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Post by Garrett Follmuth on Nov 20, 2010 8:16:33 GMT -5
I Started Olympic Lifting on August 24th 2010, almost three months later I am starting this Log on the morning of my first Competition thanks to "DA BOSS" who told me about it.
Currently My Training Pr's are 95kg Snatch and 113kg Clean and Jerk and My goals for Collegiate Nationals are 110kg Snatch and 130kg Clean and Jerk.
Thanks in Advance for the Support and special thanks to the people whom have played a large part in the enjoyment I find at USA- Alex Moss, Jared Enderton, Ben Thoma and Scott Aires
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Post by Garrett Follmuth on Nov 20, 2010 20:06:26 GMT -5
Well, My first competition did not go as well as I would like. And I am a little disappointed in my performance.
Snatch
83(miss) - 83 - 88(miss) ---83
Clean and Jerk
105 - 110 - 115(miss) --- 110
Total 193
Back at it Tomorrow
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Post by Lucille on Nov 20, 2010 23:56:36 GMT -5
Well, My first competition ... Back at it Tomorrow Only 4 months into training and you have a comp and a terrific attitude, you are so far ahead of myself! I thought you did a great job today. |
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Post by Garrett Follmuth on Nov 21, 2010 11:18:47 GMT -5
Thank you, I had a lot of fun and I wish that there were more competitions coming up but looks like I have lots of time to improve before next year.
I watched video of my lifts last night and I noticed that I pinch my knees in a bit when I snatch and I struggle with the catch more then anything else. So...this morning I went into the gym and worked on those two things with a very light weight (40kg) First I did 5 x 5 of hang power snatches focusing on pushing my knees out and pulling close. Then I did some drop snatch, to work on catching the bar in a more upright position.
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Post by Alex Moss (Chomper) on Nov 21, 2010 12:47:19 GMT -5
nice to cya on here my man! Dont let yesterday's performance get to ya too much (which it seems it hasnt). Gotta remember, it was ur first meet and its a lot different then training. u'll get more comfortable with competitions, no worries my man. Keep working hard and good things will happen.
It was fun having so many ppl compete yesterday, good vibes were flowing yesterday, I had a blast! Also, it's good to see other ppl taking this so seriously now, at times it felt as thou ppl havent been pushing themselves like they could, and just half ass shit and fuck around. but i really think the competition yesterday opened a lot of ppl's eyes to see what kind of mind set and dedication is needed to perform at a high level.
Remember, devote urself everyday u step into the training room. U have the right mind set, just keep blasting those weights and big things will happen.
100%....100% of the time. Push, push, push and when u dont think u can push anymore, dig deep and push more.
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Post by Garrett Follmuth on Nov 22, 2010 11:16:20 GMT -5
You hit the nail on the head Alex, There does seem to be a different attitude in the gym (for the most part) now. Even from when I started it seemed that there were only a few people who wanted to improve themselves, and now there is a pretty good group of people who pull for everyone and adds to the intensity of the trainin
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Post by Jared Enderton on Nov 22, 2010 21:42:21 GMT -5
i dont have much time on the comp, but i am excited you started a log buddy
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Post by Garrett Follmuth on Nov 22, 2010 22:08:20 GMT -5
Snatch 90% 3x1(85kg), 85% 3x2(80kg)
Power Clean and Jerk 90% 3x1(100kg), 85% 6x2(90kg)
Deadlift 80% 3x5(160kg)
Hack Squat 3x10
Decline Sit-ups 5 x 10
I felt good snatching today hitting all sets with just one miss at 85kg, My catch has been really improving by is still my weak point in the movement.
Jerk on the other hand was a struggle today, I continue to get too forward in the jerk and I am really struggling in dropping lower so I dont have to push the weight up as much as I do. I did start to get it together better in my last few sets and I think that I will work up slower next Jerk day and concentrate on form.
By the time I started deadlift today i was pretty mentally drained not starting deadlift until about 3 hours into my workout, but i pounded out all three sents with ease, I think next time I max out on deadlift it will be over 200kg is it is right now.
My knees are struggling a bit will all the load they take so I decided to try the new hack squat machine and I like it alot, it takes all the pressure off my knees and I was really able to feel the muscles working.
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Post by Alex Moss (Chomper) on Nov 22, 2010 22:53:13 GMT -5
solid day bud! glad u got this goin though. Even though we train at the same place, we dont always get to train at the same time. so this allows us to feed off each others workouts. Keep working!
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Post by Garrett Follmuth on Nov 23, 2010 8:16:54 GMT -5
solid day bud! glad u got this goin though. Even though we train at the same place, we dont always get to train at the same time. so this allows us to feed off each others workouts. Keep working! Absolutely, In a perfect world we would all lift at the same time. It is nice to keep up on your training as well since we are in the same weight class. My plan is to be on the podium with you on April 6th. |
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Post by Alex Moss (Chomper) on Nov 23, 2010 10:34:22 GMT -5
sounds good buddy! That'd be legit! Sounds as though u are motivated and on the right track, just keep blasting those kilos!
It'll be sweet to have someone to compete against (all in fun) in the training room as well, pushing one another to hit bigger weights
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Post by Garrett Follmuth on Nov 23, 2010 20:23:59 GMT -5
Hang Power Snatch- 90% 3x1(85kg), 85% 3x2(80kg)
Jerk From the Rack- 40x5, 50x5, 60x4, 70x3, 80x3, 90x2, 90x1. 90x1, 90x1, 90x1, 90x1, 90x1.
Split Squat- Snatch Weight- 90kg x 3-3
Bench Press- 85% 5x3(105kg)
Decline Sit-ups- 5x10 w/ med ball behind head
Really trying to work on Jerk. Still not there but will be soon.
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Post by Garrett Follmuth on Nov 24, 2010 17:24:05 GMT -5
Exactly 90 days of training today.
Power Snatch- Up to 70x2, 70x2, 70x2, 70x2, 70x2
Power Clean Push Press- Up to 80x2, 80x2, 80x2 - had sore shoulders for two weeks so I kept it on the light side
Drop Snatch- 40x5, 50x3, 50x3, 50x3, 50x3- again sore shoulders lead me to keep it light
Pull-ups - 5x10
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Post by Garrett Follmuth on Nov 27, 2010 9:24:34 GMT -5
Was a bad bad day,
Am-
Power Snatch- Bar Work
Jerk- Bar Work
Pm-
Went to USA, had no energy.
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Post by Jared Enderton on Nov 27, 2010 14:32:21 GMT -5
Keep your head up buddy, you will have those days.
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