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bertieIcon...07-06-2012 @ 14:53 
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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.
GubernatrixIcon...07-06-2012 @ 14:57 
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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.
GubernatrixIcon...09-06-2012 @ 23:59 
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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!
ALWEBB72Icon...10-06-2012 @ 11:53 
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Is wasting away !!! will be down to 30 stone soon
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your welcome to our red walled den !! anytime
GubernatrixIcon...10-06-2012 @ 13:50 
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Ha ha, thank you!
GubernatrixIcon...12-06-2012 @ 22:43 
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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...
GubernatrixIcon...13-06-2012 @ 23:58 
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Post Edited: 14.06.2012 @ 00:03 AM by Gubernatrix
Wed 13 June - weightlifting
Snatch 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!
GubernatrixIcon...15-06-2012 @ 21:54 
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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.
EDCLARKEIcon...15-06-2012 @ 21:58 
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your technique on the stones looks very sharp , looks like you could go quite a bit heavier than 77k.
shanejerIcon...15-06-2012 @ 21:59 
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A great stone lift !
AKBCIcon...15-06-2012 @ 22:04 
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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.
GubernatrixIcon...15-06-2012 @ 22:21 
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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!
AKBCIcon...15-06-2012 @ 22:25 
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I am familiar with it by reputation. Are you a Poliquin disciple then?
GubernatrixIcon...15-06-2012 @ 22:37 
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Nope.
GubernatrixIcon...16-06-2012 @ 17:36 
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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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