Columbus, Ohio - Weightlifters converged on Performance One yesterday afternoon, tuning up for the competition at the Arnold Fitness Weekend, which opens today.


69-kg Zhang Guozheng (China) squats a routine 210 kg, as he and teammate Shi Zhiyong loosened up at Performance One yesterday afternoon. IronMind® | Randall J. Strossen, Ph.D photo.

Marin County, California was well represented in the gym, with Shannon Hartnett, Jasha Faye and Tim Logan all training. And with a mixture of pound and kilo plates going on the bars, everyone was relying on Nick Curry to tell them what they were lifting. TV crews were on hand covering the action, and the excitement surrounding the Arnold filled the gym.