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  2. Paul Anderson (weightlifter) - Wikipedia

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    The following are examples of training routines used by Anderson at various points in his life. According to Anderson's autobiography, he preferred to train at 95 percent intensity for every lift. [37] Olympic lifting routine, prior to April 1954: [31] [59] Monday-Wednesday-Friday. Overhead press – 320 lb (145.1 kg), several sets of 2 reps

  3. List of weight training exercises - Wikipedia

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    The deadlift is performed by lifting a weight off of the floor until fully upright. This is a compound exercise that also involves the glutes, lower back, lats, trapezius (upper back), and, to a lesser extent, the quadriceps and the calves. Lifting belts are often used to help support the lower back.

  4. George F. Jowett - Wikipedia

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    George Fuisdale Jowett (December 23, 1891 – July 11, 1969) was an English-born Canadian strongman, weightlifter, magazine editor and author. He was a co-founder of the American Continental Weightlifting Association, the editor of Strength magazine, and the president of the Jowett Institute.

  5. Experts Say Weight Lifting Is The Fountain Of Youth. Here's ...

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    Discover how senior weight lifting can help women over 60 build strength, bone health, and stay independent with tips to start, and beginner-friendly moves. Experts Say Weight Lifting Is The ...

  6. 'Lifting Heavy Transformed My Confidence And Body In My 30s'

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    As for reps, if I’m working on strength and lifting heavier, I’ll stay in the 3 to 6 range, but sometimes I’ll do 15 to 20 if strength isn’t the priority.

  7. Vasily Alekseyev - Wikipedia

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    He was the first man to total over 600 kg in the triple event. [4] Alekseyev's performance in the Moscow Olympics of 1980 was a disappointment. He had by then become more of a recluse, training by himself without a coach. In the snatch he set his opening weight too high and was unable to lift it, scoring zero kilograms as the result.

  8. Mike Hall (powerlifter) - Wikipedia

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    Michael Hall (born October 3, 1956) is a retired American powerlifter, who is perhaps best known for being a pioneer of the drug-free movement in powerlifting.Hall is considered the first African American Super Heavyweight powerlifter to win a World Powerlifting Championship.

  9. Doug Hepburn - Wikipedia

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    Hepburn entered competition in 1948, and set an unofficial Canadian record (300 lbs. clean & press) at his first competition. He took the U.S. Open title in 1947, by pressing 345 lbs. Hepburn set another Canadian weightlifting record in 1950 and went on to win a gold medal at the 1953 World Weightlifting Championships in Stockholm with a 1030 lbs Olympic 3-lift-total. [3]