All Things Gym

Kip-up to Handstand

June 13, 2012 By Gregor Winter

From the category of unusual skills. Kip-up to Handstand. … [Continue reading]

In other news: Daniel Koum allegedly threatened to deliberately bomb out last weekend's Oceania Weightlifting Championships in Samoa. If he didn’t receive the money, Koum is alleged to have threatened to deliberately perform poorly, which would … [Continue reading]

Simplice Ribeoum 150kg Hang Snatch

June 12, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Stumbled across this casual 150kg snatch from the hang by Simplice Ribeoum. Cameroon-born, now lifting for Australia he won Gold at the 2010 Commonwealth Games 85kg. He has an interesting story, defecting from Cameroon and leaving his … [Continue reading]

Ed Coan, Mark Rippetoe, Marty Gallagher Roundtable

June 12, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Here is a little treat for you. Head on over to Starting Strength for a discussion with Mark Rippetoe, Marty Gallagher and Ed Coan. Lots of anecdotes and tidbits about Ed's training. He [Ed] could go thorough an entire 12 week training cycle without … [Continue reading]

John Meadows & Dave Tate Leg Press Strip Set

June 12, 2012 By Gregor Winter

You have seeen Mountain Dog leg training sessions before. Today John Meadows and Dave Tate perform some strip sets on the leg press. Pure torture. Here is John's set. Note the foot position change for maximum quad recruitment. … [Continue reading]

Britains Strongest Man 2012

June 12, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Here are some highlights from the Britains Strongest Man 2012 competition. Some huge lifts by these guys. … [Continue reading]

Protein Powder Analysis

June 11, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Update: Here is another test. A while back redditor physicistjedi offered to test the content of whey protein powders. People sent in their little samples. And now here are the results (Google Docs Spreadsheet), thread here. Because … [Continue reading]

Jirka Orsag 237kg Clean & Jerk Czech Nationals

June 11, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Oh and meanwhile in the Czech Republic. Jirka Orsag Clean & Jerks 237kg for a new Czech record! Together with his 187kg Snatch, he also set a new Czech total record with 424kg. Is that woman screaming "Press Out Press Out" … [Continue reading]

Clarence Kennedy 152.5kg Snatch + 185kg Clean & Jerk

June 10, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Update: Here is his 152kg +182kg in competition Clarence Kennedy hits a 152.5kg Snatch and 185kg C&J for a 337.5kg total. Update: Read his Interview on ATG. Add 5 more kilos to the total. 190kg C&J … [Continue reading]