2013-03-14 Weightlifting Training
Today my back and abs were very sore from previous workouts but was still able to get it done. No new record weights today but good solid work anyways. Finished…
2013-03-13 Weightlifting Training Highlights
Training was a grind but thats ok, I love the grind! I did a cool exercise to start off. It tired the upper body out so I had to rely more on…
2013-03-09 Weightlifting Training
Today I thought I did pretty good with my power snatch off blocks. That last rep was debatable as a power snatch. My jerks felt horrible today though, quads were…
2013-03-07 Weightlifting Training
Ok, this volume is getting to me. All these sets of 5 and 6 are tougher than what I'm used to. However I was very happy with my set of…
2012-03-06 training.
Quads are getting sore,fatigued from doing cleans and pulls. Must mean I'm using my legs more.
2013-03-04 Training
Today training was alright. I like doing squat jerks as the work on my positioning and flexibility for when I power jerk. Pulls and squats went well but legs were…
Weightlifter’s Goulash
Thanks Julia for bringing me this nice weightlifter goulash. She got it right with a 75% ratio of beef and 25% potato/vegetable. So good! I even have my custom weightlifter…
Perspective from medalists
I was reading this article and thought I would share it. It features different quotes from medalists at the 2012 London Olympic games. Very inspirational to read. I basically took…
The Weightliter’s Kitchen. Episode 1
Excellent stew for the strength athlete.
The Dark Orchestra: 235
Jon North nails a set of Olympic Back squats for a set of 5 with 235kg. Notice his narrow stance, but his toes are still pointed out:The Dark Orchestra: 235:…