LU Xiaojun Road to Paris Week 7 | 200kg Squat and Deadlift

[@EazZiB]

Watching a 38 year old veteran of the sport making a come back for an Olympics in which he will be 40 years old at the time… is nothing less than fucking beautiful. Good luck champ !

[@joshmiller3098]

Jesus, Lu is 38? I haven't followed Olympic weightlifting for very long but you could've convinced me he was in his mid to late 20s

[@AnthonyGarcia-sy3yk]

That ain't happening,, bro you going to pick lu over zhiyong at 73 kg ,,, lu mother won't pick him over zhiyong at 73 kg ...

[@oooooooooOoOoOo571]

@@AnthonyGarcia-sy3yk haha zhiyong the god

[@mrwires232]

I thought weightlifting was no longer an Olympic sport?

[@AnthonyGarcia-sy3yk]

@@mrwires232 paris 2024 still in and the problem is for the 2028 .... more positive test that a underground hore race ... but if everybody gets clean for real the super heavy would be clean and jerk 200 kg hahah 😅

[@heath6809]

struggling with 170kg squat just over a month ago, and now doing 200kg with a pause! strength coming back quick. love seeing this stuff.

[@fullizzat4069]

Insane muscle memory

[@Ale55andr082]

@@fullizzat4069 😁😁

[@jcstream1]

Proper coaching at its finest

[@HM-qe9pd]

Muscle Memory + PEDs = extreme gains

[@throwaway6213]

@@HM-qe9pd tell me who's clean in this sport?

[@P3Alex]

Looks happy this week. Got past the starting frustration and starting to feel better training. Smiling Lu is a strong one

[@Nikolayski1337]

It’s really fascinating watching the veteran on his path again! I actually really enjoy the background music too, it builds up the energy well!

[@AlienX477]

This week seems to focus on ramping up lu’s leg strength, lots more sets and reps in the back squats and lots of heavy rack dips.

[@HarryOramOfficial]

One day soon he will retire - and we his fans will love looking back at these vids

[@es-ck6eu]

Not so soon he prepares to compete at 2024 olympics so at least 1 or 2 more years

[@Yyyyyyyyyyyy86]

@@es-ck6eu Holmes, is that you?

[@es-ck6eu]

@@Yyyyyyyyyyyy86 explorer is that you

[@Wisey_83]

Keep it coming man! He has fast become one of my favourite all time lifters. a few years ago, i didnt care too much. Like i knew who he was, and how good he was, but he was just another lifter...Now after seeing literally all your content on him, the training hall stuff, the interviews...Easily one of my favourites! Great to see him coming back here.

[@apeekintime]

Crazy how "out of shape" he is compared to competition form but you can see that base layer of insanely developed muscle in his back. Like a bedrock layer of development that only comes from a lifetime of training. That kind of base layer strength is why older lifters can still be very competitive in static events - that base layer is so powerful even if it is harder to keep mass as you age.

[@shekinahjosh]

Monday - Snatch Pull + Deadlift Tuesday - Front Squat Wednesday - Clean & Jerk + Deadlift Thursday - Rest Friday - Snatch + Deadlift Saturday - Back Squat Sunday - Rest

[@matthewstreetworkout7508]

you are my hero

[@dodgethehell]

after Lu wins his 4th gold in a roll next in Paris, we will look back at 1.5 years ago when there as a time the whole training hall was watching and rooting for him to stand up with 120 kg snatch

[@clintiacuone1703]

I love Lu as much as everyone else but you seem to be forgetting the one person he has to beat to be chosen for Paris…

[@Donsaholic]

@@clintiacuone1703 I know right? The Wocao champion is not to be underestimated.

[@clintiacuone1703]

@@Donsaholic a peak shape Lu at this new body weight against a peak shape shi will be a good battle to watch but I still see shi coming out on top!

[@bilawalbilal480]

I think he’s dropping it on purpose.

[@voiceinmyhead1731]

One of the great things about watching these videos is the amused look on his face when he struggles to squat a weight he used to clean...just like these times is the wildest....great to see the entire come back every week

[@krzysztofkowol5392]

And that smile, that damn smile. He's strong!

[@AT-xz7us]

Muscle memory and accumulation is a beautiful thing. Go well on the journey sir

[@asatorftw]

As long as you jeep them coming I will watch every single one of those videos. Great to be part of that journey!

[@Herrgabby]

I love that i always smiles through out his workout

[@Phobos123]

Love that the videos are getting longer. Good luck!

[@Ramboisme]

that 180kg looking smooth as butter

[@Kus519]

bro training for 7 weeks and now stronger than 99% of the population lol

[@weyhanng7028]

Muscle memory from literally being top 0.00001 of the population

[@Mikey-uu8fi]

You can do it too. You can reach your 1 rep max within 6 weeks of training even if you rested for 2 years assuming your program is 3 to 4 days a week. I stopped for 2 years came back, strength were still there but I was grinding cause I lack training but within 6 weeks I hit a new PR lol.

[@Miiiiiiighty]

@@Mikey-uu8fi No you can't unless you were weak AF to begin with ( which is probably your case ) or on massive PED's. If you could reach your PR and even beat it in 6 weeks after a 2 years break programming wouldn't even exist and pro athletes would never train until 6 weeks out to their big events/competitions. Stop spewing BS & projecting your average weak Joe performance on world class/elite level athletes. ps : Lu only stopped for a year, is on most likely back on PED's and has started to train for 7 weeks now... How has he not hit a new PR ? He is like at 75% at best of his best level, you should give his coach a call asap to explain these stupid Chinese athletes how to train !

[@ianjaggi540]

@@Mikey-uu8fi This is nowhere near his 1 rep max

[@91matuch]

@@Mikey-uu8fi But he is still at like 60-65% of his 1rm

[@jcstream1]

I love how these guys don't play around with their training. No matter who's being recorded, you'll see or hear(shi 🤣) your favorite lifters in the background.

[@felstorm7833]

ai～～～WOCAO😂

[@rescavone6690]

Leeettsss goooo!!! Please keep the videos coming. So inspiring and great to see this footage from a living legend. This is by far some of the best content out right now

[@tonyvaleriev9799]

Damn, I am sick, but I kind of want to workout after this video!

[@behrouz6625]

Get well soon

[@fightfannerd2078]

Same

[@courthogan3140]

Don't bother, you will always be small and weak

[@haveatyou1]

WE WANT TO SEE THE WHOLE JOURNEY!

[@FIGGY65]

I’d pay top dollar to watch this as a three hour long movie at a big theatre 😎🤙🏼👌🏽👏🏼. Simply outstanding and very inspiring . Thank You for sharing this with us mere garage beings!

[@ngocvu8805]

The most motivational series ever

[@TheR3GE]

This is the best series ever - i am just going into the gym trying to be better everytime and this stuff is so motivation - thank you

[@elshano_]

Those 5 170kg snatch grip deadlifts were delicious *chefs kiss*

[@bobytubeify]

Just got back from gym and now watching this I want to go back in and smash some weight

[@hodgsoncatalin3243]

Great video! He's the best of the best at his category!

[@areyoutheregoditsmedave]

his back positioning is so perfect every time.

[@sweetgold]

i wouldn't mind no blaring motivational music, the ambiance of a weightlifting gym is already quite soothing

[@powderedwaterpudding]

I'm obsessed with these videos

[@davidtower3093]

You are truly amazing, perfect technique!

[@marcusquidenus4948]

Beautiful cleans.

[@legrandfromage9682]

Insane comeback

[@antn8387]

Lu, the international Champ!!!

[@davoh2]

Thanks for sharing Lu. Truely inspiring ! FU LU SHOU Lu !

[@atcuttyclub]

Gotta love the way Xiao glances at the camera

[@andrew98115wl]

MUSIC: Cutting the Line, Hampus Naeselius You should add the link to the music in the video description.

[@camerongray7767]

Insane how fast the strength comes back

[@andrew98115wl]

The music fits perfectly! Love it!

[@Vega01]

LU: starts doing dips Me: is he having trouble doing dips? dang... Next camera angle pans Me: oh...

[@Spydork]

I like seeing the expression on his coach’s face

[@timmit836]

Letz goooo🏆

[@eliwallach5340]

Inspirational

[@thepillowbro]

8:46 The back remembers

[@Me-vl6jl]

Holy shit, he's actually going to do it

[@ThanhTran-md5zz]

Watching those 200 kilo lifts without a spotter is slightly terrifying

[@ShrekIsNotDrek]

Does anyone know the name of the background music

[@Unique145]

Incredible!!!

[@spudluver47]

To speculation about PEDs: many modern weightlifting records have not surpassed records from the 70’s despite larger populations, greater athlete recruitment and better coaching. No evidence of PEDs

[@theRaw6]

Greater athlete recruitement? The sport is at its worst state since the 70s, it litterally dying what are you talking about

[@thefakewilliam]

If i can't lift as much as they do, they must be doing PEDs

[@timo184]

Awesome video 🔥👍

[@AfferbeckBeats]

13:34 Tian Tao is looking very big already!

[@jeremy4547]

Thanks for putting the weight in Pounds!

[@youtubemipiace]

Inspiring

[@eloiishya]

PLEASE IN THE FUTURE INCLUDE SOME CHEN LIJUN CLEAN AND JERKS, IT'S GREAT TO SEE HIM IN ACTION!!!!

[@tbdm10tsadja76]

LET"S GOOOOOOO #4 FOR THE GOAT

[@holdenmcgroin8917]

Amazing how a weight lifter can prolong his career this long!

[@eduardolevylopes8126]

I love to see that every lift tian tao is laughing on the back .

[@jaxlone997]

can't imagine what everyday actions must feel like when you train with such high weights all the time. Like he must be flying when going up the stairs?

[@andreslosada559]

What a monster

[@Larsanator]

You got this!

[@darkmanddk]

1.32 who is that ripped damn lifter in the back? Wuah! Also it's amazing to follow the weekly progress of Lu. My absolutely favorite in the weightlifting world.

[@vicsan1693]

excelente muy buen trabajo en poco tiempo esta volviendo al ritmo que tenia y se vera mas fuerte aun bien

[@richc7127]

Amazing

[@razrramon2256]

Fuck fuck why did I watch this I was meant to rest

[@radikalnormal3913]

8:13 could be straight from a gym fail compilation 😮

[@TheDavveponken]

This is the most inspiring shit I've ever seen.

[@lRekol.S.T.]

Como me inspira ver esto hno, que lindo es el deporte

[@DG-EditsYT]

I thought this dude was like 20 i never seen him before, i like his mobility work

[@temaciniamine3031]

HE IS STLL REGAINING HIS STREGHT ..AWESOME 😁💪

[@nickalejandro5869]

Getting strong now!

[@ayda2876]

It’s like watching a movie

[@nikolayhristov3873]

Lu=Legend

[@mnz9999]

That pause 200kg fuark lol.. Lu is squat god pound for pound

[@edafade]

He's filling out more and more.

[@Savior0105]

Master at work

[@fabio2551]

let's go Lu!

[@trtnec]

literally the first time I've seen Lu do over 3 reps in any of the bigger lifts

[@LORDxGREATNESS]

Holy shit, inspiring.

[@stefamonta3924]

Monster!

[@Zeninos]

He’s coming back so quickly! This is god tier genetics for weightlifting

[@Miiiiiiighty]

God tier genetics and vitamin S ;)

[@basedchang2501]

strictformcels on suicide watch @ those dumbbell rows, lat pulldowns, and dips.

[@cloud-ny5ux]

his form is what really impresses me, i try to copy every single detail. 🤣

[@ngocphan7446]

what is his current bodyweight?

[@jglg7238]

60kg

[@amex4453]

Those front squats were insane. Goddamn I need to work more on those.

[@lucasvarley9764]

Amazing stuff man! All your vids are so well done and very helpful. I was wondering if you could answer a question for me. Have you ever used any of these custom meal plan tools? I got one from Next Level Diet to help me add some muscle and I actually like their plans. Was just wondering if you've heard of or tried any of them yourself. Thanks man!

[@Laserpuppylord7215]

What are all the red patches on his back?

[@sqrone1]

Sludge marks after cupping

[@mcveigh1983]

Is thick Tao going to the Olympics too?

[@aodoemela]

Any reason why his dips and lat pull downs look so wild lol?. Like lots of swinging and jumping back arching.

[@CrinsomYShen]

Training for explosive power. Every exercise he does is just an accessory to snatch and C&Js

[@aodoemela]

@@CrinsomYShen Still the form isn't good. The way he moves his back in the dip it's almost like kipping in the muscle up. Your back should stay in the same position and you push with your chest and triceps.

[@buffboi7977]

@@aodoemela they don’t really focus on form from what i’ve heard, just moving as much weight as they can as fast they can for accessory movements. you see the same thing when they do their behind the neck pull downs or tian taos weighted pushups

[@aodoemela]

@@buffboi7977 Isn't that dangerous and inefficient though? So you're targeting the muscle group you actually want to target less and you risk injury trying to fling about weight as heavy as possible. I can't understand it because weightlifting is so technically then when you see them the other movements it's a wild mess.

[@TheNunakun]

@@aodoemela you have to understand they're extremely flexible and more agile than the average lifter. If a weightlifter did slow, deliberate repa, they'd add too much muscle and lose strength and mobility. Now, if anyone who hasn't practiced these movements try these jerky movements, they'd just end up in snap city. Ideally, the average athlete should do slower reps with form, but Lu and many of the Chinese team are just beasts.

[@sangeyasha1866]

I read about the EPO. Is it true ?

[@zigrin7837]

That shit is therapeutic

[@alvarojneto]

Wait, should I be getting straps to lift just the bar as well?

[@dustinwilliam6737]

Love these videos. Needs a better camera. Looking strong.

[@danielkanewske8473]

Any idea in which weight class he will compete?

[@leorojas7582]

nice

[@JCardenas606]

Bring my boi to our BBQ, we gonna make sure he eats!!!!

[@Dishevelled19]

Im new to weightlifting. Why does he practice pull downs? How does it help his lift?

[@sgs6116]

Any idea how can we also have the training that he's doing ? Like a pdf with all the moves that he's performing on every workout ???

I made a spreadsheet if you're interested but based on the vids, so no extra info.

[@Isakovian]

@ that'd be great if you're willing to send it over man. My e-mail is: [e-mail] let me know if I can get in contact with you any other way if that's more convenient, and thanks in advanced 😄

[@HORMOVAS]

Can you share it?

@@HORMOVAS I added the link to my profile in About, as they don't allow links here. The green rows are PRs for the current comeback.

[@HORMOVAS]

@ Thanks mate!

[@caloycruz8160]

That pause

[@bleepblabloop]

Warrior