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Not very much compared to some of you guys, but something from this week:
Age 25, Body weight: 73kg (160lb)
Deadlift 1rep 140kg (308lb)
Clean and Jerk 1rep 75kg (165lb)
I was particularly proud of the clean and jerk as I have only recently started to practice this exercise, whereas I was dissapointed with the Deadlift, I was hoping to do 150kg but my grip wouldn't let me.
Age 25, Body weight: 73kg (160lb)
Deadlift 1rep 140kg (308lb)
Clean and Jerk 1rep 75kg (165lb)
I was particularly proud of the clean and jerk as I have only recently started to practice this exercise, whereas I was dissapointed with the Deadlift, I was hoping to do 150kg but my grip wouldn't let me.
Here is a pic of the hand/thigh placement when executing the hand and thigh lift technique...
http://www.usawa.com/2003backericht.jpg
I couldn't find any videos! (I gotta get me a digital vid cam!)...
http://www.usawa.com/2003backericht.jpg
I couldn't find any videos! (I gotta get me a digital vid cam!)...
Mattz,
Hand and thigh lifts are like partial deadlifts with a specific hand placement (i.e. on the thighs like the name implies). However, depending on the situation, the apparatus can vary.
In the usawa, they have their specific rules and apparatus, while other org's have their own. I have competed in various org's and found the differences to be quite significant in apparatus, but the rules are basically the same as described in the links provided in the previous posts.
My hand and thing lift is done in my squat rack, using a conventional barbell and plates, utilizing an alternating grip.
-Hoister
Hand and thigh lifts are like partial deadlifts with a specific hand placement (i.e. on the thighs like the name implies). However, depending on the situation, the apparatus can vary.
In the usawa, they have their specific rules and apparatus, while other org's have their own. I have competed in various org's and found the differences to be quite significant in apparatus, but the rules are basically the same as described in the links provided in the previous posts.
My hand and thing lift is done in my squat rack, using a conventional barbell and plates, utilizing an alternating grip.
-Hoister
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I thought I would try my 1RM after about a month of 'crossfitting' for the 5 strength standard lifts. I have calculated kg-lb which is why the weights are funny.
Body weight: 160 lb (down from 165ish)
Chest Press: 228 lb (down by 4.4 lbs), but I dropeed the weight a few weeks back and am anxious about lifting heavy without a spotter.
Squatt: 255lb (up by about 8lbs I think).
Press: 121lb up but I have been doing more 'push presses'
Deadlift: 308lb (up by about 20ish lb)
Power Clean: 170 (up, but I can't quite do 80kg yet).
Chin ups: 23 without touching the floor.
I must say im impressed with this 'crossfitting' style of training and will continue it until I stop seeing gains.
Body weight: 160 lb (down from 165ish)
Chest Press: 228 lb (down by 4.4 lbs), but I dropeed the weight a few weeks back and am anxious about lifting heavy without a spotter.
Squatt: 255lb (up by about 8lbs I think).
Press: 121lb up but I have been doing more 'push presses'
Deadlift: 308lb (up by about 20ish lb)
Power Clean: 170 (up, but I can't quite do 80kg yet).
Chin ups: 23 without touching the floor.
I must say im impressed with this 'crossfitting' style of training and will continue it until I stop seeing gains.
These numbers are pretty lame compared to a lot of them, but they represent what I consider good progress for me. I just started moving weights around in late March, so I'm happy with them.
Bicep curls with dumbells: Started at 15 lbs, now doing 35lbs each side.
Bench press: Started on Smith rack at 40 lbs total, now doing two sets at 70lbs and one set at 75lbs on the bench with a barbell.
Leg press: Started at 90 lbs total and now doing 200lbs.
Finally, pull downs: Started at 60lbs and now doing 120lbs. :)
Wow, putting it in black and white like that, it's no wonder I'm not losing any numerical weight.
Bicep curls with dumbells: Started at 15 lbs, now doing 35lbs each side.
Bench press: Started on Smith rack at 40 lbs total, now doing two sets at 70lbs and one set at 75lbs on the bench with a barbell.
Leg press: Started at 90 lbs total and now doing 200lbs.
Finally, pull downs: Started at 60lbs and now doing 120lbs. :)
Wow, putting it in black and white like that, it's no wonder I'm not losing any numerical weight.