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London 2012 Paralympics Powerlifting

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The London 2012 Paralympic Powerlifting events start today. 200  athletes will compete in the bench press. There will be 10 men’s and 10 women’s weight categories. Live Stream: here Schedule: here World Records: here Rules: here Who can take part? The sport is open to anyone with a minimum level of disability who can extend their […]

Eric Spoto 315kg Raw Bench Press

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Eric Spoto takes on 315kg (695 lbs) on the bench press. He didn’t touch his chest though, but the rep looked ridiculously easy. According to the uploader he hit that weight for a double! For another 315kg Bench Press, see Kirill Sarychev’s here. Thanks for submitting this.

Stop Upper Back from Slipping after Bench Setup

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Here is a neat tip if your überhuman leg drive gives you trouble staying in your proper bench press position. Use piece of shelf liner rubber mesh. The tip comes from Vincent Dizenzo: If you are having trouble sliding on the bench, head to your local Sears and buy the rubber mesh that goes in the bottom of […]

Mikhail Algash Dies after Liver Rupture

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And now for some truly sad news. 23 year old (!) bench press world record holder, Mikhail Algash, who suffered a liver rupture during training, has died in hospital. “Mikhail Algash lost too much blood and died from a liver rupture,” according to a spokesperson for the hospital in the Siberian city of Omsk. Hate […]