Friday, September 24, 2010
New Equipment in the House
After a full week where all four platforms got a lot of use by a lot of lifters, there is more equipment in the house. Luke got his shoes and his position immediately improved. Equipment was purchased from an old club member who is retiring from the sport. His loss is our gain. More bumpers, more metal plates, even a new couple of training bars.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Meet Results: ETSU
Lifters traveled to Johnson City, TN to lift at this meet. Goals were high for all lifters. All lifters had a learning experience.
Brigid, attempting to qualify for the American Open in 58 category, went 3 for 6. She totaled 55/70, just barely missing the Q total by 3 kg. She did get first place and was the meet's best female lifter. She will qualify for the Open in November.
Keith, attempting to qualify in the 56 category, was shocked to weigh in at 54. Had he known he was that light, he coulda had that burger at Steak and Shake. He hit a 65 snatch and needed 80 in CJ. He got it on hi first lift. Fortunately for him as the weight loss took its toll and he missed his next two lifts. He also won his category.
Ashley, still lifting for CWLC, lifted in the 63 category performed well. She hit 2 snatches (45 best) and 2 CJ (56 best). A triple digit total. A few more meets under her belt will help her a lot.
Steve having put in a tough training regimen over the past few weeks expected to hit a few PR. 87 for snatch seemed good, but the next two were missed. CJ warm ups went well and expectations were high for the lift. 113 was missed out in front 3 times. Unfortunately, no total was posted by Steve.
Dave, nursing two injuries, warmed up well and powered up his snatches. Keeping the bar reasonably close, he hit 58 in his snatch. The CJ proved tricky as the lift really hurt his iced, but not numb, knee. With an opener set at 70 and hitting 90 in the warm up room (!), it was decided to move his opener up. He hit it and the second (85) easily. On the platform, the easy 90 in the warm up area did not go up as easily and he was red lighted for arm unlock/pressout. Oh, well, 58/85/143 is not bad for a guy heading to the doctor on Monday.
Brigid, attempting to qualify for the American Open in 58 category, went 3 for 6. She totaled 55/70, just barely missing the Q total by 3 kg. She did get first place and was the meet's best female lifter. She will qualify for the Open in November.
Keith, attempting to qualify in the 56 category, was shocked to weigh in at 54. Had he known he was that light, he coulda had that burger at Steak and Shake. He hit a 65 snatch and needed 80 in CJ. He got it on hi first lift. Fortunately for him as the weight loss took its toll and he missed his next two lifts. He also won his category.
Ashley, still lifting for CWLC, lifted in the 63 category performed well. She hit 2 snatches (45 best) and 2 CJ (56 best). A triple digit total. A few more meets under her belt will help her a lot.
Steve having put in a tough training regimen over the past few weeks expected to hit a few PR. 87 for snatch seemed good, but the next two were missed. CJ warm ups went well and expectations were high for the lift. 113 was missed out in front 3 times. Unfortunately, no total was posted by Steve.
Dave, nursing two injuries, warmed up well and powered up his snatches. Keeping the bar reasonably close, he hit 58 in his snatch. The CJ proved tricky as the lift really hurt his iced, but not numb, knee. With an opener set at 70 and hitting 90 in the warm up room (!), it was decided to move his opener up. He hit it and the second (85) easily. On the platform, the easy 90 in the warm up area did not go up as easily and he was red lighted for arm unlock/pressout. Oh, well, 58/85/143 is not bad for a guy heading to the doctor on Monday.
Friday, September 17, 2010
ETSU Meet Info, Thursday Results
The meet at ETSU is Saturday. Steve, Keith, Ashley, Brigid, and Dave are lifting. Keith and Brigid are attempting to qualify for American Open. The press release is already written so...Good Luck to them (and the rest of the lifters)!
On Thursday night, after who knows how many months, Garrett and Frank were finally able to get the punch out for a jerk. A series of drop jerk repetitions prior to them each jerking off the rack (making the rack happy and feeling special). Nice arm punch in the split and push jerks by both lifters.
On Thursday night, after who knows how many months, Garrett and Frank were finally able to get the punch out for a jerk. A series of drop jerk repetitions prior to them each jerking off the rack (making the rack happy and feeling special). Nice arm punch in the split and push jerks by both lifters.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Clean and Jerk PR
Ugly, but workable. Steve hits a milestone in the CJ and ugly cleans 120, stands up, re-sets himself, and hits the jerk. Nice work. PR lift and earning him sticker numbers 15 and 16. A pair of lifting straps are on the way!
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