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

Igor Lukanin 330kg Deadlift Triple

September 24, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Igor Lukanin deadlifts 330kg for 3 reps. Perfect form. Perfect speed. Makes the first rep almost looks like a clean pull.

Zlatan Vanev & Galabin Boevski Training Footage

September 23, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Here’s another fine clip to get you amped for tomorrow’s session. Zlatan Vanev and Galabin Boevski in a training hall video. Anybody know when this was shot? Update: Miika Antti-Roiko commented that this was at the 1998 Worlds in Lahti, Finland. Thanks to Michal for sharing.

Karen Tovmasja 150kg Snatch 179kg C&J

September 23, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Now that his suspension ended Karen Tovmasja (77kg) can qualify for the European U23 Championships in Israel. 150kg Snatch breaks Netherland’s record. 179kg Clean & Jerk also a record for Netherland’s weightlifting.

Summer Krasinski 115kg Squat 8 Reps

September 23, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Because we all love Summer Krasinski, here she is again. This time squatting 115kg for a solid set of 8. And a 120kg Front Squat double.

Igor Lukanin 270kg Paused Front Squat

September 22, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Igor Lukanin starts the weekend off with a 270kg paused Front Squat.

Kornel Czekiel 225kg Clean & Jerk

September 21, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Here are some nice lifts by 25 year old Polish 105kg lifter Kornel Czekiel. He was 12th at the 2011 World Weightlifting Championships. 225kg Clean & Jerk 230kg Clean & almost Jerk Thanks to Dan for submitting this.

Jawad Mohammed Kadhum Karrar 143kg Youth Snatch World Record at 69kg

September 21, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Meanwhile at the 2012 Youth World Championships … 17 year old Iraqi Jawad Mohammed Kadhum Karrar Mohammed set 2 new youth world records. 143kg Snatch and 168kg Clean & Jerk at under 69kg bodyweight! What the hell? Update 09.11.2012: At the Asian Youth Championships he set a new Snatch WR with 144kg. KARRAR Mohammed (IRQ) Weightlifting – World Youth 2012Category […]

Igor Lukanin 200kg Snatch

September 21, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Meanwhile in Russia … Igor Lukanin hits a 200kg Snatch. Hope we see him lifting at the Presidents Cup in October. Update: Igor let me know that he no longer lifts for Russia and therefore will not be lifting at the Presidents Cup. Currently he is considering proposals he received from other countries. Next international […]

Sa Jae-Hyouk 2011 WWC Training Hall

September 20, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Here is Sa Jae-Hyouk warming up in the 2011 WWC Training Hall. Finally an opportunity to sneak in the gif of how he injured himself trying to get all the bags in one go. Hat tip to NorthSports Olympic Weightlifting.