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Dmitry Klokov Back Hyperextensions *Update*

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(Originally Posted Jul 1st, 2013) Meanwhile in Russia … Let’s train some “Backceps”! Dmitry Klokov shows you one of the most basic, yet most useful back assistance exercise. Hyperextensions with 80kg using a pommel horse and wall bars. Update: You can also try the Lying version Apti Aukhadov shows here. More: check out previous Back Extension/ Back […]

Ilya Ilyin 185kg Snatch + 239kg Clean & Jerk Competition Comeback 2014

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Meanwhile in Kazakhstan … In his 195kg Snatch off Blocks video I told you about the Anatoly Khrapaty Tournament, which is Ilya Ilyin’s first competition since the 2012 London Olympics. He weighed in at 107.4kg, so he lifted in the +105kg category (no need to impede preparation for worlds). See the full results below. How did he do? This madman got […]

Tatiana Kashirina & Coach Interview

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Here is an Interview with Tatiana Kashirina & her Coach, Vladimir Stanislavovich Krasnov. Rashid Itsaev from YouRaiseRussia visited them in their gym. Big thanks to ATG reader Sergiy Turchyn for providing the translations & summary. Make sure to watch both video at the bottom of this post. First Video: Good Mornings, Close Stance Squats, Clean Pulls From the […]

ATG Rep Max Calculator

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So in order to teach myself some programming I coded a little Rep Max Calculator for ATG. Easy to remember URL: repmaxcalc.com About the Formulas: Of course they are not 100% accurate, but they do a reasonably good job for up to 10 reps. Play around with the numbers to see what formula works best […]

Behdad Salimi 225kg Deadlift + Power Clean + 2 Jerks

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Meanwhile in Iran … Looks like Iran has lifted the ban on Facebook & Instagram? Good for us, because we get to see Behdad Salimi doing a Complex with 225kg. Deadlift + Power Clean + 2x Jerks How crazy is re-racking 225kg to do another Jerk? Anyway, I think that’s the heaviest barbell complex online. Also check […]

Lu Xiaojun Documentary + Interview with English Subtitles

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Thanks to Ma Strength we get some subtitles on a short Lu Xuaojun documentary and a longer interview he did on CCTV. The first video is  more like a quick portrait, but nevertheless sheds some light on how and when he started weightlifting. (Spoiler: He started with 13 and not 19, as was the rumor). Transcript In […]