Gubernatrix strongwoman and weightlifting log
| bertie |  | ... | 07-06-2012 @ 14:53 |
I work as a boner Member 3115, 490 posts SQ 240, BP 140, DL 300680.0 kgs @ 132kgs Eq | Gubernatrix said:It's what Mark Clegg does in this video: Note the one-arm-salute type manoeuvre that gives the move its name! That looks like it needs far too much speed to clean like that than i have. I clean more like the second lad in the vid. | ||
| Gubernatrix | | ... | 07-06-2012 @ 14:57 |
 pointing the way Member 1298, 631 posts SQ 110, BP 65, DL 130305.0 kgs @ 63kgs UnEq | Thurs 7 June Tired and grumpy today. Did lots of work on jerk. Tried a different elbow position - may help in the long run. At the very least, I've spent 1.5 hours today practising a major weakness, so that's an achievement. | ||
| Gubernatrix | | ... | 09-06-2012 @ 23:59 |
pointing the way Member 1298, 631 posts SQ 110, BP 65, DL 130305.0 kgs @ 63kgs UnEq | Sat 9 June Decided it was time to tackle the log we have at work, which I'm told is about 48kg. Warmed up with: Standing dumbbell shoulder press 10kg x8 12kg x5 14kg x5 15kg x5 Cleaned log 3 times and attempted to press it but wasn't going. Then I hit upon the idea of using split stance and suddenly it was so much easier. Video of moment of truth: Did that a couple of times, then managed one with added 5kg after a couple of attempts. Retired while still successful. Farmers walk Not sure of weight of farmers handles but did: Added 20kg each hand - 30m drop and turn Added 30kg each hand - 30m drop and turn Good mornings 20kg x5 30kg x5 35kg x5 35kg x5 35kg x5 Happy with the log today, more to come! | ||
| ALWEBB72 | | ... | 10-06-2012 @ 11:53 |
 Is wasting away !!! will be down to 30 stone soon Member 1649, 2160 posts SQ 290, BP 235, DL 325850.0 kgs @ 110kgs UnEq | your welcome to our red walled den !! anytime | ||
| Gubernatrix | | ... | 10-06-2012 @ 13:50 |
pointing the way Member 1298, 631 posts SQ 110, BP 65, DL 130305.0 kgs @ 63kgs UnEq | Ha ha, thank you! | ||
| Gubernatrix | | ... | 12-06-2012 @ 22:43 |
pointing the way Member 1298, 631 posts SQ 110, BP 65, DL 130305.0 kgs @ 63kgs UnEq | Mon 11 June - sled Heavy sled work for about 10 minutes - f.u.c.k.e.d!! Tues 12 June - weightlifting Giles wasn't in today so I just did the workout that was on the board: Hang snatch @ 80% (48kg) 3 reps x 4 sets - bit of a wimpy effort; missed 1 rep every set! Snatch pull @ 110% (66kg) 5 reps x 3 sets Front squat 80% 3x3 (72kg) 70% x 10 (63kg) Abs - 2 exercises Have not been sticking strictly to my diet but not too worried about it. I need a bit of a mental break as I dieted hard for the British. Trying not to be too naughty but scoffing a lot of rice cakes! And red wine... | ||
| Gubernatrix | | ... | 13-06-2012 @ 23:58 |
pointing the way Member 1298, 631 posts SQ 110, BP 65, DL 130305.0 kgs @ 63kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 14.06.2012 @ 00:03 AM by Gubernatrix Wed 13 June - weightliftingSnatch 3 reps x 6 sets @ 45kg - working on some technique Clean off blocks 2 reps x 6 sets 60kg, 65kg, 70kgf, 70kgf, 65kg, 65kg - first time I've done this exercise; freaked me out a bit. Didn't want to get under the 70kg, then went back down to 65kg but didn't do a great job. Frustrating. Got a bit upset! Jerk off stands 2 reps x 3 sets @ 60kg Going to Bulks for a session on Friday - woo! | ||
| Gubernatrix | | ... | 15-06-2012 @ 21:54 |
pointing the way Member 1298, 631 posts SQ 110, BP 65, DL 130305.0 kgs @ 63kgs UnEq | Fri 15 June - stones and log Went down to Bulks for a session on the stones. Emmy came down to show me the ropes as I've not done stones before. Loved the stones - did 32kg, 48kg, 65kg and 77kg. Did the 77 a few times to practise technique. Next one up was 100kg, so didn't attempt that! Here's a vid of the 77kg: Then moved onto log. Did 25kg, 35kg, 45kg ok then attempted 55kg and missed the press 3 times, damn and blast! Dropped down to 50kg (which have done before) but didn't manage that either - was a bit tired by this time so left it there. Pressing needs more work! Really happy with the stones though. | ||
| EDCLARKE | | ... | 15-06-2012 @ 21:58 |
 not particularly well educated Member 85, 11010 posts SQ 170, BP 130, DL 260560.0 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq | your technique on the stones looks very sharp , looks like you could go quite a bit heavier than 77k. | ||
| shanejer | | ... | 15-06-2012 @ 21:59 |
Member 1307, 14110 posts SQ 355, BP 240, DL 370965.0 kgs @ 102kgs UnEq | A great stone lift ! | ||
| AKBC | | ... | 15-06-2012 @ 22:04 |
 Kettlebells RULE !!! Member 3699, 407 posts | Awesome log, where the hell is work? It looks class! (Am I being dumb here?) I have spent a LOT of time trying to get ladies to see the value in the higher intensity, lower duration end of the training curve and this log is great to see. | ||
| Gubernatrix | | ... | 15-06-2012 @ 22:21 |
pointing the way Member 1298, 631 posts SQ 110, BP 65, DL 130305.0 kgs @ 63kgs UnEq | Cheers Ed, yes, would've liked an 80kg or a 90kg to try! Shanejer, thanks very much! AKBC - work is Ultimate Performance Mayfair. Awesome gym! | ||
| AKBC | | ... | 15-06-2012 @ 22:25 |
Kettlebells RULE !!! Member 3699, 407 posts | I am familiar with it by reputation. Are you a Poliquin disciple then? | ||
| Gubernatrix | | ... | 15-06-2012 @ 22:37 |
pointing the way Member 1298, 631 posts SQ 110, BP 65, DL 130305.0 kgs @ 63kgs UnEq | Nope. | ||
| Gubernatrix | | ... | 16-06-2012 @ 17:36 |
pointing the way Member 1298, 631 posts SQ 110, BP 65, DL 130305.0 kgs @ 63kgs UnEq | Sat 16 June Deadlift - heavy doubles Conventional 60kgx5 80kgx5 90kgx3 Sumo 100x2 110x2 (belt) 110x2 (belt) 110x2 (belt) Barbell pressing Strict 20kgx5 30kgx5 35kgx5 Push press 50x3 50x3 50x3 Sled work Standing arm over arm (rope attached to sled) 60kg - 60m (30m out and back) 'Truck pull' (using sled and sprint harness) 60kg - 60m 80kg - 60m Quite happy with that session. Got some good work done. | ||
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