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Great form today, the triple extension phase is great, but the weight is still too light. Next workout I'll finally use the big plates so I won't have to use the blocks. Can't wait!
01-19-2009, 06:32 PM
Michael's quest for weightlifting success! Post #30
Sorry to dissapoint but I will only be squatting 30kg/66lbs today, I need to work on my bottom position... Once I get that issue outta the way I'll be on my way to break some PRs!
01-20-2009, 02:52 PM
Michael's quest for weightlifting success! Post #32
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I think I perfected my racking position on the shoulders, the bar is right behind the clavicles and feels very secure. My bottom position is a bit better but I'll have to stretch even more. I'm not sure if it's a wise move, but I'm gonna add 5kg to my squat next time. (It will be pretty pathetic if I'm push pressing more than I squat, and besides, 35kg/77lbs is still pussy weight!
P.S. More stretching till next week... God I hate my inflexibility...
01-20-2009, 03:06 PM
Michael's quest for weightlifting success! Post #33
I'm trying to increase every week, and I'm stretching to the brink of tears!
That's not a good way to stretch for your purpose, that could actually be counter productive to getting stronger. Stretch to the point of mild discomfort for about 20 seconds and do each muscle that you stretch in a circuit and get 2-3 sets of stretches in. You'll become more flexible.
01-21-2009, 07:41 AM
Michael's quest for weightlifting success! Post #36
That's not a good way to stretch for your purpose, that could actually be counter productive to getting stronger. Stretch to the point of mild discomfort for about 20 seconds and do each muscle that you stretch in a circuit and get 2-3 sets of stretches in. You'll become more flexible.
Well, my main purpose is to get flexible, once I get flexible enough I'll ease up on the stretching and concentrate on strength. After my workout I'm stretching just like you said, 20 seconds and to mild discomfort
01-21-2009, 07:51 AM
Michael's quest for weightlifting success! Post #37
Well, my main purpose is to get flexible, once I get flexible enough I'll ease up on the stretching and concentrate on strength. After my workout I'm stretching just like you said, 20 seconds and to mild discomfort
No I mean that is the way to progressively increase your flexibility.
01-22-2009, 11:01 AM
Michael's quest for weightlifting success! Post #38
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Still light ass weight, but is feels good knowing that a long time ago 30kgs was my overhead press PR. Now it's flying up! Can't wait to find out how much I can actually push press!
01-22-2009, 08:14 PM
Michael's quest for weightlifting success! Post #39
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Pretty good workout, considering that I was at a LAN party the whole weekend and got terrible sleep and food. I feel that my clean pull is pretty good, I may have to work on using my hips a bit more.
Next week I'm gonna reduce the volume to 7 x 3, and add in some bodybuilding exercises (CGBP, bench rows and press) at 3 x 8.
01-26-2009, 10:49 PM
Michael's quest for weightlifting success! Post #42
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