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Tian Tao 275kg Squat Almaty 2014 Worlds Training Hall

December 31, 2014 By Gregor Winter

After his 225 x2 and 255 x2, here is Tian Tao’s 275kg Squat in the 2014 Worlds Training Hall. This was the heaviest training hall Squat by a 85kg lifter. Update 01.01.2015: Here are his 225×2, 255×2, 275 in order. All were done within a couple of minutes of each other, 6 days before he […]

Bartlomiej Bonk 200kg Snatch

December 31, 2014 By Gregor Winter

Meanwhile in Poland … Here is Bartłomiej Bonk (105kg) Snatching 200kg. Early in November he dropped out of the Polish squad for worlds due to a quad tear. So not sure how recent this is. Post by Bartłomiej Bonk. Thanks to Struan for sending this in.

Colin Burns 169kg Snatch Almaty 2014 World Championships

December 30, 2014 By Gregor Winter

From the Almaty 2014 World Championships, here is Colin Burns‘ 169kg American Record Snatch. In the Snatch he opened with 162, missed 167 and raised to 169 on his third attempt. (Video also on Facebook and Instagram @atginsta) More: Watch his 170kg Snatch in Training.

Olga Zubova 130kg Snatch + 165kg Clean & Jerk

December 29, 2014 By Gregor Winter

Meanwhile in Russia … Here is an update from Olga Zubova (75kg). Earlier in December she competed at a local competition (Krajewski Memorial Cup) in St. Petersburg. Since she is till banned she did not take part in the official competition, but lifted after the competition was over. Snatch: 125, 130 kg, 135х Clean & Jerk: […]

Heavy Barbell Ankle Stretch

December 29, 2014 By Gregor Winter

Here is a slight modification to the well known Barbell Ankle Stretch. Great stretch, if you can get get in the start position. Note: His feet are together. By doing this you create some external rotation in the ankles, thus preventing the arches from collapsing. For everyone asking how to stretch the ankles, here. The […]

Behdad Salimi Back Extensions Almaty 2014 Training Hall

December 28, 2014 By Gregor Winter

Here is a funny moment from the 2014 Worlds Training Hall. Behdad Salimi testing the structural integrity of a massage table while doing some Back Extensions (Hyperextensions) with the help of Kianoush Rostami and Jaber Behrouzi. With Kianoush’s 85kg and Jaber’s 69kg that’s a solid 154kg of counterweight. (Video also on Facebook and Instagram @atginsta) While […]

Clarence Kennedy 165kg Snatch at 93kg Update 250kg Pause Squat

December 28, 2014 By Gregor Winter

Meanwhile in Ireland … Update: Read his Interview on ATG. He is back! Clarence Kennedy snatches 165 at 93kg! … and he says he has more to come 🙂

Mohamed Ehab Stick Walks (Core Exercise)

December 27, 2014 By Gregor Winter

Meanwhile in Egypt … Creative as always Mohamed Ehab gets some corework done. Basically an ab wheel roll out without and ab wheel or a roll out. Naming Contest: What do we call this? Post by Mohamed Ehab Olympic Lifter. Suggestions so far: from Derek:”Ehab Ups” from Mark: “Bar Crawl” from Chris: “Suicide Pole” from: […]

85kg Clean & Jerk Warm-up Area 2014 World Championships

December 26, 2014 By Gregor Winter

After the 85kg Snatch Warm Up, here are clips from the warm up area during the Clean & Jerk session. Beautiful Squat Jerks from Tian Tao and Power Jerks from Apti Aukhadov. Also note that Tian Tao missed his 200kg C&J. I am not 100% sure, but I think this was his last warm up […]