You’re log just keeps getting more exciting!!! Its been awhile for me though since I’ve done any lifting and I’m not very good at instructions, especially on a vid.
You’re as strong as you look alright. For a first time jerking that was good. My back and shoulders did feel your pain on the way down. Just to be on the safe side though, maybe read up on jerking or get someone to help you with just the basics of technique, or even posting the vid in the oly forum, they can be most helpful. 135 is very good for the first time, even just mentally getting that weight over your head.
Also the lowering of the jerk was more painful for me than anything else in the beginning. You actually have to drop the bar/weights after you get it down to shoulder height, or/and do a shoulder catch thingy. Those weights you are using don’t look droppable though.
But since you are strong I would say that if you got the technique dialed in you could probably add another 30+ to that easily. The actual power comes from the hips with jerking. Working on the technique does take some time but if you are going to be adding it on to your workouts, probably best to do it safely to avoid any risks.
[quote]Drake37 wrote:
That 135 jerk isnt bad at all! My only advice is that you kind of “PEZ dispenser-ed” your neck a lot before the lift. I’m certainly not an expert though, so take my advice with a grain of salt. Other notes: Training is looking good. You are looking good. [/quote]
Thanks, lol, weird neck thing…twitchy kinda gal I guess
[quote]minimaltechno wrote:
You’re log just keeps getting more exciting!!! Its been awhile for me though since I’ve done any lifting and I’m not very good at instructions, especially on a vid.
You’re as strong as you look alright. For a first time jerking that was good. My back and shoulders did feel your pain on the way down. Just to be on the safe side though, maybe read up on jerking or get someone to help you with just the basics of technique, or even posting the vid in the oly forum, they can be most helpful. 135 is very good for the first time, even just mentally getting that weight over your head.
Also the lowering of the jerk was more painful for me than anything else in the beginning. You actually have to drop the bar/weights after you get it down to shoulder height, or/and do a shoulder catch thingy. Those weights you are using don’t look droppable though.
But since you are strong I would say that if you got the technique dialed in you could probably add another 30+ to that easily. The actual power comes from the hips with jerking. Working on the technique does take some time but if you are going to be adding it on to your workouts, probably best to do it safely to avoid any risks.
Love those shoulders!
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Thanks Mini!! I am gonna nail 140 and then call it a day on the C+P. It was just for a fun little comp thing so thats good enough.
Yesterday we went ice fishing and the day lasted alot longer than I thought. I ate kinda bad (hotdogs and shit) and I had nothing to drink. I peed once when I woke up and then the next time was at 5!! (kids rated first for drink boxes, lol) So I wouldnt be surprised if my weight blows up by tomorrow.
Ok I should post up my cals. Last time I posted them was Thursday. I did not track on Sunday .
Fri~3330 (139gF/335gC/171gP)
Sat~2475 (65gF/168gC/118gP)
Sun~ went on an unexpected ice fishing trip and had nothing to drink all day. was crazy dehydrated!
Monday~2071 cals (42gF/165gC/115gP)
See a pattern? I do too. Weekends are not my strong point
Weight~ 131. I am ok with this. I thought for sure after the weekend and the day with out anything to drink my weight would have been way up. Its actually encouraging as I am probably holding some water too.
Training~
Went for a half hr class for snatch technique as well as a little more help on the clean and jerk.
I was able to do a 105# snatch for 2!! And thats landing it into an OH Squat! WOOT WOOT!
~When I catch the clean I am separating my feet…one foot more forward than the other…and I didnt even know that! THATS why I was never able to drop lower to catch the bar without hurting my knees!
~I learned how to sit lower and nice and tight for the starting position and to do the clean with a narrower grip. I was gripping it with the same width as I do for the OHP.
~also the point between my knees and stomach is the week point so I need to strengthen up hips I guess. More explosiveness.
then I went to the gym…
Pullups
8
6
5
Rear delt rows
12x70
12x70
Seated BO lat raises
15x15’s
7x15’s, 5x12’s
15x12’s
Curls
10x50
5x50, 4x40
Rev. curls
10x30
Guess my arms and shoulders were more tired after the first class then I thought. Oh well, it felt hard…thats what counts!
Loving the striations! That Oly stuff is great, I got OCD while doing it though…, lol, i would practice
FOREber and eber!! The classes sound like a win.
leg is back to “normal”. I am just starting to really push it again. Each week it got stronger, but it
was only 3 weeks ago i landed on my ass stepping down from a astep up :0
It was part fluke, but a warning that it wasnt 100%. This week I did week 7 of 8, and it was
so brutal, 24 sets, most Ive done in 4-ever.
Today was gym day back and bi. Was first time using the loaded BB < sad but true.
Felt all shmexey when they were all pumped up!
[quote]coyotegal wrote:
lol I dont have an ounce of OCD in me. Whether this is good or bad I dunno…
Glad to hear your leg is doing better! First time using loaded BB for curls? Dont even worry, it comes pretty quick! In aug I couldnt curl 45 either.
You ARE shmexy!!! Rock those pipes! [/quote]
…Well this is embarrassing…, soo ill say it real fast by loaded bb i meant the ones that already have the weight on them, i am too weak for the 45bar curls, ESP after i did heavy back.
I was using the 30#er.
Drake ahh thanks! Last night i decided to spin (got a spin bike for home) I was on it for an hour. Did a little over 7 miles and 7? (lost track) 30 second sprints @11-12 ended it all with a nice high 11s-mid 12 sprint. legs/glutes were crushed! I usually just do 5-6 sprints.
[quote]coyotegal wrote:
lol I dont have an ounce of OCD in me. Whether this is good or bad I dunno…
Glad to hear your leg is doing better! First time using loaded BB for curls? Dont even worry, it comes pretty quick! In aug I couldnt curl 45 either.
You ARE shmexy!!! Rock those pipes! [/quote]
…Well this is embarrassing…, soo ill say it real fast by loaded bb i meant the ones that already have the weight on them, i am too weak for the 45bar curls, ESP after i did heavy back.
I was using the 30#er.
Drake ahh thanks! Last night i decided to spin (got a spin bike for home) I was on it for an hour. Did a little over 7 miles and 7? (lost track) 30 second sprints @11-12 ended it all with a nice high 11s-mid 12 sprint. legs/glutes were crushed! I usually just do 5-6 sprints.
//Hijack
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Don’t feel bad about light curls. Not a big deal.
Its great you can bike that far! My hip starts to flare up around 1.5 miles of either walking or biking.
[quote]coyotegal wrote:
No problemo Too bad we couldnt do it over a case of beer :D[/quote]
If you’re even in West Virginia you let me know. I’m buyin! Ya know, once I turn 21 June 6…
Training~ Felt shitty going in. Seems everyone wants a piece of me these days and its taking a toll. And then my car broke BUT felt great coming back out Good therapy weights are!!