Snatch
EMOM of 1 high hang, 1 “superman”, 1 from floor. Used training bar in order to have proper distance from floor with light weight.
- 3 reps at 35 lbs
- 7 reps at 45 lbs
I meant to do this with 45 but for some reason thought the 5 kg training bar was 10 kg when first setting up.
The reps all felt pretty good but I need (a) hips through/better arched angel and (b) faster under the bar. I got some nice “clap/clap” sounds from the bar contact and foot work but I think there probably should be a little more time between the claps. I need more “clap…clap” instead of “clap/clap”.
Front Squat
- 45 lb x 5
- 95 x 3
- 135 x 3
- 165 x 2
- 185 x 2
- 205 x 1
- 215 x 1
- 225 x 1
- 235 x 1 PR!
- 245 x 0
I skipped clean and jerk in order to have more energy for the front squat. I keep skipping front squats due to being wiped out by the cleans so I figured I’d do it the other way around this time.
225 was my old 1RM and it went up with ease. Hit a new PR with 235 and it also went up with ease. While resting up for the 245 rep, I was already planning 255 and expecting to get it. Unfortunately, I hit some resistance on the way up with 245 and gave up too soon. I think it was paranoia about being able to safely drop the bar that caused me to give in. I’m not sure if I would have gotten the rep up but I need to fight that a little more. Also, I probably should have set the bar back up and tried again. Oh well. A PR is a PR.
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