Best of Olympic Weightlifting
Strongman Sundays ... Graham Hicks keeps on updating his video log. This week he did some SLDL up to 320kg (!), Squats, 200kg incline Bench Press and much more. Here is how Terry Hollands declutters his backyard using my favorite to … [Continue reading]
Norik Vardanian shows another snatch variation he uses. No Hook No Brush. Mainly grip strength and keeping the bar close. It also helps with my speed as well. … [Continue reading]
Do you know Behnam Mirzaei (105kg)? I didn't, but I liked his 180kg Snatch from blocks. Is he one of the Iranian newcomers? 206kg Clean & Jerk Thanks to Phil for submitting. … [Continue reading]
Prepare for some DOMS, because Marc Keys has another GHD core exercise for you. GHD Russian Twists or Wood Choppers as he calls them. … [Continue reading]
Hafthor Bjornsson reps out with 205kg Atlas Stone. Who is your pick for the 2013 WSM? Thanks to Phil for submitting. … [Continue reading]
Meanwhile in Poland ... Looks like Marcin Dolega was doing a demo at CrossFit Warsaw. Hit an easy 170kg Snatch there. Update: Some info from Reader Michal: It was a competition between Marcin and two Polish Crossfitters: Bartek Macek (head … [Continue reading]
Chad Wesley Smith shares some tips on how to deal with knee pain. Rehband Knee Sleeve roll /smash your quads/ thighs, check the quads section on Mobillity 101 terminal knee extensions against rubber band activate glutes with X-Band Walks … [Continue reading]
Here is a fun idea - Weightlifting H-O-R-S-E. Randomly decide an order of lifting [Rock Paper Scissors FTW], and the first lifter will decide a percentage of his best snatch to start with. The following lifters must successfully match this … [Continue reading]
Meanwhile in camp Chekhov, Russia ... 94kg lifter Evgeny Kolomiets saves this 180kg Snatch. Thanks to Phil for submitting. … [Continue reading]