Meanwhile in Russia … Quick update from Apti Aukhadov (85kg). Here he Squat Jerks 223kg from the Rack. Far from a PR for him (225kg Front Squat + Split Jerk), but nice to see that he is back to heavy weights. He along with Oleg Chen can skip Russian national this months (because they come back from […]
Konstantin Pozdeev Interview w/ English Subtitles
Here is a pretty cool interview with Konstantin Pozdeev. He is one of the strongest Deadlifters to walk this planet right now (405kg at 103.5kg, sumo) and comes across like a really nice dude. Thanks to Dmitry Spiridonov (video) and Mike Israetel (translation). My Notes from the Interview: Height: 178cm started training in 2000, did […]
Nadezhda Lomova 115kg Snatch off Blocks
Meanwhile in Russia … Another ATG First Timer this weekend. Today it’s 23 year old Nadezhda Lomova (63kg) with a 115kg Snatch off Blocks. That is just 2kg below the 63kg Snatch World Record (117kg by Svetlana Tsarukayeva, who btw also did 118kg at the 2012 Russian nationals). Nadezda is: 2014 European Silver Medalist 2014 Russia […]
Eric Lilliebridge 362kg Deficit Deadlift + 317kg Paused Squat
Meanwhile in the US … Eric Lilliebridge gets a some PRs. 362kg Deficit Deadlift (800 lbs) and a 317kg Paused Squat (700 lbs)! Also check out his 408kg Deadlift. More Heavy Pause Squats: Dan Green 320kg, 300kg x2 Paused Squats Lu Xiaojun 260kg Paused Squat (at 77kg) Miika Antti-Roiko 240kg Paused Front Squat
Dmitry Berestov 190kg Snatch Pull + Snatch
Meanwhile in Russia … I think by now it’s safe to assume that Dmitry Berestov did not retire. Today he did a 190kg Snatch + Snatch Pull. I guess we will see him next in the Russian Championships (August 18-25). Alternative Theory: He is just the guy on the team, who breaks in all the brand new […]
Aleksey Lovchev Kettlebell Throws
Meanwhile in Russia … Aleksey Lovchev does some GPP training with Kettlebell Throws. He launched the 32kg into low earth orbit. Here is what happened when it re-entered earth’s atmosphere. Loading View on Instagram I thought it looked fun and gave it a go on my (active) rest day. Here are my tries with 16kg.
Zhou Lulu 145kg Snatch 189kg C&J at Chinese Women’s Test Event
Meanwhile in China … After we saw the men’s competition yesterday, here is a video of the Chinese women’s test event. Zhou Lulu Snatched 145kg and Clean & Jerked 189kg . It’s being reported that Dang Wei tied the 63kg Clean C&J World Record, which stands at 143kg. Note, she did do 144kg before. Update 26.09.2014: […]
Quick Chat with Olga Zubova
Meanwhile in Russia … Just like he did with Tatiana Kashirina, Rashid Itsaev from YouRaiseRussia, visited 20 year old Olga Zubova (75kg) in the St. Petersburg training camp and had a quick chat with her. Update: Here is a video from Karen Tovmasjan of the St. Petersburg training camp. Includes some Squats & Pulls from Olga. Lucky […]
2014 CrossFit Games Champions – Rich Froning & Camille Leblanc-Bazinet
Meanwhile in California … Amazing performances all around. Rich Froning made his way back to the top and won his 4th Consecutive CrossFit Games Title. Check last year’s Games post here. And it’s been 4 years in the making, Camille Leblanc-Bazinet is 2014 CrossFit Games Champion! Update: 90 minute Documentary about the 2014 CrossFit Games. Behind the […]
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