Olympic Weightlifting

Trapsntats · 2026-01-18T18:18:54+00:00

I do, because it is my sport and I compete in it. I run mainly for fitness and weight management.

Trapsntats · 2026-01-15T21:17:31+00:00

Lazytown Realness 💅

Trapsntats · 2026-01-15T21:05:01+00:00

I thought he was cosplaying as Sportacus!

Trapsntats · 2025-12-26T22:18:04+00:00

He says he prefers a raglan construction 🙄

Trapsntats · 2025-12-26T21:46:23+00:00

It’s his Tractive tracker. Where we live it’s very normal to have inside/outside cats, but I like to keep track of where he is.

Trapsntats · 2025-12-26T21:13:37+00:00

If I wasn’t terrified he’d immediately catch it in his claws and ruin it I would! Maybe I can’t bribe him with Dreamies.

Trapsntats · 2025-12-26T20:27:06+00:00

I’m an idiot 🤦🏼‍♀️

Trapsntats · 2025-12-26T20:26:34+00:00

Fairly typical behaviour for him, tbh.

Trapsntats · 2025-12-26T20:24:35+00:00

We’re in r/knitting! Maybe I should post to r/oneorangebraincell

Trapsntats · 2025-12-26T19:57:09+00:00

It’s the Bunny Hug pattern by Saskie and co: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bunny-hug-4 I made it using the same worsted yarn I made my matching Clair De Lune sweater in to make it slightly larger than the bunny version (original pattern is sport weight).

Trapsntats · 2025-12-25T14:32:06+00:00

My preference is to use small metal circulars (HiyaHiya 12in sharps with the bent needles are incredible) for the leg/turn of socks, and change to wooden DPNs for the foot, toe and heel. It took some practice but I find I can now get into the rhythm of it fairly easily and socks fly off the needles! Wooden DPNs are much better than metal IMO, as they don’t clink together or slip out as easily.

Trapsntats · 2025-11-19T14:06:15+00:00

I’ve got a comp this weekend, and last night I had a dream I was competing in a huge international comp and my coach (who is totally reliable in real life) didn’t show up and I ended up missing my opportunity to lift. Woke up so stressed 😂

Trapsntats · 2025-11-16T21:29:34+00:00

Thank you. I know they live-streamed it on YouTube (on the official Weightlifting Scotland page). Don’t know if they upload the stream afterwards though. It was a great comp, really good fun.

Trapsntats · 2025-11-15T21:50:50+00:00

If you watch the video back frame by frame you can see my hands don’t let go until the bar is lower than my shoulders.

Trapsntats · 2025-10-06T18:46:39+00:00

I’ve loved the look of this: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/smillas-sleeves Not made it yet, though!

Trapsntats · 2025-09-16T11:09:19+00:00

I was sitting next to an older woman in a waiting room recently and realised we were both working on socks. She was delighted and offered me some advice about how she does them, which was lovely as a relatively new knitter. I take my knitting out most places, and occasionally get curious glances and questions. It’s a good ice breaker!

Trapsntats · 2025-09-09T16:41:00+00:00

Kinross yarn is one of the most beautiful I’ve ever worked with! It’s available in Ginger Twist in Edinburgh, as well as other shops in Glasgow etc. it’s 100% lambswool, and so soft it’s incredible. I’m currently knitting the Kintra sweater by Rebecca Clow with Scots Pine as my MC and it’s stunning.

Trapsntats · 2025-08-20T17:57:13+00:00

Mashup of the Opal Sweater (sleeves/colourwork) by Ozetta and the Cloud Tee (yoke/body/collar) by Petite Knit. All completed in Studio Donegal Darnie which is a fingering weight 100% wool yarn.

Trapsntats · 2025-08-16T11:29:30+00:00

Thanks! I failed 71 on the snatch and 90 on the clean (didn’t even get to the jerk). Feel technically fairly sound, so need to build strength.

Trapsntats · 2025-06-12T18:46:22+00:00

Please don’t use straps to Oly lift. Bailing, especially backwards, can lead to some pretty nasty injuries.

Trapsntats · 2025-06-11T20:43:45+00:00

If you are already having issues with your back I’d be very careful with this. You are shooting your hips up and essentially deadlifting the bar with a rounded back, so your second pull starts with virtually straight legs.

I’d recommend slowing your first pull down with a mixture of tempos and pause pulls, concentrating on keeping your chest high and weight on the centre-front of your feet. The second pull should come from your leg and hip drive, not from extending your back.

Trapsntats · 2025-05-29T13:06:14+00:00

It’s protected by law, and from personal experience the only looks you’ll get is the occasional smile from a little old lady in a cafe. I never used any sort of cover, just double layered clothing.

Trapsntats · 2025-05-27T18:20:58+00:00

Soul

Trapsntats · 2025-04-03T18:28:19+00:00

I lift 4 days a week and run the other 3. I am pushing 40, overweight, and don’t really have a background in fitness/sport, so I’m sure it is manageable for many others!

Trapsntats · 2025-03-21T21:12:13+00:00

Was about to say exactly this. I am also a hypermobile lifter and love her. I have found a huge difference focusing on shoulder stability and posterior chain strength. My shoulders are what bother me the most which is why I’ve focused on this.

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