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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.
6 Best Push Up Bar Exercises
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6 Best Push Up Bar Exercises for Effective Workout

ByIhor Shymechko Published:December 9, 2022October 12, 2024 Updated:October 12, 2024

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Cross Training Shoes For Wide Feet
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7 Best Cross Training Shoes For Wide Feet In 2025

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

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What Size Kettlebell Should I Get?

ByIhor Shymechko Published:November 26, 2022August 8, 2024 Updated:August 8, 2024

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Kettlebell and Barbell
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Kettlebells vs Barbells: Which One to Use?

ByIhor Shymechko Published:November 26, 2022August 6, 2024 Updated:August 6, 2024

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5 Best Resistance Band Chest Exercises Explained

ByIhor Shymechko Published:November 20, 2022October 8, 2024 Updated:October 8, 2024

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4 Resistance Band Tricep Workouts: A Complete Guide

ByIhor Shymechko Published:November 17, 2022October 8, 2024 Updated:October 8, 2024

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Best Gifts for Personal Trainers
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Best Gifts for Personal Trainers in 2025

ByIhor Shymechko Published:November 11, 2022October 27, 2024 Updated:October 27, 2024

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Military vs Overhead vs Shoulder Press: Difference Explained

ByIhor Shymechko Published:November 8, 2022October 5, 2024 Updated:October 5, 2024

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Dark Iron Fitness Belt Review
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Dark Iron Fitness Belt Review (2025)

ByIhor Shymechko Published:November 6, 2022October 22, 2024 Updated:October 22, 2024

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Harbinger Lifting Belt Review 2025

ByIhor Shymechko Published:November 3, 2022October 5, 2024 Updated:October 5, 2024

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Functional Fitness Clusters: Technique, Benefits & Common Mistakes

ByIhor Shymechko Published:November 3, 2022September 20, 2024 Updated:September 20, 2024

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Inzer Lever Belt Review
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Inzer Lever Belt Review (2025)

ByIhor Shymechko Published:October 31, 2022November 22, 2024 Updated:November 22, 2024

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Gymreapers Lifting Belt Review 2025

ByIhor Shymechko Published:October 30, 2022October 5, 2024 Updated:October 5, 2024

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Do You Need a Belt to Deadlift
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Do You Need a Belt to Deadlift?

ByIhor Shymechko Published:October 29, 2022November 23, 2024 Updated:November 23, 2024

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What is Gym Chalk Used for: from A to Z

ByIhor Shymechko Published:October 29, 2022November 23, 2024 Updated:November 23, 2024

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Barbell Sumo Squat: Why Should You Try It
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Barbell Sumo Squat: Why Should You Try It

ByIhor Shymechko Published:October 28, 2022October 5, 2024 Updated:October 5, 2024

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Eleiko Weightlifting Belt Review ([year])
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Eleiko Weightlifting Belt Review (2025)

ByIhor Shymechko Published:October 26, 2022November 23, 2024 Updated:November 23, 2024

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Barbell vs Dumbbell Shoulder Press
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Barbell vs Dumbbell Shoulder Press

ByIhor Shymechko Published:October 25, 2022October 5, 2024 Updated:October 5, 2024

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Schiek Belt Review [year]
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Schiek Belt Review 2025

ByIhor Shymechko Published:October 24, 2022November 23, 2024 Updated:November 23, 2024

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Valeo Lifting Belt
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Valeo Lifting Belt Review (2025)

ByIhor Shymechko Published:October 24, 2022October 5, 2024 Updated:October 5, 2024

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What Does a Weightlifting Belt Do?

ByIhor Shymechko Published:October 22, 2022October 5, 2024 Updated:October 5, 2024

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Should You Squat With a Belt?
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Should You Squat With a Belt?

ByIhor Shymechko Published:October 20, 2022November 23, 2024 Updated:November 23, 2024

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Man Jumping Rope
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Jumping Jacks vs Jump Rope: In-Depth Look

ByIhor Shymechko Published:October 20, 2022October 27, 2024 Updated:October 27, 2024

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Jump Rope Vs Speed Rope
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Jump Rope Vs Speed Rope: In-Depth Look

ByIhor Shymechko Published:October 19, 2022October 11, 2024 Updated:October 11, 2024

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Best Lifting Chalks
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7 Best Lifting Chalks in 2025

ByIhor Shymechko Published:October 19, 2022October 10, 2024 Updated:October 10, 2024

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Running vs Rope Jumping 
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How Many Minutes of Jump Rope Equals a Mile of Running

ByIhor Shymechko Published:October 18, 2022October 27, 2024 Updated:October 27, 2024

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Single Unders – How to Master Them?

ByIhor Shymechko Published:October 18, 2022October 27, 2024 Updated:October 27, 2024

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Women Jumping Rope
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Jump Rope Vs Other Exercises: 7 Different Exercises Tested

ByIhor Shymechko Published:October 18, 2022October 28, 2024 Updated:October 28, 2024

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Speed Ropes vs Weighted Ropes — What's the Difference?
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Speed Ropes vs Weighted Ropes — What’s the Difference?

ByIhor Shymechko Published:October 17, 2022October 27, 2024 Updated:October 27, 2024

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Cordless Skipping Rope: Is it an Effective Form of Cardio?

ByIhor Shymechko Published:October 17, 2022October 27, 2024 Updated:October 27, 2024

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