Gregor Winter, Author at All Things Gym

Chinese Weightlifting Training Hall Videos

February 2, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Edit: I didn’t realize that the video were on auto play (I have flash disabled by default)Sorry for that. Nobody hates auto play more than me. Here are some random Chinese weightlifting training hall videos. Su Dajin and Lu Xiaojun

Workout Duration – Keep it Short and Intense

February 2, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Read Justin’s post on workout duration, rest and the hormonal response. Good strength programs will include two, maybe three primary lifts with one or two assistance exercises. The average number of lifts or exercises included in a session is three or four; there’s no reason that such a workout can’t be completed in an hour. […]

3 Quad / Knee Joint Stretches for Better Squat Position

February 2, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Kevin Cornell has 3 knee joint stretches to improve the bottom position of the squat. Hold each stretch for 2-3 sets, 30 seconds, each leg. Check out more drills on Mobility 101.

Full Depth ATG Squat Instruction from California Strength

February 2, 2012 By Gregor Winter

California Strength owner and coach, David Spitz, goes through coaching points and lower body stretches for a Full Depth Squat (ATG). And for good measure Max Aita shows how it is done with 300 kg (660 pounds). Positions: for high bar back squat vertical posture throughout the movement hips like a bucket of water, no tilting forward , keep it leveled […]

Rolling Pin for Self Massages

February 1, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Here is a the homemade alternative to tools like these self massage stick rollers. The good ol’ Rolling Pin a.k.a Dough Roller. via Elite FTS

Konstantin Konstantinovs 350kg Fat Grip Bar Deadlift

February 1, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Q: How does the beast himself, Konstantin Konstantinovs, train his grip? A: with a 350kg (771lb) fat grip (50mm) trap bar box deadlift.

How to row efficiently with a Concept 2 Rower

February 1, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Jon Gilson from Again Faster and EC Syncowski explain how to maximize efficiency on the Concept 2 rower. Concept 2 also has a couple of technique videos on their site. Setting up and common mistakes. Leg drive, body swing, pull return stroke should take about twice as long as the out stroke Another quick technique instruction with Olympian Erin Cafaro. […]

Yuri Zakharevich 210kg Snatch 1988 Olympics Seoul

February 1, 2012 By Gregor Winter

It’s World Record Wednesdays again. Here is a 25 year old Yuri Zakharevich with his 210kg Snatch at the 1988 Seoul Olympics.

Homemade Steel Power Rack

January 31, 2012 By Gregor Winter

If you have the right tools and skills you can build yourself a kick ass power rack. You have seen the wooden Power Racks. But this awesome piece of craftsmanship is the best diy power rack I have seen so far. Costs: around $400 US Read this post for a complete explanation. Plan: Finished Product: