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Lu Xiaojun at 2004 Junior World Championships

March 16, 2015 By Gregor Winter

Here is a Blast from the Past … Lu Xiaojun winning the 69kg category at the 2004 Junior World Championships in Minsk, Belarus. Snatch: 142.5, 147.5, 152.5 Clean & Jerk: 175, 175, 180 After this he didn’t compete iternationally for another four years until he made his comeback debut in the 77kg at the 2008 […]

Mohamed Ehab 160kg Snatch off Blocks

March 15, 2015 By Gregor Winter

Meanwhile in Egypt … Mohamed Ehab (69kg) Snatches 160kg off Blocks! I think his last Block Snatch PR (on video) was 155kg back in 2013. Post by Mohamed Ehab Olympic Lifter.

Zhang Xiangsen 130kg Snatch at 54kg

March 11, 2015 By Gregor Winter

Blast from the past … One of the best saves ever, Zhang Xiangsen with 130kg at the 1996 Olympics 54kg. He got 2nd overall, battling against the great Halil Mutlu. Not less remarkable are his somewhat unorthodox training methods. I think we, once again, have discovered the secret behind the Chinese weightlifting school. via Wikipedia: […]

Hysen Pulaku 165kg Snatch Almaty 2014 World Championships

March 10, 2015 By Gregor Winter

Previously at the 2014 World Championships … Hysen Pulaku (85kg, Albania) snatching 165kg. Yes, we all know what happened after worlds, but I still love his lifting style. It’s so aggressive and 165kg is still 165kg, no matter if tests came back positive or not. Watch in 1080p50 for best Quality. (Video also on Facebook and […]

Clarence Kennedy 150kg Power Snatch

March 9, 2015 By Gregor Winter

Meanwhile in Ireland … Clarence Kennedy Power Snatches 150kg More: Read his Interview on ATG.

Oleksiy Torokhtiy Snatch Assistance Exercise Instruction Translation Added

March 6, 2015 By Gregor Winter

Meanwhile in Ukraine … Oleksiy Torokhtiy made a Snatch assistance exercise video. I think this needs some translation. If you can help, please do so in the comments. Translation: I am often asked how to improve the Snatch. Today, I will show you one of my favorite exercises for this: the Drop Snatch. First, we […]

Tian Tao 161kg Snatch + 205kg Clean & Jerk as 77kg Youth

March 5, 2015 By Gregor Winter

Previously in China … Back in 2011 Tian Tao (then 17) competed at the Chinese Intercity Games and Totaled 366kg @ 77kg. He went 161 + 205. Current 77kg Youth World Records: 155/182/331 More: His 220kg Clean & Jerk in training.

Tatiana Kashirina Arnolds US Visit 200kg x6 Squat + 140kg Snatch

March 5, 2015 By Gregor Winter

Meanwhile in the US … Staying in shape on her stay in the US (for the Arnold Classic) Tatiana Kashirina Squats 200kg x6 and Snatches 140kg. More: Interview with Tatiana & Coach Sweet Dreams are made of this. A video posted by Gypsy Fuel (@gypsy_fuel) on Mar 4, 2015 at 12:06pm PST Casual 80 kilos […]

Vyacheslav Yarkin 148kg Snatch 2015 Russian Junior Championships

March 4, 2015 By Gregor Winter

Meanwhile in Russia … Currently the Russian Junior Championships (U21) are underway in Volgograd. The 69kg category was dominated by now 17 year old Vyacheslav Yarkin. 148kg Snatch (at 4:28:00) 171kg Clean & Jerk (at 5:13:40) 181kg Clean & Jerk miss (at 5:16:45) I think the announcer even mentions that this is a Russian record. […]