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Stefan Botev Huge Clean

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Another clip from the 1988 Bulgarians Training Hall DVD. Stefan Botev (110kg lifter at the time) with what looks like 5 reds? + collars on each side. That would make it a 275kg Clean. Post your weight guesses in the comments. Update: Matt in the comments said: He [Abadjiev] said he never let Botev do more than […]

British Weightlifting Documentary – Girl Power, Going For Gold

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The BBC made a documentary about 3 British weightlifters as they prepare for the London 2012 Olympics. Girl Power: Going for Gold The film follows Zoe Smith (58kg) (@ZoePabloSmith), Hannah Powell (48kg) @hannahpowell92 and Helen Jewell through the various battles for the 2 women’s spots on the Olympic team. Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 Thanks to Maleik for sending this in.

Asen Zlatev 230kg Clean & Jerk

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Here is a video of Asen Zlatev, 1980 Moscow Olympics Gold medalist in the 75kg. He later competed in the 82.5 kg. Career bests: 183kg Snatch @82.5kg 1986 in Melbourne 225kg (WR) Clean & Jerk  @82.5kg in 1986 World Championshipe in Sofia The following clip is from the 1988 Bulgarian Weightlifting Training Hall. 230kg Clean & Jerk Update: […]

Fernando Reis Setting Goals

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Here is a sweaty video of 22 year old Fernando Reis talking about the Olympics. I had this goal in my life, that if I didn’t reach this goal of becoming third place in the world in the juniors, I would have stopped weightlifting. Well, glad he did. So we can see him in London. He […]

Glenn Pendlay Narrated Training Videos

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Glenn Pendlay is uploading more and more narated videos of the training sessions. Has some cool stuff in it. Like the 221kg Squat x5 by Kaleb Whitby or the 160kg Push Presses x5 by Tom Sroka. Video focuses on drilling the positions in the 2nd pull with 2 pulls to the hips + 1 snatch. Recently […]

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)

Eric Lilliebridge 1000kg Total

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Still only 22 years old, Eric Lilliebridge totaled 1000kg (2,204lbs) raw with wraps, at 124kg bodyweight . Squat: 387.5kg (854.3 lbs) PR Bench: 240kg (529 lbs) PR Deadlift: 372.5kg (821.2 lbs) PR Update: His brother Ernie also had a decent meet.

Hip Flexor Stretch Variations Mobility WOD

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You may remember Kit Laughlin from the Shoulder Mobility with Sticks post. He made a good video on opening the your tight hip flexors. Kit, if you read this, please do a 45 min routine video where you talk us through the exercises. Update: Coincidentally, Justin posted something about Hyperlordosis = excessive curvature of the lumbar […]