[quote]minimaltechno wrote:
[quote]coyotegal wrote:
I have this problem where my ass eats my underwear and pants when squatting and deadlifting. Its really rather annoying.
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You got mad skillz!
Ooof squats & deads. Hope your hip doesn’t give you any more trouble.[/quote]
Haha this cracked me up.
Keep on it CG!
Doing a bench press as learned in the gym in comparision to a sanctioned competition is different. I think all serious lifters can benefit from all levels of competition to, A: find bad form habits, B: prevent future injuries, and C: ( my favorite) how to employ the lats in your lift.
So, yes knowing what is seen in gyms and knowing what varied sanction classes are looking for are two very different things. Watch a bench in a gym and see who is touching their chest, keeping feet on the floor and no daylight under their back and it is interesting.
At 175 I start to bow my back. I prefer deads and squats.
Looking awesome, Coyote, motivating as always.
Coyote, are you a fan of front squats?
[quote]kpsnap wrote:
[quote]JamieAshe23 wrote:
Yes, the last meet I judged was in October and the exercise was bench press. I was watching the competitor’s back to see if
It stays in contact with the bench and there is no arch or lift.
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There are rules governing head, ass, shoulders, and feet position. But I have never heard of a rule regarding not arching the back. In fact, this position is inherent in the sport of powerlifting. Was this just a casual contest? I am curious how you are a judge if you have never done the lift yourself?
Sorry to derail![/quote]
There a a wide variation of powerlifting sanctioning boards and Olympic lift as well, and also many classes. Learning to judge in certain sanctioning boards has increased my interest, so I went from latent novice to let’s compete. Not derailed at all. In professional powerlifting, the rules are designed for the professional capability. I suggest fing where to compete and as you progress in one you learn the rules for the next challenge as you have to uplift to get in to contests where bowing is allowed. Simple research will sufice. My favorites are deads and squats, and a 200 squat is on my Jan-Feb goal.
[quote]JamieAshe23 wrote:
Doing a bench press as learned in the gym in comparision to a sanctioned competition is different. I think all serious lifters can benefit from all levels of competition to, A: find bad form habits, B: prevent future injuries, and C: ( my favorite) how to employ the lats in your lift.
So, yes knowing what is seen in gyms and knowing what varied sanction classes are looking for are two very different things. Watch a bench in a gym and see who is touching their chest, keeping feet on the floor and no daylight under their back and it is interesting.
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[quote]JamieAshe23 wrote:
There a a wide variation of powerlifting sanctioning boards and Olympic lift as well, and also many classes. Learning to judge in certain sanctioning boards has increased my interest, so I went from latent novice to let’s compete. Not derailed at all. In professional powerlifting, the rules are designed for the professional capability. I suggest fing where to compete and as you progress in one you learn the rules for the next challenge as you have to uplift to get in to contests where bowing is allowed. Simple research will sufice. My favorites are deads and squats, and a 200 squat is on my Jan-Feb goal.[/quote]
I’m guessing English is not your first language? But regardless, you are providing a lot of misinformation here. And I find myself very confused by your statements.
Competition rules don’t change based on what level of lifter you are or whether the meet is local, national, or international.
Competition doesn’t help you minimize injuries or have better form or learn to engage your lats. Practicing better form helps you have better form. In fact, competition is usually where you see form break down because a lifter is at his/her max.
Gym lifts often look very different from competition lifts. No one would argue with that. But competitive powerlifters tend to train in the gym like they have to compete on the platform.
And what federation requires flat back benching??
Jamie I dont know if its a language barrier that makes what you say seem so strange, and forgive me if I am missing something, but reading back through your posts in my log you almost seem like a troll! Everything you say is conflicting.
Interesting…
Merry Xmas to you, the doggie and the chickies! Looking forward to your pics in the new year, but no pressure 
[quote]coyotegal wrote:
Thank you! And that was a great idea! The curves built by muscle trumps all 
Totally a different body comp then the cardio bunnies!
Had some wonderful wonderful news and was just starting to feel better about the direction of life when another curveball was thrown our way. Does anyone else ever feel that they are speeding down a highway and needing to handle the curves and bumps as best as possible just to make it through and never get a chance to slow down and enjoy the scenery? I feel so banged up! Ugh…big decisions in the making again. Business is for the birds I tell ya!
I decided to work on Snatch today…random and fun. I have no idea what I am doing and went with it It was that or loose my glue.
In other news I can see quad definition when I walk now! lol not because I have lowered BF that much but I think its because I have built them up enough that they show through regardless. I have always wanted that Now I just need to have that distinctive bump in the middle!
Snatch
1x65
1x65
1x65
1x65
1x85
1x85
1x95
1x95
1x105
1x105
critique welcome! I would like to try and get 115-120 over the next couple of days! I think I can if I could get the technique down
Happy Friday![/quote]
Sn don’t look too bad,
a few tips
-keep the bar closer when it gets past your knees,
-focus on keeping your weight through mid foot/ heels.
-when the bar gets past your knees be more patient and keep the weight through mid foot
-drive up AGGRESSIVELY with your head, this is the easiest cue for most people. If your head goes up the rest of your hips, legs will do what it’s suppose to do
-keep the bar close,
-YOU DO BEND YOUR ARMS AT THE POINT OF CONTACT with your hips
-drive up AGGRESSIVELY
-PULL the bar up and you pull yourself under in a 1/4 squat position
-lock over head
Bar work bar work and more bar work is what will help ingrain correct motor patterns for this lift.
I have the guys and girls I coach do 3reps x 10sets with just the bar before I get them to increase the weight slowly. OLifting is a learnt skill. Practice perfect technique, timing, speed and position and you will do it right when it’s heavy.
Koing
Thanks Mini! Merry Christmas and a Happy New year to you!
Koing~ Hey! Thanks for the tips Happy New Year! Are you still thinking of doing a bb’ing show?
A little catch up???..
Holy shit folks, I am now 35!!
Jan 18th
Went snowshoeing this morning for an hour. 1/2 of it was breaking new trail and lots of hills. I thought I might die back there in the bush 
At one point I had to cross a little overflow dam that hadnt frozen over. I was a little worried that the dog wouldnt follow me over that part and go onto the lake but he didnt. Thank god! Once I got over I thought maybe I would just try and go without the snowshoes, took one step and was up to my hip!!
Good times, beautiful out there!
Amazing workout.
Jan 19th
Conditioning
Did the scaled version from the main crossfit page but brought the weight down as I wanted this to be more cardio than taxing on my shoulders. Also changed clean and jerk to hang clean and jerks. It was still taxing on my shoulders
5 rounds for time~
15 situps
15 superladies ( )
15 thrusters 65#
15 hangclean and jerk 65#
19:39
took a bit longer than I thought I would but for the clean and jerks I had to take some time to reposition properly as I am not used to them. excuses excuses?.
Then
snowshoeing for 40 min. Sweaty mess!
Jan 20th
Bench
5x45x2
5x65x2
5x95
5x115
5x125
5x125
5x125
4x125
Incline DB Bench
6x40s’
6x40’s
6x40’s
Dips
6
6
6
Side lat. raises
12x20’s
12x20’s
12x20’s
tris~pulldowns
10x30
10x40
10x40
Ooops on the 2 pics. Patients is not my virtue 
Today!
Strength~
Deads
5x145x2
3x205
3x215
3x225
3x235
Should have went for 245. Next time.
Conditioning~
As many rounds as possible in 20 min=13 rounds. just in the nick of time, lol.
5 pullups (after 3 rounds I had to switch to inverted rows)
10 situps
15 squats
accessory~
BB curls
12x55
12x50
reverse curls
10x45
Then
snowshoeing~ 1.5km in 27 min Shit was deep!!
Hey there. I’m just catching up on your log. You’re looking great. I’m still totally jealous of your bench. Any chance we’ll see you at any of our meets this year?
hey Ouro! Thank you and I would like to but I seem to have commitment issues
Also you are incredibly strong and should be jealous of nothing!
pre work out consisted of falling UP the gym stairs. I kinda hurt my wrists and hands and really hurt my pride
Strength~
Bench
5x45
5x95x2
5x115
5x125
5x130x3
Benching leaves huge bruise/rub marks on my back!
Conditioning~
Set the clock for 15 min, complete AMRAP for each exercise/time break down.
1 min squats=54
2 min jumprope=144
3 min pushups=35
4 min back extensions=77
5 min pullups=17
For the pullups I did ladders 1, 2, 3, 3, 2, 1, 1, 2 then my ladder fell apart, lol 1, 1
jumprope should have been double unders but I am not that coordinated. Yet.
pushups sucked donkey ballz.
Accessory~
Side lat. raises
12x20’s
12x15’s
12x15’s
Ah there you are!
[quote]coyotegal wrote:
pre work out consisted of falling UP the gym stairs. I kinda hurt my wrists and hands and really hurt my pride
Benching leaves huge bruise/rub marks on my back!
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Bruises are the new sexy. Every other gym session I’m walking or falling over things, so I’m strengthen my skin at the same time.
Welcome to the O35 club. Happy Belated, I just had mine too. It only gets better from here as you take less shit from everyone!
Been looking through your journal. You go, girl! Reading your workouts gave me some much needed inspiration this morning. Gosh, I understand about running into/falling down. I always end up laughing. Love the O35 club. So much more fun with you really don’t give a sh*% and can laugh it off
Thanks Ladies for stopping in!
Squat
5x95
5x95
5x115
5x135
5x155x5
Bench
5x45
5x65
5x95
5x105
5x115
5x120x5
Power Cleans
5x65
5x95
5x105
5x105
5x105
I am happy with these numbers considering I have been a lazy wishy washy ass about working out these days.
Row 500m (2:16) <—sad, lol
5K Doggie walk. Fucking freezing out 
Front Squat
5x45
5x65
5x95
3x115
3x125
3x135
3x145
3x150x3
OHP
3x45
3x65
3x85
chins
5
5
3
seated leg curls
10x70x4
all done in 25 min, lol. Tad pressed for time.
I am pretty sore from last session. Already feeling the after affects of this one too!
Good times!
