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Re: Makeshift Platform

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Yesterday I posted the photo of the no excuses Makeshift Platform. Thanks to all knowing ATG hive mind we now know that they are from Cameroon. Here are some videos of lifters at the gym. Update: Also check out this documentary about Vencelas Dabaya who started his weightlifting career there. 130kg Clean & Jerk by Brice Vivien […]

Raw Squat Compilation Remake

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Everett updated his Raw Squat compilation. John Broz filed a copyright complaint against my original squat compilation, so I remade the video and replaced Adell and Mendes with some stronger squatters. I also improved the editing and video quality of the whole thing. You’ll see I’ve added several more huge squats to this video.

Jessica Salvaggio 150kg Squat

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Jessica Salvaggio hits a 150kg squat! finishes a workout of triples with a nice single at 150 kg Also check out her latest post on PrettyStrongBlog to get a glimpse of the personal struggles she has gone through in recent times. Glad she can focus on training now. Thanks to Phil for submitting. Update: 153kg PR

Makeshift Platform

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Found this photo today on reddit. Does anybody happen to know the story behind this backyard gym? Anyway, the moral of the story is Make the best of what you’ve got. Update: Danny Nemani commented I know that they are from Cameroon – I’ve competed against the guy in the red – he’s a super […]

Clarence Kennedy Cork Open

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Update: Read his Interview on ATG. Clarence Kennedy uploaded another video him (and his buddies) competing. Footage includes some of his warm up lifts as well. Snatch: 140kg, 147kg, 152kg Clean & Jerk: 182kg, 187kg,  x192kg 339kg is 5kg more on his total compared to the last comp we saw him. Again, following himself on the Clean & […]