2012

Sometimes I just need to lift some heavy $hit

Sometimes I just need to lift some heavy $hit
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There's something therapeutic about throwing around a loaded bar with weights, isn't there?  And what better lift than the Olympic Snatch to really get yourself right after a long day of "stuff".  One of the things I love about Olympic lifting is that it all comes down to me, the bar and the lift - a head game at the best of times, but easily one of the most explosive and powerful movements in the world of sports.

The Sntach and I have a love/hate relationship.  Being that it is the hardest, yet most impressive, movements in CrossFit always gets in my head.  You have one opportunity to stick it, and with only a fraction of error separating a good from a failed lift.  Perfection is key - and when you see someone execute a perfect snatch, it's magical.  I'll strive for perfection in this lift... but it could be years before I have the confidence to really start pressing some serious loads... what's your favorite lift?

Here's a great video by California Strength (mind you a bit intimidating for the Olympic weightlifting newcomer, but remember these guys have lifted for years)


Daily Workouts


Studeo 55 (6:45am WOD) 2k Row for time

My time was 6:55.01

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Lots of mobility work following.

CrossFit BC (5pm WOD)


Olympic Snatch (with full squat, not power snatch)

  • 3 x 135 lbs

  • 3 x 145 lbs

  • 2 x 155 lbs

  • 2 x 165 lbs

  • 1 x 175 lbs

  • 1 x 175 lbs

  • 0 x 185 lbs (fail...)


WOD: 10 minute AMRAP

  • 5 x (full squat) Snatch @ 135lbs

  • 50 x Double unders


 

My total was 4 rounds plus 2 reps.

 

 

 
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