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I had a nice day yesterday and managed to snatch 153kg for a PR and Clean & Jerk 190kg for a PR. That was a PR total as well at 343kg. It is a good step in the right direction. I am hoping to hit 155/195 in the coming days here as I am about 10 days out from Nationals that take pl

I have had some decent training the last week or so. I did a ton of technique work with Max Aita last friday. I was SO sore from doing tons of reps at certain workable weights (110/130). I did singles on those FOREVER. It was pretty tiring. – Saturday- I basically just squatted

I am going to be basically just squatting for a week and a half. My shoulder and hand are getting progressively worse so Glenn decided to have me just squat for a while. Not to mention I have been struggling big time on the lifts. I Will be doing a lot of reverse hypers, glute ham rai

I just wanted to “plug” my teammates blogs/websites that they have. I think you guys will enjoy some of the reading. Jon North: http://jonnorth.blogspot.com/ http://www.jonnorthattitude.com/ Donny Shankle: http://donnyshankle.blogspot.com/ Jared Enderton: http://enderton-s

Yahooooooo I’m on a caffeine high today apparently. I had a really good session today: Back Squat- up to 180kgx3x5 (396lbs), super easy. We’re progressing up on these so we started lighter Snatch- up to 140kg (With no misses), have NO idea how I snatched this today because

Here is the plan of attack for our team as outlined by California Strength’s blog: We did the live feed again today, not as many folks chose to watch as usual, and probably a good thing! Although the morning session was pretty good, the guys, particularly Jon and Jared, didn’t s

Check out California Strength’s website. They have tons of products: straps, weightlifting shoes, posters, equipment, etc. All profits help cover the expenses of all our athletes! http://www.californiastrength.com/olympic-weightlifting.html

Yesterdays training was brutal. I am still pretty sore today from it. AM: Snatch- up to 130kg (286lbs) with no misses Clean/Jerk- up to 150kg (330lbs) with no misses, then front squatted to 170kgs before having a terrible migraine again. PM: Snatch- up to 137.5kg with no misses (302lb

Yesterday: Power Snatch- up to 120kgx3x1 Power Clean- up to 140kgx3x1 Both were maximal…Just all I could manage to hit. Today was: Morning: Snatch- up to 120kgx2x1 CJ- up to 150kgx1 Front Squat- up to 185kgx1, 200kgx0, 190kgx0 Afternoon: Snatch- up to 140kgx1 (308lbs), 145kgxcla

Yes, this is what happens on a light day at Cal Strength LOL! I have to take credit for half of it, because the coolest part of his attire (the sword looking thing hanging out by his neck) was MY IDEA! LOL Enjoy.