Weightlifting

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

56kg Men B Group 2012 London Olympics Weightlifting

July 29, 2012 By Gregor Winter

The London 2012 Men’s 56kg B Group (A Group is here) is over. Recordings: BBC (I use a VPN to watch BBC Streams) New Olympic Record and tied World Record C&J by Om Yun Chol This guy won the Gold overall. “My plan to lift in the Group B to make my opponents nervous worked 100%. I feel very […]

Norik Vardanian London 2012 Training Hall C&J

July 29, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Finally the first videos of the London 2012 training hall start to appear. Update: Video appears to be set to ‘Private’ so you need to log into facebook… Sorry about that. Norik Vardanian makes the start with a 200kg Clean & Jerk. Training from yesterday. I won’t be going past 170-180 for the next week […]

Shane Hamman Nationals Compilation 2002-2005

July 28, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Here is a compilation of lifts by Shane Hamman. From the 2002 up to the 2005 National Championships.

48kg Women 2012 London Olympics Weightlifting

July 28, 2012 By Gregor Winter

The London 2012 women’s 48kg weightlifting session is done. Update: Official Recordings on YouTube While we are waiting for the recordings to appear on youtube, here is the recording on the BBC. (I use a VPN to watch BBC Streams) Wang Mingjuan won the Snatch with 91kg And the Clean & Jerk with 114kg “I hope […]

Dmitry Berestov 245kg Clean

July 28, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Another huge clean. This time from 2007 by Dmitry Berestov with 245kg! Anybody know what he’s been up to? He has become president of a weightlifting federation in Russia. Thanks Roberto. Thanks to Dan for sharing this on the All Things Gym Facebook Page.

Stefan Botev Huge Clean

July 27, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Another clip from the 1988 Bulgarians Training Hall DVD. Stefan Botev (110kg lifter at the time) with what looks like 5 reds? + collars on each side. That would make it a 275kg Clean. Post your weight guesses in the comments. Update: Matt in the comments said: He [Abadjiev] said he never let Botev do more than […]

Last Minute Changes in London Line Ups

July 27, 2012 By Gregor Winter

The official Weightlifting Start List (PDF Warning) is out. A couple of changes piled up in the last days. If you find more, let me know. Team Albania: Hysen Pulaku tests positive (via) According to a report of the Albanian Olympic Committee, Pulaku resulted positive with doping during the CIO surprise control for the Olympic Games in London. […]

Weightlifting Talk – Lifts from Hang, Squat Mobility, Approaching Maxes

July 27, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Weightlifting Talk features another episode with Glenn Pendlay and Jon North. Download Audio: link to mp3 (right click + ‘save as’) lifts from the hang [06:44] squat mobility exercises [53:20] how to approach maxes For 110kg Clean & Jerker Glenn suggests: 3 or 4 singles, or couple of doubles @40-50kg 1 or two singles @70kg, […]

British Weightlifting Documentary – Girl Power, Going For Gold

July 26, 2012 By Gregor Winter

The BBC made a documentary about 3 British weightlifters as they prepare for the London 2012 Olympics. Girl Power: Going for Gold The film follows Zoe Smith (58kg) (@ZoePabloSmith), Hannah Powell (48kg) @hannahpowell92 and Helen Jewell through the various battles for the 2 women’s spots on the Olympic team. Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 Thanks to Maleik for sending this in.