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Best of Olympic Weightlifting

7 years old and stronger than most of us

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You probably came across these super strong kids on YouTube. Here are some clips I found particularly impressive. Hand balancing on a single barhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oijp1Apzeg4 Human Flag Pike Presshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-ZOqSskRDY Handstand Push-ups and extreme stretchinghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bJ0RyBFvsU

15-12-9-6-3 reps for time of:

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Mixed in a CrossFit mainsite WOD after some power snatch technique training today. Workout was: 15-12-9-6-3 reps for time of:135 pound Power cleanBar-facing burpee Subbed normal Burpees for Bar-facing burpees and didn’t go overboard with my pace. Instead I focused on not compromising form too much, while still keeping the tempo high enough to be pretty gassed […]

Zach Krych Snatch Training From Low Blocks

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Here is some footage of Zach Krych‘s recent Snatch training. In case you don’t know Zach’s story I highly recommend watching the second video below. It is a definite testament that will power and dedication can overcome the biggest obstacles. In February 2009 he broke both of his wrists while cleaning with straps. Doctors called it a “Devastating injury” […]

Patrick Mendes Training History

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Over at Poliquin’s site Kim Goss has a nice write up of Patrick Mendes‘ training life and his recent visit to the Poliquin Strength Institue. Read the whole thing here.  Mendes’ basic workout plan is to do the classical lifts up to specific weights in the morning, followed by some higher-volume squats. In the late afternoon […]

Sit-Up Stand-Ups

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A nice partner drill to blast your abs / core. Nowadays it is apparently popularized by Floyd Mayweather, Jr. so that’s why some call it “Mayweather Sit up Stand ups”. However I have seen it called Mike Tyson Sit ups before… Anyway, don’t worry about the name. Do the exercise! If you are not a […]