So the first 12 weeks were fun. We built a sturdy foundation based on proficiency of movements at higher intensities. We optimized our software a bit, if you will. We learned to breathe, range of motion, ACCURACY, balance, agility, Coordination.
Now our main goal is strength. We need to expand our skillsets to increase our strength; both mental and physical. We'll focus on physical in our workouts, and the mental will follow suit. Physical strength is probably the most important aspect of our health and fitness (Ripp, Starting Strength). With increased strength, we can venture into the land of power and stamina using precision and speed along with everything else we've covered.
We must continue venturing into the unknown and conquering it. That is how we will get stronger. Once we get stronger, everything else will improve alongside. I call it the Reagonomics of fitness: strength trickles down.
A stronger man is a happier man.
- Mark Rippetoe
Workout 8/3:
1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Clean & Press
Find your 1 rep max of your clean and press. Work into it. Warm up really well. Once you feel like you're at the upper limits of your maximal weight, use about 7 attempts to try and secure an official weight to record. Please note all loads lifted and failed attempts as well.
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Enjoy and post loads and thoughts to comments. Thanks
Whooooooohooooooo Denise clean and pressed 85 lbs and I did 80 lbs. Thanks for the help
ReplyDeleteCave Man Bill did 105. Could have done 125, but the sun was in my eyes.
ReplyDeleteI only got up to 85 pounds; my "clean" gave out at 95 due to weak speed squat.
ReplyDeleteHi, I warmed up fine today and with Rus & Guido's guidance my clean was only 65 lbs this time. Next time I will try more weights on the bar. I feel stronger though! ;-)
ReplyDelete55 lbs...hmmmm...must be my funky shoulders!
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