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Introducing Lisa Shaffer's
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#10970 - 04/19/08 01:39 AM
Chris' Training log
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cardioqueen
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Registered: 04/16/08
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Loc: Notts Uk
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Decided to start logging training-any comments gratefully received!
Goals- get back to working with 16Kg and 20kg (Back injury last year put me back to 8 and 12)
Currently just trying to be strong enough to press 12kg - can snatch, push press and Turkish getup with this weight, but not simple clean and press.
Last night
Warm up 2 sets 10 swings with 8 and 12, 5 reps snatches and cleans with both
Ladders double snatch 8kg. 5,10, 15 reps 5 times. First time I've done this so quite slow.
2 sets hand to hand 12kg
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#10975 - 04/19/08 12:06 PM
Re: Chris' Training log
[Re: cardioqueen]
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JohnStarego
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Hey Chris,
Great to see you logging here. Nice workout.
John
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#10989 - 04/20/08 08:29 AM
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Michael
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Loc: Columbus, OH
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Nice work Chris!
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regards,
Michael
"If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got!"
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#10994 - 04/20/08 11:28 AM
Re: Chris' Training log
[Re: Michael]
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cardioqueen
I have a couple of posts here
Registered: 04/16/08
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Loc: Notts Uk
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Always train late Sunday afternoon as so quiet in my gym
Joint mobility
12kg 5x 10swings 2 hand and 1 hand
5x5 clean and squat and snatch
4x push press 2 each side each time - still struggle with this.
10 full push ups
2x1min plank
Double 8kg swing, clean, press, snatch x4 (Felt tweek in back so stopped at this for these moves)
Back to 12kg for forward , back and side lunge practise.
stretch.
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#10999 - 04/21/08 10:29 AM
Re: Chris' Training log
[Re: cardioqueen]
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cardioqueen
I have a couple of posts here
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Sorry guys I forgot to say thanks for the replies!
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#11017 - 04/22/08 11:09 AM
Re: Chris' Training log
[Re: cardioqueen]
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cardioqueen
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Difficult session with trainer today - we're working on improving my back because I didn't want to stop kettlebelling and I've really learnt to trust his judgement (He's an RKC). He's a bit of a perfectionist but I'd rather that than injury.
Just couldn't get snatch technique right - pulling too much causing back ache and trapped nerve tingles.
So back to single 8' and 12's and practise I guess - ho hum...
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#11026 - 04/23/08 11:13 AM
Re: Chris' Training log
[Re: cardioqueen]
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cardioqueen
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Went back to first principles - swings and snapping hips today
then clean high pull and snatch using a mirror to look for faults. Hmmm struggling to pick out what's wrong. Just know it's not right.
Finished with some squats and step ups with the 12.
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#11027 - 04/23/08 11:36 AM
Re: Chris' Training log
[Re: cardioqueen]
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LisaShaffer
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Hi Chris,
Regarding your snatch technique, what are you "pulling to much" with? Your back or your arm or shoulder?
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#11055 - 04/24/08 10:06 AM
Re: Chris' Training log
[Re: LisaShaffer]
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cardioqueen
I have a couple of posts here
Registered: 04/16/08
Posts: 906
Loc: Notts Uk
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Hi Lisa - my arm I think- apparently also throwing out and not bringing bells up close enough.
Gave snatches a break today but did some cleans next to a wall and will have a go with snatches this way over the weekend to see if I can improve. Any other suggestions gratefully received
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#11058 - 04/24/08 10:33 AM
Re: Chris' Training log
[Re: cardioqueen]
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LisaShaffer
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Don't pull with the arm. Pull with your shoulder. The bend in your elbow will come when you pull with the shoulder.
High pull is great to help teach the snatch. I do it all the time.. But the trick is to get the client to pull from the shoulder not the arm. You may have heard all this before and easier said than done. ;o)
Make sure your elbow is high on the pull too. Like starting a lawn mower. Up towards your ear instead of your chest.
Let me know if any of that helps. :o)
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#11063 - 04/24/08 05:45 PM
Re: Chris' Training log
[Re: LisaShaffer]
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JohnStarego
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Don't pull with the arm. Pull with your shoulder. The bend in your elbow will come when you pull with the shoulder.
Awesome tip, Lisa. Another one of your many gems. 
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#11070 - 04/25/08 09:17 AM
Re: Chris' Training log
[Re: LisaShaffer]
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cardioqueen
I have a couple of posts here
Registered: 04/16/08
Posts: 906
Loc: Notts Uk
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Thanks Lisa this is really helpful- I was going to go back to doing high pulls and then a snatch after looking at another post about snatching on this forum because my trainer did start off like this, but hadn't thought about using the shoulder - tend to use upper arm.
Will try out on sunday-today and tomorrow are rest days-and let you know how I get on.
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#11071 - 04/25/08 09:20 AM
Re: Chris' Training log
[Re: cardioqueen]
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LisaShaffer
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You're welcome.
Look forward to seeing if it worked.
Have a great weekend!
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#11103 - 04/27/08 07:01 AM
Re: Chris' Training log
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cardioqueen
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Loc: Notts Uk
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Joint mobility and a few swings to warm up
Snatch skill work with 8 and 12. Used high pull and then snatch and tried to use shoulder. Also worked near some hanging mats so could not throw out. Definately felt some improvement. Some of the 8's were weightless- just flew up. Thanks again for advice.
2 sets plank on ball and 1 ordinary plank - what is a super plank?
Ladders - 4 good sets 1 and 2 hand swings with 12kg 5/10/15 swings
5th set not so good but finished
Stretch out
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#11106 - 04/27/08 10:51 AM
Re: Chris' Training log
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Regina_Hurley
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Posts: 1853
Loc: Connecticut
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Hi Chris
Hang in there, I know you will get it with all the great advice you got from Lisa!
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#11107 - 04/27/08 10:55 AM
Re: Chris' Training log
[Re: Regina_Hurley]
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LisaShaffer
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Hi Chris,
A super plank is a regular plank staring in the push up position on your hands then moving onto your elbows and back up into the push up position on your hands. (for lack of a better explanation)
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#11119 - 04/28/08 08:33 AM
Re: Chris' Training log
[Re: LisaShaffer]
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cardioqueen
I have a couple of posts here
Registered: 04/16/08
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Loc: Notts Uk
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Thanks Regina and Lisa- will try this plank next session
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#11156 - 04/30/08 12:53 PM
Re: Chris' Training log
[Re: cardioqueen]
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cardioqueen
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Registered: 04/16/08
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Loc: Notts Uk
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Busy few days - started a Tai Chi class on monday for a contrasting excercise.
Tuesday - training session which was much better this week - still some work on snatches to do- also doing a load of abs work.
Tonight's session is a bit all over the place-gym too noisy couldn't concentrate
Joint mobility
3 TGU 8kg Each side
1 TGU 12kg (Not supposed to do many at the moment, but want to maintain level of skill) Each side
A few swings to warm up.
Snatch practise - 8kg, 12kg and double 8kg
40 Swing, clean,press with double 8kg
2 sets plank on ball side to side10x
2 sets plank on ball moving feet forwards and backwards 10x
Brief attempt at super plank
20 step ups each side on step with 12kg
5 step ups on box with 12kg
Lunges forward, back and to the side
20 reps Hand to hand with 12kg to finish
Stretch
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#11176 - 05/02/08 12:21 PM
Re: Chris' Training log
[Re: cardioqueen]
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cardioqueen
I have a couple of posts here
Registered: 04/16/08
Posts: 906
Loc: Notts Uk
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Went to quieter gym today- more concentration- trying this place out as just opened.
Joint mobitity
A few swings with 12kg to warm up
3 each side push press 12
Tried a few flips with the 8kg for fun..can flip but catch a bit haphazard.
Snatch practise with 8/12 and double 8
20 swing, clean squat press double 8
3 sets hand to hand 12
20 swings
Plank and super plank
Stretch
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#11193 - 05/04/08 11:04 PM
Re: Chris' Training log
[Re: cardioqueen]
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cardioqueen
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Registered: 04/16/08
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Loc: Notts Uk
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8.5 mile walk through the Leicestershire countryside yesterday (I live in Nottingham) with some friends. Lovely day, fitness getting back to normal as well.
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