Gubernatrix strongwoman and weightlifting log
| Gubernatrix |  | Gubernatrix strongwoman and weightlifting log | 05-06-2012 @ 23:37 |
 pointing the way Member 1298, 631 posts SQ 110, BP 65, DL 130305.0 kgs @ 63kgs UnEq | Hello folks! Inspired by the VikingR strongwoman competition, I've decided to do a bit of strongwoman this summer. My main hobby is weightlifting but, having just got done with the British and with a few months to go until regional qualifiers in December, now's a good time to have a play with other strength sports. My aim is to enjoy myself and not get injured! With only a month to go before the VikingR comp on 8 July, I'll need to make do with the strength I already have and focus on weak points (glass back! poor pressing strength!) and technique on events such as log and stones. I'm normally around 60kg; weightlifting class is -58kg. Mon 4 Jan Snatch 3x3 @ 45kg Jerk to knee 3x3 @ 45kg Back squat 3x5 65kg, 75kg, 80kg First day back after more than a week off training, so took it easy. Diet: I've been eating for England over the last week. From tomorrow, back on normal diet, which is protein, veg and fat. Carb policy will be carbs post training and additional one serving per day of non-gluten carb. | ||
| Gubernatrix | | ... | 05-06-2012 @ 23:57 |
pointing the way Member 1298, 631 posts SQ 110, BP 65, DL 130305.0 kgs @ 63kgs UnEq | To add a bit of interest to the thread, here are some of my lifts from the British Weightlifting champs last weekend. I'm first in this video: | ||
| TravisFandango | | ... | 06-06-2012 @ 00:43 |
Member 1093, 5446 posts SQ 160, BP 105, DL 225490.0 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq | Good stuff Gubes! Well done at the comp. That Olympic lifting thing never fails to impress and bemuse me. | ||
| deleted2_20210523 | | ... | 06-06-2012 @ 12:46 |
Member 2606, 11453 posts SQ 170, BP 117.5, DL 215502.5 kgs @ 91.6kgs UnEq | deleted | ||
| Gubernatrix | | ... | 06-06-2012 @ 13:40 |
pointing the way Member 1298, 631 posts SQ 110, BP 65, DL 130305.0 kgs @ 63kgs UnEq | Hi Nick, Gubes is fine. Being a woman in a male-dominated sport is ok, I've not had any major problems. On the rare occasions something gets to me, I'll have a bit of a rant - sometimes via my blog - and then try to forget about it. I also do my bit to encourage more women into strength sports. | ||
| Gubernatrix | | ... | 06-06-2012 @ 13:47 |
pointing the way Member 1298, 631 posts SQ 110, BP 65, DL 130305.0 kgs @ 63kgs UnEq | Wed 6 June Axle clean and push press Our axle is about 21kg Run up to max = 56kg (missed 58.5kg) Drop downs: 51kg, 46kg, 41kg I used dbl overhand up to 50kg then the 'hitler' style of clean. I wanted to do log as well but my pressing fatigued quickly. It's a weak point. Deadlift - sumo stance, no straps, no belt 60kg x5 80kg x5 90kg x3 100kg x3 110kg x1 Haven't deadlifted for ages, so wanted to see where I was. 110kg was ok but didn't want to do more without a belt as back was rounding. Forgot to bring my belt with me today! | ||
| bertie | | ... | 06-06-2012 @ 13:55 |
I work as a boner Member 3115, 490 posts SQ 240, BP 140, DL 300680.0 kgs @ 132kgs Eq | Nice lifting. Keep up the good work. I know you keep mentioning you're pressing is a week point, but what you're failing to see is you'll be able to apply some of you're weightlifting technique to it. Where the likes of me my pressing is bad plus i have no technique to fall onto.  | ||
| EDCLARKE | | ... | 06-06-2012 @ 14:31 |
 not particularly well educated Member 85, 11010 posts SQ 170, BP 130, DL 260560.0 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq | welcome back , nice lifting at the British | ||
| Gubernatrix | | ... | 06-06-2012 @ 15:07 |
pointing the way Member 1298, 631 posts SQ 110, BP 65, DL 130305.0 kgs @ 63kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 06.06.2012 @ 15:11 PM by Gubernatrix bertie said:Nice lifting. Keep up the good work. I know you keep mentioning you're pressing is a week point, but what you're failing to see is you'll be able to apply some of you're weightlifting technique to it. Where the likes of me my pressing is bad plus i have no technique to fall onto. Thanks Bertie. Funnily enough, the problem is the lack of pressing in weightlifting. We don't press in the jerk (at least, not on purpose) and many weightlifters don't do that much pressing in their training as you don't want to get into the habit of pressing out! It is possible to attempt to jerk axles, logs etc, thereby using weightlifting technique, but the awkwardness of the object makes this a challenge. Also, my jerk ain't that good either! Cheers Ed! It has indeed been a while;-) | ||
| slimsim | | ... | 06-06-2012 @ 15:16 |
My asshole is not watertight. Member 2926, 6051 posts SQ 217.5, BP 107.5, DL 225550.0 kgs @ 86kgs UnEq | Glad to here I'm not the only weightlifter (ex-WL in my case) who struggles with their overhead. I find it really frustrating and it's actually the reason I gave up weightlifting. Also glad to hear that you're doing the hitler clean. I decided to stick with them after seeing Mike Howarth hitler clean a 161kg axle. I find them far easier than continental's plus they look far sexier and most guys (or gals) can't do them! Good luck with the vikingr comp | ||
| Gubernatrix | | ... | 06-06-2012 @ 15:25 |
pointing the way Member 1298, 631 posts SQ 110, BP 65, DL 130305.0 kgs @ 63kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 06.06.2012 @ 15:29 PM by Gubernatrix Thanks slimsim. We are not the only ones - the great Tommy Yule himself says in his log that his pressing strength is poor - or at least it was until he started training for strongman. | ||
| bertie | | ... | 06-06-2012 @ 15:49 |
I work as a boner Member 3115, 490 posts SQ 240, BP 140, DL 300680.0 kgs @ 132kgs Eq | What is a Hitler clean? | ||
| Gubernatrix | | ... | 06-06-2012 @ 21:25 |
pointing the way Member 1298, 631 posts SQ 110, BP 65, DL 130305.0 kgs @ 63kgs UnEq | It's what Mark Clegg does in this video: Note the one-arm-salute type manoeuvre that gives the move its name! | ||
| bryce | | ... | 07-06-2012 @ 07:37 |
 Juice loose aboot this hoose Member 1401, 3962 posts SQ 160, BP 107.5, DL 210477.5 kgs @ 88kgs UnEq | Hi sally, good luck with the training. I still have those videos of you from the OSG weightlifting comp (my email wouldnt let me send them!) | ||
| Gubernatrix | | ... | 07-06-2012 @ 14:49 |
pointing the way Member 1298, 631 posts SQ 110, BP 65, DL 130305.0 kgs @ 63kgs UnEq | Hello mate, same to you! I had such fun that day. Think that was the first time I snatched 50kg (although it was pressed out, generously given!) | ||
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