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Isometric Leg Extension Holds

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I recently came across a photo of Mohamed Ehab (155kg Snatch) doing some low tech Isometric Leg Extension Holds. So I asked him about some details about this exercise. He does: 3 sets 20 second static hold with 90kg He uses it for the prevention of injuries, especially the knee joint. Very difficult, but very useful. Have […]

Jezza Uepa 360kg Squat

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Meanwhile in Australia … Nauruan powerlifter Jezza Uepa (born 1980, ~160kg) squats 340kg for a very quick double and 360kg for a single. I’ve never heard of him before, but this gentleman is plenty strong and deserves a spot here on ATG. Update: He hit 370kg in Competition. Update: he did 320kg Front Squat Great to see […]

Kelly Starrett on “Knees Out” vs “Knee In” Squats

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Chad Wesley Smith (from jtsstrength.com) visited Kelly Starrett and made a little interview with him. Recently Kelly has been receiving a lot of flak about the “Knees Out” cue for squats. In the video he clarifies what he means and makes a lot of good points. Just like you shouldn’t let your elbows flare in the […]

Nestor Abad Day by Day Gymnastics Montage

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(Originally posted November 19th, Update below) Meanwhile in Spain … Gymnast Nestor Abad has a nice video of his everyday work. This montage shows a couple of nice exercises for handstands and core exercises. Those of you who have been following ATG since the beginning know how much I appreciate gymnastic skills. Gotta admire how warm […]

Hysen Pulaku Still Training

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Meanwhile in Albania … Good News! Looks like Hysen Pulaku isn’t “done with lifting” afterall. Remember that after he tested positive at the Olympics (only weightlifter to do so) he received a two year ban. This ban will be in place until 27.07.2014. For a recap of some of his amazing lifts check out the […]

Mart Seim 265kg x10 Squat

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Meanwhile in Estonia … Mart Seim does some “Klokov Cardio” with 265kg x10 Squats! If you haven’t already, read his interview (and watch his 350kg Squat) here. Now his wrist feels better and he can already snatch normally again. Power Cleans are also okay. Full Cleans need a little bit more time. Note: this is not what he […]

Aleksey Lovchev 320kg x2 Squat

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Meanwhile in Russia … When he is not shooting machine guns (currently he does his military service) Aleksey Lovchev is still still busy in the gym. Remember he is still injured from worlds (torn muscle in elbow). In the comments he says: “I wish I could also Snatch and C&J, but all I do is pulls and squats… […]