Best of Olympic Weightlifting
Lots of people ask what are some decent numbers for my age / bodyweight? Australian weightlifting coach Myles Wydall made a little calculator just for that. You enter your PB (choose from various lifts) and it estimates what you should be able … [Continue reading]
After I posted the spectator video of all the events, here is the official Video of 2012 WSM the Finals. … [Continue reading]
Once again many thanks to reader Soiren. Just like he did with the Klokov & Akkaev in Camp Chekhov, the Checking in with Akkaev or the Russian’s Way to the Olympics videos, he took the time to translate some of this 60 minute Mikhail Koklyaev … [Continue reading]
Gennady Muratov (3rd, or now 2nd at 2012 Russia Cup 105kg with 172kg/215kg) plays around with 220kg. Clean Front Squat x2 Jerk And he also makes this 220kg Push Jerk look easy. … [Continue reading]
After his 198kg Snatch, here is the video of an easy 235kg Clean & (Power) Jerk by Oleksiy Torokhtiy. This is from the 2011 Ukrainian Championships (before the 2011 Worlds). Update: Artem Ivanov's 190kg Snatch from the same … [Continue reading]
It's a new year. For those of you who are still not tracking your workouts, this is the perfect time to start. How I Do It I use a simple Spreadsheet available on Google Docs (choose ‘File’ -> ‘Make a Copy’ or ‘Download as’ to get … [Continue reading]
Here is a really nice compilation of James Ward. He has been Britain’s Strongest Man 2010 and 2011. Looks like he had an awesome training year. 282.5kg Squat, 312.5kg Deadlift, 162k.5g Log Pres and all around amazing strongman … [Continue reading]
Suepahfly on reddit shared his construction plan for a nice pair of multipurpose squat stands. Comes with adjustable safety stands to rescue you on your squat and bench adventures. These would be just what I need. Perfect for if you have not … [Continue reading]
Have not posted a lot of gymnastics stuff lately. Here is an amazing combination, Manna to Handstand. Shoulder mobility anyone? via Gymnastics Coaching Update: Version without the "pop", but with dislocation. WTF? … [Continue reading]