[quote]Carl Darby wrote:
I think I have it figured out. I found a video file type that is not accepted. To test, here should be some front squats from today.
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I’ve found that sometimes it will take a long time to process the video files.
I’ve never really seen the O-lifts before, thanks for putting them up.
It seems to work only randomly
Well, enough trying to figure out the video thing for now. I’ve got a track meet to think about. Hammer and shot on Saturday, discus and weight on Sunday. Based on the theory that ugly throws far (there’s some kind of repulsion force between the ugliness and the implement), I should do real well.
About the Ugly Throws Far theory: After extensive research I have established that the repulsive force is an inverse square relation, F = u*(1/d^2) where d is the distance between the center of mass of the implement and the center of the source of ugliness, and u is the ugliness factor.
u is 0 for a perfectly beautiful person and seems to have no upper limit.
Or at least so I thought until Leryn Franco, a javelin thrower from Paraguay came to my attention this summer. According to the theory, she shouldn’t be able to throw anything far enough to clear her own feet, but there she is, competing internationally.
Rather than trash a perfectly good theory, I’ve come to the conclusion that the sports science people in Paraguay are quite ingenuitive, having come up with a pseudo-ugliness drug. This drug would make an otherwise beautiful person appear ugly to the throwing implements.
Although I am glad that this drug makes it possible for ugliness deprived people like Ms Franco to compete at a high level, it does create a moral dilema for those not so obviously deprived.
It is also just a matter of time until this new drug is added to the banned substance list and my beloved sport of field and track is inundated with more drug scandals.
This is hilarious
good for you, carl! i wish my dad would get into oly lifting, he’s about your age. also, looking at your vid, it does look like the turn over of the bar is a lil out of vertical. i have the same problem!
Your meet this weekend? Throw far.
[quote]longbeachnoob wrote:
good for you, carl! i wish my dad would get into oly lifting, he’s about your age. also, looking at your vid, it does look like the turn over of the bar is a lil out of vertical. i have the same problem![/quote]
Is there a chance he will? That would be fun, training and talking o-lifting with your dad.
Thanks for the input on technique. I still think the root cause is my lower back position in the first pull. Are you from Long Beach as your name implies?
I have to lift in some meet between now and April to qualify for nationals. There is no qualifying total, but you have to have competed in some sanctioned event in the last three years to enter.
The closest one for me is in Long Beach at the end of October. If you are from Long Beach, maybe you know something about it.
[quote]hel320 wrote:
Your meet this weekend? Throw far.[/quote]
Yes, this weekend. I’m now at the point where I can raise my heart rate by 20-30 beats per minute just by thinking. Thanks for the good wishes. With the help of the ugliness factor I think I will.
[quote]skidmark wrote:
This is hilarious[/quote]
And you, my friend, have an impeccable sense of humor.
Thanks for the videos Carl. It’s great having short videos for guick relooks. I don’t have a coach either so I search for training videos. Yours are now in that category, thanks again.
Hey! I just saw this on the recent threads, work hard and diligently, you’ve got all of us rooting for you
First day of the track meet is done.
It was windy as heck, but luckily the rain stayed at higher elevations. Hammer was mediocre. Couldn’t find my balance on the three turn throws, so ended up two turning out to 44.79, about 3 meters off what I usually throw. I know what to work on now, if I can let a little wind throw me off like that.
I’m not sure if there was anyone else in my age group, but in any event, nobody threw further, so I guess I got 1st. Shot went better. The wind didn’t affect my balance any, and after a shaky start, I came through on the last throw with a 7cm pr of 15.66. Another 1st. I hope the wind turns around for tomorrow.
hel, I got to meet John Powell today. He came out to watch some of his friends throwing. He was surprised that I recognized him.
Outstanding throwing! The throw in the shot is remarkable. And you’re under 200 pounds. That does it, I’m back to practicing the rotation method tomorrow. I keep hearing Powell is making rumblings about coming out and going after the record with the 1K.
Thanks. I didn’t ask him, but I’m hoping he throws tomorrow.
Congrats on the 1st place throwing Carl!
Thanks soldog.
Hel, if it helps any, these are the things I try to key in on when doing the spin:
Left arm straight and perfectly horizontal coming out of the back. Slowly turn the left knee, letting left arm keep pace. The horizontal straight arm helps set up and maintain proper balance coming out of the back.
When left knee and left arm are pointing down the right sector line, the right leg sweeps sideways to the middle. This is what actually gives you the rotational momentum.
Try to stop the left arm when it gets to pointing down the left sector line.
Right foot turning hard in the middle, even before it lands. Don’t let the momentum stop here. When I said some time ago slow to fast… and how the fast doesn’t need to be that fast, This is the stage of the throw I’m talking about. If you can at least not slow down here, you’re doing good.
Speed before this point is almost detrimental.
Push hips to the front, followed by chest pushed to the front and as high as possible. This part usually feels like all one movement, and is a continuation of the right foot turning.
Whip the left arm around to the front, keeping it as long as you can. Pull it back hard when its pointing the direction of the throw.
At least for me, the left leg takes care of itself coming out of the back, as does the arm strike at the end of the throw.
With my throws at the meet today, all I was able to be aware of were steps 1, 4, and 5. They seem to be the most important anyway. Sometimes in practice I can keep all 6 things in mind during a single throw.
In case anyone is wondering, this is why we come here.
Thanks Carl. Have copied and will ready before all practices. Have a big problem with carrying my left arm like it’s in a sling. Habit I developed after it was “injured”.
My first post on this web site said “I keep getting stronger but the strength isn’t equating to distance in the shot and disc”. You’ve convinced me, work on the form, a lot. Thanks. Enjoy todays comp.
[quote]hel320 wrote:
In case anyone is wondering, this is why we come here.
Thanks Carl. Have copied and will ready before all practices. Have a big problem with carrying my left arm like it’s in a sling. Habit I developed after it was “injured”.
My first post on this web site said “I keep getting stronger but the strength isn’t equating to distance in the shot and disc”. You’ve convinced me, work on the form, a lot. Thanks. Enjoy todays comp.[/quote]
You’re welcome, I hope it helps.
John Powell did show up but didn’t throw. Knowing he was watching must have inspired me because I got off four of my best throws in over two years. Ended up with a 1.5 meter pr of 49.37 and 1st place.
Weight went pretty much like hammer yesterday. From what some of the throwers told me, I’m getting my right foot down too early and short. This would explain why some of my throws went into the net on the right side.
Ended up with a mediocre 16.70, but with nobody else in my age group, another 1st. With my track fix over, its time to start thinking snatch again.
Back to weight lifting. Percentages this week are at 50,60,70, and 75% of 1rm, except high pulls and dead lifts which are at 90 and 95% respectively.
10/6
Snatch: 52/3, 63/3, 74/3, (80/3)4 (wasn’t cutting the pull very much, almost all were power snatches)
Back Squat: 70/5, 84/5, 98/5, (105/5)4
Bench: 50/5, 60/5, 70/5, (75/5)4
Snatch High Pull: (90/5)4
and in soldog’s honor
Pullups: (BW/3)3 (I was still feeling these in the middle of my back an hour later)
Time: 64 min
Technique: Getting the butt low at the start I did almost without thinking. Keeping the weight close past my waist was a little more problematic. I think I did a little better this time than last week, but it could still improve. Video later if the forum video gods are smiling on me.
The session was relatively easy until I hit the high pulls. Slowed down to 5 minutes between sets once I got to those.