2011

Can I get a little Snatch, Crackle, Pop?

Can I get a little Snatch, Crackle, Pop?
Officially back to training after 3 weeks off with an ankle injury and I find myself sluggish, weak and honestly, a bit tired.  But does that slow me down?  Only mentally.  I have to push myself that bit extra now as I'm finding that I'm lacking that little pop in my step.  When I saw that CrossFit Vancouver  had snatch progressions on the board yesterday I was torn with the typical psychological internal babble and dialogue that most everyone goes through at some time or another.  Should I train or shouldn't I train?  I really do need to pick up some groceries?  I really should go and clean my car?  I really should go and organize my desk...

...WTF!  Excuses, excuses, excuses.  So what did I do.  I went, I snatched, and I felt great for it.  Sometimes it's just that commitment and decision to move forward and put thoughts into action.  And thankfully I did and I feel great for it.  (plus I didn't really want to do all that other stuff)

Warm-up:  3 Rounds



  • 15 x Overhead Squat w/45lbs bar

  • 200 m sprint


Technique:


For 25 minutes worked on standing power snatches, hanging power snatches, standing squat snatches, squat snatches... basically a lot of technique with light weight.

Workout:  Progress to a max snatch (power or squat)



  • 135 x 6

  • 145 x 3

  • 155 x 1

  • 165 x 1

  • 185 x 0 (fail)

  • 185 x 0 (fail)

  • 165 x 2

  • 155 x 1

  • 145 x 1

  • 135 x 20 something... just worked technique. I realize I have a lot to learn about snatching.


 
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