Gregor Winter, Author at All Things Gym

Mikhail Koklyaev 240kg Snatch Balance

November 22, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Meanwhile in Russia … The blob of pixels you see here is Mikhail Koklyaev doing a 240kg Snatch Balance. Even with this low res you can see his big smile. Thanks to Phil and Anton.

Vladimir Zatsiorsky Interview

November 22, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Here is an interview with biomechanist Vladimir Zatsiorsky. As you hopefully know he is the author of Science and Practice of Strength Training (required reading). Topics: education in Soviet Union soviet system of athletic development training kids, general development and specialization in different sports; minimal of 3 years of general physical preparedness training (of course this varies for […]

Squat – Yoke Walk – Squat Combo

November 22, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Does this count as a barbell complex? Here is Colombian weightlifter Tavo Sanchez with a Squat Yoke Walk Squat combo. Anybody tried this or something similar? Ejercitando las Piernas Update: Youtube Version

Alexey Kosov 172kg Youth World Record Snatch

November 21, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Here is one to watch in the upcoming Junior Europeans. In 2011 Alexey Kosov set a new Youth World Record in the Snatch. 172kg @87kg bodyweight. In two weeks he will be lifting in the 94s at the Juniors and submitted a 370kg total (same as Aliaksandr Venskel from Belarus). Going to be exciting to see how much he […]

Evgeny Chigishev 207.5kg Snatch at 2003 Europeans

November 20, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Here is a video of Evgeny Chigishev at the 2003 Europeans. He competed at a bodyweight of 113kg and still got 207.5kg in the snatch. Results: Snatch 195kg, 202.5kg 207.5kg Clean & Jerk 235kg, 240kg, x250kg Check out that big smile when he realizes he’s got the lift. Complete +105kg Recording