Weightlifting

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

Jirka Orsag 220kg Clean Complex

February 13, 2013 By Gregor Winter

An update from the U23 +105kg European Champion … Jirka Orsag bangs out 2 Cleans + 1 Jerk with 220kg. New personal best before EWC 2013

The Russian Approach to Planning a Weightlifting Program [Paper]

February 12, 2013 By Gregor Winter

Here is a quick read if you are interested in how the Russian’s designed their training back in the days. The paper is called The Russian Approach to Planning a Weightlifting Program [Preview Below] and is from 1995. So what was considered new then is already 17 years old by now. Still interesting to see how […]

Evgeny Kolomiets 210kg Clean & Jerk

February 12, 2013 By Gregor Winter

Another one from Evgeny Kolomiets. 210kg Clean & Jerk

Jon North 235kg Squat 5RM

February 11, 2013 By Gregor Winter

Here is a beautiful edit of Jon North’s recent 235kg Squat 5RM. The squat cycle from Hell has finally come to an end. 3 weeks out from the Arnold, and I have never felt more alive. (via)

Ulvis Berzons Front Squat 200kg x3

February 10, 2013 By Gregor Winter

Meanwhile in Latvia … 69kg lifter Ulvis Berzons Front Squats 200 kg for a 3 reps. You may remember him from the Outdoor Weightlifting Demo post. Thanks to Phil for submitting.

No Hook No Brush Snatch

February 9, 2013 By Gregor Winter

Norik Vardanian shows another snatch variation he uses. No Hook No Brush. Mainly grip strength and keeping the bar close. It also helps with my speed as well.

Behnam Mirzaei 180kg Snatch from Blocks

February 9, 2013 By Gregor Winter

Do you know Behnam Mirzaei (105kg)? I didn’t, but I liked his 180kg Snatch from blocks. Is he one of the Iranian newcomers? 206kg Clean & Jerk Thanks to Phil for submitting.

Marcin Dolega 170kg Snatch

February 8, 2013 By Gregor Winter

Meanwhile in Poland … Looks like Marcin Dolega was doing a demo at CrossFit Warsaw. Hit an easy 170kg Snatch there. Update: Some info from Reader Michal: It was a competition between Marcin and two Polish Crossfitters: Bartek Macek (head coach of that Box) and Paweł Czaplicki. It was the sum of their max snatch […]

Weightlifting H-O-R-S-E

February 7, 2013 By Gregor Winter

Here is a fun idea – Weightlifting H-O-R-S-E. Randomly decide an order of lifting [Rock Paper Scissors FTW], and the first lifter will decide a percentage of his best snatch to start with. The following lifters must successfully match this percentage of their best lift, or be given a letter. Once you have H-O-R-S-E, you’re […]