Workout Vids + Minor PR

[coolcolj]

Form is starting to improve in my powerclean, however arms are slightly bent, hips maybe 2 inches too high at start, not enough shrugging and slight kink in back. But not too bad now

Workout went like this -

Midthigh Hang PowerSnatch 95lbsx3, 115lbs 3x3
Midthigh Hang powerclean and Power Jerk 135lbsx3
Powerclean and PowerJerk 135lbsx3, 155lbsx3
PowerClean 175lbsx2, 185x1,
225lbs x 2 misses - pulled to chest height but lacked the courage to dip under it!
210lbs x 1 PR!

So I do wonder what I could have done had I went straight for the PR, rather than doing all the other stuff before hand

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Power Clean PR!
210lbs+collars - that was scary man.
I also tried 225lbs, and got it to chest height, but I was scared of dipping under it
Probably last time I max out, a bit risky without bumper plates and platforms.

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http://www.members.optushome.com.au/coolcolj2/Movies/CCJ_PowerCleanPR210_26Feb03.mpg

PowerClean and power jerk 155lbsx3, 2nd time doing these

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http://www.members.optushome.com.au/blitzforce/Movies/CCJ_PowerCleanJerk155_26Feb03.mpg


Full Band Speed Squats

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http://www.members.optushome.com.au/blitzforce/Movies/CCJ_BandSquats_26Feb03.mpg

MidThigh Hang PowerSnatch - 115lbsx3, haven't done these in a while, so not quite in the groove or as snappy as I'd like.

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http://www.members.optushome.com.au/coolcolj2/Movies/CCJ_MTHangPowerSnatch115_26Feb03.mpg

 

[Thaibox]

This comp I'm using is too much of a piece of plop to watch the vids, but good job on the PR man

 

[coolcolj]

This comp I'm using is too much of a piece of plop to watch the vids, but good job on the PR man

thanks, but only 5lb gain
But I'm a lot stronger now, just not prepared to risk life and limb going for more
Still 210 is not a bad PR, considering the fact I already had done all that stuff before, should be able to get 225lbs pretty soon, but will I have the guts to rack it?


Bummer about your computer.

 

[PolishHammer1977]

Somebody's getting stronger. Speaking of which. It's my turn to go and lift.
Congrats on the PR big man. A PR is a PR no matter how we look at it. On to the next PR now. Yea!

 

[argent]

Good job on the PR bro. I'm telling you straight up though that you could clean 2 plates right now. Your speed is up there with the 210 man, so I'd bet that you can get it. By the way what equipment are you using to film with?

 

[coolcolj]

thanks

I think I really could, it felt pretty light off the floor and It flew up, but I lacked the self confidence to get under it, so basicly I high pulled it, but I need to snap it back and flip the arms under to rack it, and that's takes a big of dose of confidence without bumpers and platforms.

I'll try and sneak up to it next time - 5lbs at a time

equipment - just your typical gym video camera - dumped to the computer, but I freshened up the quality a bit - normally its a bit dark.

 

[WarriorPL]

5lb or not.. it's a new PR. Congrats!

 

[thriller]

nice lifts!

what kind of grip you use on the cleans? is it a clean grip? it just didnt look like it.

ps. i love the squat form. why are you going so fast on the eccentric?

 

[coolcolj]

nice lifts!

what kind of grip you use on the cleans? is it a clean grip? it just didnt look like it.

ps. i love the squat form. why are you going so fast on the eccentric?

clean grip off course!
I just mark off the grip by sticking out my thumbs against the smooth area - so 3 inches from smooth area. Typical clean grip. Any narrower and the lats and thighs get in the way, also easier on the wrists.

They are speed power squats, sorta plyo like - the faster you drop the more eccentric forces the muscles have to brake and reverse, and thus also generate more power on the way up.
I don't bounce off the bottom though, I decclerate the weight really early.
The bands slingshot you down as well!
Its a killer, its feels like I got 400lbs on me when I reverse it at the bottom and my hamstrings really kick into overdrive as I try to thrust this mofo into the sky !

 

[PolishHammer1977]

I was thinking about this while watching the vids....laugh @ me if you like....Is the woman giving cardio class in the background hot? She sounds it!