i think it is because they don’t realize it really is my max. perhaps i should be flattered that they think i’m capable of so much more or that they think i’m capable of lifting it even with them doing annoying distracting things around me. or perhaps they should learn to open their fucking eyes.
Honestly, YES!
I just tell people, “look you can go _____.” And I see absolutely nothing wrong with that.
Another trick… just ignore people. Act/be so into your training and listening to your music that nobody can break into your zone. Pretend that you don’t notice them if they try to talk to you.
Is she tall? She looks tall (Marilou Dozois-Prevost)
Crazy that she can be that small and move that weight! Inspiring and maddening (and humbling) at the same time 
I think Diana said her daughter trains with her.
Nice workouts! Awesome job on the cleans!!!
As for channeling it into the bar, I just can’t do that with these lifts. Deadlifts and squats totally but I need to be in a positive (I am epic win!) state of mind or I can’t seem to make the lifts click. I have to concentrate to get into a good state of mind when I’m distraught or frustrated. It’s a challenge for sure.
Sorry you have to deal with the crap at the gym. It’s hard enough to get these done!
nah. she’s just over five feet. she’s also under 48kg. but she sure does got long legs! i suspect her lower legs are longer than mine (in relation to her upper legs). but… she gives me hope for getting the bar past my knees at least, heh. and for seeing that the paltry muscle mass i have is capable of being much stronger / more explosive than it is at present. i mean… of course she is elite and i am not. she has ability and i do not. she has better body composition than me… but still…
ok. i’ll ignore them and if that doesn’t work i’ll be rude to them. it is just for snatches. aside from that i can be more pleasant. strangely enough the people who train with intensity… don’t tend to bother me. it will help me a lot to think ‘this is what vegie would do’. so i’ll think that. thank you.
marilou is hothothot.
OH HELL NO!!! You tell those moochers to move on!! You’ve got snatches/cleans/etc to do!!!
you should NEVER feel bad about refusing to work in with someone–no way! they are stealing your life force–and glommin on your lifting vibes! I firmly believe all people feed off positive energy, and you probably are radiant when you lift… especially when you concentrate for a pr…they might not realize it, or do it even remotely maliciously but they are after your glow!!! protect it!
!!! oh and that chick in the vid…sigh, female oly chicks so memorizing. besides the fact that they are incredible. like gymnasts, totally captivating.
lol andy. there is another that looks similar to her… i’ll dig out a pic for you sometime.
thanks brute. think i’m gonna try and train my myself more. when the gym is likely empty and / or i don’t know the people so i can put my i-pod on. know what i’m up to for the next little while, anyway, so just need to focus and get stuck into it, really. i am terrible at getting distracted by conversation… and getting confused at different pieces of advice that people are giving me. i’m making progress, though, so just need to keep on for a bit.
TRAINING:
but rushed today (squats are the priority) so faster than usual warm-up.
SNATCH:
usual bar warmup then adding 5 up to 35kg.
35kg 1, 1, 1
36kg 1
37kg 1
37.5kg 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, not sure what it up… not pulling aggressively enough, i guess.
35kg 0 oh well, onto squats.
FRONT SQUAT 8x3.
warmup: 15kg 1x5, 20kg 1x5, 25kg 1x3, 30kg 1x3, 35kg 1x3
40kg work sets (new weight)
5x3
1x2 fail. rested then did the single that was owed.
1x3
1x2 fail. rested then did the single that was owed.
very pleased with my squats!!!
finally the movement feels smooth and the muscles are working as they should. or failing as they should lol.
i’ll get them all next week!!!
not in english, but i don’t suppose andy will mind lol.
nom nom nom.
I love that Dozois smiles when she finishes the lift. I’m so going to do that 
<— snyatch!
Nice freaking training Lex! Its amazing how much more consistent you are with your lifts. You’re catching lots! and 38.5k is great! Grr…i want that.
And oh yeah, you should definitely be a douche if need be. Claim your space, woman!
Nice lockout! These women are teeny! lol. Andy would tower over them 
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Oh my! those thighs. He looks strong…
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x2
Ivan is a cutie!
I was amazed that Barbie is just over 5 feet and weight about 105 lbs. Video and pics are so deceiving. I’d have thought she was 5’7 or something, she looks so long limbed. So pretty to watch. You’re doing great Alexus!
yes. his quads are good. and he has hawt abz lol. i think he is the poster dude for Oly Lifting.
edit: he’s five foot six. lol.
oh geez…he’s a cutie for sure hurray squats
too bad the dude got busted for doping ;| darn!
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yes. his quads are good. and he has hawt abz lol. i think he is the poster dude for Oly Lifting.
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what a tasty treat 
People can SUCK!!
sorry for your gym woes…
GREAT SQUATS THOUGH!! YAY! That mind muscle connection is pretty sweet when it works like it should.