Olympic Weightlifting

taso42
taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Who else is psyched to watch Weightlifting on the Olympics?

Inspired by the Olympics, I've decided that I'm going to work in some olympic lifts (or at least power cleans) into my routine next week!

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  • meerkat70
    meerkat70 Posts: 4,605 Member
    It's been amazing so far. But I'm currently entranced by the swimming.
  • Jules2Be
    Jules2Be Posts: 2,238 Member
    ME me me me MEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! I am hoping to start back at square one soon. But i love to watch!
  • Sbehlmer
    Sbehlmer Posts: 464 Member
    <<---- Definately looking forward to watching the weightlifting!! :)
  • kensky
    kensky Posts: 472 Member
    I don't have a tv set up to watch this but I may stay late at the gym on Monday morning to watch the Women's Weightlifting.
  • hongruss
    hongruss Posts: 389 Member
    Saw the womens 48kg class earlier, amazing tiny & hot!

    Russ
  • alli_baba
    alli_baba Posts: 232 Member
    It's been amazing so far. But I'm currently entranced by the swimming.
    Me, too. But what's with all of the empty seats? I've been to swimming events at a couple of Olympic games and the swimming events are always packed. I'm kind of stunned.
  • torygirl79
    torygirl79 Posts: 307 Member
    I'll definitely check it out although the swimming is also capturing my attention right now.

    Only thing I have tickets for is the archery.
  • rachmaree
    rachmaree Posts: 782 Member
    Definitely, it's so motivating!
  • meerkat70
    meerkat70 Posts: 4,605 Member
    It's been amazing so far. But I'm currently entranced by the swimming.
    Me, too. But what's with all of the empty seats? I've been to swimming events at a couple of Olympic games and the swimming events are always packed. I'm kind of stunned.

    They were reserved for the 'Olympic Family'. Apparently, the family don't care.

    500 empty seats at the Lochte / Phelps medley. Criminal.

    http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/jul/28/london-2012-review-empty-seats
  • sjohnny
    sjohnny Posts: 56,142 Member
    If I can catch it I'd like to watch some of the weightlifting.

    And now I'm thinking I may add some cleans on to the end of my workouts next week.

    Thanks for the idea!
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    I expect the TV coverage for those of us in the US will be sparse. I'm planning to use the website to see it at all.
  • victoria4321
    victoria4321 Posts: 1,719 Member
    Most definitely. That along with swimming, gymnastics, and volleyball
  • 78Octane
    78Octane Posts: 68
    Just got back from doing some power cleans at the gym. I will definitely be watching.
  • mmapags
    mmapags Posts: 8,934 Member
    Oh yeah!
  • Fit2morrow
    Fit2morrow Posts: 48 Member
    Absolutely - I enjoy the weightlifting and wrestling events but they're not easy to watch since the coverage is sparse.
  • fteale
    fteale Posts: 5,310 Member
    Yup. I am really looking forward to the women's 58kg category. Go Zoe Smith!
  • JessyJ03
    JessyJ03 Posts: 627 Member
    Looking forward to seeing Holley Mangold in the women's WL. I have DVR set to record all olympics and plan on watching whats not there online.
  • d2footballJRC
    d2footballJRC Posts: 2,684 Member
    Same here.

    I did a small bout of power lifting in college. Never went anywhere but always been impressed with it. It's amazing how strong some of these lifters are. I'm always impressed when people half my weight are destroying me on some of the lifts!
  • d2footballJRC
    d2footballJRC Posts: 2,684 Member
    Looking forward to seeing Holley Mangold in the women's WL. I have DVR set to record all olympics and plan on watching whats not there online.

    Mangold and Robles the USA women are poised to make some noise this year! Mangold has some good blood running through her as her brother Nick shows ;-)
  • JessyJ03
    JessyJ03 Posts: 627 Member
    Looking forward to seeing Holley Mangold in the women's WL. I have DVR set to record all olympics and plan on watching whats not there online.

    Mangold and Robles the USA women are poised to make some noise this year! Mangold has some good blood running through her as her brother Nick shows ;-)

    Was Robles in the Crossfit games? Her name sounds familiar
  • mmapags
    mmapags Posts: 8,934 Member
    Absolutely - I enjoy the weightlifting and wrestling events but they're not easy to watch since the coverage is sparse.

    Speaking of this, anyone found a good live stream link? I'm struggling to find one and there's not much on TV.
  • sjohnny
    sjohnny Posts: 56,142 Member
    I added a few sets of cleans to the end of my Stronglifts workout this afternoon. It was my first time doing them. Awkward as hell but I really enjoyed it.
  • SmartWhatever
    SmartWhatever Posts: 718 Member
    Looking forward to seeing Holley Mangold in the women's WL. I have DVR set to record all olympics and plan on watching whats not there online.

    Mangold and Robles the USA women are poised to make some noise this year! Mangold has some good blood running through her as her brother Nick shows ;-)

    Was Robles in the Crossfit games? Her name sounds familiar

    I can hardly wait to see Sarah Robles compete! Her mom Joy, is a dear MFP of mine and I'm so excited for them both!
    Go Sarah!

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