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Asen Zlatev Heavy Snatch 1988

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Reader Roberto keeps the 1988 series going. Here is another one from the 1988 Bulgarian DVD. Asen Zlatev (230kg C&J here) with what looks like a 180kg or 190kg Snatch. Roberto thinks its 190kg at a bodyweight of 85/87 kg. Thanks to Roberto for submitting this.

Pelican Push Ups

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Jim from Beastskills makes progress on his way to the Reverse Muscle Up. Remember he also had this video where he does Reverse Muscle Ups on Boxes. Here he is doing Pelican Push Ups. These require not only a great deal of strength, but also good shoulder flexibility. In case you haven’t already seen it here is […]

When to Rewatch? [Poll]

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Quick poll to find out when we should do the 1988 +110kg Clean & Jerk rewatch tomorrow (Sunday 16th). Check here how the GMT times convert to your time zone. What time would you like to watch the 1988 +110kg Clean & Jerk? Update: Alright, 8 PM GMT it is.

Chad Vaughn on the Squat Part 3

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Chad Vaughn uploaded Part 3 of his Olympic Squat series. See Part 1 here and Part 2 here. Front Squat: Frankenstein Front Squat as first progression to force the best possible FS position regular Front Squat with clean grip grip width: thumb width outside of the knurling or index finger 1-2 inches outside of the shoulders […]

David Rigert will be replaced

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After not winning a single gold medal in the 2008 and 2012 Olympics it is time for a change in Russian Weightlifting. Rigert will not coach the Russian team in the future. Head coach of the Russian men’s team coach, David Rigert, and women’s national teams Soltan Karakotov will not work with the Russian weightlifters […]

Andy Smiles 150kg per Hand Farmers Walk

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2 weeks ago I shared his 140kg per hand farmers walk (triple+ bodyweight) on the ATG Facebook Page. Here is Andy Smiles (U90kg) again, but with 150kg per hand. Granted, it’s not the longest walk, but we are talking about 300kg! Here once again is the 140kg per hand walk. Incredible!