World Champion Weightlifter Tian Tao Teaches His Secret to Power Cleaning Massive Weights
“You can’t all be like me,” says 2019 World Champion and 2016 Olympic silver medalist Tian Tao. That’s more than bravado, too; the Chinese weightlifter is renowned for his skill and strength in competition. Tao currently holds the Men’s 89-kilogram clean & jerk world record — a ludicrous 222 kilograms, or 489.4 pounds. But in […]
How to Train for Backpacking
How to Train for Backpacking Backpacking is a thrilling and adventurous activity that allows you to explore some of the most beautiful natural landscapes while challenging yourself physically and mentally. However, it can also be physically demanding, requiring strength, endurance, and agility. Whether you’re a seasoned backpacker or new to the trail, proper training can […]
Weightlifter Hampton Morris (61KG) Clean & Jerks Unofficial World Record of 179 Kilograms
The 2023 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Weightlifting Championships (WWC) begin on Sep. 4, 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and Hampton Morris is ready. The 19-year-old Junior World Champion recently posted another phenomenal training lift to social media ahead of the biggest meet in the sport. View this post on Instagram A post shared by […]
World Champion Weightlifter Kate Vibert Used Blood Flow Restriction To Set a 190-Kilogram Squat Record After Knee Surgery
For 2020 Olympic silver medalist and 2019 World Champion Kate Vibert, all setbacks are temporary. Vibert, who suffered a meniscus tear during a workout in July of 2022, has worked hard to make a full recovery before the 2023 World Weightlifting Championships (WWC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. On Saturday, July 29, 2023, Vibert published an […]
Watch Weightlifter Eishiro “Tank” Murakami Squat 300 Kilograms (661.3 Pounds) for 10 Reps
Weightlifters may not compete in the squat like their powerlifting counterparts, but they undeniably have some of the strongest legs in the game. On June 30, 2023, Japanese weightlifter Eishiro “Tank” Murakami (+109KG) posted a staggering set of back squats to social media — 300 kilograms, or 661.3 pounds, for 10 ass-to-grass repetitions. Heavy back […]
Strongman Martins Licis Trains With Olympic Weightlifter Lu Xiaojun in Tianjin, China
On June 29, 2023, Martins Licis returned to his YouTube channel for the second episode of his “Strength Unknown” series. The opening of the episode comprised a dramatic narration from the 2019 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion as drone footage captured the overhead shots of stadiums, strength centers, and parks, wherein elders tossed around heavy […]
6 Tips for How to Find a Good Gym
6 Tips for How to Find a Good Gym When it comes to getting fit, finding the right gym can make all the difference. A good gym should be a place where you feel comfortable, motivated, and supported in your fitness goals. But do you know which gym is the right fit for you? It […]
IWF Grand Prix I Full Results
The clock is ticking. With only a little over a year to go before the 2024 Olympic Games kick off, the best weightlifters in the world continue to battle their way into — or be unseated from — the few precious slots for Paris. The 2023 International Weightlifting Federation‘s (IWF) Grand Prix I, which ran […]
Weightlifter Angie Dajomes (71KG) Sets 121-Kilogram Snatch World Record
The women’s 71-kilogram weightlifting division is pushing the boundaries of strength in the sport. On Thursday, June 14, 2023, that boundary was pushed just a little bit further: Ecuadorian athlete Angie Palacios Dajomes snatched 121 kilograms, or 266.7 pounds, at the 2023 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Grand Prix I in Havana, Cuba. Not only was […]
Weightlifter Hampton Morris (61KG) Unveils Unofficial 176-Kilogram World Record Clean & Jerk
The modern bodyweight categories in weightlifting were unveiled back in 2018. Since that time, no American male athlete has claimed a world record at the Senior level — a streak that 19-year-old Hampton Morris is poised to break. On Thursday, June 14, 2023, Morris posted a recent lift to social media; a massive 176-kilogram (388-pound) […]