Meanwhile in Ukraine … Here is another exercise demonstration by Oleksiy Torokhtiy. This time he shows you how to Split Jerk. More: Snatch Assistance Exercises Snatch, Clean & Jerk Instruction Power Jerk Instruction
Oleksiy Torokhtiy Power Jerk Instruction *Translation Needed*
Meanwhile in Ukraine … Oleksiy Torokhtiy shows you how to Power Jerk. It’s in Russian so if you can help with the translation of the main points please do so in the comments. In the meantime watch his 240kg Clean & Jerk here.
Oleksiy Torokhtiy on Hyperextensions
Back Extensions / Hyperextensions have been covered quite a bit here on ATG. A favorite among lifters who also often mention in Interviews when it comes to lower back health and recovery. Below is a video of how Oleksiy Torokhtiy likes to perform them. More: Watch Dmitry Klokov’s Hyperextensions with 80kg here. Translation / Summary: from Sergiy. He never uses […]
Oleksiy Torokhtiy Snatch + Clean & Jerk Instructions *Translation Needed*
Meanwhile in Ukraine … Oleksiy Torokhtiy is getting more and more active on social media. He is cranking out videos on his youtube channel. Like the instructional videos below. Update 26.03.2015: New video on the Second Pull in Cleans. Oleksiy shows an exercise he calls “the Butterfly Effect”, which he does before Clean & Jerks.
Oleksiy Torokhtiy Snatch Assistance Exercise Instruction *Translation Added*
Meanwhile in Ukraine … Oleksiy Torokhtiy made a Snatch assistance exercise video. I think this needs some translation. If you can help, please do so in the comments. Translation: I am often asked how to improve the Snatch. Today, I will show you one of my favorite exercises for this: the Drop Snatch. First, we […]
Oleksiy Torokhtiy Interview
Meanwhile in Ukraine … It’s been over a year since the last Oleksiy Torokhtiy Interview. So here is a new one. Today the 28 year old talks about his goals and motivation (after having retired after the Beijing Olympics). Big thanks to Sergiy Turchyn who, again, took the time to translate this for all of us. […]
Oleksiy Torokhtiy Interview (July 2013)
London 2012 105kg Gold Medalist Oleksiy Torokhtiy sat down for an interview about his career, his training and the state of Ukrainian weightlifting. How to bring back the popularity of weightlifting in the Ukraine? When I started out, in principle, I knew nothing about it. The only thing that kept me in the sport was my […]
Oleksiy Torokhtiy 240kg Clean & Jerk
Wow! Here is a way too easy looking 240kg Clean & Jerk by Oleksiy Torokhtiy. His bodyweight was 106.20kg and he did 175 + 240-415 in that meet (18.08.2011, via). Update: Here is his attempt with 230kg. The plates look weird, but it really is 240. Watch the 230 video and then the 240 video and you will […]
Oleksiy Torokhtiy 235kg Clean & Jerk
After his 198kg Snatch, here is the video of an easy 235kg Clean & (Power) Jerk by Oleksiy Torokhtiy. This is from the 2011 Ukrainian Championships (before the 2011 Worlds). Update: Artem Ivanov’s 190kg Snatch from the same meet. Update: Slow Motion + Bar Path Thanks to Phil for submitting.