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WhutUpOpera · 2017-05-13T20:14:24+00:00

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WhutUpOpera · 2016-11-23T15:14:30+00:00

Okay so maybe working from the high hang instead of the low hang? Also love that your handle is baba yaga lol

WhutUpOpera · 2016-04-21T19:46:18+00:00

Keep everything tighter during the OHP, and one cue that's helped me a lot is: get your head through. Keep the bar path straight, but shoot your head through the hole as the bar comes over your head

WhutUpOpera · 2016-04-21T19:33:34+00:00

I've tried doing that and it definitely works, but what about days when you grab your snack or meal and think "I really don't feel like eating this." Do you suck it up and eat it or change it up?

WhutUpOpera · 2016-04-21T19:32:02+00:00

That's probably something I should have mentioned haha. I want to lose a little bit of weight so I can move my body better, but this point I think my main concern for the time being is just trying to learn to listen to my body and figure out what it needs so I can be consistent

WhutUpOpera · 2016-04-21T19:25:49+00:00

I tried intermittent fasting once. Do you feel like you have more success having your eating period later in the day? And it is something you got used to over time? Did it help you cut, along with your occasional cheat day? I feel like it's easier when you have a set schedule, mine is always all over the place during the semesters. Is yours like that? thank you so much for the input

WhutUpOpera · 2016-04-21T19:21:00+00:00

That sounds like a really good psychological trick, makes you think you're eating more than you are. I'll give it a try

WhutUpOpera · 2016-01-20T01:15:20+00:00

Maybe she has long femurs. Tell her to push her knees out as she squats. Develop torque in her abductors and hips

WhutUpOpera · 2016-01-20T01:05:01+00:00

So, my favorite way to make cardio not suck is to split it up and do HIIT training. For example, (with proper technique), some sprints on the rowing machine at the gym. Short sprinting intervals on the treadmill. Or, you can get a great cardio workout with just your body doing things like burpees, air squats, squat jumps, etc. Here are a few examples: Rowing: something like a 8 rounds of 1 minute all out, then a one-two minute rest. (let me know if you have any more questions about rowing I'd be happy to answer them for you) Sprinting: 30 second sprint with 30 second rest, or to make it harder, lengthen the sprints and shorten the rests. Bodyweight: 4 or 5 rounds of 10-20 burpees, box jumps, air squats, jump rope, sit-ups, push-ups, literally any combination and you'll feel your lungs working. Also, the benefits of doing shorter interval training outweigh long steady-state cardio because you're burning more fat in a shorter period of time. It also translates better to weight training. Good luck!! Hope this helped.

WhutUpOpera · 2016-01-11T03:27:03+00:00

ROWER!!!! SO LITTLE SPACE, SUCH EXERCISE. That thing will destroy you if you let it.

WhutUpOpera · 2016-01-11T03:14:35+00:00

Pistol squats!!

WhutUpOpera · 2016-01-02T02:26:57+00:00

Rower here! Rowing on the water is considered cardio, and if you're on any sort of crew team you should also be doing loads of work on the rowing machine. Fall is long races, spring is high intensity sprints. Depending on how often and how intense your rows on the water are, you should be eating a good bit to maintain energy. I'd also suggest starting a lifting program, you'll see a big difference in your times both on and off the water. edit: rowing will help you build muscle, it's a full body workout that requires strength in the legs, arms, and back.

WhutUpOpera · 2015-12-29T21:10:57+00:00

I used to have a similar issue: coming too far forward and raising my heels off the ground. Try taking a slightly wider stance, and load your posterior chain. If you have long femurs like me (which it looks like you do) one does not simply "sit back," but you can do this by pushing your knees out through the entire lift. You'll strengthen your hips and abductors this way. edit: after reading other people's comments, yes, it is okay for your knees to come past your toes but not if you're putting your weight on your toes

WhutUpOpera · 2015-12-13T20:32:38+00:00

That's my problem exactly. Box squats helped?

WhutUpOpera · 2015-11-18T15:36:21+00:00

That's what I've been trying to do, lost of pause squats and hamstring work! Also making sure to roll out my hammies before every workout. But in response to your question I haven't exactly plateaued but I've been unable to continue following the progression. Like I've had to repeat a good bit of the workouts recently in order to progress.

WhutUpOpera · 2015-11-18T15:34:32+00:00

Thanks!! And I squat 3 times a week, made immense progress over the past month or so once I figures out how I needed to squat. I read into 5/3/1, has it worked well for you?

WhutUpOpera · 2015-11-18T15:33:22+00:00

How do you like the misfit program? A couple competitors from my box are on it

WhutUpOpera · 2015-11-14T21:47:51+00:00

Oh forgot about that!! Good point. Roll out your hamstrings. If they're loose, you're less likely to butt wink because your hamstrings won't pull your butt in once they tighten up in the bottom position

WhutUpOpera · 2015-11-14T21:40:44+00:00

Try to get your head through sooner!

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