He’s likely to retire after this coming Olympics. He’s been winding down the last few years, and has been battling injuries. But, there are precious few people around who can give him a run for his money.
Monthly Archives: April 2008
Olympic Weightlifting Bars are FLEXIBLE
Notice the bar with the first lifter in this video. THAT is why these bars cost so much. Can you imagine what would happen if you tried doing that with a power bar?! As a side note, is it just me, or does the little Turkish dude nearly catch the bar (on his snatch) with… Continue Reading
Sage Burgener at 2008 Nationals: Go Sage!
Sage is a 63 kilo Class lifter, and daughter of one of our greatest coaches, Mike Burgener (who has helped me greatly in getting my own club started, thanks Mike!). Notice too how fast she gets under the bar. That is imperative! How hard does she train? Here’s a hint: Then back up again: I’ve… Continue Reading
Melanie Roach Bounces That Thang!
Watch how Melanie Roach VERY quickly dives under the bar in her clean, then appears stuck. But, she isn’t!! She uses the bounce (a lot of bounces) to get out of the hole and makes a clean lift.
Getting Under the Clean
Check out how fast he gets under the clean after his second pull. That’s what I’m talking about!