Editor’s note: This article was edited to include Dmitry Klokov’s statement after it was published on Friday, June 8th. In an article published by Buzzfeed News, it has been reported that the Olympic
Overhead strength and muscle mass necessary to snatch heavy loads is often something that lifters struggle with. The Klokov press, named after Dmitry Klokov, is an accessory lift that can build serious amounts
Meanwhile in Germany, Dmitry Klokov is reminding everyone that he is still a savagely strong he-beast of a weightlifter. Even though he retired from international competition in 2015, the Russian behemoth remains one
When you think of the name Dmitry Klokov, what comes to mind? At BarBend, there’s two things, a very strong elite weightlifter and someone who loves to push the boundaries of strength, while
We’re huge fans of the barbell push press. A versatile movement that bridges the strict press and the jerk, it’s a fantastic movement for strength, power, and muscle mass. In addition to the
Editors note: This article is intended to be satirical and light hearted for pure enjoyment. We’re not endorsing the performance of this movement, or activity in any form of your training, as it
Kirill Sarychev is one of the most influential powerlifters of all time, but he’s no hybrid athlete. The man who holds the world record for the heaviest raw bench press ever (738.5 pounds,
If you love strength sports enough to appreciate both weightlifting and bodybuilding, there’s a chance you’ve fantasized about seeing Dmitry Klokov and Bradley Martyn train together. Now the powers that be at YouTube
What happens when your feet are too close together in the receiving position of a clean? Well, let Dmitry Klokov show you. In a recent training seminar that took place on CrossFit Cimarron
Moving an object from a squatted position to overhead is one of the most challenging and exhausting movements we can do. The thruster is a movement popularized by competitive fitness sports, however it
