Best of Olympic Weightlifting
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. … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
Rich Froning did it again. He won the Crossfit Games for the third time. After falling behind on the first event (30th place in the swimming event) he slowly made his way to the top again and beat Jason Khalipa and took home $275 000 US. And … [Continue reading]
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: … [Continue reading]
Oleksii Omelchenko uploaded some of his Battle of Champions 2013 preparation. He worked up to a 400kg Deadlift. … [Continue reading]
Strongman Sundays ... Graham Hicks and Log Presses again. After we saw Eddie Hall's 191kg Strict Log, here is Graham's 190kg. I hope we see him attack 210kg this year. Update: Read his Overhead Press Q&A here. Also see his … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]