Best of Olympic Weightlifting
Update: Here he is 1 year later in the London Olympic training hall. Update: A fellow redditor in r/weightroom found a second video of the same squat. According to which it was only 320kg (see 2nd video below). Nonetheless he made it look way too … [Continue reading]
Some pre Beijing 2008 Olympics Chinese weightlifting footage.Past olympic medalists, Zhang Guozheng, Shi Zhiyong, Zhang Xiangxiang and Wu Meijin training for the 2008 Beijing Olympics.I didn't know Zhang Xiangxiang's back story. From near death … [Continue reading]
In Episode #9 of the 70's Big Podcast Glenn Pendlay was asked what weightlifting books he recommended (question is at 48 min in the podcast).His recommendations:The Weightlifting Encyclopedia: A Guide to World Class Performance by Arthur … [Continue reading]
Here is some inspiration for your next workout. Another Zlatan Vanev clip from the Unbelievable Bulgarians Training Hall DVD got uploaded to YouTube. Just a regular day in the office. Update 01.05.2015: His 5 attempts at 210kg Clean & Jerk … [Continue reading]
Here is clip from the 1996 Atlanta Olympics Weightlifting Training Hall.Lots of people throwing around lots of weight. … [Continue reading]
Over at his blog Ross Enamait put the spotlight on Vasyl Lomachenko. He calls him "one of the greatest amateur boxers of all time".But not only is this kid is a skilled fighter, he also shows that you can get really strong without fancy … [Continue reading]
Latest Iron Radio Podcast focuses in on the psychology strength training.Link to mp3: Episode 131 IronRadio - Topic Fear and Courage … [Continue reading]
Check out r/fitmeals recipe wiki.It's still in its infancy and could benefit from your favorite meals. … [Continue reading]
Here is how you target the upper and lower lats with a simple Pull ups form variation.Left image:Bringing the bar to the neck with arms alongside the body mainly solicits the lateral fibers of the latissimus dorsi … [Continue reading]