Best of Olympic Weightlifting
New Clarence Kennedy Update ... Update: Read his Interview on ATG. Last time he missed 160kg. Now he gets 162.5kg & a 202.5kg Clean @91kg! Awesome lifting. His next competition will be in the Polish league on March 23rd (it will be … [Continue reading]
Meanwhile in China ... This 53kg lifter Front Squats what looks like 145-150kg (yes, I know the voice in the video says 140kg, but look at the plates). So this is 2.7-2.8x her bodyweight! … [Continue reading]
Everett uploaded some shiny new versions of the three biggest raw totals "of the last decade or so". Benedikt Magnusson - 1042.5kg (2298 lbs) I don't think many people realize just how great a full meet lifter he is because his deadlift … [Continue reading]
Meanwhile in Britain ... Peter Kirkbride gets a 240kg Front Squat Thanks to Phil for submitting. … [Continue reading]
You have seen Jirka Orsag's training and competition lifts posted frequently here on ATG. That is why I am super stoked that I had the chance to chat a bit with the man himself. Thanks to Jiri for being so generous with his time. … [Continue reading]
... from 2008. This nugget is from Ian Wilson's youtube channel. Andrei Rybakou (who still holds the 85kg World Record with 187kg) with a 191kg Snatch (and also an Aramnau with a 240kg Clean & Jerk, both probably a little above their usual … [Continue reading]
Marc Keys talks you through a neat little drill for staying on heels in deadlifts. Attach a band to your belt and have it pull you slightly forward. Since you have to counter that forward pull it will ingrain the need for staying on your heels … [Continue reading]
If you don't want to wait till April 22nd here is a 50 Page PDF Sample of Kelly Starrett's Book Becoming a Supple Leopard. Update: The Book is available now Download: PDF here Preview … [Continue reading]
Here is Scott Mendelson with a 317.5kg (700lbs) board press. Mark Bell said that Scott will be competing in the next Backyard Meet on March 23rd! Like Eric Spoto he will be going for the raw Bench Press World Record. Now get Kirril … [Continue reading]