Why the hell did Dinosaurs get so big? How could they? Wouldn’t it be impossible given Galileo’s square-cube law? In what has become known as the dinosaur paradox, a few key issues have plagued scientists. Inadequate bone strength to support the largest dinosaurs Inadequate muscle strength to lift and move the largest dinosaurs Unacceptable high… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Weightlifting
2006 Men’s European Super Heavyweight Olympic Weightlifting
Big dudes, big weights
How to Train Like an Olympic Weightlifter in 3 Easy Steps
Mike Burgener has said, “I don’t believe in over training, just under recovery.” And he is not alone. We Olympic lifting coaches have all said similar things over the years (myself included). But, these types of statements are highly misleading and tend to give off the wrong impression. A better statement would be, “Train as… Continue Reading
Chigishev Probably on Roster for Russian 2010 Worlds Team
The big Russian is likely to be on the team for Russia at the 2010 World Weightlifting Championships, according to Iron Mind. Here he was this year at the Europeans:
Tommy Kono Open
My friend, and fellow Portland Oly lifter, Mighty Kat blogs about her time at the Tommy Kono Open and includes the 10 things she learned while there. I particularly like the first: 1. Having tape at a meet is like having cigarettes around smokers. People will come out of the woodwork to bum some. Very… Continue Reading
The Science of Bodybuilding Rest Periods
Over at Evidence Based Fitness, Bryan Chung reviews a study that looked at whether manipulating rest periods can aid in hypertrophy. Rest 2 minutes, or less than 2 minutes, that is the question! He explains the methods: The subjects were then randomly assigned to do an 8-week lifting program in which the rest period was… Continue Reading
Inspiration: Misha Koklyaev Videos at Glasgow Seminar – Woo!
Sugden Barbell has put up some great video of a seminar in Glasgow done by none other than Misha Koklyaev. This dude ain’t messin’ around. I like this quote: "Weightlifting is an art. A weightlifter shoots the bullseye of a target 100′s meters away. A power lifter brings out this huge cannon…" Now the… Continue Reading
1989 National Aerobics Championships – Shazzam!
Training for the National Aerobics Championships may not be the best way to get big and strong, but it clearly IS the best way to be super sexy … oh, ya! [hat tip: Brandy]
Even More Reasons to Front Squat
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: The front squat is a superior exercise to the back squat. I don’t mean that you should never back squat. If you’re one of those individuals who doesn’t feel back pain while doing them, can do them with an erect torso, and doesn’t wimp out by… Continue Reading
Inspiration – David Rigert Tribute
Ok, seriously, after watching this vid, I’ve GOT to go to the gym I’ve always been a big fan of David Rigert. Like Tommy Kono, he was the complete package: He was strong, he had great technique, he was a showman, and he looked the part. The theme song here is over the top… Continue Reading
