inspirational strength

Really though, how is this possible?

Andrey Malanichev lifting in Australia

Andrey Malanichev deadlifting 396kg, even the masters get it wrong... apparently he didn't warm up much.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivan_Ivanov_%28weightlifter%29

Glykon's Farnese Herakles Sculpture

Putting 695 x10 into a 1 rep max calculator gives 900+, he keeps saying he's not good at maxing out but that's just amazing.

Sébastien Chabal being Sébastien Chabal

Dutch Rabo rider Laurens ten Dam is covered with blood after he crashed descending from the Col d'Agnes mountain pass on July 16 during the 14th stage of the Tour de France cycling race from Saint-Gaudens to Plateau de Beille. The Dutch rider finished the stage with gauze wrapped around his face to cover his bloodied nose.

http://www.youtube.com/user/jonnywildboar

Frank Zane

From the documentary Kai Greene, A New Breed - Overkill

Eric Lilliebridge deadlifting 775lb, looking pretty solid.

I love watching the videos Gelnn Pendlay posts on his California Strength channel, they have such a great atmosphere over at his gym.

efficient C&J

Echo Summit Track, home of the 1968 US Olympic Trials. The track was cut out of the woods at 7,377 feet elevation to simulate the elevation of Mexico City.