Tag: Weightlifting

In my ever search for good protein powder for my workouts, today I found a store that offers what I need. I have always looked for casein protein powder in Saigon but…

One of my biggest complaints at my gym are people taking the weights I am using. Thus usually happens when there are new members and trainers. Now I lean the weights on…

From 2011 - 2012, I let my myself go in regards to my weight and health. This is something that can easily be done in Saigon believe it or not. Below is my before and…

Andrey Zhakin doing the Olympic Lifts (Snatch) Yesterday I was really excited to meet a Russian weightlifter here in Saigon. It is not everyday you get to meet a real…

I post two interesting articles from my ironDevilDog.com weightlifting blog that readers here may be interested in. Most of you may know that I decided to return to…

One of the thing that really irritates me at ANY gym are those guys who load up the bars or machines with weights, do one or two reps, AND then walk away from the…

I have now been doing Olympic Weightlifting at Get Fit Gym in Saigon for over a couple months now. My technique is slowly improving though I still have about 6 more…

SaigonNezumi.com has been dead for a bit. I have been focusing my time at the weight room since last August. I decided to give Olympic Weightlifting a try again after…

Wow, I ripped one of the callous on my right hand yesterday doing my Olympic Weightlifting workout. It has been a long time since I done that. Got to toughen up my hands…

One of the most popular exercise machines in most gyms is the Leg Press. Many guys incorrectly use it to gauge their leg strength. It can be quite easy to throw 100 kg…

Olympic weightlifters commonly wear their 'high heeled' weightlifting shoes in the gym for better balance. They also look cool too. Here are my Adidas weightlifting…

I recently paid for a one year membership at the new Get Fit Gym. I used to workout at the Pham Mach Gym but two months ago they changed their equipment. It is not a…