Finally, success

After 6 months of 3 days a week training, Garrett was finally able to hit a hang snatch. He hit it and hit it well. An excellent job earning him an OSU sticker.

Another day, another PR, another sticker

Steve hits his second PR of the week. Tonight it was in the clean and jerk. Earning himself a sticker and sole possession of the lead. One more sticker and he will hit the reward level. Steve 4, Keith 3, Ben 2. Keep up the good work!

PR and OSU Sticker

Steve snatches a PR 85 tonight, earning himself an OSU sticker. He and Keith are now tied for the lead in sticker total.

Another Day, Another PR

Ben was able to set a PR today in the CJ. Bested his previous by 4 kilos! Earned himself an OSU sticker. This moves him into a tie with Steve at 2 each. Keith still leads. I expect to see a rush on stickers in the next few weeks. Steve and Keith making steady progress on their respective squat programs. 5 x 5 sessions were decimated by both lifters. Maggey earned her first sticker for passing her WL test earlier in the week.

Double Stickers Earned

At stake today were double stickers. Steve and Keith had to complete their respective 6 x 6 squat and RDL session to earn double O.S.U. stickers. In two pools of sweat, both earned the stickers. Keith now catapults into the lead with a total of 3 stickers on his way to the first reward level. Nice work by both!

Loving the Smell of Testosterone

The scent of testosterone, generated naturally, was in the air today as an absolute club record was established in the squat. Ben, after hang cleans and Russians, hit the squat rack. Warm up sets at 120, 160, 170. The bar was loaded to a bar bending 191 kg (420 pounds). He was told he could drop the weight after he stood up with it. A spotter was in tight behind him. No spotter needed as Ben went down and came up even stronger hitting the squat with perfection. The club needs more visitors to help with testosterone production. Ben sets the absolute club record of 191 kg in the squat. Nice work, Ben!

Change to Date of Spring Meet, Now May 15

The spring meet in Cincinnati has had a change in the date. Instead of May 16, it will be held in the afternoon on Saturday, May 15, 2010. Reason? This day is the last day to qualify for the USA Weightlifting national meet in June. I apologize for the change, but there are a few people out there who can qualify for the nationals.
Timing will be: weigh in for the first session begins at 1 PM, lifting starts at 3 PM. A second session will be added if required.

An Update for the Week ending April 3

Garrett had a great Monday, performed his first clean from the ground, and hit some nice squats. Frank showed excellent hip action and his "proof of concept" quest continues. Chad and Ben were sick for the week. Dean made a special guest appearance. Keith and Steve signed on for a super intense 6 week squat program. They won't be laughing when it's 6 x 6! Ryan, a new visitor, tried it out and I think he is not so sure about the lifts... Lauren is doing great except that the jerks may prove challenging. And, by that I mean the lift not the people at the club. Therese and Maggey continue to progress.