First Video - "Cleans" "Presses" Baby Grace

William Davidson · 08-20-2009, 11:33 PM

My first real attempt at this lift, got the weights today.

Thanks for all the crossfit community has provided me with.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3FFA_yotuQ

William Davidson · 08-20-2009, 11:35 PM

I'll say its worth watching just to read the 'constructive' comments on youtube.

Lincoln Brigham · 08-21-2009, 01:15 PM

Contact and go see Chris Polakowki, C.S.C.S., USAW International Certified Coach, in Essex Junction. He's eight miles away from you.
CCPOLSKI@AOL.COM

Contact him NOW. This minute.

Tom Seryak · 08-21-2009, 03:45 PM

First of all, I love the enthusiasm in your workout. Secondly, ditto what Lincoln said...pay for some quality coaching asap. I'm actually a bit amazed that your were able to move that weight the way you did with that bad of form. Think what you could do if you learned the movement properly?!?!

William Davidson · 09-07-2009, 06:02 PM

I just laughed a lot after reading all of these comments. I really appreciate the suggestion for some good quality coaching and I'll certainly be seeking Mr. Polakowski out. I just want to let everyone know out there for their peace of mind that I am lifting a little safer presently.

I just watched the video again and it really is a piece of comedic genius. I'll use it as a "what not to do' video for the end of time, a reference for 0.

Marie Poukalova · 09-16-2009, 09:13 PM

It's actually fascinating how much better your form got when you were tired. Your body was trying to figure out what was biomechanically efficient- it just had no starting point at all. There is just too much to go over and the clean and jerk is way to complex to teach via forum. I hope you seek out a proper olympic weightlifting coach and I wish you best of luck! Show us videos with your improvement.

Tony Black · 09-17-2009, 07:38 PM

William good enthusiasm and effort

Though as you say your gonna look back and larf -

Tis prolly a good job i didnt vid any of my early workouts

Heck even my current ones

Tish Traster · 09-18-2009, 01:35 PM

William...welcome to the CrossFit family. You're an animal! Can't wait to see what you can do with some proper coaching :-) Please keep us posted.

William Davidson · 09-20-2009, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tish Traster

William...welcome to the CrossFit family. You're an animal! Can't wait to see what you can do with some proper coaching :-) Please keep us posted.

Whoah! Thanks to everyone for the encouragement and the fine welcome. I agree very much with the 'starting at 0' comment as well, the body, with training and experimentation can figure out a lot of the mechanics of the work.

I'm looking forward to my next deadlifting session, I'm betting paying attention to not creating a moment arm will help me set a new PR.

I've also backed off the lifting a little, I was trying to do a SS cycle but my strength was writing checks my form couldn't cash.

Im trying to squeeze money from rocks to attend a Lvl 1 cert.

08-20-2009, 11:33 PM	#1
William Davidson Member Profile: Join Date: May 2009 Location: Burlington VT Posts: 25	First Video - "Cleans" "Presses" Baby Grace My first real attempt at this lift, got the weights today. Thanks for all the crossfit community has provided me with. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3FFA_yotuQ

08-20-2009, 11:35 PM	#2
William Davidson Member Profile: Join Date: May 2009 Location: Burlington VT Posts: 25	Re: First Video - "Cleans" "Presses" Baby Grace I'll say its worth watching just to read the 'constructive' comments on youtube.

08-21-2009, 01:15 PM	#3
Lincoln Brigham Member Profile: Join Date: May 2003 Location: Kirkland WA Posts: 3,987	Re: First Video - "Cleans" "Presses" Baby Grace Contact and go see Chris Polakowki, C.S.C.S., USAW International Certified Coach, in Essex Junction. He's eight miles away from you. CCPOLSKI@AOL.COM Contact him NOW. This minute.

08-21-2009, 03:45 PM	#4
Tom Seryak Member Profile: Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dublin Ohio Posts: 389	Re: First Video - "Cleans" "Presses" Baby Grace First of all, I love the enthusiasm in your workout. Secondly, ditto what Lincoln said...pay for some quality coaching asap. I'm actually a bit amazed that your were able to move that weight the way you did with that bad of form. Think what you could do if you learned the movement properly?!?!

09-07-2009, 06:02 PM	#5
William Davidson Member Profile: Join Date: May 2009 Location: Burlington VT Posts: 25	Re: First Video - "Cleans" "Presses" Baby Grace I just laughed a lot after reading all of these comments. I really appreciate the suggestion for some good quality coaching and I'll certainly be seeking Mr. Polakowski out. I just want to let everyone know out there for their peace of mind that I am lifting a little safer presently. I just watched the video again and it really is a piece of comedic genius. I'll use it as a "what not to do' video for the end of time, a reference for 0.
	Last edited by William Davidson; 09-07-2009 at 06:05 PM..

09-16-2009, 09:13 PM	#6
Marie Poukalova Member Profile: Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 90	Re: First Video - "Cleans" "Presses" Baby Grace It's actually fascinating how much better your form got when you were tired. Your body was trying to figure out what was biomechanically efficient- it just had no starting point at all. There is just too much to go over and the clean and jerk is way to complex to teach via forum. I hope you seek out a proper olympic weightlifting coach and I wish you best of luck! Show us videos with your improvement.
	__________________ 21/F/5'10"/150lbs \| Crossfit Atlanta, Level 2 Certified www.crossfitatlanta.com\|marie@crossfitatlanta.com

09-17-2009, 07:38 PM	#7
Tony Black Member Profile: Join Date: May 2009 Location: Carlisle England Posts: 379	Re: First Video - "Cleans" "Presses" Baby Grace William good enthusiasm and effort Though as you say your gonna look back and larf - Tis prolly a good job i didnt vid any of my early workouts Heck even my current ones
	__________________ The live drill is violent, it's sudden and chaotic, it's over before you've even got started and you're never prepared for what happens....welcome to fighting - Mick Coup

09-18-2009, 01:35 PM	#8
Tish Traster Affiliate Profile: Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ormond Beach FL Posts: 449	Re: First Video - "Cleans" "Presses" Baby Grace William...welcome to the CrossFit family. You're an animal! Can't wait to see what you can do with some proper coaching :-) Please keep us posted.
	__________________ "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results." ~Albert Einstein www.crossfitormond.com

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