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The best weightlifting videos, articles and interviews from around the web.

Dmitry Klokov 225kg Clean & Jerk

July 31, 2013 By Gregor Winter

Dmitry Klokov is back at a 225kg Clean & Jerk at 108.2kg bodyweight. He promised it a while back saying that this would be a seasonal best. Before the lift he says he wants to finish off July with a good weight before he goes to a different training camp (a new one in Istra). Also, […]

CJ Cummings 101kg Snatch at 2013 U.S. Nationals

July 31, 2013 By Gregor Winter

13 year old CJ Cummings snatched 101kg at the 2013 U.S. Nationals (Results here). Hookgrip has a nice photo of his catch. He also got a 126kg Clean & Jerk (missed 128kg). All at 60.5kg bodyweight. If you find a better video, let me know. Update: See video below. Update: Clean & Jerk Video added (thanks bp)

Chingiz Mogushkov 295kg Front Squat

July 30, 2013 By Gregor Winter

Meanwhile in Russia … Chingiz Mogushkov gets a 295kg (650 lbs) Front Squat. Oh, and as you already knew he has some serious pressing power. More Super Heavy Front Squats: Derek Kendall 373kg Front Squat Derek Kendall 362kg Front Squat (800lbs) Jezza Uepa 350kg Front Squat Mikhail Koklyaev 312.5kg Front Squat Holger Kutroff 300kg Front Squat […]

David Rigert Interview

July 30, 2013 By Gregor Winter

David Rigert answered some questions from a popular Russian site called Shatoy. This is part 1 and here are some of the highlights (Thanks to Vadim). His Opinion on Power Jerks vs Squat Jerks Power Jerks are more efficient and definitely the way of the future.On Power Jerking: He has his reservations about Squat Jerking, […]

Feats of Strength Compilation (IV)

July 29, 2013 By Gregor Winter

The new Feats of Strength Compilation (v.4) is out. Features a lot of the big lifts you saw posted here on ATG over time. Lifters:

Vladislav Lukanin 150kg Snatch Pull + Hang Power Snatch

July 27, 2013 By Gregor Winter

Meanwhile in Russia … Vladislav Lukanin, who won the 2013 Russian Championships 77kg with 156kg + 195kg, has a nice training lift for us. Here he is with a 150kg Snatch Pull + Hang Power Snatch. Update: Youtube Video

2013 USA Weightlifting Nationals Results

July 24, 2013 By Gregor Winter

Here is some info for the 2013 U.S. Weightlifting Nationals. Start List Live Stream Schedule (PDF) This YT Channel has some recordings Sarah Robles also uploaded lots of clips HookGrip also uploaded some clips to YouTube Glenn Pendlay and the MDUSA lifters recap Nationals on the Weightlifting Scoop Podcast Results PDF

Vasiliy Polovnikov 150kg Muscle Snatch

July 23, 2013 By Gregor Winter

Meanwhile in the US … Vasiliy Polovnikov gets a 150kg Muscle Snatch. So far he ties Igor Lukanin for the ATG Muscle Snatch Award. Update: Read Vasiliy’s interview on ATG.

Miika Antti-Roiko 2013 Summer Training Montage

July 23, 2013 By Gregor Winter

Meanwhile in Finland … Here is a nice training montage from Miika Antti-Roiko (94kg). 156kg Snatch, 265kg Snatch Grip Deadlift, Heavy Complexes and other shenanigans to some epic music. Miika will come to Germany for 9 months and train / compete at the Chemnitz AC (same club as Matthias Steiner). Song is Gamma Ray – Razorblade Sigh.