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Rises and Falls: Weightlifting in the Post-Soviet Era

Rises and Falls: Weightlifting in the Post-Soviet Era

Excellence in weightlifting is not permanent. Neither is mediocrity.
The Future of Olympic Weightlifting: Ilyin vs. Kashirina

The Future of Olympic Weightlifting: Ilyin vs. Kashirina

For Tatiana Kashirina and Ilya Ilyin, age, ethnicity, and nationality have no bearing on what they can accomplish.
Why You Should Warm Up Less (Like the Russians Do)

Why You Should Warm Up Less (Like the Russians Do)

Your energy could be put to better use by engaging in lifts that will actually make you a better weightlifter.