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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.
10 Best Knee Sleeves for Squats
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11 Best Knee Sleeves for Squats & Powerlifting in 2025

ByIhor Shymechko Published:March 1, 2023October 12, 2024 Updated:October 12, 2024

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How to Add Weight to Dumbbells: The Definitive Guide
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How to Add Weight to Dumbbells: The Definitive Guide

ByIhor Shymechko Published:February 28, 2023October 8, 2024 Updated:October 8, 2024

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Best Running and Lifting Shoes
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7 Best Running and Lifting Shoes in 2025

ByIhor Shymechko Published:February 26, 2023November 22, 2024 Updated:November 22, 2024

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DIY Weightlifting Platforms Overview
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DIY Weightlifting Platforms: Getting Shredded at Home

ByIhor Shymechko Published:February 24, 2023August 5, 2024 Updated:August 5, 2024

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Best Squat Shoes
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6 Best Squat Shoes for Lifting in 2025

ByIhor Shymechko Published:February 24, 2023November 22, 2024 Updated:November 22, 2024

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12 Different Types of Dumbbells: The Ultimate Guide

ByIhor Shymechko Published:February 22, 2023August 7, 2024 Updated:August 7, 2024

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Best Budget Ellipticals
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10 Best Budget Ellipticals in 2025

ByIhor Shymechko Published:February 8, 2023May 10, 2024 Updated:May 10, 2024

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5 Benefits of Bosu Ball Exercises
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5 Benefits of Bosu Ball Exercises

ByIhor Shymechko Published:February 8, 2023October 9, 2024 Updated:October 9, 2024

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Bosu Ball Squats: Everything You Need to Know

ByIhor Shymechko Published:February 7, 2023October 9, 2024 Updated:October 9, 2024

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Battle Rope Alternative: 7 Options With the Same Performance

ByIhor Shymechko Published:February 6, 2023August 30, 2024 Updated:August 30, 2024

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11 Battle Rope Benefits for your Every Day Workouts

ByIhor Shymechko Published:February 5, 2023October 10, 2024 Updated:October 10, 2024

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What Muscles Do Battle Ropes Work?

ByIhor Shymechko Published:January 31, 2023October 10, 2024 Updated:October 10, 2024

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Fat Gripz Review (2025)

ByIhor Shymechko Published:January 29, 2023August 17, 2024 Updated:August 17, 2024

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Most Common Types of Barbells
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Most Common Types of Barbells You Will See in Gym

ByIhor Shymechko Published:January 27, 2023October 12, 2024 Updated:October 12, 2024

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Elliptical Vs Stair Climber
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Elliptical Vs Stair Climber – Which One Is Best?

ByIhor Shymechko Published:January 26, 2023October 9, 2024 Updated:October 9, 2024

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Common Types of Squat Bars
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Common Types of Squat Bars: Which One to Pick?

ByIhor Shymechko Published:January 26, 2023October 12, 2024 Updated:October 12, 2024

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Olympic Vs Standard Barbell: Difference Explained

ByIhor Shymechko Published:January 25, 2023October 26, 2024 Updated:October 26, 2024

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Best Compact Ellipticals
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9 Best Compact Ellipticals in 2025

ByIhor Shymechko Published:January 19, 2023April 18, 2024 Updated:April 18, 2024

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8 Best Weight Benches With Leg Extension in [year]
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8 Best Weight Benches With Leg Extension in 2025

ByIhor Shymechko Published:January 18, 2023November 22, 2024 Updated:November 22, 2024

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How Much Does a Barbell Weight?

ByIhor Shymechko Published:January 17, 2023October 9, 2024 Updated:October 9, 2024

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2023 WODAPALOOZA Winners
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2023 WODAPALOOZA Winners: The Complete List (Who took home the crown?)

ByIhor Shymechko Published:January 17, 2023August 13, 2024 Updated:August 13, 2024

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Elliptical Workout
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How Long on Elliptical to See Results?

ByIhor Shymechko Published:January 14, 2023October 9, 2024 Updated:October 9, 2024

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Rowing Machines vs Ellipticals – A Detailed Comparison

ByIhor Shymechko Published:January 14, 2023October 9, 2024 Updated:October 9, 2024

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StairMaster vs Elliptical: Let’s End The Debate

ByIhor Shymechko Published:January 14, 2023October 10, 2024 Updated:October 10, 2024

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Walking vs. Elliptical Machines
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Walking vs. Elliptical Machines: Which Is More Effective?

ByIhor Shymechko Published:January 13, 2023October 10, 2024 Updated:October 10, 2024

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Rear Drive vs Front Drive Elliptical: Which Should You Choose?

ByIhor Shymechko Published:January 12, 2023August 6, 2024 Updated:August 6, 2024

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Peloton VS Elliptical
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Peloton vs Elliptical: Which Is More Effective?

ByIhor Shymechko Published:January 10, 2023October 9, 2024 Updated:October 9, 2024

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Arc Trainer vs Elliptical – Which Is More Effective?

ByIhor Shymechko Published:January 10, 2023October 9, 2024 Updated:October 9, 2024

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9 Best Stair Climbers in 2025

ByIhor Shymechko Published:January 10, 2023April 29, 2024 Updated:April 29, 2024

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Elliptical in Use
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Elliptical vs Running: Which Is More Effective?

ByIhor Shymechko Published:January 8, 2023October 22, 2024 Updated:October 22, 2024

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