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Best of Olympic Weightlifting

Robert Förstemann Squats

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So by now you probably have seen the photos of track cyclist Robert Förstemann’s enormous Döner thighs. It was all sparked by a tweet by Greg Henderson: These things are the opposite of all show no go. Update 01.09.2014: He now squats what looks like 290kg for a double. And what does he do to train […]

Travis Cooper 260kg Squat

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Check out Travis Cooper’s (85kg lifter) beautiful 260kg Squat. And while you’re at it, make sure to subscribe to his channel. He has lots of good training clips. Like this 151kg PR Snatch. Thanks to Phild for submitting this. Update: Also check out his road to 272.5kg (600lbs)

Velichko Cholakov 325kg Squat

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As you can clearly see on his profile photo Velichko Cholakov is excited to be taking part in the London Olympics. The Bulgarian bronze medalist from Athens 2004 will be lifting under coach Zlatan Vanev for Azerbaijan. Here he is squatting 325kg Thanks to Dan for sharing this on the All Things Gym Facebook page.

Naomi Kutin Powerlifter

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What’s the saying? Somewhere in China there is a little girl warming up with your max. – Click to tweet Well, make that New Jersey and watch this video about Naomi Kutin, a 10 year old girl that is breaking squat world records. Kudos to the parents for letting her do her thing. Here again is the 214.9 […]