Best of Olympic Weightlifting
Meanwhile in Poland ... Here is Bartłomiej Bonk (105kg) Snatching 200kg. Early in November he dropped out of the Polish squad for worlds due to a quad tear. So not sure how recent this is. Post by Bartłomiej Bonk. Thanks to Struan for … [Continue reading]
From the Almaty 2014 World Championships, here is Colin Burns' 169kg American Record Snatch. In the Snatch he opened with 162, missed 167 and raised to 169 on his third attempt. (Video also on Facebook and Instagram @atginsta) More: … [Continue reading]
Meanwhile in Russia ... Here is an update from Olga Zubova (75kg). Earlier in December she competed at a local competition (Krajewski Memorial Cup) in St. Petersburg. Since she is till banned she did not take part in the official competition, but … [Continue reading]
Here is a slight modification to the well known Barbell Ankle Stretch. Great stretch, if you can get get in the start position. Note: His feet are together. By doing this you create some external rotation in the ankles, thus preventing the … [Continue reading]
Here is a funny moment from the 2014 Worlds Training Hall. Behdad Salimi testing the structural integrity of a massage table while doing some Back Extensions (Hyperextensions) with the help of Kianoush Rostami and Jaber Behrouzi. With … [Continue reading]
Meanwhile in Ireland ... Update: Read his Interview on ATG. He is back! Clarence Kennedy snatches 165 at 93kg! ... and he says he has more to come :) … [Continue reading]
Meanwhile in Egypt ... Creative as always Mohamed Ehab gets some corework done. Basically an ab wheel roll out without and ab wheel or a roll out. Naming Contest: What do we call this? Post by Mohamed Ehab Olympic … [Continue reading]
After the 85kg Snatch Warm Up, here are clips from the warm up area during the Clean & Jerk session. Beautiful Squat Jerks from Tian Tao and Power Jerks from Apti Aukhadov. Also note that Tian Tao missed his 200kg C&J. I am not 100% … [Continue reading]
Here are 9 minutes of the 85kg Snatch Warm-up area at the 2014 World Championships. Update: Clean & Jerk Warm-up Video here 75kg Warm Up here 94kg Warm Up Snatches This should give you a rough idea what the atmosphere backstage is … [Continue reading]