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How China Became the Most Successful Weightlift...

Chinese weightlifting has become so dominant that it can be easy to forget how recently that dominance actually began. As of the end of the Paris 2024 Olympics, China sits...

Olympic Weightlifting Equipment: What Do You Ac...

Weightlifting equipment can get expensive very quickly. Shoes, sleeves, belts, straps, wrist wraps, tape, singlets, it is easy to get the impression that you need a full bag of equipment...

Hook Grip for Weightlifting: Why It Works and H...

If you start Olympic weightlifting, sooner or later someone will tell you to use the hook grip. At first, it feels strange. Then it hurts. And for a lot of...

Lu Xiaojun: The Weightlifter Behind the Brand

Lu Xiaojun: The Career Behind the Brand Before his name appeared on weightlifting shoes, Lu Xiaojun was already giving people a reason to watch the sport. The huge snatches, the...

Why Do Weightlifters Wear Singlets? History, Ru...

Why Do Weightlifters Wear Singlets? History, Rules and Purpose To anyone watching weightlifting for the first time, the singlet can look like a strange choice. But there are clear reasons...

Wrist Wraps for Weightlifting: When Should You ...

Wrist Wraps for Weightlifting: When Should You Use Them? Wrist wraps can make heavy snatches, jerks and front squats more comfortable by giving the wrists some extra support. They are...