Loved that last video-
looking good in here
Thanks Kevin. Hanging in there.
Training 11/24/2010
Power Cleans: 60x5, 70x5, (80x5)4
High Hang Cleans: (80x3)4
5/3/1 C6 W3 Military:
50x5
55x3
61x4 Easy
67x1 Finally got this.
Dips:( BW+5)x7,7,7
Lat Pull Downs: 170x7,7,7
Carl,just watched your video. You’re a stud. I need me some definition like that. Eat some pie and fatten up so I can feel better about myself. Have a great day tomorrow.
Thanks Steve. I’ll eat as much pie as I can fit, but its never done much good in the past.
Training 11/27/2010
Snatch: 50x3, 60x2, 70x1, (77.5x1)5, (82.5x1)5, (85x1)5, (87.5x1)2, (90xx1)2, 92.5x0, 93.5x1
5/3/1 S6 W3 Clean Dead Lifts:
110x5
124x3
139x4
148x1, (117x5)3
Leg Raises: Bwx14,14,14
Last two snatches in the video.
just one thing to say - DAMN!
how do you not bruise the hell out of your pubic bone with the amount of force in that bump in the middle of the lift?
George, sometimes I do bruise my pubic bone, but I’m usually doing something wrong when I do. Its not hitting as hard as it looks.
Great work, Carl, you really stuck that last lift.
[quote]Carl Darby wrote:
Thanks Steve. I’ll eat as much pie as I can fit, but its never done much good in the past.[/quote]
I can offer free instruction in the correct method of using pie to bulk. I present my video clips from my log to attest to my skill in this area 
Thanks Jack. It was slightly out front but otherwise pretty good.
OK ag. Feel free to post it here. I’m sure many of us here can benefit from your instruction. I tried a piece of apple, cherry, and pumpkin for breakfast today. The pumpkin with whipped cream, the other two with ice cream.
Am I close to the proper technique?
Lots of throwing today, videos will follow when I get to school (much faster internet).
6kg shot: 5 standing, 5 half spin, 20 full spin, best of 46’10".
25lb weight (T&F) 2 wind+release, two 1 turn throws, 10 three turn throws. Best of 56’10". However, I was unable to stay in the ring.
LWFD (HG) 5 one turn throws, 10 two turn throws, best of 48’8"
HWFD (HG) 5 two turn throws, best of 32’4" (PR)
WOB used a 38lb weight: 5 side slings, 5 one turn throws, over a 12ft branch. For the first time, the 1 turn throws went higher than the side slings. Was hitting a good balanced position after the turn.
You do provide such a great example for those of us interested in the Oly lifts. Tres impressive.
About that pubic bump. I didn’t learn that when I learned Oly cleans. But I had a trainer tell me I should be doing it. What’s your take?
Godo work Carl, your training always sounds like so much fun.
Great video again Carl.
I’m really thinking about adding in some snatches because of you. You’re an inspiration.
If I take some vids of my snatch, will you tell me where I’m going wrong?
Thanks Snapper. The pubic bump is nothing you try to do, but happens natually. The weight is moving back from the time it leaves the floor, your hips are moving forward to get under the bar. They meet somewhere in the middle. In the O-Lifting forum there’s a thread about this. Pendlay and North put more emphasis on the bump than I do, but their ideas and explanations are pretty good.
Thanks Joe. It is fun. Everyone should do it.
Thanks Brett. I hope you do start adding in some snatches. I would be glad to give my input.
Training 11/29/2010
C&J: 60x2, 70x2, 80x1, 90x1, (95x1)5, (97.5x1)2, (100x1)2, (102.5x1)2, (105x1)2, 107.5x1, 110x1
5/3/1 C7 W1 Bench
67x5
71x5
76x6 Easier this week than last.
89x0, 72x5,5,5
DB Rows 75x10,10,10
Training 11/30/2010
Power Snatch: 50x5, (56x5)2
High Hang Snatch: (56x3)2
5/3/1 C7 W1 Squats:
88x5
94x5
100x8 Easier than last week.
110x1, 120x1, 126x1
Front Squats: (94x5)3
Back Raises: BW+22.5kgx7,7,7
Training 12/1/2010
Power Cleans: 60x5, (70x5)2
High Hang Cleans: (70x3)2
5/3/1 C7 W1 Clean Dead Lifts
113x5
120x5
128x7
140x1, 149x1, (120x5)3
Leg Raises: Bwx15,15,15
Great training Carl.
Been reading up on John Broz in preparation to adding some O lifts. What do you think of his philosophy? Daily max squats and very little in the way of assistance. I can fit 5/6 days training in a week, do you think it’s "do"able? Have you tried daily sessions?
[quote]FarmerBrett wrote:
Great training Carl.
Been reading up on John Broz in preparation to adding some O lifts. What do you think of his philosophy? Daily max squats and very little in the way of assistance. I can fit 5/6 days training in a week, do you think it’s "do"able? Have you tried daily sessions?[/quote]
Daily max is not a hard and fast rule with Broz. It depends on his estimation of his athlete for that day. If they are frazzled he’ll have them do reps. Also the daily max is not necessarily a real max - it’s the max the athlete can lift for that day. Might be a PR, might not.
That said - I like lifting daily myself, but need to take a down day every so often. I am close to fifty years old after all…
Its been a while since I read his stuff or talked to him, I’ll have to reread to remember the details. What I remember is that its basically the Bulgarian method–frequent, high intensity training with a limited selection of exercises, basically competition lifts and squats, done for few reps, usually singles working up to as heavy as possible every session. For someone who can devote all their time and energy to weightlifting, this is probably the best way to go, as long as very careful attention is paid to recovery and impending injury. The high frequency at that high of a level is something that would need to be worked up to over time.
I agree with him that the constant high load is something that can be adapted to. My own training involves 5-7 (but usually 6) days a week of high intensity, either lifting or throwing. I attempt maxes on 1 or 2 lifts every session. After 16 weeks with no deload, I’m still improving. I don’t agree on the limited selection of exercises, but that’s more because my purpose is not solely to be good at O-Lifting, but includes throwing, and I also believe in a general symmetry principle, balance a push with a pull type of thing. In the long run I think you will be healthier keeping things balanced.
Is it doable? Yes is the short answer. But this depends on the time and energy you have for training and recovery. If you do this, pay incredibly careful attention to what your body is telling you and act accordingly.
Finally got the video from last weekend processed.
Shot: Weight is too far forward, making the ring seem too short.