LtL's Training Log

[LtL]

I thought that the form was horrendous which is why I prompted Faz to have a look. Lots of work to be done.

[markievicz]

some nice weight lifted Al,

CGBP was impressive.

no better man than fazc to pick your form apart,
nice to have that in your corner.
no doubt you will be fixing that and then some

[LtL]

I'll do my best. Just got to stop being lazy and put the hard work in.

[Fazc]

I'd pull in your suit again next session.

1) Get your feet set,
2) bend over at the waist,
3) get a vice like grip on the bar,
4) inhale,
5) arch your back and HOLD it
6) and THEN wrench yourself down to the bar by bending your knees and get your hips close to the bar.

The start position WILL be uncomfortable. You won't be able to do this with a lighter weight because the weight will fly up when you get into position, THAT is why you typically start with straps down.

Straps up as the weight is heavy enough to keep you down while you get into position. You should be a tight coiled spring at the bottom, then blast off. that will make the most out the gear.

Few additional tips:

1) If your belly is preventing you from getting set properly, lose or loosen the belt.
2) Your upper back is NOT weak, start with the back position you want to finish in.

[LtL]

Thanks mate. Judging on my recent efforts, what weights do you think I should start with? Was thinking 160 with straps down...

[Fazc]

Stop thinking in terms of weight. Use whatever weight allows you to get into the proper position. That's the priority.

[LtL]

Originally Posted by Fazc

Stop thinking in terms of weight. Use whatever weight allows you to get into the proper position. That's the priority.

Ok. I'm just finding it hard to go backward to go forward

[Fazc]

It's all still going forward, lol.

That Deadlift was backwards!

[LtL]

Originally Posted by Fazc

It's all still going forward, lol.

That Deadlift was backwards!

Agreed. I might never get there but I really want to pull like this:

http://youtu.be/AsVrs7EpsDY

His form is exceptional and when I think about pulling myself into position, that's what it looks like to me.

[Fazc]

Yep, pull like that guy.