Cleaning up the Cleans

On Thursday the workout was “Power Elizabeth”
21, 15, 9
Power Cleans 95/135
Ring Dips

I went a bit heavier than I normally would, and focused on my technique. I thought I was doing OK, but Coach KT kept telling me to stand up and that I was too early on the shrug. He showed me some shots that he took that showed how my technique was off. It was a good workout, but I was upset with my performance. P suggested that I join him at a Clean and Jerk Clinic at the other gym.

And that's what we did on Saturday. For 3 hours we broke down the different parts on the clean and push jerk, then put it together. The clinic really helped me understand the technique. Although it will take a long time to get it to a decent level (apparently 3000-5000 reps before it is retained in muscle memory), I am extremely happy that I am finally getting it.

I am fascinated now with lifting. I think the moves are beautiful and it's such a good feeling when you it right. At the end of the clinic I even purchased a set of 3 of the Rippetoe books. I think I'd like to start strength training... once I get all my ducks in a row. I think it's time for another J-activity evaluation!

So today is a rest day... because looking back over the last week and a half I realize that I've done 8 out of 9 days of crossfit!



[Between these two clean days I also did a nice 31 minute burner Halloween workout: every minute on the minute do 3 thrusters followed by 3 DB pushups 20/30... it sounds easy but it ends up pretty gruelling!]