Meanwhile in the UK … Another squat in the triple+ bodyweight range out of the Olympic Dragons Gym. Strongman / Powerlifter / Weightlifter (?) Adam Travis gets a 284kg Squat at 90kg bodyweight. Last time he was on here it was with a 200kg Clean, 180kg Power Clean and 310kg Deadlift. PS: These are knee sleeves and not wraps. Looks […]
Dmitry Berestov Ends Weightlifting Career
In an unfortunate turn of events Dmitry Berestov announced the end of his athletic career. Remember that his original plan was to lift at the Russian Cup, qualify for the national team and lift at Europeans / Worlds / Olympics. Thanks to Juri for translating the short interview below. He says that his kid got […]
Dmitry Khomyakov 250kg x2 Squat
Meanwhile in Russia … 21 year old Dmitry Khomyakov (2013 European 77kg Champion) squats 250kg for a double. Check out the Russian Squat Program Spreadsheet.
The Bottle Squat Challenge
Meanwhile in Germany … Sandro Ziegler performs rep 1 of the Bottle Squat Challenge. 1 rep, as heavy as you can go, without toppling over the bottles (including unrack/ rack). Any takers? (Share it on Facebook) Thanks to Markus for submitting. Want another squat challenge? Try to Bring Sally Up.
Graham Hicks 320kg x5 Squat Update: x6
Meanwhile in the UK … Graham Hicks squats 320kg x5. His biggest squat on here so far was 330kg. Watch his 202.5kg Log Press here and read his Overhead Press Q&A here. Update 28.02.2014: Graham added another rep. 320kg x6
Khadzhimurat Akkaev First Training Video Since London
Meanwhile in Russia … I think this is the first training video from Khadzhimurat Akkaev after London 2012. 200kg BTN Jerk. In Jeans and loafers. You can also see his scar from his surgery which prevented him to compete in London. If health permits me, I will be back and will champion as always!!! Thank […]
Boyanka Kostova 200kg Squat
Meanwhile in Azerbaijan … 20 year old Boyanka Kostova (58kg) squats 200kg. Update: Translation from Borislav Trainer: It worked this second time. The last time I helped you. This barbell will stay in history. A woman in the world, 60 kg, there is no such thing. This barbell will stay in history, 200 kg. If there is […]
Split (Without Jerk) Footwork Drill
Travis Cooper shared this drill to improve split form. On the Weightlifting Scoop Podcast he mentioned that Zygmunt Smalcerz uses this for his athletes in the Olympic Training Center. Basically it works the footwork without fatiguing the shoulders. Dip – Pause Split (don’t drive the bar up) – Pause Recover Morghan King, who demonstrates it […]
2014 Russian Cup Videos
Here are the recordings of the 2014 Russian Cup. This competition served as a gauge for the 2014 Europeans and there were some big names on the start list. Update: Added a translation of an interview with Venkov (head coach) below. 85kg Recording: Artem Okulov: 165 + 211 = 376 Adam Maligov: 170 +205 =375 Update: Read Adam’s Interview […]
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