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Larry’s Chinese Weightlifting Experience Part 3 – Front Squats
Here is Part 3 of Larry’s Chinese Weightlifting Experience series. This one is all about Front Squats. From rack position, over torso strength to knee tracking. Part 1: Snatches & Squats Part 2:...
View ArticleChingiz Mogushkov 190kg Snatch Deadlift + Snatch
Meanwhile in Russia … Chingiz Mogushkov gets an easy looking 190kg Snatch Deadlift + Snatch. Get your Chingiz Shirt and #leanonthings. Also check out his 350kg x3 Squat and his Bodyweight Clean...
View ArticleTyson Edwards Stronger Olympic Weightlifting Vlog
Meanwhile in Australia … If you like vlogs, then here’s one I think you will enjoy. Meet 23 year old Tyson Edwards. He he will document his training for his first competition in the 2014 season. His...
View ArticleIlya Ilyin 230kg Rack Jerk + *Update* 225kg C&J
Meanwhile in Kazakhstan … Here is a highlight from Ilya’s journey back to the top: 230kg Jerk from the Rack! The other day, after his Front Squats (240kg x2 at 11:00 here) Ilya said: As you can see, I...
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Vasiliy Polovnikov 230kg Clean & Jerk
Meanwhile in Russia … Seems like it’s 230kg week. Vasiliy Polovnikov hits a 230 kg Clean & Jerk again. In the comments he says he took 200kg before and than went right to 230kg Update: Read...
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The White Prisoner – The Secret Story of Galabin Boevski Book Excerpt
Here is an sneak peek of “The White Prisoner – The Secret Story of Galabin Boevski”. I got an advance copy of the book and really enjoyed the read. That’s why I asked Ognian Georgiev, the Author, to...
View ArticleNadezda Evstyukhina 190kg x2 Squat
Meanwhile in Russia … Nadezda Evstyukhina (75kg) get a way too easy looking 190kg Squat double. Here is her squatting 200kg x2 a while back. Also check out Boyanka Kostova’s 200kg Squat at 60kg....
View ArticleRustem Sybay 215kg Clean & Jerk
Meanwhile in Kazakhstan … After we saw his 208 and 210 kg C&Js a while ago, Rustem Sybay (around 90kg, still aiming for 85kg in comps) is back with a 215kg Clean & Jerk (and also a 165kg...
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Vasiliy Polovnikov Interview
This interview is brought to you by Alexey Goldbergs from WODloft.ru where you can find the original Russian version. Thanks to Alexey for translating it for ATG. Hope you enjoy it. Introduction:...
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Klokov + Ilyin + Polovnikov Weightlifting Seminars – What did you learn?
(Originally posted on Dec 8, 2013. See Updates) So the Klokov/ Polovnikov seminars have been going on for a while now. Time for a review. In December the man himself, Ilya Ilyin joined the crew for the...
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The White Prisoner Galabin Boevski Book Excerpt – Getting Caught
Here is another excerpt from the book “The white prisoner – The secret story of Galabin Boevski”. Read part 1 and part 3 if you haven’t already. This one takes place before the 1995 World...
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2014 Pan American Weightlifting Championships Live Stream & Start List
This week it’s time for the 2014 Pan Ams. The competition is being held in Santo Domingo. Live Stream Start Lists Results Caine Wilkes wins the +105kg Clean & Jerk and Total with 221kg. Highlight:...
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The White Prisoner Galabin Boevski Book Excerpt – Giving in to Abadjiev
Here is the 3rd excerpt from the book “The White Prisoner – The Secret Story of Galabin Boevski”. Read Excerpt #1 and Excerpt #2 here. The book is now available: as Amazon kindle ebook for only $4.12...
View ArticleVasiliy Polovnikov 140kg Muscle Snatch
Meanwhile in Russia … Vasiliy Polovnikov bangs out a 140kg Muscle Snatch. Not a PR (he has done at least 150kg before), but still a nice weight. More Muscle Snatches: 110kg Muscle Snatch by Lu Xiaojun...
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Alexey Lovchev Interview
Today I am excited to share this interview with Alexey Lovchev with you. As you know Alexey (24) is the 2013 World Championships bronze medalist and 2014 European Champion in the +105 weight class....
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Andres Viksi 100kg WTF to Sotts Press
Meanwhile in Estonia … Lift of the Day comes from Andres Viksi with a 100kg WTF to Sotts Press. Thanks to Phil for submitting. Andres Viksi 100kg WTF to Sotts Press is a post by Gregor from All Things...
View ArticleTraining Day with the Russian Men’s Weightlifting Team
After the Training Day with the Russian Junior Weightlifting Team, here is the Men’s edition. This is either pre Europeans or from 2013. Most of the big names are in it. Enjoy. Post your highlights in...
View ArticleVasiliy Polovnikov 200kg Snatch
Meanwhile in Russia … Vasiliy Polovnikov (105kg) is back at at 200kg Snatches! (watch his first 200kg Snatch here) More Vasiliy: Read his interview here. He did 180kg and 190kg before this. Vasiliy...
View ArticleJenny Lyvette Arthur 170kg Squat
Meanwhile in the US … Jenny Lyvette Arthur (75kg) squats up to 170kg. Watch her 110kg Snatch of Blocks here. Also check out: Lidia Valentin (75kg) Squatting 170kg x3 Ksenia Maximova (58kg) 170kg Squat...
View ArticleApti Aukhadov 175kg Snatch
Meanwhile in Russia … Here is an older 175kg Snatch from Apti Aukhadov. Older, because currently the Chekhov training hall is being renovated and the team gathered in the Sochi training camp. More...
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