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Zhang Xiangsen 130kg Snatch at 54kg

March 11, 2015 By Gregor Winter

Blast from the past … One of the best saves ever, Zhang Xiangsen with 130kg at the 1996 Olympics 54kg. He got 2nd overall, battling against the great Halil Mutlu. Not less remarkable are his somewhat unorthodox training methods. I think we, once again, have discovered the secret behind the Chinese weightlifting school. via Wikipedia: […]

Tian Tao 161kg Snatch + 205kg Clean & Jerk as 77kg Youth

March 5, 2015 By Gregor Winter

Previously in China … Back in 2011 Tian Tao (then 17) competed at the Chinese Intercity Games and Totaled 366kg @ 77kg. He went 161 + 205. Current 77kg Youth World Records: 155/182/331 More: His 220kg Clean & Jerk in training.

Hookgrip Chinese University Training Hall Videos

March 4, 2015 By Gregor Winter

Here is a clip from last year when Hookgrip was on a visit in China. A Jerk training session last summer in a Chinese university training hall. The coach is Jin Jiangtao, a former Junior World Champion in the 62kg class. He snatched 151kg @ 69kg at the 2013 Summer Universiade. More: Jerk Foot Position

Deng Wei 160kg x2 Squat Almaty 2014 Worlds Training Hall

March 3, 2015 By Gregor Winter

Previously in the 2014 Worlds Training Hall … Deng Wei (63kg World Champion) Squatting 160kg x2. This was 5 days out from competition and the heaviest weight for her that day. She did at least 3 sets with that weight (that I saw). Before that she did 150×2 (a weight she can Front Squat in training) […]

Liao Hui 235kg x2 Squat Almaty 2014 Worlds Training Hall

February 26, 2015 By Gregor Winter

Previously in the 2014 World Championships Training Hall … Liao Hui (69kg) with a 235kg Squat x2 Yep, that|s a pretty big Squat, but if you read his interview you know that his all time best is 280kg. More: Watch his 166kg Snatch World Record here. (Video also on Facebook and Instagram @atginsta)

Lu Yong Profile (2013) Translation Added

February 20, 2015 By Gregor Winter

Here is a 13 minute video about Lu Yong that aired before the 2013 Chinese National Games after which he retired from weightlifting. Update: Thanks to playaplaya for the translation below! Translation The video starts off with saying this is a normal practice session after the 2012 olympic games. Lu Yong is getting ready for the 2013 […]

Deng Wei 150kg x2 Front Squat

February 19, 2015 By Gregor Winter

Meanwhile in China … Deng Wei (63kg) Front Squats 150kg for a double. More: Watch her 142kg Clean & Jerk at Worlds.

Yue Kang 200kg Front Rack Hold + Jerk Dips ALmaty 2014 Worlds Training Hall

February 15, 2015 By Gregor Winter

Previously in the 2014 World Championships Training Hall You have seen before that this is a staple in the Chinese exercise selection. And it’s not just the men who go really heavy on it. Below you can see Yue Kang with 200kg on the bar. One hold with two explosive dips. More: Liao Hui 400kg Front […]

HookGrip Liao Hui Interview

February 11, 2015 By Gregor Winter

While we were in Almaty Hookgrip got a chance sit down with Liao Hui and the Chinese team manager to interview the freshly baked world champion and world record holder in our hotel lobby. Read the full interview on Hookgrip’s Facebook page. You have to click the “See More” in the video description below. Post by hookgrip. Some Highlights: started […]