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Mikhail Koklyaev 20-290kg Squat + His Future Plans & Thoughts about Strength Sports

January 31, 2014 By Gregor Winter

Meanwhile in Russia … Mikhail Koklyaev pulls a Max Aita and Squats 20-290kg in one set. He and Kirill Sarychev recently sat down for an interview about his plans for the future and strength sports in general. I suggest having this playing in the background while reading. Thanks to Juri and Vadim who summed up the […]

Arthur Mugurdumov 225kg Clean & Jerk + 250kg x2 Front Squat

January 30, 2014 By Gregor Winter

Meanwhile in Russia … Arthur Mugurdumov (105kg) gets 225kg Clean & Jerk PR. His competition bests are 171+215. Follow him on Instagram: @mugurdumov1988 (Headphone warning!) Update: YouTube Version

Razmik Unanyan (77kg) 205kg Clean off Blocks

January 29, 2014 By Gregor Winter

Meanwhile in Russia … Check out 2013 77kg Junior World Champ, Razmik Unanyan (19 y/o) do some heavy Cleans. 195kg off the floor and 205kg off blocks. He told me that he currently weighs 78kg and will compete in the Russia Cup (10-17 Feb.).

Artem Okulov 170kg Snatch Pull + Snatch

January 29, 2014 By Gregor Winter

(Originally posted Dec 30, 2013) Meanwhile in Russia … Artem Okulov is back to a 170kg Snatch. 10kg off his PR, but only 2kg less than what he did at the 2013 worlds. Update 29.01.2014: 170kg Snatch Pull + Snatch

Chingiz Mogushkov 350kg x3 Squat

January 28, 2014 By Gregor Winter

Meanwhile in Russia … When he is not Leaning on Things Chingiz Mogushkov gets some huge lifts done. 350kg Squat Triple! PS: I have an idea, but obviously need to contact Chingiz first. Update: The Shirt is here. Update: YouTube Version, since Chingiz deleted all his instagram videos. More Chingiz: Chingiz Mogushkov 295kg Front Squat […]

Ekaterina Katina 190kg x2 Squat 140kg Clean & Jerk

January 25, 2014 By Gregor Winter

Meanwhile in Russia … 22 year old Ekaterina Katina (75kg) squats 190kg for a double. Her competition bests are 113+143 and she was 2nd in the 2013 Russian Junior Championships. Here is a crisp 140kg Clean & Jerk from her.

Weightlifting News: Russia’s 2014 Plans + Doping News

January 22, 2014 By Gregor Winter

Time for the first Weightlifting News Update of 2014. Russia decided to change course and make the 2014 world championships the #1 priority (via). Currently the team gathered for the first training camp in Chekhov. Here is Artem Okulov with 140 x5 Snatches

Artem Okulov 270kg Squat

January 15, 2014 By Gregor Winter

Meanwhile in Russia… After his 260kg Squat, Artem Okulov (85kg) is now up to 270kg. Follow Artem on Instagram @okulllov.

Dmitry Berestov & Nikolay Vasilyev at Moscow Cup

January 12, 2014 By Gregor Winter

Meanwhile in Russia … Dmitry Berestov took part in the Moscow Cup which is being held right now (11-12.01.2014). He competed at 109.9kg bodyweight. Update: Longer video of the 105kg and +105kg class.