Best of Olympic Weightlifting
Meanwhile in China ... Wu Jingbiao performs some weighted wide grip BTN Pull Ups and makes it look explosive. Personally, if there is a pull up variation I don't like, it is this. Probably because I don't have the shoulder ROM Wu … [Continue reading]
Meanwhile in Finland ... Well, you already knew that Miika Antti-Roiko has some serious Front Squat power. Here he does a super long paused (10 seconds!) one with 220kg! Update 29.10.2013: 224kg Paused Front Squat Update … [Continue reading]
Another one from Jared Fleming. 210kg (462lbs) Clean at 98kg bodyweight. Thanks to Phil for submitting. … [Continue reading]
Meanwhile in the U.S. ... Jared Fleming put up some solid numbers recently. 160kg Snatch for a double from blocks. And 170kg Snatch single. It's been a while since we have seen these from the U.S. The Last 170kg snatches where by Donovan … [Continue reading]
Guys, guys, I found it! I think I found Lu Xiaojun's "secret"! Last time I was joking, but this time it's for real. Lu does Push ups, Planks, Deep Dips and Knee Raises on a Bench to tone his abs!!1! Update: YouTube Video In all … [Continue reading]
The Barbell Shrugged Guys had a nice discussion with Sumo Wrestler / Bodybuilder Robert Daniel (see him in action here). Topics: the sport of Sumo Wrestling, his training eating habits, 500g of protein a day for 2 years... bodybuilding … [Continue reading]
Over at 8 Weeks Out Gerry Ramogida shows you the basics of hip mechanics. You will learn: What normal range of motion is and how to test for it. For more Mobility stuff, check out allthingsgym.com/mobility101. … [Continue reading]
Meanwhile in Iceland ... Strongman Páll Logason hits a 345kg Squat. Born: January 31st 1986 Height: 175 cm / 5 feet 9 inches Weight: 140 kg / 308 lbs Update: 350kg Squat Update: Thanks to jakey for pointing out that he did a … [Continue reading]
Igor Lukanin goes beast mode with a 264kg Jerk! Help support Igors dream of lifting in Rio 2016. He still has no country to lift for and needs more sponsors. For serious enquiries, you are welcome to send Igor an e-mail or contact him on … [Continue reading]