_lang_weightlifting) on Nov 20, 2015 at 11:14pm PST

Colombian Team member and Olympic Silver Medallist Oscar Figueroa (62kg) Clean and Jerks 170kg.

Watching Team Columbia in the training hall of the World Weightlifting Championships. Oscar Figueroa Mosquera with a 170kg clean & jerk, makes it look easy. #houstoniwf2015 #ultimateweightliftingclub #iwf

A video posted by Ultimate Weightlifting (@ultimateweightlifting) on Nov 20, 2015 at 5:58pm PST

22 year old Lasha Talakhadze (+105kg, Georgia) snatches 200kg for two singles.

He also Clean & Jerked up to 240kg this session.

Oleksiy Torokhtiy Snatch Push Presses 225kg, he’s got a video talking about how he likes to do them here.

Here are some Polish Team Highlights from Zach. Arkadiusz Michalski (105kg) and Arsen Kasabiev (+105kg) (Youth 94kg Clean and Jerk Record Holder) Clean and Jerks 220kg.

Another polish 105 doing 220

A video posted by Zack Lerner (@lernerlift) on Nov 20, 2015 at 8:44pm PST

@arekmichalski (-105kg, Poland) clean and jerking 220kg/485lb in the training hall at the 2015 WWC. He made 227kg/500lb earlier this year at Europeans, he is definitely a medal threat in the C&J here in Houston!

A video posted by hookgrip (@hookgrip) on Nov 22, 2015 at 10:41am PST

220kg (484#) by polish 105kg lifter

A video posted by Zack Lerner (@lernerlift) on Nov 20, 2015 at 8:42pm PST

Hojamuhammet Toychyyev (+105kg, Turkmenistan) Snatches 190kg & Clean and Jerks 230kg for a 420kg training total. Follow him on instagram.

#worldweightlifting#houston

A video posted by Hojamuhammet (@hojamuhammet) on Nov 20, 2015 at 7:59pm PST

#lift#houton

A video posted by Hojamuhammet (@hojamuhammet) on Nov 20, 2015 at 7:55pm PST

Lesman Paredes (94kg, Colombia) Snatches 170kg easily.

170 kg Snatch today #Snatch#weigthlifting#nike#nigga #rates #ritmoviolento #colombianteam #training #strom #houstoniwf2015

A video posted by Lesman Paredes Montaño (@lesman16) on Nov 20, 2015 at 2:51pm PST

Hsu Shu-Ching (53kg, Chinese Taipei) front squats 130kg for two doubles. She’s the senior world record holder in the total with 233kg.

Hsu Shu-Ching (-53kg, Chinese Taipei) front squatting 130kg/286lb for two doubles in the 2015 WWC training hall. She’s the senior world record holder in the total with 233kg!

A video posted by hookgrip (@hookgrip) on Nov 20, 2015 at 1:11pm PST

Hsing-Chun Kuo (58kg, Chinese Taipei) Clean and Jerks 138kg. The World record is 141kg so it looks like there’s a big chance of some records falling this Monday.

Hsing-Chun Kuo (58 kgs) of Chinese Taipei with a 138 kg clean and jerk. World record is currently 141 kgs. #2015wwc #2015iwfhouston #weightlifting

A video posted by Paula Aranda (@paulaholla1) on Nov 20, 2015 at 1:00pm PST

More 110kg Snatches from Boyanka Kostova (58kg, Azerbaijan), the current world record is 111kg by Yangqing Chen (China).

Here she is again from Azerbaijan at 58kg with an easy 110kg snatch. Approaching the world record and ready to compete.

A video posted by Zack Lerner (@lernerlift) on Nov 20, 2015 at 12:48pm PST

Dadas Dadashbeyli (105kg, Azerbaijan) Snatches 175kg.

Azarbaijan 105kg (231lb) with 170kg (374lb) snatch.

A video posted by Zack Lerner (@lernerlift) on Nov 20, 2015 at 12:42pm PST

Jiri Orsag (+105kg, Czech Republic) Squats 295kg.

Jiri Orsag (CZE +105kg) with a casual 295kg squat in the @houstoniwf2015 Training hall yesterday. The audible “AW!” You can hear in the background was a tiny 48kg lifter who said she really wanted ‘to see one of the Giants squat 300kg today’. You hear that Supers? You’ve upset one of the tiny ones – we expect you to make amends over the next few days! #weightlifting #iwfhouston2015 #weightliftingdublin #weightliftingireland #capitalstrength #squats

A video posted by Capital Strength Weightlifting (@capitalstrength) on Nov 20, 2015 at 9:16am PST

Zoe Smith (63kg, Great Britain) looks in good shape with this 120kg Clean and Jerk

Last heavy session, working up to (potential) openers. Cheeky 120kg.. I think I’m ready now! @houstoniwf2015 #houston2015 #weightlifting #WorldChamps #roadtorio

A video posted by zoepablosmith (@zoepablosmith) on Nov 20, 2015 at 9:22am PST

2013 World Champion Hsing-Chung Kuo (58kg, Chinese Taipei) Snatches 100kg.

Hsing-Chun Kuo (58 kgs) of Chinese Taipei with a casual 100 kgs snatch during training. She is a favorite to medal in the 58 A session November 23. #2015iwfhouston #2015wwc #weightlifting #crossfit

A video posted by Paula Aranda (@paulaholla1) on Nov 20, 2015 at 8:50am PST

Tian Tao (85kg, CHN) Cleans 215kg.

At the IWF World Championships in Houston. Tian Tao going for a 215kg clean, Lü Xiaojun, Head Coach and the rest of team China standing by. #houstoniwf2015 #worldchampionships #curacaoweightlifting #curacao #snatch #cleanandjerk #squat #clean #jerk #coach #coaching #sport #performance #power #weightlifting @curacaoweightlifting

A video posted by Ivan Maurice de Windt (@ivan5999) on Nov 19, 2015 at 11:09am PST

Lydia Valentin (75kg, ESP) triples a 170kg Squat.

Lu Xiaojun (77kg, CHN) Clean and Jerks 200kg

Lu Xiaojun (-77kg, China) C&Jing 200kg/441kb a few minutes ago in the 2015 WWC training hall. He’s wearing the gold Antas but you can get the red/yellow ones over at @hookgripstore (until they sell out pretty soon, don’t say we didn’t warn you)!

A video posted by hookgrip (@hookgrip) on Nov 19, 2015 at 10:34am PST

Mart Seim (+105kg, EST) Squats 320 for a triple, he’s done this for 10 before.

Mohamed Ehab (77kg, EGY) gets a new personal best with 163kg in the Snatch.

Hookgrip posted this cool team training compilation for Azerbaijan.

Daniyar Ismayilov (69kg, TUR) Snatches a snappy 160kg, the current world record for this weightclass is 166kg by Liao Hui which may be under threat. Earlier this year at the European u23 Championships he had two attempts at breaking Oleg Chen‘s (RUS) 157kg u23 record. On Monday they will both go head to head with 340 and 345 entry totals respectively.

Boyanka Kostova (58kg, AZE) Front Squatting 180kg in the training hall. Check out her 190kg front squat too.

Lu Xiaojun (77kg, CHN) doing some front squat + pause front squats. Reminds me of that famous Paris video where he does an easy 230kg for a double. Tian Tao (77kg, China) also gets a 255kg pause squat.

Mart Seim Clean and Jerks 235kg!
A nice Clean and Jerk and Clean from Dadas Dadashbeyli.

#weightlifting #team #azerbaycan #amerika #traininghall #99___215((((((((#eliko #houston #dadasbeyli

A video posted by Dadaşbeyli Dadaş (@dadasbeyli) on Nov 18, 2015 at 4:06pm PST

Team Azerbaijan gets a nice front squat session in. Valentin Hristov (62kg) with 210kg, Firidun Guliyev (69kg) with 220kg and 19 year old Dadas Dadashbeyli (105kg) with 250kg. It’ll be cool to see if Dadas has filled out the 105kg category yet, last time he competed he only weighed in at 97.15kg.

Some heavy front squats from Azerbaijan in the 2015 WWC training hall. First is @valentin.hristov1 (-62kg) with 210kg/463lb, next is @firidun.quliyev (-69kg) with 220kg/485lb and last is Dadash Dadashbayli (-105kg) with an easy 250kg/551lb! We have a ton of footage of their front squat session with a lot of other lifters as well, we’ll have it up on YouTube later.

A video posted by hookgrip (@hookgrip) on Nov 18, 2015 at 10:57am PST

Valentin Hristov keeps his legs warm with an easy 200kg squat double.

@valentin.hristov1 (-62kg, Azerbaijan) getting loose in Houston with an easy 200kg/440lb double back squat and a 130kg/286lb power clean and jerk. He has done at least a 230kg/507 front squat, 250kg/551lb back squat and 178kg/392lb clean and jerk. He’s also the 2012 Olympic bronze medalist at 56kg.

A video posted by hookgrip (@hookgrip) on Nov 17, 2015 at 4:15pm PST

Rasoul Taghian (back at 77kg) squatting a smooth 240kg at 78-79kg bodyweight.

Om Yun Chol (56kg, DPRK) Clean and Jerking up to 160kg.

Daniyar Ismayilov (69kg, TUR) staying snappy with three fast snatch singles at 140kg.

Kim Tuan Thach (VIE, 56kg) squats up to 205kg.

More Hookgrip footage as the first lot of training hall videos are uploaded. If you think that 305kg looked light it’s because Mart has squatted 370kg before.

Originally Published: 20.11.2015 Part 2 here.