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Alex Lee 140kg Snatch

August 21, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Meanwhile in the U.S. … Alex Lee (69kg) breaks the double bodyweight barrier, snatches 140kg. Also this is 5kg above the current (135kg) American Record (PDF). Update: 170kg Clean & Jerk

Donovan Ford & Brian Wilhelm Snatch 160kg

August 20, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Over at Catalyst Athletics some heavy snatches went down over the weekend. Donovan Ford (105kg) with works up to 160kg (and 195kg Clean & Jerk). And recently mentioned Brian Wilhelm also with 160kg.

Christine Girard 100kg Snatch x12

August 20, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Here is London 2012 Women’s 63kg Bronze medalist, Christine Girard in a workout during her Olympics prep. 100kg Snatch x12 with 90 seconds rest in between attempts. Makes 10 out of the 12 attempts. I don’t know what her 1RM is (Edit:108kg in training, 106kg in competition), but considering she made 103kg as her opener and […]

Kendrick Farris 210kg Clean & Jerk

August 20, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Here is Kendrick Farris with a 210kg Clean & Jerk. Kendrick Y U NO MAKE 208kg in London? As stated in the video description, this was from the first quarter of 2012.

Official London 2012 Weightlifting YouTube Recordings

August 19, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Thanks to Lisa for pointing out that the official Olympic YouTube Channel has all (well, all A Groups so far) London 2012 weightlifting sessions available (now without country restrictions). Update: Apparently the videos are blocked in the US of all places. NBC Recordings here. Recordings are available in 1080p and you can even choose from […]

Car Polisher – Next Level Self Massage

August 19, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Ok, this may seem odd, but hear me out. 2 weeks ago I stumbled across the video of Brett Summers explaining how he uses one of those car buffer / car polisher things for myofascial release when foam rollers are not enough. You read that right. What a silly gimmick right? That was my first […]

Warrick Brant 350kg Front Squat

August 19, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Check out this squat compilation by Australian strongman Warrick Brant. After 320kg front squat for 2 he finishes the video with a 350 kg front squat! Thanks to Janis for submitting this. Update: Thanks to Everett in the comments for bringing his 355kg Front Squat to my attention.

Chad Vaughn on the Hook Grip

August 18, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Chad Vaughn shares some thoughts on the Hook Grip. He is advocating letting go the hook grip in the catch positions, because it causes extra, unnecessary tension and limits flexibility.

Marc Keys Deadlift 260kg x4

August 18, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Meanwhile in Edinburgh… Marc Keys (who runs the awesome blog Cast Iron Knowledge), a.k.a. IrishMarc1, deadlifts 260kg x4. Beastly! Has to be good for 300kg soon.