Updates
So over the weekend I worked out on Saturday but was not able to get a workout in on Sunday because all the coaches were gone. Today because of Sandy, I stayed and worked from home and went to the gym in the middle of the day. I was kinda not so excited to go at first because it was raining outside and I was in my pjs, but I am leaving for my wedding in two days so I need to get as many workouts in as I can!
So, I snatched up to 43kgs with the straps, and then I did well in the clean and got a PR at 58kgs. It felt super easy! I attempted 60kgs three times and failed (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DlRyLQCrAU) but it's really a matter of technique and racking the bar and bringing it to me. I can hear in the video how my hips do make contact with the bar, but I had a problem with my wrists and pulling it in. I also realized that with the clean, I just have to make up my mind and go for it. It felt heavy off the ground but once I got it past my hips it wasn't so bad. During training I feel like sometimes I mentally give up because it feels heavy and my technique is not there, so it was good to see today that I can actually pull the bar super high and it's just a matter of not being a sissy and going for it. I will keep this in mind for next time and decide to go for it 120% with each attempt!
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