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The best weightlifting videos, articles and interviews from around the web.

Milko Tokola 245kg Squat

October 21, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Meanwhile in Finland … Milko Tokola bounces out of the hole like a boss and hits a new squat PR. 245kg Squat. What’s up with the music Milko? Where is the metal?

Heard the name Jake Rubash for the first time today. Jake did 130kg/ 146kg in the 2012 USA Weightlifting Nationals. Now he nailed 143kg. As the submitter wrote: It’s all the more impressive because his best back squat is “only” 200kg. Thanks to Phil and the anonymous submitter. Update: 145kg Snatch

Travis Cooper 230kg Front Squat

October 20, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Here is recently mentioned Travis Cooper (85kg) hitting a 230kg Fron Squat. Also his 150kg snatch is looking pretty solid.

Dmitry Klokov 206kg Snatch “Forgive Me Russia”

October 19, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Here is a new Dmitry Klokov video. 206kg Snatch! The description says: In memory of the preparation for London, FORGIVE ME RUSSIA! Thanks to everybody who submitted this. Easily the most submitted item so far.

Heaviest Snatches Compilation 99kg-110kg

October 19, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Friday! Here is a Snatch compilation featuring lifters in the 99kg-110kg bodyweight range.

Pavla Kladivova Barbell Complex

October 18, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Pavla Kladivova, from the High Rep Olympic Lifts CrossFit Workout ‘DT’, has her own youtube channel. Here she performs a barbell complex with 65kg (bodyweight). 3 reps each: Muscle Clean Push Press Overhead Squat Good Morning Thanks to Phil for brining it to my attention.

Avoiding Uneven Pulls

October 17, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Sean Waxman has a quick coaching tip on how to avoid the dreaded Stripper Pull. Problem: Shoulders and hips rising unequally during pull Fix: have a partner pushing down on your shoulders and lower back push against his hands partner should give feedback when equal pressure is reached

Alex Lee 205kg Front Squat

October 17, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Alex Lee (69kg) comes very close to a triple bodyweight Front Squat. 205kg looks like he still has more kilos in him. Thanks to the anonymous submitter and Phil.

Akkaev & Klokov at 2011 Worlds

October 16, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Posted these before, but is there such a thing as too much Akkaev & Klokov? I think not! Adam Storey uploaded his vids from the 2011 Worlds 105kg. via NorthSport Olympic Weightlifting