Saturday, April 28, 2012

Saturday 28 Apr 12

Morning:  Balance Gym

10-12 x 1 hang power snatch/2 heaving snatch balances (pause at bottom for two-count) @ no more than 60-65%

20kg, 30kg, 35kg, 40kg, 45kg, 45kg, 45kg, 45kg, 45kg, 45kg

Then, bench press 5-5-5-5 (perform 10 band pull-aparts between each set)

135-155-165-165

GHD sit-ups 10-10-10

Notes:  Great session!  Emphasis on snatch complex was relax arms on the snatch and to land with a more narrow stance on the snatch balance.  I'm still overgripping, but I tried to focus on pinching my shoulder blades and relying on the hook grip.  Feet are still pointing outward quite a bit on my landing, but they weren't out as wide.  I did a good job of driving down into the bottom position.  I really surprised myself on bench press.  I haven't benched in at least six months, but I handled sets of five at 165# without much of a problem.  That's a lot for me.  Balanced things out with band pull-aparts to emphasize proper shoulder mechanics. 


Afternoon:  Pool

Adult Intermediate Swim Lesson

Notes:  Focused on freestyle for most of the class.  We used floating dumbbells to swim on our side with one arm extended.  I learned to start taking my breath as my pulling hand passes my face in the water.  I tend to wait too long and then am forced to rush to keep pace.  Swam a few 25 yard pieces at the end, but I'm still gassing out too early.  Could definitely use a second pool day per week, but it's difficult to fit into schedule.       

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