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| » Chris's attempt at getting stronger (Go to post) | 05-06-2015 @ 22:01 | ||
| Tonight. 98kg Snatch Snatched up to 87 via 70x2, 75, 80, 82, missed 85 three times before getting it on 4th. Missed 90 then left it there. Front squats 95x3 belt on 105x3 105x2 failed 3rd! 105x3 Snatch pulls 100x3 100x3 100x3 Rows 68x10 68x10 68x10 Not bad, legs still not at full strength. | |||
| » Chris's attempt at getting stronger (Go to post) | 05-06-2015 @ 11:08 | ||
| Last night, 98kg BW Snatch 70 for 3 doubles and a single Clean pull - hang clean - jerk Singles on 80, 85, 90, 92, then final one on 95. Cleans felt great and locked in, jerk was a bit more wobbly than expected. Clean pulls 3 triples on 110 Push press Went up to 85, attempted 89 for a PB but not really close. Abs 3 sets Fairly happy with that, making progress on clean technique, hopefully it carries over to lifts from the floor. Will continue with hang cleans on one of my clean days, other day will try out clean-front squat(-jerk) complex as recommended by a mate from the gym. Had a brilliant sleep after this, so much so that I overslept for work and woke up at 10 lol. Honestly can't remember the last time I slept so much unbroken! | |||
| » Chris's attempt at getting stronger (Go to post) | 03-06-2015 @ 09:26 | ||
| 98kg BW again last night. Snatch work up to 60kg. Pulls, powers, full etc. Used straps as my hands still have blisters on them from holiday. Clean pull - hang clean - jerk complex up to 80kg. Feels much better from the hang, was told turnover looked a lot better. Will incorporate these in a bit more. Squats up to a measly 110 for a couple of triples unbelted. | |||
| » One of the most enjoyable but scary articles I've ever read (Go to post) | 02-06-2015 @ 11:43 | ||
| Thought I'd share this article on AI as I thought it was pretty mindblowing, especially if you've ever wondered what the chances are of a Terminator-type doomsday scenario. Put aside an hour or so to read Part 1, Part 2 and the sidetrack article on the Fermi paradox. Definitely worth it. http://waitbutwhy.com/2015/01/artificial-intelligence-revoluti... | |||
| » Chris's attempt at getting stronger (Go to post) | 02-06-2015 @ 09:36 | ||
| Back off holiday on Sunday night. A ridiculously sleep-deprived and alcohol-fuelled 10 days, great trip though. Immune system feels pretty battered at the moment. Headed back to the gym last night just to get myself in there really. Lost 3.5kg. Power snatches/pulls on 50 Power clean and jerks on 50 Front squat -> jerk complexes on 70/75 Rows on 60 Felt horrible as predicted. Had a great sleep after though. Back in gym tonight for some slightly heavier full movements hopefully. | |||
| » Ever struggled with a lack of motivation to compete ? (Go to post) | 01-06-2015 @ 17:55 | ||
JohnGym said: 'To strive against another or others to attain a goal, such as an advantage or victory' I go into competitions knowing that victory is not possible. Therefore, by this definition I am not competing. 1. 'to contend for athletic supremacy'. Attending a contest knowing that you will not place is NOT contending for Athletic supremacy because you know for sure that there will be more supreme athletes there how will beat you. Therefore by the dictionary definition anyone attending knowing they won't place is not competing. 2. 'to strive to outdo another for a prize'. The winners and placers get a prize. That being a trophy. Attending a contest knowing that you will not place means the is no possibility of a prize. Therefor by the dictionary definition anyone attending knowing they won't place is not competing. So bored now....and I'm still not attending competitions because it's a waste of time and money FOR ME. You don't know that for sure though. What if all the other competitors bomb out/get injured/break the rules, meaning you claim first place? That's definitely not outside the realms of possibility. | |||
| » Chris's attempt at getting stronger (Go to post) | 21-05-2015 @ 09:59 | ||
| Last night, just over 101 BW. C&J - used a belt today 90 100 104 108 - F clean 108 - F, jerk pressed out slightly 112 - F jerk 112 - F clean 112 - F clean Back squats - belted 130 140 148 155 161 - F 161 - F Rows 70x8 70x8 70x8 Bench 82.5x5 82.5x5 82.5x5 2 sets of curls Man that was terrible. My clean is so s**t. I cleaned 112.5 about 9 months ago or something and have yet to clean more than that. The 1st attempt was relatively close I guess, collapsed horribly in the catch but stood up ok with it. Jerk was not close to lockout. Attempts 2 and 3 it just dropped off my shoulders as I went under the clean, was horrible. Squats my legs were just a bit tired from the CJs I think as well as the work of the past week. Away until the 1st of June now. | |||
| » Sugden Weekly Snatch Thread ! (Go to post) | 19-05-2015 @ 10:24 | ||
5 PBs last night - 4 on the video plus a 91kg BTN push press PB  | |||
| » Chris's attempt at getting stronger (Go to post) | 19-05-2015 @ 10:07 | ||
| Last night, 101kg Snatch 70 75 80 84 88 91 - F (forward) 91 PB! 93 PB 95 PB 97 - F 97 - F (both in front) Front squats - belted 110 115 120 125 PB Snatch pulls 105x2 105x2 105x2 105x2 BTN push press 78 83 88 91 PB Can't even remember the last time I got so many PBs in one session lol. Snatches were a very pleasant surprise, I didn't even think 91 would go given how bad snatches have been recently, but was secretly hoping for 93. So 95 was very out of the blue! Front squats I just went for a token PB as I wanted to save my legs for C&Js on Wednesday. Had a horrendous night's sleep after this session, always struggle to get to sleep and stay asleep when I max out. | |||
| » Chris's attempt at getting stronger (Go to post) | 16-05-2015 @ 20:40 | ||
| Was helping out at the powerlifting comp today so snuck a quick session in at the end. 101kg BW Did power snatch + full snatch complex, lots of reps at 65. Felt good for the most part. Then power cleans + power jerks, singles up to a few reps on 85. Pull is definitely starting to feel better since I made the adjustment. Then beltless clean deadlifts up to 160x3. Didn't have my knee wraps but still felt comfortable snatching. Hopefully max out on snatch on monday if I'm feeling good. | |||
| » Chris's attempt at getting stronger (Go to post) | 15-05-2015 @ 10:20 | ||
kirkynick said: I used to take the National Express Bus from London to Hull. It went, and presumably still does, through Sc**thorpe. Few guys on here are from Scunny or train there as far as I know. I prefer the megabus  although it's a bloody long journey if you continue on to Hull, no??? Like 5 hours!I know that Valdas strongman guy trains in Scunny? My mate said he came into the gym the other week and just snatched 125 like nothing with barely any warmup haha. | |||
| » Chris's attempt at getting stronger (Go to post) | 15-05-2015 @ 10:18 | ||
| 101kg last night. Snatches - worked up to 80 but missed it 3 times (1 behind, 2 forward). Dropped to 70, missed it twice. Then got it. Then did 75 twice, then missed 78 3 times (all forward). Terrible Front squats up to a very hard single at 100. Nothing in my legs at all last night, must be due to the heavy squats on Tuesday... Light-ish session on Saturday then max out next week hopefully. | |||
| » Chris's attempt at getting stronger (Go to post) | 14-05-2015 @ 15:59 | ||
kirkynick said: No, not really. I'm from the more upmarket area on the other side of the Humber  ha, that's a shame! | |||
| » Chris's attempt at getting stronger (Go to post) | 13-05-2015 @ 12:04 | ||
kirkynick said: Are you from Sc**thorpe? I am indeed. You're familiar with it then I take it? | |||
| » Chris's attempt at getting stronger (Go to post) | 13-05-2015 @ 09:25 | ||
| Last night, 101kg Back squat - belted 110x5 120x5 125x5 130x5 135x5 GMs 60x8 60x8 60x8 Rows 70x8 70x8 70x8 better Bench 80x5 80x5 80x5 Hypers 3 sets Bit of rehab work Squat was quite unexpected, especially as I felt like crap at the start of the session. Kept my shape well for them apparently. Was secretly hoping for 130x5 but wasn't sure if I'd get it. It was ok so was convinced to go for 135. Most I've squatted in over a year for sure, possibly even since my prep for the British championships in 2013! Bit of knee pain afterwards but nothing too bad. | |||