We’ve taken six of the world’s
top athletes, to find out what it
takes to make a true Olympian. That’s it, come on! As we push
their bodies to the max. (ANATOMY OF A WEIGHTLIFTER) Weightlifting is
an incredibly transient sport, in other words, it only lasts for very short periods
of time, just seconds. But in those few seconds, weightlifters are lifting
enormous weights, often over twice
their own body mass. Dmytro Chumak
is one of the most popular sports stars in the Ukraine. His sixth-place finish
in the Olympic Games Rio 2016 in the 94kg class
and his silver medal in the European Championships
have marked him out as one of his sport’s
leading performers. Kilo for kilo, weightlifters
are some of the strongest athletes on the planet. And to raise a fully-loaded bar
above your head, weighing over twice your
own body mass, all in control, requires an unparalleled
level of commitment. There’s always fear,
even if an athlete says he’s not frightened,
it’s always there. But the best athletes
learn to use this fear, they learn to harness it
and use it to push themselves to achieve their best. Dmytro’s strength and power
have made him one of the most feared competitors
in world weightlifting and with the help of
Buckinghamshire New University and its elite-level
Human Performance Lab, we’re going to push
Dmytro to the limits of his physical
capabilities, exploring the anatomy of
a world-class weightlifter and just what it takes to make
it to the top of the sport. During weightlifting, the
weightlifter has to exert force through the entire body and so therefore we are looking
at very, very compact, very muscular, very strong and incredibly
powerful athletes. Lifters compete
within very strict categories and cannot be even one gram
over their competition weight. The Bod Pod will not only
confirm Dmytro’s total mass but also how it is divided
between lean muscle and fat. OK, Dmytro,
that’s that test finished, if you want to step out. OK, good stuff,
so it’s about 10%, 9.5%, which is very lean. You must be really happy? Yes, not bad,
I’m really happy. I mean, he is a very
solid individual, weighing in at 96 kilos. But the really intriguing
factor is that he’s got almost
87kg of lean tissue. And it’s that lean tissue, the muscle mass,
which is absolutely crucial for force production and performance
in weightlifting. (GRIP) The Hand Grip Dynamometer test
is a simple test, but it’s incredibly important
in measuring strength. Not only strength of the arm but also it gives us an
indication of whole body strength. In general, stronger
individuals have a stronger hand grip. The Handgrip Strength test
is often used in elite US sport to assess
the relative strength of athletes without
the risk of causing injury by using heavy weights. It focuses
on the muscles of the hand, forearm and upper arm but also recruits the muscles
in the back, shoulders and chest. We’re going to start with the hand grip dynamometer
up in the air. You’re going to squeeze
for about three seconds and during those three seconds,
you’re going to move your arm back down
to by your side, OK? In your own time! Squeeze! Squeeze!
Squeeze! Squeeze! As the grip test is used
so widely in elite-level sport, a high score for
Dmytro will allow us to see just how he measures up against other top-level
athletes. Go on, squeeze, squeeze,
squeeze! Squeeze, squeeze! Wow! Very nice! Olympic weightlifting consists
of two distinct types of lift, the “snatch”
and the “clean and jerk”. Key to both these dynamic
lifting movements is grip strength, to provide that initial
injection of power and impetus. Squeeze, squeeze, squeeze!
Squeeze, squeeze! OK, and just one more,
so big effort for the last one. Squeeze, squeeze, squeeze!
Squeeze, squeeze! Yes, brilliant,
best one yet. What that tells us is that
your combined force production is 134kg. – It’s a good result?
– It’s a brilliant result! So, you’re right up there
amongst…about as strong as you’re going to be. – I’m really happy.
– Yeah? Good stuff! The test results for Dmytro
are absolutely incredible. Enormous force production
from his hands, it really does demonstrate
one key aspect to Dmytro’s performance, and that is strength. (PEAK FORCE) The Isometric Thigh Pull test is actually becoming one
of the key measures of weightlifting performance. So it is measuring
force production in the legs, in the gluteals, in the core
and crucially, it’s measuring force production at
the trapezoids as he attempts to accelerate the bar. This really is
a critical measure for weightlifting performance. The Isometric Thigh Pull,
or Peak Force test, requires Dmytro to apply
a maximal lifting effort to a static bar, carrying nearly 400 kilos of weight while standing on a specially-calibrated
force plate. – OK, ready to go?
– Let’s do it. OK, if you want to step in
and in your own time, whenever you’re ready. Three, two, one, and pull,
pull, pull! Keep going! No test better demonstrates
the huge power Dmytro needs to be at the top of his sport. And relax, brilliant! Pull, pull, pull! Keep going!
Keep going! Keep going! That’s strong! For Olympic weightlifters,
four years of preparation comes down to just six
maximal efforts. Each of these performances
demand massive power and strength
and also an astonishing level
of control. In this sport, truly,
only the strongest survive. Real big effort this time,
yeah? To finish off with. Three, two, one,
pull, pull, pull and relax! Brilliant, good stuff! – How did that feel?
– I feel good. These results for Dmytro
are really outstanding. He’s able to generate
3,333 newtons of peak force at that critical point at
the start of the second pull. Now, that is a huge amount of
force to be able to produce and really does
demonstrate why Dmytro is one of the best
weightlifters in the world. To be the best in the world,
you have to have tenacity. You may have the talent
but not know how to use it or you may not have the talent
and lack the dedication. In order to become a champion,
you need total commitment and huge desire. (UP CLOSE) My role models,
those who I look up to, are the weightlifters
of the 1990s. The Ukrainians, Denis Gotfrid
and Timur Taymazov. They were
the athletes I grew up with, watching them
on TV as a 15-year-old boy, as they competed at the World
Championships and Olympic Games and they became my idols. When someone steps out onto
that platform, lifts the weight and becomes the champion,
I love the atmosphere and the energy of that moment. I feel Tokyo 2020 will be
the pinnacle of my career because every day I learn more
and every day in training I get stronger and stronger
and that can only help me when I finally get to Tokyo. (DYNO) The Isokinetic Dynamometer test is an important test for
Dmytro. Firstly, it assesses force
production in the quadriceps and the hamstrings, those crucial muscles for
weightlifting. Secondly, it actually examines the symmetry —
what a weightlifter can’t afford is to have
an imbalance in force production
between left and right leg. The upper body
may grab the attention during a maximal weightlifting effort,
but the real powerhouse is the legs. They create
the momentum which initialises the whole lift
as well as the stability which keeps the raised weight
in the perfect position. So, whenever you’re ready. OK, push, push, push, push! To measure the force
that Dmytro’s quadriceps and hamstrings can generate,
he’s performing a series of concentric
extensions and flexions. And relax, good stuff!
Three, two, one, let’s go! Push, push, push, push! Multiple efforts to produce
the maximum torque. Pull, pull, pull!
Big effort, last one and pull, pull, pull!! Good stuff! For weightlifters, leg strength has to be applied
as evenly as possible to ensure a successful lift. Stability relies
on excellent technique, but underpinning it all is
symmetry in the all-important lower body muscle groups. And let’s go!
Go, go, go, keep going, keep going, keep going,
go for it, go for it! Keep going, Dmytro,
this is brilliant. Three, two one! Push!
Keep going, push, push, push! Keep going, keep going,
keep going, keep going, keep going, keep going,
last one and relax. Good stuff, brilliant! Fantastic, that’s you done. Really strong results,
really strong quads, really strong hamstrings, the strongest we’ve ever seen
in this lab. Is that a surprise to you? It’s a surprise for me.
I think it’s not bad for me! The force that he can produce
is absolutely enormous. In terms of the quadriceps,
374 newtons in the right leg, 354 newtons in the left leg,
but critically, there is a wonderful symmetry
to that force production and that is crucial in a sport
like weightlifting where Dmytro needs to maintain balance
throughout the entire lift to optimise performance. (PEAK POWER) The Wingate test is a classic
test for anaerobic capacity. Now, for Dmytro, it’s going
to be extra difficult because what we find with
individuals with very high muscle mass, power athletes,
is that they produce huge amounts of blood lactate,
that fatiguing by-product, and the likelihood is we’re
going to see him in misery at the end of this test because of that huge muscle
mass that he possesses. With the typical lift taking
less than ten seconds, Olympic weightlifting is
all about anaerobic power and anaerobic capacity. For Dmytro, the Wingate test will be the equivalent of a
VO2 Max for the aerobic specialist. This is going to be 30 seconds
of all-out maximum effort. – Are you ready for that?
– OK, I’m ready. It will measure not just
his peak power output but also how long he can
maintain this maximum level of anaerobic activity
before the power he produces begins to decline,
the fatigue index. This is the first time Dmytro
has taken on the Wingate test, probably the most
punishing measure for the anaerobic athlete that exists in the world
of sport science. Three, two, one, go! Go, go, go, keep going,
keep going, keep going, this is brilliant,
keep pushing, keep pushing, keep pushing! Brilliant stuff, Dmytro.
keep going, keep pushing. Big effort. Every second
counts in this test. Keep going as long as you can.
Push, push! Last five seconds.
Keep going. That’s brilliant. Go on, keep going. Two, one, and relax! And stop. OK, good man. Brilliant,
absolutely brilliant. OK. Let’s stop this. His peak power output
was over 1,000 watts at the beginning of the test. But as expected,
because he’s very muscular, he began to fatigue
throughout the test, but crucially,
he never gave up. That resilience is
the true mark of a champion and is why Dmytro is one of
the best weightlifters in the world. Dmytro has proved that to be
at the pinnacle of his sport, it requires physical excellence
in almost every area of the anatomy. Keep going! Keep going! Supreme strength in both
the upper and lower body, high muscle mass, massive anaerobic power and, above all else,
an ability to push the body to the very
limits of its capabilities. Dmytro is an incredibly strong,
immensely powerful athlete. He can generate huge forces
across his entire body and he can do that with
perfect symmetry. Dmytro really does define
the meaning of elite athlete. One of the key aspects of
weightlifting is that it all comes down to you. It’s not a team sport, it’s just you up
on the platform. Only you can lift the weights, only you are the maker
of your destiny. I love it.
they should put theseguys in mma
Col doping
Iranian who win gold medal are the best in the world 🤣
The title should be Dymetro Incredibly powerful athelet
Propaganda warning: They show the country of Ukraine as if they are still in possession of the Greb Island in south part of Ukraine…
I doubt very much that he is less than 10% body fat. Also testing his strength with exercises he's doing for the first time is really inaccurate! If he went back there few days later and did the same things his scores would be higher
It look like they just stacked like 7 45s n he actually moves the weight
7:30 are those his nuts hanging out?
Basically everything they said, "Wow dmytros muscles can produce a lot of force!"
Should’ve used Larry wheels
weightlifters do better with shorter limbs and longer torsos. This allows them to stay more upright during the starting positions of the snatch and gives them better stability during the clean jerk. Lu Xiaojun of China is a great example.
So let me get this straight. He is 96 kg and and 9.5% Fat. So he is 9.12 kg of fat and….87 kg on lean mass? Well for an episode called Anatomy of a Wheightlifter you forgot to mention he has no bones, no organs and no brain. It would be aprox. 69 kg of lean mass.
I just watched a vid about rugby player's 134 newtons in the quads and that was strong, this is 374
I have a big crush on you, Dmytro!
He should be in the Olympics
Please do anatomy of sportsmen who didn't take any stereoids in his life
Weightlifting….. what are their greatest strengths?……… um…… I mean……….
That's the most stupid "sport" in the world, gaining only injuries
IF PROFESSIONAL WEIGHTLIFTERS ARE SO STRONG HOW COME YOU NEVER SEE ANY OF THEM DARE COMPETE IN A BODYBUILDING CONTEST? THE ULTIMATE TEST OF MANLY STRENGTH!
There is no way he 10 percent body fat. You can barely see any muscle definition
yall just gone not put subtitles for dmytro?
Wonder what kind of drugs these guys are on?
He is not 9.5% fat. I'm 11.5% and I'm way leaner, and vascular
Pretty long video don’t you think? All they had to say was drugs! Makes the most superior athletes.
You should have done the chinese lifter xu xiaojun, bc he actually wins
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I wish they could have done this test to Ilya Ilyin in his prime.
Do the anatomy of Michelle Obama!
That'd be interesting!
lol wrist flexors are shown on the wrong side smh
He has more than 9.5 % fat
Nobody:
Dimitro: “I’m really happy :)”
Halil Mutlu, Naim Suleymanoglu 🇹🇷
Explode
Being lean is important is it? Why does Lasha Talakhadze have a great big belly then?
9.5% fat???
The biggest Elon Musk has ever been
Tldr: steroids
Anatomy of a sprint please
Strengths: strength
Weaknesses: N/A
Balance is also a big part of powerlifting
The methodology employed in this analysis is flawed: or at least at variance with the title of the video. The tests on a world class lifter merely confirm why he is a world class lifter. If you were truly researching 'the anatomy of a weightlifter' then it would be more pertinent to locate core factors necessary to BECOME a world class weightlifter. All of these tests measure what Dmytro has BECOME through training and not what he was before training. It would have been more relevant to measure all of his levers in body proportion: torso length/leg length: length of thigh in relation to length of lower leg: arm length: upper arm length to lower arm length: length of fingers in relation to the circumference to the internationally approved competition bars etc. Most importantly, the density of his muscles in terms of NUMBER of muscle fibres should have been callibrated. Individuals have different numbers of muscle fibres: seperated into red and white fibres. This should have been measured. Training can build muscle fiber but it cannot increase the NUMBER of muscle fibres. The symmetry analysis was good because it measured the equality of strength between both sides of the body, – a factor which would have been inherently present from the very outset of training. Thos with asymmetry would have been eliminated from higher competition much earlier, and possibly with groin hernias.
Lol they use hook grip they don’t need that string of a grip
Joel Pavon Talento Catracho en 3:56. Esplendida participaciòn en Rio 2016 Viva HONDURAS!!!!
You should have brought Dimitri klokov
¿Pero no explicaron cual es la pinche anatomia de un pesista? care culos!
4:46 Nhl stronger than olympic and judo? really? nhl? national hockey league?
This should be called physiology of a weight lifter not anatomy
OK so the video lacks on importance of midbody muscles, but what I find the biggest deal is the lack of translation for Dmytro's speech which digs deep into psychology. I think it's just as important in heavy lifting.
Why no deadlift or squat in the Olympic games?
Por esto amo el weightlifting 💪
I'm lifting 210 300 kg
At young age
With blood
What's a hospital
I'm actually a gaint
Bull hunting
I don't know what a hospital is
Why I get it
4:00 Arent they using hook grip anyways ?
Weird to think a weight lifter is strong .
they havent met larry wheels
clarence kennedy is stronger
No lu 🙁
Do an mma fighter
Такой бред, и так понятно что они силен до чертиков, а вы всю передачу об этом тредвите не предоставляя никакой ценной информации для обывателя, почему он такой сильный, какие мышечные волокна у него предобладают, какие группы мышц развиты, какая связь между мышцами и мозгом и т.д. только хвалите его и всё..
Yes because he has no organs or bones. Just divide the weight to %90. Very smart
I've never been so anxious my entire life
The joints. Elbows knees wrists ankles. The spinal vertebrae. That's what you don't want to mess up.
역시 운동 선수중에 톱 중의 톱은 역도 선수다. 유연성 + 순발력 + 근력의 최고봉
"trapezoids"
So, what are your strengths?
Weightlifter: yes
Какие анаболики жрёт???
Уже один украинец,тоже пиздел, дисквалифицирован
Do kettlebell lifter in comparison! Very interesting
7:31 STEROIDS
Chalking the weights i see, nice
Im sorry but this is stupud i can get 68kg on both hands on the hand dymomiter and i on deadlift 100kg 120kg squat and 60kg bench
g o o d s t u f f
Good stuff, brilliant
This guy can deadlift about 750lbs
naim suleymanoglu did with 190kg in 1988 when there was no anatomy tests
Anatomy of a Para Powerlifting I am such an athlete and would love to learn the more scientific side
The trainer wants the D…its Obvious to me.
Wish they looked at strongmen like brian or thor or eddie
where's my genetic freak boy Lu ?
They use hookgrip, you clowns
limp bizkit hirach 07:30
Nice series of videos, how about anatomy of a fighter? For instance a Judoka, a wrestler or a Boxer, that would be very interesting
Where is his chest though?
SQUEEZE SQUEEZE SQUEEZE SQUEEZE SQUEEZE SQUEEZE SQUEEZE SQUEEZE SQUEEZE SQUEEZE
i know this is off topic but i love the language
I, sorry but there's no way that dude's 9.5% bf
imagine lasha …
He really doesn’t look 9-10%.
He’s so hairy and hot!! Oof!! 😘😘😘🤤🤤🤤
Great captions
Too bad I cannot understand what he is saying. How about some translation?
He has very attractive face tho
Dmytro's a very handsome dude
Olympic weightlifters are strong… hmm, the floor here is made of floor