About Ihor
My name is Ihor and I have been a professional weightlifter since 1996. With over 20 years of competition experience, my resume includes European Champion in 2009 and the silver medalist at 2011's Senior World Championships –105kg division.
I competed at the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics.
After hanging up my own competitive lifting shoes, I decided to share my huge background as a coach. I am currently coaching multiple athletes who are competing at national and international competitions.
Latest Posts
- Guides
- Figure 8 Straps Vs Normal Straps: Everything You Need To Know
- Are Wrestling Shoes Good for Lifting: Here’s Why It’s Worth The Try
- 5 Best Deadlift Shin Guards
- Best Cheap Weightlifting Shoes
- Raised Heels Squatting vs. Flat
- Best Heavy Adjustable Dumbbells
- How Do Adjustable Dumbbells Work
- Best Rogue Dumbbells
- Best 3 Inch Weightlifting Belts
- Weighted Dips
- Best Weight Lifting Belts For Big Guys
- AtivaFit Adjustable Dumbbell Review
- Best Olympic Dumbbell Handles
- Best Urethane Dumbbells
- Are Converse Good for Lifting
- Best Cheap Dumbbells
- Deadlift Belt Position: A Guide to Finding the Right Belt Position and Tightness
- Deadlifting With Squat Shoes
- What Weight of Dumbbells Should I Use
- How Much Do Dumbbells Cost
- 7 Best Squat Racks for Small Space
- 7 Best Half Rack For Home Gym
- Best Power Racks With Lat Pulldown
- Best Air Bike for Fitness
- Pvc vs Rubber Dumbbells vs Urethane Dumbbells
- Assault Airbike Review
- Rogue Echo Bike Review
- Best Rogue Squat Rack
- Squat Rack In Apartment
- Best Shorts For Squats
- 7 Best Deadlift Platforms
- 5 Best Deadlift Jacks
- Best Dumbbell Rack
- 5 Best J Hooks For Squat Racks
- Best Weightlifting Drop Pads
- Best Deadlift Mats
- Best 5 Power Rack Smith Machine Combo
- Best Outdoor Squat Rack
- NordicTrack vs Bowflex Dumbbells: Which Adjustable Dumbbell Should You Get?
- How to Use Deadlift Straps: A Step-By-Step Guide
- Best Power Rack With Cable Crossover
- 7 Best Deadlift Equipment options
- Figure 8 Straps Vs Normal Straps: Everything You Need To Know
- 5 Best Deadlift Slippers
- Ring Dips for Fitness: Everything You Need to Know
- Bench Press Wrist Pain - Why Does It Occur and How Can You Stop It
- Best Short Power Rack
- Straps for Pull Ups: Should You Use Them?
- Do You Need Wrist Support When You're Doing Pushups?
- Best Short Barbell
- 7 Best Jump Ropes For Boxing
- Rogue Wrist Wraps Review
- Best Deadlift Bar
- 7 Best Fitness Wrist Wraps
- 7 Best Powerlifting Singlets
- Best Fitness Jump Rope
- 5 Best Jump Ropes for Concrete
- Top 4 Best Wrist Wraps For Calisthenics Reviewed
- 6 Best Compression Shorts For Weightlifting
- Best Wrist Wraps for Powerlifting
- Handstand Wrist Pain - How to Avoid Injuries?
- 8 Best Weight Lifting Gloves With Wrist Support
- Best Pull Up Assist Bands
- 7 Best Knee Sleeves for Fitness
- Best Women’s Wrist Wraps
- 7 Best Lifting Chalks
- Best Women’s Barbell
- Schiek Belt Review
- Best Fitness Grips
- Valeo Lifting Belt Review
- Eleiko Weightlifting Belt Review
- 10 Best Weighted Vests
- 5 Best Weight lifting Journals
- 7 Best Cross Training Shoes for Flat Feet
- 7 Best Slam Balls
- Kettlebells vs Barbells - Let Us Help You Pick Which One To Use
- 7 Best Gym Bags for Fitness
- 5 Best Weighted Vest for Calisthenics
- 7 Best Medicine Balls
- 5 Best Competition Kettlebells
- 7 Best Cross Training Shoes For Wide Feet
- 6 Best Grips For Barbell and Dumbbell
- 5 Best Wall Mounted Dip Stations
- 8 Best Dip Bars
- 9 Best Safety Squat Bars
- 5 Best Door Anchors for Resistance Bands
- 9 Best Curl Bar
- 7 Best Multi Grip Barbells
- 9 Best Rogue Barbells
- 8 Best Foldable Weight Benches
- 9 Best Weight Plates
- 5 Best Massage Guns for Runners
- The Best Ab Roller Exercises for Flat Abs
- 6 Best Resistance Tubes
- 9 Best Adjustable Weight Benches
- 6 Best Basement Gym Flooring over Concrete
- 6 Best Home Gym Floorings Over Carpet
- 6 Best Weight Benches for Small Spaces
- 15 Best Weight Benches
- 7 Best Olympic Weight Benches
- 7 Best NordicTrack Ellipticals
- 4 Best Strongman Log Bars
- Theragun vs Hypervolt - Which is the Best Recovery Tool on the Market?
- 7 Best Ellipticals for Heavy Person
- 6 Best Weight Bench and Rack combos
- 9 Best Suspension Trainers (TRX systems)
- 9 Best Plyo Boxes (Jump Boxes)
- 9 Best Mini Massage Guns
- 6 Best Push Up Bars
- 14 Best Home Gym Flooring
- 7 Best Budget Massage Guns
- Elliptical vs Running
- 7 Best Ab Rollers
- 7 Best Exercise Sliders
- 7 Best Massage Guns for Athletes
- 5 Best 2 in 1 Elliptical and Bike Combos
- 6 Best Mini Steppers
- Arc Trainer vs Elliptical - Which Cardio Machine is More Effective?
- 9 Best Stair Climbers
- StairMaster vs Elliptical: Let's End the Debate
- Rowing Machines vs Ellipticals - A Detailed Comparison
- 8 Best Weight Bench With Leg Extension
- 7 Best Aerobic Steppers
- 9 Best Compact Ellipticals
- 9 Best Elliptical Under 1000
- 7 Best Power Tower
- 7 Best Door Pull Up Bars
- Olympic VS Standard Barbell
- 7 Best Booty Bands
- Elliptical Vs Stair Climber – Which One Is Best?
- 6 Best Ankle Straps
- How Much Does a Barbell Cost?
- Fat Gripz Review
- 9 Best Stair Stepper Machines
- 6 Best Blood Flow Restriction Bands
- What Muscles Do Battle Ropes Work?
- 5 Best Ellipticals For Seniors
- 7 Best Total War Pre Workout Flavors
- 8 Best Weight Bench Under $200
- How Much Is a Squat Rack - Let’s Discuss!
- Battle Rope Benefits - Let’s Talk All About Them!
- Bosu Ball Squats: Everything You Need to Know
- 9 Best Olympic Barbells
- 10 Best Budget Ellipticals
- 4 Best Exercise Hammers
- 7 Best Weightlifting Chains
- Hemp vs Whey Protein: Key Differences and What to Choose
- 7 Best Commercial Ellipticals
- 5 Benefits of Bosu Ball Exercises
- 8 Best Battle Ropes
- 12 Different Types of Dumbbells: The Ultimate Guide
- DIY Weightlifting Platforms: Getting Shredded at Home
- 6 Best Squat Shoes for Lifting
- 9 Best Gymnastics Mats
- 7 Best Running and Lifting Shoes
- 9 Best Squat Rack
- 8 Best Barbell Sets
- How to Add Weight to Dumbbells: The Definitive Guide
- 35 Best Weightlifting & Powerlifting Brands
- 9 Best Folding Squat Racks
- Spin Bike vs Air Bike: Difference Explained
- 8 Best Budget Exercise Bikes
- 8 Best Pullup Gloves
- 7 Best Sissy Squat Machines
- 7 Best Powerlifting Shoes
- Verstellbare Hanteln Test und Empfehlungen
- 8 Best Weightlifting Gloves
- Fitness Handschuhe Vergleich und Kaufberatung
- 8 Best Exercise Bikes For Apartment
- 8 Best Workout Shoes For High Arches
- Kurzhantel Vergleich und Kaufberatung
- 10 Best Knee Sleeves for Squats & Powerlifting
- 7 Best Interactive Exercise Bikes With Screen
- 7 Best Exercise Bikes Under 500
- 7 Best Compact Exercise Bikes
- 5 Best Deadlift Gloves
- Does Weightlifting Make You Taller or Shorter
- Bodybuilding vs Weightlifting
- 8 Best Fitness Shoes
- What Muscles Does Exercise Bike Work?
- 7 Best Exercise Bikes Under $1000
- Bowflex SelectTech 552 vs. 1090 – A Thorough Comparison
- Concept2 Skierg Review
- 5 Best Shoes for Leg Day
- Trap Bar Deadlift: How To Master It?
- How Much Does a Trap Bar Weigh?
- Bowflex SelectTech 1090 Review
- Schwinn Airdyne AD6 Review
- 8 Best Weightlifting Shoes
- 6 Best Types Of Exercise Bike To Rehab Knee
- 9 Best Fitness Barbells
- 6 Best Fitness Shorts for Men
- Klimmzug Band Vergleich und Kaufberatung
- 5 Best Deadlifting Socks
- Sportschuhe Für Breite Füße Vergleich und Kaufberatung
- 8 Best Treadmills Under $1000
- 9 Best Adjustable Kettlebells
- 7 Best Exercise Bikes For Beginners
- Hydrow vs Peloton Rowing Machines - What’s the Difference?
- 7 Best Exercise Bikes Under $200
- 10 Best Compact Treadmills
- Flybird Adjustable Dumbbells Review - Everything You Need to Know
- 9 Best Trap Bars
- 11 Best Treadmills For Walking At Home
- 9 Best Trap Bars
- Peloton Knee Pain - Why Does it Happen?
- 7 Best Fitness Gloves
- 6 Best Large Exercise Mats
- 5 Best Reebok Fitness Shoes
- Air Bike vs Elliptical
- Trap Bar vs Barbell Deadlift — A Detailed Comparison
- Spinning Bike vs Exercise Bike
- Schwinn Airdyne AD7 Review
- 7 Best Weight Sleds
- 7 Best Water Rowing Machines
- How to Use Massage Gun on Neck
- 8 Best Incline Treadmill
- 8 Best Treadmills for Bad Knees
- Weighted Vest Workouts (10 Best Exercises)
- Massage Gun Heads Explained
- 10 Proven Benefits of Leg Press Machine
- 24 Home Gym Ideas On A Budget
- Leg Extension vs. Leg Curl: Everything You Need to Know
- How Much Does a Leg Press Weigh?
- Fitnesshandschuhe Vergleich und Kaufberatung
- Gewichtheberschuhe Vergleich und Kaufberatung
- Fitnesshandschuhe Vergleich und Kaufberatung
- Fitness Clusters: Everything You Need To Know
- Fitness Jump Rope Workout: A Complete Guide
- Do You Need a Belt to Deadlift?
- Does Elliptical Burn Belly Fat?
- Does Jump Rope Make You Faster?
- Does Jump Rope Work Abs? All You Need to Know
- Elliptical vs Exercise Bike - Which is best for you?
- Exercise Bike Vs Walking
- Front Squat Wrist Pain - Why Does It Occur and How Can You Treat It?
- Gymreapers Belt Review
- Hack Squat vs Leg Press: Which One Is Better?
- Harbinger Lifting Belt Review
- How Long Should A Jump Rope Be: All Your Questions Answered
- How Long Should You Jump Rope?
- How Long to Ride a Stationary Bike for Improved Fitness
- How Many Minutes of Jump Rope Equals a Mile of Running
- How Much Does a Treadmill Weigh?
- How Thick Should Gym Flooring Be?
- How to Criss Cross Jump Rope: A Guide to Criss Cross Jumps
- How To Do Double Unders – The Ultimate Beginners Guide
- How to Get Better at Handstands - All the Steps You Have to Follow
- How to Get Better at Jumping Rope
- How to Make Stationary Bike Seat More Comfortable: 5 Effective Tips
- How to Use Massage Gun: Don't Hurt Yourself
- Jump Rope Vs Speed Rope: In-Depth Look
- Jumping Jacks vs Jump Rope: In-Depth Look
- Inzer Lever Belt Review
- Jump Rope Vs Other Exercises: 7 Different Exercises Tested
- Low Bar Squat Wrist Pain - Why it Happens and How to Fix it
- Magnetic Resistance vs Contact Flywheel - A Detailed Comparison
- Metal Dumbbells vs Rubber
- Military vs Overhead vs Shoulder Press
- Best Nike Weightlifting Belts
- Peloton vs Nordictrack Treadmill Comparison and Buying Guide
- Recumbent Exercise Bike vs Spin Bike: Which Is Better?
- Resistance Band Tricep Workouts: A Complete Guide
- Rope in the Gains: Unraveling Weighted Jump Rope Benefits
- Running With A Weighted Vest
- Single Unders - How to Master Them
- Smith Machine vs Squat Rack: Which Works Better?
- Sole F80 vs NordicTrack 1750 - A Detailed Comparison
- Speed Ropes vs Weighted Ropes — What's the Difference?
- Spinning Bike vs Upright Bike: Differences, Similarities, and the Best Products
- The Dark Iron Fitness Belt Review
- Titan Fan Bike Review
- Upright vs Recumbent Exercise Bike: What’s Best for You?
- Weighted Vest Benefits and Other Essential Details
- What Does A Weightlifting Belt Do?
- What is Gym Chalk Used for: from A to Z
- What Size Kettlebell Should I Get?
- Best Resistance Band Chest Exercises Explained
- Should You Squat With a Belt?
- Сrossfit Injuries And How To Avoid Them
- Cordless Skipping Rope: Is it an Effective Form of Cardio?
- Cross Trainer vs Running Shoes - Which Are the Right Choice for You?
- 5 Best Weighted Vests for Fitness & Murph WOD
- Best Shoulder Band Stretches for Shoulder Pain
- Best Gifts for Personal Trainers
- Best Deadlift Belt
- Benefits of Recumbent Exercise Bike
- Battle Rope Alternative: 7 Options With the Same Performance
- Barbell vs Dumbbell Shoulder Press
- Barbell Sumo Squat: Why Should You Try It
- Assault Bike vs Rower - Which One to Choose?
- Assault Bike vs Peloton: Which One Should You Get?
- Are Nike Blazers Good For Lifting
- Are Adjustable Dumbbells Worth It: Adjustable Dumbbells vs Fixed
- All Kettlebell Benefits You Need to Know About
- 8 Best Compact Rowing Machines
- 6 Best ProForm Treadmills
- 6 Best Preacher Curl Bench
- 6 Best Mini Exercise Bikes
- 5 Main Types of Exercise Bikes
- 5 Best Treadmills for Shock Absorption
- 5 Best Long Resistance Bands
- 5 Best Heavy Resistance Bands
- 10 Best Landmine Attachments
- 10 Best Budget Treadmill Machines
- 10 Benefits of Exercise Bike
- Bushing vs Bearing Barbell Review: How to Improve Your Lifting Performance
- 9 Best Air Bikes
- 11 Best Treadmills For Seniors
- Fitnessboden Vergleich und Kaufberatung
- Do Arm Blasters Work
- Everything You Need to Know About the Different Types of Leg Press Machines
- Smith Machine vs Free Weights - Which Is the Best for You?
- Fitness Schuhe Vergleich und Kaufberatung
- The Deep Dive: Types of Rowing Machines
- 8 Best Magnetic Rowing Machines
- 7 Best Leg Extension Machines
- 6 Best Arm Blasters
- 8 Best Power Rack Products
- 8 Best Rowing Machines Under $500
- 10 Best Leg Press Machines
- 4 Best Hack Squat Machines
- Seated vs Standing Calf Raise: Which Is More Effective?
- 7 Best Commercial Treadmills
- 8 Best Foldable Rowing Machines
- Benefits of Walking with a Weighted Vest: Is It The Real Deal?
- Best NordicTrack Treadmill in 2023
- How to Do Belt Squat: Muscles Worked, Alternatives and Tips
- Are Massage Guns Good For Back Pain?
- 6 Best Belt Squat Machines
- 4 Best Tricep Ropes
- Seated Calf Raise - The Ultimate Calf Exercise
- 7 Best Treadmills Under $300
- 7 Best Cable Machine Attachments
- Roman Chair Exercises - Everything You Need to Know
- 6 Best Curved Treadmills
- 6 Best GHD Machines
- GHD Machine Exercises: The Complete Training Guide
- 6 Best Ab Straps in 2023
- 6 Vibration Plate Benefits That Will Change Your Workout Routine
- 6 Best Treadmills For Running
- 7 Best Fans for Garage Gym
- 6 Best Roman Chairs
- 9 Best AB Machines
- 9 Best Treadmills Under $500
- 7 Best Pulley Systems for Home Gym
- 5 Best Neck Harnesses
- 7 Best Gym Water Bottles
- Seated Calf Raise Alternatives: Top 4 Exercises
- Stairmaster VS Treadmill
- What Muscles Does a Rowing Machine Work?
- Exercise Bike vs Treadmill: The Ultimate Showdown
- How Much Does An Elliptical Cost?
- 7 Best Calf Machines
- 10 Rowing Machine Benefits: Boost Your Health & Fitness
- Treadmill vs Treadclimber Comparison
- 10 Best Smith Machines
- What Muscles Does The Elliptical Work?
- 4 Best Ellipticals for Low Ceilings
- Power Tower Workout
- Elliptical Machine Benefits
- Do Vibration Plates Work? The Hack or The Hoax
- Treadmill vs Recumbent Bike - Everything You
- 6 Best Gym Timers
- 10 Best Cable Machines for Home Gym
- Manual vs Electric Treadmill: Detailed Comparison
- What Is a Good Rowing Pace and Everything You Should Know About Rowing
- Slat Treadmill vs. Regular Belt
- 4 Best Ellipticals for Tall People
- Does Rowing Build Muscle: Benefits of Rowing for Muscle Grow?
- 9 Best Lat Pulldown Machines
- 8 Best Bodybuilding Books
- 7 Best Fitness Books
- Elliptical Training - Can You Build Muscle?
- How To Run On A Treadmill?
- How Long Should I Row to Get Fitter?
- 6 Best Muscle Rollers
- 9 Best All-in-One Home Gyms
- 7 Best Strength Training Books in 2023
- 8 Best Powerlifting Books
- How Much Does a Treadmill Cost? - 6 Factors Influencing the Price
- 6 Best Nike Training Shoes
- 8 Best Weightlifting Shoes For Women
- Treadmill VS Incline Trainer: Exploring the Differences and Benefits
- 6 Best Parallettes for Calisthenics
- 7 Best Bumper Plates Storage
- 4 Best Nobull Sneakers
- Balance Board Exercises: 6 Basic + 4 Advanced Exercises
- 12 Essential Plyo Box Exercises for Full-Body Workout
- Fit & Healthy: 8 Benefits Of Treadmill Exercising
- How Much Is a Mile on a Treadmill: How to Measure It?
- Building a Strong Back With TRX Back Exercise - 8 Proven Exercies
- How Long Should You Run On The Treadmill
- 7 Benefits of TRX Suspension Training
- 4 Best Calisthenics Books
- 8 Best Shoes For HIIT Workouts
- 9 Best Deadlift Shoes
- 7 StairMaster Benefits: 3 Workouts For All Fitness Levels
- Weightlifting For Seniors
- How To Lose Weight On A Treadmill: Essential Tips
- 6 Best Rowing Gloves
- 3 Best Recumbent Bike Rowers
- Trx Workout Guide: Top 4 Exercises to Benefit the Total Body Condition
- How Many Calories Does Rowing Burn: 3 Tips to Maximize Your Energy Output
- What Muscles Does Treadmill Work?
- 10 Best Exercise Bikes with Moving Arms
- 10 Best Recumbent Exercise Bikes
- 10 Best Budget Rowing Machines in 2023
- 7 Best Upright Exercise Bikes in 2023
- Rowing Machine for abs - Rowing your way to a six-pack
- 7 Best Rowing Machines for Beginners
- 5 Best Rowing Shoes
- Treadmill Maintenance: 6 Expert Tips
- How to Clean and De-Rust a Barbell (Simple Tips)
- 13 Best Kettlebells
- 11 Best Resistance Bands
- Dumbbells vs Barbells: Which is the best strength training tool?
- 7 Best Commercial Exercise Bikes
- Weight bench exercises
- 6 Best Exercise Bikes for Heavy Persons
- 6 Best Exercise Bikes for Weight Loss
- 10 Best Folding Exercise Bikes
- 17 Best Gym Bags
- 6 Best Exercise Bikes for Short People
- 12 Best Under Desk Treadmills
- 7 Best Magnetic Spin Bikes
- 7 Best Budget Adjustable Dumbbells
- 14 Best Gym Backpacks
- 15 Best Barbells for Home Gym
- 14 Best Jump Ropes