Earlier this week I was working with Laurel on snatch technique. We were going over all the performance points of the lift, and once I finished Laurel astutely added something to the effect of “…and try not to think too much.” She’s absolutely correct, and it made me think of the video below.
When you’re stepping onto the platform in competition, or up to the bar for a new PR the work has already been done. That’s the time to clear your mind, and focus on force production. We highly value and emphasize technique, but sometimes we’re too form conscious, and get wrapped up in it. As a result, we miss out on some of the aggression and speed required to hit the big lift. As you get into your later sets Wednesday, trust your training and just move the weight.
Strength:
Power Snatch 2-2-2-2-2-2
WOD:
3 Rounds:
20 Overhead Squats (95#/65#)
20 Toes-to-Bar
Compare to 120305
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Pwr Snatch: 48kg
WOD: 11:24 (75#)
Great work 6am!
Close call this morning: alarm goes off –> I think “can’t do it” –> dis-enroll from class –> lie back down –> can’t fall back asleep w/ visions of snatching –> get up / re-enroll / hurry to the box = good reflex.
I’m sure a bunch of people have seen this already, but… http://crossfitlisbeth.com/2012/09/19/snatching-the-answer-to-everything-in-life/
Per Erika’s feedback, I’m getting my snatch down. So, my Wednesday is now immeasurably better for having snatched this morning.
PS: 63kg
Still pretty ugly.
WOD: 7:37 Rx
PS – 80kg
WOD – 10:21 Rx after the toes through rings last week, my t2bs were much better today. i tried to clap for someone finishing their wod but my hands wouldn’t exactly let that happen after this one.
Power snatch is the hardest thing I’ve ever done!
Power snatch is the hardest thing I’ve ever done!
Power Snatch: 100#
WOD: 11:57 rx
Slower than last time but happy with my OHS sets. T2B were slow swings.
PS: 35 kg
WOD: 13:02 first round at 25 kg, second and third rounds at 15 kg and knee tucks all around. I was in the bathroom when Sam explained to go light, damn my tiny bladder!
PS: 32kg PR!
WOD:
3/5/12 14:13 @ 20 kg
10/17/12 15:17 @ 22 kg
I probably spent that extra minute today staring at the bar on the floor and a similar amount of time staring at the bar above my head as last time!
PS: 32 kg PR!
WOD:
3/5/12 14:13 @ 20kg
10/17/12 15:17 @ 22kg
Probably spent that extra minute today staring at the bar on the floor while a similar amount of time as last time staring at the bar overhead!
ps: 66kg
wod: 8:59rx. totally lost the kip after round 1.
PS: 43 kg, sorry to all of those who had to experience me dropping the white plates a bazillion times…Miss Brown tricked me into 45kg and it was SO CLOSE and yet, so floor.
WOD: 11:12 (1/2 RX) Also tricked by Mandy…I thought it was 55 lbs. Twas not. I also thought I would do a bunch of toes to bar and then when I was sick of everything switched to knees to chest.
Since we’re sharing, I really want a breakfast sandwhich.