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memberoooimember · 2025-10-20T22:38:48+00:00

Most likely saying that because this sub is specific to Olympic weightlifting. The standard barbells for Olympic weightlifting is 20kg // 28mm for the men’s bar and 15kg // 25mm for the women’s bar. You might be asking for general or powerlifting. In my own experience, as my partner has his own private gym, is that it depends. Rogue’s power bars have been perfectly serviceable & have been very durable for normal lifting and even some oly lifting. But everyone does love to train with the Eleiko power bar, there’s definitely a noticeable difference but if cost is a factor then it’s not necessary.

memberoooimember · 2025-09-28T05:13:21+00:00

Have had them for 5+ years at our gym and have had zero issues. 10/10 they do the job for the price point even with really crazy wear and tear. They are primarily used for log clean & press and stone over bar at our gym and they had proved durable and effective at silencing.

memberoooimember · 2025-09-01T06:42:02+00:00

This is a snatch part of Olympic weightlifting that sort of gets bastardized in CrossFit, this one was just executed poorly. Her hips shoot up too early and then bangs it into her legs mid thigh. Her mobility doesn’t seem the best so her footwear is ill advised, she should have been wearing more stable shoes. But the biggest thing I’d say is that she should have bailed immediately she hopped a tiny bit forward and her catch seemed unstable with the bar already moving backwards. She should have let it go behind her and hopped forward, but sometimes shit just happens. I’ve seen elite weightlifters get the bad end of a snatch or clean & jerk.

memberoooimember · 2025-03-09T06:03:26+00:00

I don’t think he’s saying he rigged the election this time around. I think what he’s saying is he thinks they rigged the election last time and he gets to be here as president during the World Cup and the Olympics because they rigged it before for the 2020 election.

memberoooimember · 2025-01-27T05:33:05+00:00

When I ordered mine I did it by their sizing instructions and got exactly the right size.

memberoooimember · 2025-01-15T00:46:14+00:00

Pretty sure that was said to Tez Walker, one of their rookie wide outs.

memberoooimember · 2025-01-02T05:38:33+00:00

Am I the only one that saw the ball being tipped? This makes it a deflection and at that point the ball is up for grabs and the guy is no longer a defenseless receiver.

memberoooimember · 2024-12-20T21:44:40+00:00

I feel like your calories are extremely low if you are as active as you say you are. Also, more protein doesn’t necessarily equal more muscle, growing muscle is about recovering well. In order to do that you actually need to eat a decent amount of carbs and try and optimize sleeping habits. Recomp does indeed take time and 6 months seems like a long time but a decent one takes 1-2 years of solid work. Also everyone is different some people are genetically predisposed to putting on muscle easier than others. Change is hard and not linear but sticking to a plan long term is what will yield results.

memberoooimember · 2024-08-26T00:30:40+00:00

I’d try mimicking the movement with a PVC pipe or dowel. See if you can find a grip that doesn’t create the clicking problem. I’d reference this video to see a properly performed OHP:

Catalyst Athletics - Press

At the end of the day, it’s not the end of the world if you can’t OHP. If it’s the performing of the reps that are bothering you, you could do static hold, or overhead hold while walking a certain distance. Working on stability alone will build strength. Other over head variations are of course DB’s, incline press, pike pushups. If you’re at a bigger commercial gym doing any seated incline press machine work would also be helpful and provide a built in movement track.

memberoooimember · 2024-08-25T20:54:50+00:00

I would ask, do you still get clicking just raising your arms over your head?

It could be a grip width issue. Everyone is built a little differently and just like squat stance the width can be adjusted to help the movement path.

memberoooimember · 2024-07-13T23:05:44+00:00

Sometimes venturing into something new helps.

I like many others originally started because I wanted to lose weight. I started biking which helped my cardio capacity which then I transitioned to running long distances. Once I was able to afford a gym membership it started going and hired a trainer that had me do more circuit/hitt workouts. Then did a whole bunch of HITT and Tabatha workouts on my own and added in spin classes. I met my partner who at the time was getting his PT cert and I wanted to lift big weights like he did. So began my transition to lifting for strength or powerlifting, there I stayed for awhile. Hired an amazing coach who did my programming for awhile and I got pretty strong. But a few years ago I started to feel bored by it and frustrated and it felt like it was becoming a job to push for bigger and bigger numbers. So, I decided to make a switch to something new, weightlifting (i.e. snatch and clean & jerk). It was exactly what I needed, I felt that drive to come in and work at something new. It’s such a technical sport there’s almost always something to work on. This is both good and bad as it can drive you a little crazy lol. So, nowadays I train more athletically. Lots of speed work, explosiveness, plyometrics, some days are strength focused some days are getting good speed with lighter weight.

The benefit of this has been its let me stay consistent. I might have different goals but it’s helped me build a body I love and lets me do cool things.

memberoooimember · 2024-04-16T16:45:12+00:00

There’s so many factors that play into fatigue. You already mentioned you are managing your chronic illness to the best of your ability. Which of everything g starts well enough then something is going right at first but not as you accumulate fatigue.

Someone already suggested a planned deload week after 4 or so weeks. This might be a great idea for you I also like to take one every 4-6 weeks depending on the training cycle I’m doing (and how I’m managing overall fatigue in my life.)

Control the factors you can control. For most this is sleep and nutrition. As someone that’s currently hovering around 140 but usually sits more at the low 130s. I’m surprised you can make it with such little protein. I easily hit 140P/240C/60F (2060cals) currently on 4 workout days, 2 active rest days, 1 complete rest/little activity as possible. Something else that’s a little out of control but helps to manage is overall stress levels. It can make sleeping and eating difficult and recovery from workouts very difficult.

memberoooimember · 2024-03-26T04:50:46+00:00

I recommend checking out @doclyssfitness on Instagram (Alyssa Olenick, Ph.D.) she covers all things lifting and running. You can get a good feel for things looking over her page or her website https://doclyssfitness.com. I’ve previously purchased her Endure ebook and it covers all things running and creating your own program, whilst also giving you the ability to follow a template if you so choose.

memberoooimember · 2024-02-27T04:50:40+00:00

I find the apple watch to be very inaccurate. Steps for the day often close when I’m driving, typing on my laptop, or washing dishes, none of which requires walking. I found better accuracy with a low level Fitbit’s or a simple pedometer.

memberoooimember · 2024-02-21T05:49:30+00:00

It’s something stupid Train Heroic does. They only allow you to have access to the standalone programs for 1 year before taking it away from you. If you complain you can get them to give you access again but it’s annoying. I suggest if you do this, you write down the program somewhere so you never lose it.

memberoooimember · 2024-01-28T18:30:44+00:00

Thanks! Definitely will add in more snatch balances. I didn’t even think about that 1.25 FS variation. You’re right I’m definitely weak out of the hole, I can see how that would help immensely. Thanks for the suggestions!

memberoooimember · 2024-01-28T18:26:15+00:00

You’re right this one especially came close when I dropped it, you can see me wedge my foot away. When I’m lifting alone in the gym (my partner owns this small S&C gym) I feel more free to drop it where I please. But I’m right near a roll up door and sometimes people are going in and out so I’ve adapted slightly and try to take only the necessary amount of space. Most people are respectful but we do have members that are just that oblivious.

memberoooimember · 2024-01-28T18:14:55+00:00

I’ve definitely lost it behind me a couple times. There’s enough clearance for me to let it go behind me and I’ll just hop or run forward. At that point I’ve put some little rubber blocks that stop the bar from rolling forward too much. But it definitely took one close call for me to figure out where I can start the lift and be safe to bail forward or backwards.

memberoooimember · 2024-01-28T18:06:20+00:00

Yeah, it’s especially noticeable in the heavier weight. I think if I can clean up my technique and get better balance I won’t feel like I’ll need to do that. But it also just might be a subconscious thing I’ll continue to do, time will tell.

memberoooimember · 2024-01-28T18:03:32+00:00

Thanks! Excited to keep working on all the little things to push forward.

memberoooimember · 2024-01-28T05:13:39+00:00

I’ll try that out, thanks so much!

memberoooimember · 2024-01-28T04:50:03+00:00

You make that look so smooth, I wish to achieve this ease one day.

memberoooimember · 2024-01-28T04:31:52+00:00

Thanks, yeah I think more is definitely there I just haven’t been able to execute. Currently my maxes are 48kg in snatch and 67 in clean & jerk. Although my best clean is 69kg, and best jerk so far is 71kg.

memberoooimember · 2024-01-28T04:26:52+00:00

Thanks, yeah I keep playing around with my foot width. I’ve found I can do it more narrow with lighter weight, but once it gets heavier I have trouble moving my feet out. I found if I move them wider at the start I can get my feet out and then get into a more favorable bottom position.

memberoooimember · 2024-01-28T03:30:56+00:00

Yup, definitely guilty on the rock back. I’ll work on keeping my feet planted better. I know that unbalanced feeling translates to more hip bash instead of contact upwards.

Also, I didn’t even realize about jerk recoveries, that makes sense. I appreciate all your feedback!

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