Father Of "Bulgarian Method" Ivan Abadjiev Passes Away At 85

Father Of "Bulgarian Method" Ivan Abadjiev Passes Away At 85

Legendary Bulgarian weightlifting coach Ivan Abadjiev has passed away at the age of 85.

Mar 25, 2017 by Armen Hammer
Father Of "Bulgarian Method" Ivan Abadjiev Passes Away At 85
Legendary Bulgarian weightlifting coach Ivan Abadjiev has passed away at the age of 85. 

Abadjiev revolutionized weightlifting training with his focus on lifting heavy all the time and his radical methods produced incredible results: 12 Olympic Champions, 57 World Champions, and 64 European Champions. 

Abadjiev's effect on the sport of weightlifting can't be overstated. His training methodologies changed the way weightlifters around the world train and his coaching tree has gone on to develop successful weightlifters all around the world.