Puts things into perspective. Chen lijun's legs looks tiny (even though they are not) in comparison to Tian.

It's the form I used because otherwise i can't keep my back and arms straight.

Is it because of his height ? I notice I have to go wide also I'm 5'6"

If you're talking about his foot positioning in the catch, that's because he has extraordinary hip flexibility. He allows his hips to compensate for ankle flexibility. Now, implying that any average lifter who moves their feet super wide in the catch is technically correct just because Shen Lijun does it; watch Zack Telander's "You are not..." videos

it's honestly scary

Body mechanics vs text book.

Happy New Years!

do you know the name of it?

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Just messing, still a great damn video like always

Best member of the Chinese team

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He couldve been a good bodybuilder

the only thing that has ever beaten Chen is the bus at Rio

@@Thongger not his fault tho. He had cramps. But lol.

@@egebamyasi773 It was his fault. He was late and he had to sprint to the warm up room. That gave him cramps. He said it in na interview.

Pak isn't too much of a threat because while his C&J is huge his snatch falls way behind and Ergashev is very strong he is still young and I doubt he will be at chens level by this summer

@@durrantmiller8810 They're definitely not who I'd project to win but my main point on Chen is he isn't a runaway for the Gold. He is the favorite but a few missed lifts and PRK/UZB can find themselves in good positions to strike. Like you said, Pak's issue is the snatch. He seems capable of doing more but he's got consistency issues. Ergashev I can see improving more since his total at Worlds was already a 12kg PR. Both athletes have time to grow so if it isn't this Olympics, they're not a bad bet for 2024.

Frank Li not enough spots available for the olympics. They’re limited to 4 male lifters and are going to select the most likely to win gold.

Go to gyms with Eleiko or Rogue type weights that are made to bounce and you'll be good. A Planet Fitness will hit you with a lunk alert real quick if you go dropping 300 pounds on the floor

It's hard to find such facilities in Malaysia, i guess i need to get my own sets.

@@everydaybacksbroken2886 what about a Crossfit Gym?

Xiang Rong Eo where you are located at?

@@jianweitee Johor Bahru just your normal gym goer.

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i dont understand it!!!!!!

Not just dropping but slamming.

You think that's cheap equipment? Those bars can handle that and much more

His right elbow had an injury, it is safer for him to get thicc than lose weight

Currently they both have very little chance. In the second qualifying period Rostami received zero Robi points and Sohrab around 100 while their Olympic competitors were hitting 900+. Sohrab has more of a chance, but neither have a great one. I certainly don't underestimate Rostami as a weightlifter, he is one of my favourites, but he doesn't stand much of a chance to qualify.

Doping tests are now being done "especially" on Chinese as they are already one of the most frequently tested team

They do it _because_ they are $1000 ELEIKO barbells. Those things are meant to take a beating, and it can take any sort of abuse on the sleeves. Dropping on the shaft like dropping onto safety bars is a bit more dangerous for the bar. But anything on the sleeves is fine. It's not a piece of glass. Its a 45lb piece of metal.

@@shogun1650 Thank you for the explanation.

are you referring to sohrab moradi, the world record holder and tian taos main competitor?

They're fine

You oviously dont weightlift lol

dont worry they're not as tender as your feelings

It’s lovely to watch

Lmao

He only weighs 67kg the reason why he looks so jacked is his low bodyfat

@@shy3175 But he's only 162 cm tall and probably weights around 70 kg out of competition. He looks so jacked because he is.

Wow you are the first person to realize that steroids a beneficial to weightlifting

@@durrantmiller8810 No shit, but it's supposed to be illegal. Guys like Chen make it obvious that steroids are a huge part of this sport.

@@shy3175 And how is he so strong at such a low body fat? Ridiculous amounts of steroids.

Goriaas I have to agree, even tho Tian Tao is my favorite weightlifter of all times. I hope he goes beast mode in training and that the coaches see his potential and pick him as one of the 4 that goes to the olympics. He needs to take back his gold medal.

Tien is not a natural 96kg athlete but even so his cj is on par with klokovs (105kg)

​@@shy3175 sure but Klokov couldn't hold a candle to Aramnau even in his prime. But I agree that Tian would like to be 89KG sadly the olympics are pathetic and have reduced the number of weightclasses

Do not just decided who is better who is not, let’s see what tian can do as a completely 96kg lifter if he is going to be Tokyo next year.

I actually disagree, there are people who care, but I appreciate the comment