Best of Olympic Weightlifting
I recently came across a photo of Mohamed Ehab (155kg Snatch) doing some low tech Isometric Leg Extension Holds. So I asked him about some details about this exercise. He does: 3 sets 20 second static hold with 90kg He uses it for the … [Continue reading]
Yesterday we saw Jezza Uepa smoking 360kg. Today his Nauruan teammate Bronco Deiranrauw squats 240kg & 250kg at 74kg in preparation for the Commonwealth/ Oceania championships. Update 21.10.2014: 270kg Squat … [Continue reading]
Meanwhile in Australia ... Nauruan powerlifter Jezza Uepa (born 1980, ~160kg) squats 340kg for a very quick double and 360kg for a single. I've never heard of him before, but this gentleman is plenty strong and deserves a spot here on … [Continue reading]
Meanwhile in Egypt ... The lift of the Day comes from Mohamed Ehab (69kg) with a 165kg Power Clean + Power Jerk. Update 09.03.2014: 168kg Power Clean & Jerk Post by Mohamed Ehab. … [Continue reading]
Chad Wesley Smith (from jtsstrength.com) visited Kelly Starrett and made a little interview with him. Recently Kelly has been receiving a lot of flak about the "Knees Out" cue for squats. In the video he clarifies what he means and makes a lot … [Continue reading]
(Originally posted November 19th, Update below) Meanwhile in Spain ... Gymnast Nestor Abad has a nice video of his everyday work. This montage shows a couple of nice exercises for handstands and core exercises. Those of you who have been … [Continue reading]
Meanwhile in Albania ... Good News! Looks like Hysen Pulaku isn't "done with lifting" afterall. Remember that after he tested positive at the Olympics (only weightlifter to do so) he received a two year ban. This ban will be in place until … [Continue reading]
Meanwhile in Estonia ... Mart Seim does some "Klokov Cardio" with 265kg x10 Squats! If you haven't already, read his interview (and watch his 350kg Squat) here. Now his wrist feels better and he can already snatch normally again. Power … [Continue reading]
Meanwhile in Russia ... When he is not shooting machine guns (currently he does his military service) Aleksey Lovchev is still still busy in the gym. Remember he is still injured from worlds (torn muscle in elbow). In the comments he says: "I … [Continue reading]