Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Olympic Lifting Day 3

Power Snatch w/ 30kg x 3 + 3 Drop Snatches
Power Snatch w/ 50kg x 1,1
3 minutes rest
[Power Snatch w/ 58kg x 1 x 15
1 minute rest]

Power Clean + Power Jerk w/ 58kg x 1,1
[Power Clean w/ 70kg x 1 x 11
1 minute rest]

[Good Mornings w/ 74kg x 4 x 5
2 minutes rest]

NOTES:
-Power snatches went well, I seem to find my groove after the 7th set. Probably due to the fact that muscular strength and power improve during subsequent sets. Next week is back off week.
-I really concentrated on completing the pull and 'getting as tall as possible' with the power cleans. It helped me get a good finish and consequently have the weight land in the 'rack' position nicely.
-Missed the 12th jerk in the power cleans. It's not enough to get the clean, one must remain focused until the jerk is completed successfully. Will keep that focus next time.
-For more information and technique tips, check out Tommy Kono's book, It is - hands down - THE BEST book on olympic lifting you will every buy. You will not regret it. You can get his book 'Weightlifting, Olympic style' here.
-Which brings me to my next point: Next time I'll position some tires in front of the bar to be able to guide the loaded bar down there, as I don't want to cause any unnecessary stress to my body when trying to absorb the shock, IF a jerk is missed.

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