Re: Nik
 

Hey jay, about the online qualifiers, I believe I read somewhere that they are only for military people this year. I could be wrong but for some reason I remember reading something about that. I'll try and see if I can find where I read it.

Re: Nik
 

Early A.M. warm up
30reps all
GHD's
backext 40lbs
OHS's with 45lbs bar
C2B pullups on big bar(see Scott I'm working on it0
ring dips
Camille pushups

Re: Nik
 

Thats it Nik keep cracking those pull ups - A goat a day, keeps bad workouts at bay!!.

Its full Squat Snatch today

Re: Nik
 

[QUOTE=Scott Jenkins;758522]Thats it Nik keep cracking those pull ups - A goat a day, keeps bad workouts at bay!!.

Its full Squat Snatch today[/QUOTE]

Lol that's an awesome slogan there mate!!! I'm gonna have tonmake it into a poster and stick to my wall at the home gym!
Dang nik warming up so early!!! I guess you really wanna pr today!:highfive:

Re: Nik
 

[QUOTE=Ernie Guevara;758531]Lol that's an awesome slogan there mate!!! I'm gonna have tonmake it into a poster and stick to my wall at the home gym!
Dang nik warming up so early!!! I guess you really wanna pr today!:highfive:[/QUOTE]

I wat 135 plus that is a 35lbs pr today I want more then that.

I warm up for my back and for work, I lift ''heavy'' all day work is lifting equipment ranging fron 10 lbs to over 135lbs. That and I don't wan't to take 20 to 30 min at lunch to warm up. I only have an hour.

Re: Nik
 

[QUOTE=Nik Nichols;758543]I wat 135 plus that is a 35lbs pr today I want more then that.

I warm up for my back and for work, I lift ''heavy'' all day work is lifting equipment ranging fron 10 lbs to over 135lbs. That and I don't wan't to take 20 to 30 min at lunch to warm up. I only have an hour.[/QUOTE]

Definitely a good reason to wam up earlier. When do you eat lunch if you normally workout during your lunch hour?

Re: Nik
 

[QUOTE=Ernie Guevara;758551]Definitely a good reason to wam up earlier. When do you eat lunch if you normally workout during your lunch hour?[/QUOTE]

I try to eat right after the workout if I have time to sit down, sometimes I don't have time so I eat as I work. Plate on the table beside the equipment I'm working on.

Re: Nik
 

10:00 break

Du practice
hang squat snach with bar only for warm up.5x5
30 abmatt situps with 25lbs plate overhead
10 C2B on big bar
1 rope climb
3 MU's

Other then the situps everything else was inbetween the snach practice. i just threw something in for a second to rest.

Re: Nik
 

Snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 reps

1.95lbs
2.100lbs
3.115lbs F, got it
4.120lbs F,F,F, got it
5.125lbsF,F,F,F,got it
6.130lbs got it first try
7.135lbs F,F,F,got it

Last time max was 100lbs

I don't usually go past 3 attempts and count it, I usually call fail and drop weight. I guess I cheated today. I don't care.
I was determined to get this right. I'd miss and pray like a mad man for skill and strenth. I knew the weight wasn't to much, but it was all skill. I have OHS more this,this weight is not to heavy for me. It was all skill. I had to convince myself of that fact.

So I was determined to fight through doubt and keep going and figure out form. Good day.

Re: Nik
 

Congrats Nik and there is no need to stop after 7 attempts, it takes a long time to warm up for a full snatch so no way stop until you are certain you cannot do any more.

:highfive: and 35lb PR, massive!!

I think my pr is 125lb in a globo set up :stir:

Re: Nik
 

Awesome job Nik!!!! :kicking0::kicking0: I am very impressed how you kept with it and got the results!!!!

You kick :censored:!!!!

Re: Nik
 

[QUOTE=Scott Jenkins;758665]Congrats Nik and there is no need to stop after 7 attempts, it takes a long time to warm up for a full snatch so no way stop until you are certain you cannot do any more.

:highfive: and 35lb PR, massive!!

I think my pr is 125lb in a globo set up :stir:[/QUOTE]
No I mean in the set I stop at 3 attempts. Well I try to, but something in me tells me I can still get it, so I keep beating my head against it till one of them gives.


So you adfter my 135?!?! Go get it Scott!!!!
[QUOTE=Nick Harris;758680]Awesome job Nik!!!! :kicking0: I am very impressed how you kept with it and got the results!!!!

You kick :censored:!!!![/QUOTE]

Thanks, I knew it wasn't the weight. 135 really isn't that heavy. I SP more. I OHS more. I knew it boiled down to skill and confidence. I HAD to do it. :shrug:

Re: Nik
 

atta boy Nik!!!! Admire your way to keep fighting the temptation to just stop at the failed attempts! Happy that you got your goal pr today!:highfive::pepper:

[QUOTE=Nik Nichols;758660]Snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 reps

1.95lbs
2.100lbs
3.115lbs F, got it
4.120lbs F,F,F, got it
5.125lbsF,F,F,F,got it
6.130lbs got it first try
7.135lbs F,F,F,got it

Last time max was 100lbs

I don't usually go past 3 attempts and count it, I usually call fail and drop weight. I guess I cheated today. I don't care.
I was determined to get this right. I'd miss and pray like a mad man for skill and strenth. I knew the weight wasn't to much, but it was all skill. I have OHS more this,this weight is not to heavy for me. It was all skill. I had to convince myself of that fact.

So I was determined to fight through doubt and keep going and figure out form. Good day.[/QUOTE]

Re: Nik
 

[QUOTE=Ernie Guevara;758709]atta boy Nik!!!! Admire your way to keep fighting the temptation to just stop at the failed attempts! Happy that you got your goal pr today!:highfive::pepper:[/QUOTE]

HA I have more failed attempts then reps!

Re: Nik
 

[QUOTE=Nik Nichols;758711]HA I have more failed attempts then reps![/QUOTE]

Cool thing is, doesn't matter how many times you failed, but in the end you succeeded!

Re: Nik
 

[QUOTE=Nick Harris;758720]Cool thing is, doesn't matter how many times you failed, but in the end you succeeded![/QUOTE]

Exactly.

Re: Nik
 

clean and jerk

2. cln and jerk: work up to 80%x1x3, 85%x1x2

weights 175lbs, 185lbs(missed the last jerk, psyched out.)

Re: Nik
 

[QUOTE=Nik Nichols;758746]clean and jerk

2. cln and jerk: work up to 80%x1x3, 85%x1x2

weights 175lbs, 185lbs(missed the last jerk, psyched out.)[/QUOTE]

Stupid jerk!! :mad: :rofl:

Re: Nik
 

[QUOTE=Laurie Smith;758747]Stupid jerk!! :mad: :rofl:[/QUOTE]

Oh thats good!!!

Re: Nik
 

Great job Nik. These olympic lifts are all about technique and muscle memory. Alot of practice is the only way we'll get more weight up.:highfive:

Re: Nik
 

[QUOTE=Nik Nichols;758660]Snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 reps

1.95lbs
2.100lbs
3.115lbs F, got it
4.120lbs F,F,F, got it
5.125lbsF,F,F,F,got it
6.130lbs got it first try
7.135lbs F,F,F,got it

Last time max was 100lbs

I don't usually go past 3 attempts and count it, I usually call fail and drop weight. I guess I cheated today. I don't care.
I was determined to get this right. I'd miss and pray like a mad man for skill and strenth. I knew the weight wasn't to much, but it was all skill. I have OHS more this,this weight is not to heavy for me. It was all skill. I had to convince myself of that fact.

So I was determined to fight through doubt and keep going and figure out form. Good day.[/QUOTE]

YAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :highfive:

Re: Nik
 

[QUOTE=Jay Rhodes;758915]YAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :highfive:[/QUOTE]

HAHAHATHANK YOU JAY. I'm glad you like the struggle. Some time I feel like I to stubburn to stop, it is almost embarresing the work I do. 11misses to 7 good reps.:rofl:

Re: Nik
 

early A.M. warm up
30 each
GHD's
back ext 40lbs
abmatt situps 25lbs plate overhead
Camille pushups
OHS's with 45lbs bar

Few HSPU's to try sectional standard

Re: Nik
 

10:00 break
2setss 15 C2B pullups on big bar
3set 10 ring dips
1MU
3reps HSPU inside the ''arm hand'' standard.

Re: Nik
 

[QUOTE=Nik Nichols;759082]HAHAHATHANK YOU JAY. I'm glad you like the struggle. Some time I feel like I to stubburn to stop, it is almost embarresing the work I do. 11misses to 7 good reps.:rofl:[/QUOTE]

Love it. I've had days like that too with the Oly lifts. When it gets heavy, unless you get the technique right on its not going up.
I have a new appreciation for the snatch. I never liked it, but I'm pretty excited to hit them again. Only problem is I don't have an Olympic bar or bumper weights which makes it a little more difficult.

Re: Nik
 

[QUOTE=Jay Rhodes;759217]Love it. I've had days like that too with the Oly lifts. When it gets heavy, unless you get the technique right on its not going up.
I have a new appreciation for the snatch. I never liked it, but I'm pretty excited to hit them again. Only problem is I don't have an Olympic bar or bumper weights which makes it a little more difficult.[/QUOTE]

To true, I am spoiled on my bumpers and oly bar. I don't have the extra worry of dropping it. It is really a freedom.

Re: Nik
 

30 Muscle-ups for time (proper with wrist turnout)

time 13:04

I missed 3reps and on rep 29 I didn't turnout, I dropped to full ext, but didn't turnout. I told myself it was ok, I went to full ext and I need one more rep. I got on the rings and said''no I'll do two reps'' and got the one I screwed up.

Scott thanks for the video, starting in the hand with wrist turned out was great.


Last time below.

[QUOTE=Nik Nichols;626568]30 Muscle-ups for time

34:30
last time was 36min.

But I had to jump the last 5 reps. I didn't miss the first 11, missed one rep. Then started missing reps at 17, struggeled to 25, missed 7in a row, I ended up with attempts that looked like pullups. My for arms are wrecked, hurt really really bad at the last five. sheer stupedity kept me going even in jumping. Still really sore.[/QUOTE]

Re: Nik
 

[QUOTE=Nik Nichols;759277]30 Muscle-ups for time (proper with wrist turnout)

time 13:04

I missed 3reps and on rep 29 I didn't turnout, I dropped to full ext, but didn't turnout. I told myself it was ok, I went to full ext and I need one more rep. I got on the rings and said''no I'll do two reps'' and got the one I screwed up.

Scott thanks for the video, starting in the hand with wrist turned out was great.


Last time below.[/QUOTE]

MASSIVE IMPROVEMENT NIK!!!!!!! :highfive:

It will only get better from now. Awesome!

Re: Nik
 

[QUOTE=Richard Vanmeerbeek;759280]MASSIVE IMPROVEMENT NIK!!!!!!! :highfive:

It will only get better from now. Awesome![/QUOTE]

Thanks Richard, I am chuffed!!!!

Doing it like Leon, starting with my wrist out threw me into a rythm, it all clicked and felt good. I did no less then 2reps. I miss a few trying for a third, but it really worked. I would drop down for another reps and hit the turnout right in rythm for the next one.


Oh great pic too!

Re: Nik
 

Nice PR Nik!

Hoping to fly through this one later on! and hopefully hit a 500m row under 1:30

Re: Nik
 

Thruster 3-3-3-3-3-3-3

1.155lbs
2.165lbs
3.165lbs
4.165lbs
5.165lbs
6.165lbs
7.165lbs

Tough. I did ok till arround round 6,and7, first thruster went up and pulled me backwards for a few steps but other wise ok.

Re: Nik
 

[QUOTE=Nik Nichols;759277]30 Muscle-ups for time (proper with wrist turnout)

time 13:04

I missed 3reps and on rep 29 I didn't turnout, I dropped to full ext, but didn't turnout. I told myself it was ok, I went to full ext and I need one more rep. I got on the rings and said''no I'll do two reps'' and got the one I screwed up.

Scott thanks for the video, starting in the hand with wrist turned out was great.


Last time below.[/QUOTE]

Real pleased that worked for you Nik, and a quicker turnaround than having to lower into the flick eveyr rep, massive PR :highfive:

[QUOTE=Nik Nichols;759505]Thruster 3-3-3-3-3-3-3

1.155lbs
2.165lbs
3.165lbs
4.165lbs
5.165lbs
6.165lbs
7.165lbs

Tough. I did ok till arround round 6,and7, first thruster went up and pulled me backwards for a few steps but other wise ok.[/QUOTE]

Strong work across the board Nik, good way to do it with all 7 sets at a max, makes the work much more dense, I will try this.

Re: Nik
 

[QUOTE=Scott Jenkins;759567]Real pleased that worked for you Nik, and a quicker turnaround than having to lower into the flick eveyr rep, massive PR :highfive:


Strong work across the board Nik, good way to do it with all 7 sets at a max, makes the work much more dense, I will try this.[/QUOTE]


Thanks Scott.
I have been working my false grip and I'm always doing MU's I don't log all of it, because it is not in sets. More like 3or4 here a few in the morning. But I hit them almost everyday for a few. I retaped my rings and taped my wrist to keep from blisters being a problem. So the rings were real fresh and grippy.

It is about mid of the pack on time on the comments page. Huge PR for me, but I still need to be faster to compete.


The thrusters I didn't really want to start light with what I knew I could do. I wanted to push it. I wabbled on 155, then wabbled on 165 more, but it was doable. Rest time and psyching myself out and prayer work for me.

At max efforts I'm ok at. it is sustained endurance I need to work.

Re: Nik
 

[QUOTE=Nik Nichols;759505]Thruster 3-3-3-3-3-3-3

1.155lbs
2.165lbs
3.165lbs
4.165lbs
5.165lbs
6.165lbs
7.165lbs

Tough. I did ok till arround round 6,and7, first thruster went up and pulled me backwards for a few steps but other wise ok.[/QUOTE]

Good heavy consistent work there Nik! :highfive: Did your collar bones get a beating from catching the weight each rep or did you get each rep without stopping?

Re: Nik
 

[QUOTE=Ernie Guevara;759648]Good heavy consistent work there Nik! :highfive: Did your collar bones get a beating from catching the weight each rep or did you get each rep without stopping?[/QUOTE]

I got every set of 3 unbroken. But at ''heavy'' weights I HAVE to rack it to get the most out of the hip drive. So my collar bones are red sore and a bit raw,but not to bad. My shoulders and elbow joints, traps quuads and glutes are feeling it big time though.

I tell you for me getting that weight each set was tough. I had to psych myself out to do it. I could get the first one easy, but second and third reps were tough. Hard to breath, hard to push out of the bottom with any real power and I needed all I could get to get the bar to lockout.

Re: Nik
 

Something that helps me when doing heavy thrusters is to do the squat portion just like I am doing a front squat and only at the last bit of the squat just really increase the speed and explode, like a slow front squat followed by the push press eccentric. My reason is that trying to go at speed from the bottom of the squat wastes a lot of energy and when we do power cleans we are supposed to start slow and then get fast.

Re: Nik
 

[QUOTE=Scott Jenkins;759743]Something that helps me when doing heavy thrusters is to do the squat portion just like I am doing a front squat and only at the last bit of the squat just really increase the speed and explode, like a slow front squat followed by the push press eccentric. My reason is that trying to go at speed from the bottom of the squat wastes a lot of energy and when we do power cleans we are supposed to start slow and then get fast.[/QUOTE]

I see what you mean, like the first pull and second pull in the squat clean. First pull is slow and easy, the second pull is the real power. i will have to try that out in the thruster.

Re: Nik
 

early warmup
30 each
GHD's
back ext 40lbs
OHS with 45lbs bar.

Re: Nik
 

Good morning Nik, I see you and Ernie are all rested up from yesterday to hit todays nasty looking WOD. :evilsmile

Re: Nik
 

[QUOTE=Scott Jenkins;760255]Good morning Nik, I see you and Ernie are all rested up from yesterday to hit todays nasty looking WOD. :evilsmile[/QUOTE]

Niks the only one that's rested lol. I did the thirsted wod yesterday because indidn have time on Saturday. Man I wish I had a box for box jumps already lol.