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Author: Ihor Shymechko

Ihor has been a professional weightlifter since 1996, boasting over two decades of competition experience. His notable achievements include clinching the European Championship in 2009 and securing a silver medal in the 105kg division at the Senior World Championships in 2011. Ihor represented his country in the 2008, 2012, and 2016 Summer Olympics. After retiring from competitive weightlifting, he transitioned to coaching, leveraging his vast experience to guide athletes who now compete on both national and international stages.
Bench Press Will Never Be the Same
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Bench Press Will Never Be the Same

ByIhor Shymechko Published:September 12, 2022August 12, 2024 Updated:August 12, 2024

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How Much Do Dumbbells Cost & Why are Some Expensive?
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How Much Do Dumbbells Cost & Why are Some Expensive?

ByIhor Shymechko Published:September 9, 2022August 5, 2024 Updated:August 5, 2024

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Deadlifting With Squat Shoes
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Deadlifting With Squat Shoes: 5 Reasons Why You Should Not

ByIhor Shymechko Published:September 8, 2022October 8, 2024 Updated:October 8, 2024

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Are Converse Good for Lifting? Letโ€™s Find Out Together

ByIhor Shymechko Published:September 8, 2022October 8, 2024 Updated:October 8, 2024

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Are Adjustable Dumbbells Worth It: Adjustable Dumbbells vs Fixed
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Are Adjustable Dumbbells Worth It: Adjustable Dumbbells vs Fixed

ByIhor Shymechko Published:September 8, 2022October 8, 2024 Updated:October 8, 2024

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Deadlift Belt Position: Where Exactly & How Tight?
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Deadlift Belt Position: Where Exactly & How Tight?

ByIhor Shymechko Published:September 8, 2022November 23, 2024 Updated:November 23, 2024

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How Do Adjustable Dumbbells Work?
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How Do Adjustable Dumbbells Work?

ByIhor Shymechko Published:September 8, 2022August 5, 2024 Updated:August 5, 2024

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Are Wrestling Shoes Good for Lifting: Hereโ€™s Why Itโ€™s Worth the Try
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Are Wrestling Shoes Good for Lifting: Hereโ€™s Why Itโ€™s Worth the Try

ByIhor Shymechko Published:September 7, 2022October 8, 2024 Updated:October 8, 2024

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Weighted Dips: Everything You Need to Know
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Weighted Dips: Everything You Need to Know

ByIhor Shymechko Published:September 6, 2022October 13, 2024 Updated:October 13, 2024

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Bench Press With Resistance Bands: is it Better?
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Bench Press With Resistance Bands: is it Better?

ByIhor Shymechko Published:August 31, 2022October 8, 2024 Updated:October 8, 2024

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Weider Adjustable Dumbbell Set Review (2025)

ByIhor Shymechko Published:August 30, 2022August 10, 2024 Updated:August 10, 2024

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Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set Review (2025)
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Core Home Fitness Adjustable Dumbbell Set Review (2025)

ByIhor Shymechko Published:August 29, 2022August 10, 2024 Updated:August 10, 2024

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6 Best Weight Lifting Belts For Big Guys in 2025

ByIhor Shymechko Published:August 29, 2022November 22, 2024 Updated:November 22, 2024

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Leather vs Nylon vs Cotton Lifting Straps: Which to Choose?
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Leather vs Nylon vs Cotton Lifting Straps: Which to Choose?

ByIhor Shymechko Published:August 27, 2022August 6, 2024 Updated:August 6, 2024

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AtivaFit Adjustable Dumbbell Review (2025)

ByIhor Shymechko Published:August 18, 2022August 10, 2024 Updated:August 10, 2024

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MX Select MX55 Adjustable Dumbbells Review (Quick-Change Selectorized Dumbbells) (2025)

ByIhor Shymechko Published:August 16, 2022October 8, 2024 Updated:October 8, 2024

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NordicTrack Adjustable Dumbbells Review (Select-a-Weight Model)

ByIhor Shymechko Published:August 12, 2022September 9, 2024 Updated:September 9, 2024

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Are Basketball Shoes Good for Lifting?
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Are Basketball Shoes Good for Lifting?

ByIhor Shymechko Published:August 9, 2022October 8, 2024 Updated:October 8, 2024

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Knee Wraps vs. Sleeves: Which One Do You Need?

ByIhor Shymechko Published:August 8, 2022October 10, 2024 Updated:October 10, 2024

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11 Best Figure 8 Lifting Straps in 2025

ByIhor Shymechko Published:July 27, 2022August 6, 2024 Updated:August 6, 2024

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Are Vans Good for Lifting? Letโ€™s Learn Together

ByIhor Shymechko Published:July 27, 2022October 8, 2024 Updated:October 8, 2024

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Wrist Support for Push Ups: How to Protect Your Wrists?
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Wrist Support for Push Ups: How to Protect Your Wrists?

ByIhor Shymechko Published:June 10, 2022November 22, 2024 Updated:November 22, 2024

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Ukrainians at Europeans 2022
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Ukrainians at Europeans 2022

ByIhor Shymechko Published:June 7, 2022September 1, 2024 Updated:September 1, 2024

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Ukrainians at Junior Worlds 2022
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Ukrainians at Junior Worlds 2022

ByIhor Shymechko Published:May 17, 2022September 1, 2024 Updated:September 1, 2024

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Bench Press Wrist Position: The Beginner’s Guide

ByIhor Shymechko Published:January 10, 2022November 22, 2024 Updated:November 22, 2024

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Qualification System in Paris 2024
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Qualification System in Paris 2024

ByIhor Shymechko Published:December 23, 2021August 12, 2024 Updated:August 12, 2024

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Best Team in Europe
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Best Team in Europe

ByIhor Shymechko Published:April 20, 2021September 1, 2024 Updated:September 1, 2024

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