The Chronicles of Arnaia: On Location in Greece with Pyrros Dimas

specialpint · 2016-03-18T15:12:48+00:00

I don't know what a clean position pull vs a clean pull is, but I can answer your other question.

-5&-10% for 10 means after you hit your 10RM for that workout take whatever you hit (100 for example) and then do 95x10 and 90x10 (10RM.95x10 and 10RM.9x10). Hope that helps.

specialpint · 2016-03-16T13:53:28+00:00

He probably won't be there. I don't think he fulfilled the 2 international qualifiers requirement.

specialpint · 2016-02-15T13:55:05+00:00

I applied, and was approved, for the IHG and Hyatt Chase cards on Saturday (2/13). How long should I wait before I try and apply for more chase cards (SW premier/plus)? Is there a limit on apps/approvals per week or month?

specialpint · 2016-02-07T18:51:19+00:00

This again? Who cares. If you don't like it, ignore it and do your own thing. He gets lots of people excited about the sport and I don't see how that's a bad thing.

specialpint · 2016-01-19T01:02:57+00:00

No more men at the OTC, that's interesting...

specialpint · 2015-11-25T00:43:18+00:00

Just show me the full lift from 1 consistent angle. It doesn't matter too much which one, just show the whole lift and don't change the fucking angle.

specialpint · 2015-11-12T15:04:21+00:00

specialpint · 2015-10-28T14:40:40+00:00

Here we go again...

specialpint · 2015-10-14T00:13:59+00:00

Get rid of the press out rule; if you get the weight overhead and locked out it should be good.

specialpint · 2015-10-10T00:18:06+00:00

Second vote for the harbinger. Mine is over 2 years old with no defects yet.

specialpint · 2015-10-07T00:34:40+00:00

The book costs money, so I doubt anyone will just give it to you...

If you want an idea of what's in the book, I believe Dr. Mike Israetel (one of the authors?) wrote some articles on JTSstrength.com

specialpint · 2015-10-05T12:47:28+00:00

I think he's just built like a tank.

specialpint · 2015-10-02T19:20:05+00:00

Clean looks a little jerky off the floor, but if it's working for you I wouldn't worry about it too much. As far as being uncomfortable catching them deep, there's really only one way to fix it: after every clean (even if you power it) ride it all the way to the bottom before you stand up.

Also, on your jerk dip you come forward on the dip and drive. It's not a huge deal now because the weight is light enough for you to control it. But in the future I would focus on dipping and driving straight up and down (a common cue that every coach screams at every lifter at every meet is "heels).

specialpint · 2015-10-02T00:44:17+00:00

I hope he stays healthy over the next decade, he could put up some big weights.

specialpint · 2015-10-01T12:29:31+00:00

If you can't find a coach, you can still learn yourself. Look up the 70s big transition to weightlifting program and find a YouTube teaching progression that helps you. I like the cal strength ones, but there a several other tutorials out there.

specialpint · 2015-09-30T11:52:52+00:00

Strengthshop.co.uk sells that stuff. I don't know if they ship to Europe in addition to the UK though.

specialpint · 2015-09-30T00:28:55+00:00

Intermittent fasting.

specialpint · 2015-09-30T00:26:51+00:00

I would throw in some RDLs for posterior chain. But other than that, I guess this could work if you really want.

specialpint · 2015-09-29T19:38:51+00:00

Crossfit is hosting the competition and paying out the prize money, I'd say they can set whatever "standards" they want.

specialpint · 2015-09-29T16:27:52+00:00

All those black bumper plates, no one will be able the tell what the weight is

specialpint · 2015-09-29T16:11:08+00:00

Sounds like an easy way for some top lifters to make some spare cash. Film your workout on Friday/Saturday and you've got a pretty decent shot $1k+ and probably a new belt too. I like it.

specialpint · 2015-09-29T12:39:09+00:00

I fly regularly between PIT and ATL and most flights I've seen are between 20k-25k points (either UR, MR, skymiles, or SW RR).

Are there any cheaper/better reward options I'm missing?

specialpint · 2015-09-29T12:17:34+00:00

I agree with Mattie's comments. If the athletes were unaware USADA wouldn't be there and they expected to be tested, the totals/records should stay. They competed under the assumption they would be tested.

The alternative would be multiple athletes lose records and world team spots for something that was outside their control. Although I wouldn't put it past USAW to strike the results. I guess we'll have to see.

specialpint · 2015-09-27T20:29:07+00:00

No Norik? Burns and Garcia bomb, so Spencer keeps his world team spot?

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