The Arnold Weightlifting Championships are a big draw for weightlifters: big purse, great atmosphere, huge crowd. It's a chance to lift and make a name for yourself. Here are some of the lifters you'll want to watch for:

D'Angelo Osorio - M105

D'Angelo is back home in NorCal and training hard. Check out this 196kg/431lb clean & jerk when he dropped in to Cal Strength:

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Norik Vardanian - M94

Norik recently set a new American Record in the snatch at the President's Cup in Russia, and that's just made him hungry for more. Check it out:

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David Garcia - M105

David has been on a tear lately, competing at the President's Cup in Russia, and he's a machine with his squats. His IG is full of 640 and 650 pound squats. Check this one out:

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Ethan Harak - M105

Ethan Harak is pretty damn strong and he's going up against some tough competition for the title, but with the Thor hairdo/Samson locks on his side, who's going to beat him? Check out his 207kg/451lb hang clean:

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Cara Heads Slaughter - W69 Masters

Cara Heads Slaughter is an Olympian, having represented Team USA in Sidney in 2000. Check out this throwback to her American Record clean & jerk in 2004:



Jenny Arthur - W75

Speaking of Olympians, future Olympian Jenny Arthur will also be competing at the Arnolds. She's already proven herself to be the top ranked American lifter, so let's see if anyone can show up to throw down with her. In case you were wondering, here are her badass lifts from Worlds:



You can find the full start list and projected schedule here.