05.04.13

05.04.13

Two training sessions to catch up on for this post: one work shortened session from yesterday and one today that was not.

Yesterday (05.03.13)
1. 1 Clean Pull + 1 Clean(Full) + Split Jerk
135-185-225F(Jerk)-225-245-265-285-305FFF(3 Misses on the Jerk)

Today (05.04.13)
1.1RM Snatch
3x1@210#, 230,250F, 250, 270F,275Fx?

Big snatch PR is on the way... gunning for that 1.5 BW(280#) Snatch. It's soon.

2.1RM C&J
135-175-205-225-245-265-285-305FFF

Lot of work coming in the next few weeks to snap the streak of jerk misses at 305.

DJ

"Who is like you, O Lord, among the gods?
    Who is like you, majestic in holiness,
    awesome in glorious deeds, doing wonders?" Exodus 15:11

04.29.13

04.29.13

1. HBBS (3 Sec Pause in Rock Bottom) 5x5 @ 75% (295#)

5-5-4-4-3

2. 7x2 Snatch @ 90% (230#)

2-1F-F1-1F-2-2-2

Really cleaned up the last few sets on the snatch, I'll try to get the video up in the next few days.

DJ

What are you gonna do when your time has come, And your life is done 
and there's nothing you can stand on?  
What will you have to say at the judgment throne?  
Well, I already know the only thing that I can say
I trust in Jesus, my great Deliverer. My strong Defender, the Son of God. I trust in Jesus, blessed Redeemer. My Lord forever, the Holy One" - Third Day 

04.28.13

04.28.13

Fixing problem areas today.

1. 3RM Deficit Clean DL (3")
135-225-225-365-405-425x2

2. 3RM BTN PP w/ 3 Sec Top Holds
135-165-195-225-245-265x2-275x1

3a. 7x3 Bench Press (190#)
3b. 7x3 Pendlay Row (225#)

DJ

04.27.13

04.27.13

Training is a grind sometimes, mentally and physically. Continuing to PR, even through some tough motivational times. It is easy to train when you are riding the high, but hitting it hard when the weight feels heavy and you feel like you are moving in slow motion wears you down. These are humbling times, but I will not relent.

^"Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." - 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

1. 1RM Front Squat
185x2-225x2-255-295-315-335-345PR(old 335 03.09.13)-355F

2. 1RM Jerk
135x2-185-225-265-280-300Fx2

3. 3 Position Power Snatch - heaviest possible
145-160-185-205-225CCF(from floor was squat not power)-235F-235CCF(miss from floor)(*Power clean PR-old 216)-235CF

DJ 
"We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body." 2 Corinthians 4:8-10

04.26.13

04.26.13

1. 5x3 @ 75% (295#)- HBBS (Tempo - 5 Sec Pause Rock Bottom)
3-3-3-3-2F

2. 7x2 VHH Snatch - Heaviest Possible
165-185-200-215-230-245fx2

3. Bench Press 7x3
185-195-205-215-225-235

DJ

04.17.13

04.17.13

My deepest prayers and sympathies are out to the victims and the families involved in the terrorist events on Monday in Boston.

The Boston Marathon bombing is a grim reminder that there is evil plotting, planning and waiting to take advantage at any time. We each have individual responsibility to remain vigilant, this collective individual responsibility will strengthen the vigilance of our nation. The ability to take responsibility for ourselves, family, friends, country men and women is what has made America the country it is today. We must not become despondent and complacent in the wake of these events. The threat is real, it is always there; we must recognize this reality and stand ready to face those who are against US.

Americans for America.

"There is no peace for the wicked." - Isaiah 48:22

04.09.13

04.09.13

This is my first post since the CFG open has finished. Now I can stop feeling terrible about my mediocre (at best) conditioning and get into killing some PR's.

Today was two short workouts separated by about 3 hours. 3 PR's today, which is always a good thing, but I feel as though I am on the edge of much more. Have to keep pushing on.

Session 1

1. 1 RM HBBS 
    135x5, 185x5, 225x3, 275x3, 315, 365, 390PR (10# PR over 380# [12-2-12]) 405xFx2, 335, 355,375,395F
     Not a huge PR (10#), ill take it. Unsuccessful attempt to work back up to another PR.
 2. 15m Snatch (full) Form Work
    135/175

Session 2

1. 1 RM Push Press
    95, 135, 175, 205,205*(PR), 225, 245, 265 PR (15#PP PR over 250# [2-1-13])
*205 felt nice and strong in the front rack and decided to strict press it for a 5# PR over 200# [2-7-13]

2. Rear Split Jerk Practice - Triples
    135x3, 185x3, 225x3, 245x3

DJ
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom." Proverbs 9:10