
On the Barbell Shrugged Podcast Episode 15 Mike Bledsoe interviews kettlebell instructor Matt Hoff. … [Continue reading]
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On the Barbell Shrugged Podcast Episode 15 Mike Bledsoe interviews kettlebell instructor Matt Hoff. … [Continue reading]
It's a nice weekend when it comes to watching strong people doing what they do best. The 2012 USAPL Nationals are on (June 22-24). Schedule (PDF Warning) Recordings: Here on ustream. … [Continue reading]
After her epic struggle with the 98kg PR C&J at the Midtown Classic, Cecily Basque finally Clean & Jerked a Hundo. Amazing atmosphere right there. … [Continue reading]
The Belarus Weightlifting Nationals happened last weekend (June 16-17). Andrei Aramnau, weighing in at 110.85kg, snatched 190kg, missed 195kg and got 197kg by 2-1 majority vote. After hitting 210kg and 220kg in the C&J he apparently he … [Continue reading]
The 2012 U.S. National Youth Championships are this weekend (June 22-24). And there is a live stream available (requires silverlight). Thanks for the heads up Don. … [Continue reading]
Danny Nemani posted a video of his recent training session. Squats up to 300kg x1 ! BW - 138kg/304lbs Back Squat - 60x3x3, 100x3x2, 140x2x2, 180x2, 220x1, 260x1, 280x1, 300kg x 1 Snatch (w/straps) - 60x2x3, 100x2x2, 110x1, 120x1, 130x1, … [Continue reading]
Reader Mehrad shared this video of previously mentioned Tom Martin with a 350kg deadlift. Came as a perfect motivation today, because it was my 531 deadlift 3+ day. And courtesy of the magic powers of the Hook Grip™ I got a rep PR, which is always … [Continue reading]
Have you ever tried Dead Squats? Basically doing only the concentric part of a squat. I recently read about it in Josh Bryant's post How to Win Meets and Influence Squats and Deadlifts: Dead squats develop rate of force development (RFD), … [Continue reading]
At this years Arnold Classics Richard Hawthorn (610 lbs x4 @130 lbs) gave a quick deadlift instruction. weight on heels lean back get the slack out of the bar once the bar gets to the knees push the hips forward he advocates against the hip … [Continue reading]