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Eric Spoto Late Night Bench Press Workout

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Late night benching with Eric Spoto … Recorded around midnight the night before the 2012 Olympia. speed work against abnds and chains rep work with partials finishing off with shoulder/ triceps work (Dumbbell, Press Military), rotator cuff work (Cuban Press, internal/ external rotation) Standing Military is the Best By the way, here is what George Leeman […]

Naomi Kutin 102.5 kg Squat World Record

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Naomi Kutin did it again. She broke her record at the 100% Raw Worlds in Las Vegas. According to Powerliftingwatch she weighed just a bit over 44.45kg (98lbs). Acquired this annoying screaming habit though … She also has a littler brother, 9 year old Ari Kutin.

Galina Parfenov Training for Climbing

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Here is how climber Galina Parfenov trains her grip/ pull up strength. Before some of you get all up in arms about this, no, I am not saying you should become a skinny girl that does tons of pull ups if you are a power lifter. However, if you are looking to add some variety to your pull […]

Things I Think I Know – Using Belts

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Here is part 3 of Emevas’ “Things I Think I Know” guest post series. This time he talks about the benefits of using belts in your lifting adventures. Probably less controversial than the last post on Touch and Go Deadlifts, but I hear there are still some people with beltphobia. Speak your mind in the comments. Use […]

Vencelas Dabaya Documentary

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Here is a documentary about the 2006 World Champion in the 69kg category, Vencelas Dabaya. It follows him on a visit to Cameroon, where he began his weightlifting career. And you know which gym he visits? That’s right, the now infamous Makeshift Platform gym. The whole thing is en français, but you can get a good idea […]