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Wednesday 29 September 2010
Tuesday 28 September 2010
Unscheduled session
QWA WK2 DAY 2
For some reason, i felt fairly fresh today and decided at 9pm to do some lifting. Still nervous about the niggly knee but only 1 way to find out if there is a real problem
Clean
52x3; 62x3; 72x3; 75; 77x3; 80x1; 82x1. Knee held up ok
Power Snatch
40x3; 45x3; 50; 52; 55; 57; 40x3; 42x3; 45x3; 47x3; 50x3
Snatch Balance
40x3; 45; 47; 50; 52; 55; 57; 60; 40x3; 42x3; 45x3.
M.Press
40x3; 45x3; 50; 55; 40x3; 42x3; 45x3; 47x3; 50x3
Squat
Decided not to chance this exercise because of yesterday's problems.
I really enjoyed this session today
For some reason, i felt fairly fresh today and decided at 9pm to do some lifting. Still nervous about the niggly knee but only 1 way to find out if there is a real problem
Clean
52x3; 62x3; 72x3; 75; 77x3; 80x1; 82x1. Knee held up ok
Power Snatch
40x3; 45x3; 50; 52; 55; 57; 40x3; 42x3; 45x3; 47x3; 50x3
Snatch Balance
40x3; 45; 47; 50; 52; 55; 57; 60; 40x3; 42x3; 45x3.
M.Press
40x3; 45x3; 50; 55; 40x3; 42x3; 45x3; 47x3; 50x3
Squat
Decided not to chance this exercise because of yesterday's problems.
I really enjoyed this session today
Monday 27 September 2010
qwa week 2 day 1
Snatch, power clean and rack jerk went to plan. Light weights but good work done.
Front squat - half way through then right knee became a bit sore again. I stopped immediately as a precaution. The back is holding up well which is a plus.
Front squat - half way through then right knee became a bit sore again. I stopped immediately as a precaution. The back is holding up well which is a plus.
Sunday 26 September 2010
Day off
A bit sore after Friday's lifting. Again I seemed to have lifted without injury
Enjoyed the mini competition with Sean. Hopefully, he continues to lift because I will start improving my total and I hope we have plenty of good competitions.
My aim is to get back to full strength by the irish masters in feb. 8 weeks to the ni open so i would be very happy with 65+95, well below my best but this would be considerable progress after half a year off and a few minor injuries. The diet is going to change from tomorrow. I have been eating a hell of alot of junk recently
Enjoyed the mini competition with Sean. Hopefully, he continues to lift because I will start improving my total and I hope we have plenty of good competitions.
My aim is to get back to full strength by the irish masters in feb. 8 weeks to the ni open so i would be very happy with 65+95, well below my best but this would be considerable progress after half a year off and a few minor injuries. The diet is going to change from tomorrow. I have been eating a hell of alot of junk recently
Friday 24 September 2010
decent lifting, no injury
QWA WK 1 DBorat came down today. 62.5+85. Modest lfting but at least I am starting to move forward. 3rd session since back injury. dont how long it will take to get back to were i was, maybe 1 year?? Borat lifted very well with a comfortable 60+85 [85 is the current irish masters record for his age and weight] he now needs to have the balls to get it in competition.
Lookin forward to training 2 days a week instead of 1 then moving to 3. Lifting in the ni open looks more of a possiblilty in nov
where is the great Colin Bell. When are you going to join us for a session?
Lookin forward to training 2 days a week instead of 1 then moving to 3. Lifting in the ni open looks more of a possiblilty in nov
where is the great Colin Bell. When are you going to join us for a session?
Wednesday 22 September 2010
qwa week 1 day 2 part b
Snatch Balance 20x3; 30x3; 40x3; 45x3; 50x3; 55x1; 57x1; 50x3; 45x3; 40x3
Military Press 40x3; 45x3; 47x3; 50x1; 52x1; 55x1; 57x1; 40x3; 42x3; 45x3; 47x3
Back Squat 47x3; 57x3; 67x3; 70x2; 67x3; 67x3; 67x3. Slight soreness in knee so i stopped as a precaution
Light weights yes but they feel heavy to me. No bad pain. Knee is ok but very cautious. It will take me a hell of a time to get back. Barring injury, I will keep at it.
Snatch and clean and jerk Friday/Sat. Hopefully Sean comes up for a bit of craic and good lifting
Military Press 40x3; 45x3; 47x3; 50x1; 52x1; 55x1; 57x1; 40x3; 42x3; 45x3; 47x3
Back Squat 47x3; 57x3; 67x3; 70x2; 67x3; 67x3; 67x3. Slight soreness in knee so i stopped as a precaution
Light weights yes but they feel heavy to me. No bad pain. Knee is ok but very cautious. It will take me a hell of a time to get back. Barring injury, I will keep at it.
Snatch and clean and jerk Friday/Sat. Hopefully Sean comes up for a bit of craic and good lifting
Monday 20 September 2010
Baby steps and straightest back ever
Last night I spent 4 hours solid preparing for a level practicals. By the time I got to bed at 1am my head was spinning. My mind was simply racing and I couldn't put the thoughts to sleep. Up again at 4am. In to work with very little sleep.
At 5.30, I decided to clear the head with a 4 mile walk. I came home feeling that weightlifting was out of the question. Too hungry, stresses and fatigued and fed up with recent injuries caused by repeated dreadful technique.
At 8pm, I remembered the real reason for wanting to lift weights. That feeling you get when you are called on to the platform and the euphoria which lasts for weeks after. Even at my standard, I feel like I am lifting at the olympics. When you walk on, you own the stage.
I gently started with week 1 day 2 of QWA extremely nervous at the thought of either the back or knee letting me down.
My weights are alot light because I have had to reduce my maxes by around 20-25 kilos.
Clean. 40x3; 50x3; 60x3; 70x3; 70x3. Never in my life have I concentrated so hard on keeping a straight back. Thank God, no niggles
Power Snatch 40x3; 40x3; 45x3; 45x3; 47x3; 47x3; 45x3;
Again, light weights but this is another lift which has caused me to injure my back
Summary
Only 2 exercises today but delighted to get through unscathed. Tomorrow is snatch balance and squats. I wont chance the clean pulls. Even if I make the ni championships, It looks like my maxes will be far below my best but even lifting would be great
At 5.30, I decided to clear the head with a 4 mile walk. I came home feeling that weightlifting was out of the question. Too hungry, stresses and fatigued and fed up with recent injuries caused by repeated dreadful technique.
At 8pm, I remembered the real reason for wanting to lift weights. That feeling you get when you are called on to the platform and the euphoria which lasts for weeks after. Even at my standard, I feel like I am lifting at the olympics. When you walk on, you own the stage.
I gently started with week 1 day 2 of QWA extremely nervous at the thought of either the back or knee letting me down.
My weights are alot light because I have had to reduce my maxes by around 20-25 kilos.
Clean. 40x3; 50x3; 60x3; 70x3; 70x3. Never in my life have I concentrated so hard on keeping a straight back. Thank God, no niggles
Power Snatch 40x3; 40x3; 45x3; 45x3; 47x3; 47x3; 45x3;
Again, light weights but this is another lift which has caused me to injure my back
Summary
Only 2 exercises today but delighted to get through unscathed. Tomorrow is snatch balance and squats. I wont chance the clean pulls. Even if I make the ni championships, It looks like my maxes will be far below my best but even lifting would be great
Sunday 19 September 2010
Sunday contemplation
No pain in the back today. slightly worried about the little pain in right knee but I feel the lack of real warm up might have been the cause. Tomorrow is the start of day 2. A few things to think about.
1] concentrate on a good warm up
2] absolute straight back when snatching and squat cleaning
3] get through this session without injury
did 2x5mile walks today, a good total of 10 miles.
Getting to competition in nov would be a real achievement for me at this stage.
Tomorrow the plan is:
1]walk 4/5 miles
2] start or finish day 2 without injury
3] get in a few sets of light squats without aggravating the knee
Jerk Technique
I concentrated very hard on technique yesterday and feel that I have made an improvement. Something to show Sean at the end of the week maybe
1] concentrate on a good warm up
2] absolute straight back when snatching and squat cleaning
3] get through this session without injury
did 2x5mile walks today, a good total of 10 miles.
Getting to competition in nov would be a real achievement for me at this stage.
Tomorrow the plan is:
1]walk 4/5 miles
2] start or finish day 2 without injury
3] get in a few sets of light squats without aggravating the knee
Jerk Technique
I concentrated very hard on technique yesterday and feel that I have made an improvement. Something to show Sean at the end of the week maybe
Saturday 18 September 2010
Sat return
Snatch 40x3; 45x3; 50x3; 52; 55x Right knee suddenly hurting??
Power clean. Plenty of reps using light to moderate weights
Jerk Light weights used up to 75 concentrating on technique
Front Squat 45x3; 55x2. Had to stop again because of unusual pain in right knee
Summary
No back pain today but disappointed having to stop because of right knee pain.
Power clean. Plenty of reps using light to moderate weights
Jerk Light weights used up to 75 concentrating on technique
Front Squat 45x3; 55x2. Had to stop again because of unusual pain in right knee
Summary
No back pain today but disappointed having to stop because of right knee pain.
Monday 13 September 2010
back in time
1st time in 9 days that I dont feel lower back pain. I will make a nervous start back this week hopefully. If I can get to the next competition without further injury, I would like to get a weekend trip to Bray for some coaching next year.
Look forward to lifting with Sean again soon
Look forward to lifting with Sean again soon
Saturday 11 September 2010
back woes
One week after latest back injury, the back is still quite stiff. Dying to do some training but i cant. I will see how things are after another week and re assess the situation.
Sunday 5 September 2010
More injury
Previous back pain seemed to be gone by Friday in time for Sean's visit.
Got through some good lifting without pain but when unloading the bar, my back caved in again. Been laid low all weekend due to extreme back pain. Serves me right for not resting after last weeks injury.
The positive thing was Sean's great lifting. He is making great progress at the moment and I hope he keeps it up
Got through some good lifting without pain but when unloading the bar, my back caved in again. Been laid low all weekend due to extreme back pain. Serves me right for not resting after last weeks injury.
The positive thing was Sean's great lifting. He is making great progress at the moment and I hope he keeps it up
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