Why has weightlifting maintained its popularity from ancient times up to the present day?

A bull, a bronze tripod, a city gate latch—nothing was too heavy to lift! The awe for extraordinary strength dates back centuries. Curious about how ancient people in China practiced weightlifting? Tune in to find out!

(00:47) Travel back in time with Pierre de Coubertin to the scene of Unbeatable Strongman Challenge.

(03:30) Zhu Xianlin, a coach who has trained numerous national-level weightlifting athletes, explains the benefits of weightlifting.

(04:44) Explore weightlifting in the modern Olympics.