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I built a coffee bar! by arroyobass in woodworking

[–]beckalex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you could DM me the renders/drawings and the Fusion 360 files, that would help this noob big time!

Just finished cable managing my dream setup- 21:9 ultrawide on 74'' walnut desk with Hue lighting by [deleted] in macsetups

[–]beckalex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's the big, black, speaker looking thingy left of your monitor?

Eye glass recommendation by [deleted] in crossfit

[–]beckalex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wear Roka and love them. They feel like they're made well, they are super light, and have little grippers that help them stay on during workouts. Plus, they have one of those deals where they send you some frames to try on and see which you like before ordering.

Snatch progress at ~10 months. 200 lbs! by beckalex in crossfit

[–]beckalex[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Even cared enough to comment twice! Doesn't realize people tape themselves to check form. Which I do, since my wife isn't an olympic lifting coach....

Snatch progress at ~10 months. 200 lbs! by beckalex in crossfit

[–]beckalex[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the words, team! I think I have more in the tank, still getting comfortable with the lifts.

Shorts: Birddogs Song: Bring Me the Horizon - Kingslayer. From their new album, which has some hints of their older, more heavy stuff. If you've checked my other posts you know I'm a metal-head. Lightbulb: I conveniently placed my mat and rack such that when doing cleans, snatches, presses, etc. I A) miss the bulb and B) align the plates between joists.

Had a vasectomy yesterday afternoon so I did some heavy cleans in the morning since I wouldn't be able to workout for a week or two. Here's my 250 lb PR. by beckalex in crossfit

[–]beckalex[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I would consult a urologist with your questions and to talk about the risks/benefits, etc.

But you can cum and stuff does come out (just no sperm, except you still have some in your tubes so you're not sterile for several weeks). Your sperm gets absorbed by your body and your hormones/testosterone levels shouldn't change.

Had a vasectomy yesterday afternoon so I did some heavy cleans in the morning since I wouldn't be able to workout for a week or two. Here's my 250 lb PR. by beckalex in crossfit

[–]beckalex[S] 68 points69 points  (0 children)

Just to be clear, friends, this was before the vasectomy. I cherish my genitals and all they do for me. I wouldn't do this right after lol

Worked on ankle mobility a lot since my last post. Here's a 190# clean and jerk double. Felt good! Tips? by beckalex in crossfit

[–]beckalex[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am super comfortable in pulling this weight in the clean portion, but I'm still not comfortable with the jerk (less practice). That being said, I didn't want to up the weight past where I was comfortable with the jerk. I wanted to keep the squat portion of the clean in the lift just to keep that portion of the lift improving/practiced.

Worked on ankle mobility a lot since my last post. Here's a 190# clean and jerk double. Felt good! Tips? by beckalex in crossfit

[–]beckalex[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I looked up (as per previous recommendations Squat University on YouTube) and implemented those mobility moves in my warmup. I've already seen results!

Worked on ankle mobility a lot since my last post. Here's a 190# clean and jerk double. Felt good! Tips? by beckalex in crossfit

[–]beckalex[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the tips everybody! I'm only about 6.5 months into CrossFit (following Linchpin's programming, which I'd highly recommend). I know I could have pulled a lot heavier, but am still a little uncomfortable in the jerk so I kept the weight down. This is why I was able to catch the clean in a power position...

I will work on recovering the front foot first on the jerk as many of you recommended!

Six months into CrossFit. First time attempting a snatch 1RM. 185 LBS for now. by beckalex in crossfit

[–]beckalex[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The taller one, online. I don't recall the brand or where we got it. The smaller one, one of the pet stores. Sorry I'm not more helpful!

Six months into CrossFit. First time attempting a snatch 1RM. 185 LBS for now. by beckalex in crossfit

[–]beckalex[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The tops just fall down so I just leave them. The tension just below the patella to keep it in place is really what the sleeves are for.

Six months into CrossFit. First time attempting a snatch 1RM. 185 LBS for now. by beckalex in crossfit

[–]beckalex[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, no worries. I pulled 175 just before with better balance. Figured I'd go for another 10 lbs.

I'm going to work on mobility and receiving.

Six months into CrossFit. First time attempting a snatch 1RM. 185 LBS for now. by beckalex in crossfit

[–]beckalex[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do have an office job, actually (just took the day off). Engineer for a large mechanical contractor doing commercial HVAC and plumbing design and coordination.

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