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I have to admit, this is not the best video I have ever posted. The gym was busy so getting my camera set up right was hard, it was 7am with shocking weather so the light was terrible but I still think it is an important video. . . Today we were testing our 1RM clean and jerk. The first one I do in the video is my previous 1RM at 40kg and it didn't feel too bad. The next however was 42kg and I almost didn't make it. As you see I didn't do my split jerk enough meaning I didn't get below the bar enough. I basically shoulder pressed 42kg up, all while I could feel my core quickly loosening. I know I should have bailed on the attempt, then regrouped and possibly try it again. But I didn't. My pride got in the way and I risked a possible back injury. I might have got a PR but I don't feel pleased about it. I have learnt an important lesson, and I am going to make sure my pride does not overtake again. . . . . . #fitness #crossfit #weightlifting #cleanandjerk #olympicweightlifting #exercise #poorform #biglesson #barbell #allaboutlearning #strongnotskinny #girlswholift #womenwholift #endometriosis #fibromyalgia #fibromyalgiafitness #ProgressGymWear #teamprogress #barehandgloves