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Vlog 91: Over The Sickness

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Vlog 91: Over The Sickness

I was sick for the past few weeks and did not workout. It sucked, couldn’t breathe during workouts and kept coughing. I’m finally getting over it and need to pick up some weights!
 
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Vlog 90: Snatch Work

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Vlog 90: Snatch Work

Today was all about snatches. I did some position work and some strength.
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Vlog 88: Weightlifting Day!

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Vlog 88: Weightlifting Day!

Working on strength and olympic lifting.
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Vlog 87: Rebuilding the Engine

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Vlog 87: Rebuilding the Engine

Rebuilding the “engine” is going to take some time. Thankfully, I’m not in a hurry. One step at a time.
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Vlog 86: My Cardio is Terrible

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Vlog 86: My Cardio is Terrible

Consistency is key. Hopefully I can keep it for the next few weeks.
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Vlog 85: Back in the Gym!

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Vlog 85: Back in the Gym!

I haven’t worked out in two months. Taking care of a newborn is tiring but I need to move some weights so I don’t gain too much!
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Vlog 83: Squats!

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Vlog 83: Squats!

I haven’t been working out this past few days but I managed to get some heavy squats in.

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Vlog 82: Squats and Snoos

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Vlog 82: Squats and Snoos

Was not able to finish a WOD but I did get some squats in. Also, I set up our Snoo!

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CrossFit Progress: New Back Squat PR!

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Last Friday I was able to hit a new PR. I was aiming for 345 – 350 lb. after the last heavy squat day. I broke my PR three times during the squat session. My last three lifts were 335, 345 and 355 lb. I took a lot of time between each attempt, resting about four to five minutes. Overall, I’m satisfied with my lifts. I have a gain of 9% on my squat which I’m impressed with. If I can keep this up, I’ll be able to hit 400 by this time next year. 
The video below is from my 345 lb (right) and 355 lb (left) lifts.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/vIT2a5pXOMg?feature=player_embeddedhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/C22pGpdSYcM?feature=player_embedded

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CrossFit Progress: Back Squats at 100%

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Yesterday, our strength portion was 2×2 back squat at 100%. I was a little nervous since it was at 100% but after the 95% day I had last week, I felt like it wasn’t going to be too bad. My main concern was my lower back but I was confident in my form. My first set was easier than expected. I did the two reps relatively quickly without any stalls throughout the lift. The second set however was very different.

I should have taken a longer rest period before heading into the last set. I rested for two minutes, but it should have been five. Those three minutes would have made this lift better. During the first lift, I came out of the bottom and was stuck for a second but I made it thanks to Coach Steve who was spotting me. Coach Paul was giving me cues. “Stay tight, you’re a little loose”, he said. I readjusted my feet and started my last rep. I stayed tight and with a little help from Coach Steve I managed to complete the lift.

We will be having a max lift day this coming Friday and I’m confident that I will be able to surpass my current PR of 325 lb. My goal would be 345 – 350 lb.

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