The O-lifting Thread - Page 4

theblackkeys · 12-12-2009, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Spenda

does this seem like a good video on learning the push-press? If no, I could use some direction/links/etc...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6oQLMcTGTo

Except for don't use a broomstick.

theblackkeys · 12-12-2009, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Spenda

ok, now programming for push-presses, triples, singles, what? Say I currently do a typical SS A/B MWF split, should I sub them in for presses or do both. If both, when/how much for each?

How much are your pressing? I don't think they're particularly hard to learn and I don't think they're necessary or very useful until past the novice stage. They would be a good dynamic/limit strength day exercise as part of an overall pressing program that included overhead presses. The problem is they bypass the initial ROM of the press by using momentum from the dip. On the other hand they load the triceps a bit harder since you can use more weight and usually you can get it past the head with the dip.

Spenda · 12-12-2009, 10:55 AM

not much, I'm a little dude, 1rm ~138

kickpushcoast · 12-13-2009, 03:38 PM

push presses make you a badass imo

Doug Funnie II · 12-13-2009, 04:42 PM

Anyone have any experience with this gym? http://www.excelstrength.com/

It's sort of on the way back from my new job so I might start going Tue/Thur depending on what they charge. The coach competes at 77kg and his last competition total was 235kg so I feel like the instruction has to be miles ahead of whatever I'd get as a crossfit affiliate.

jimi1999uk · 12-13-2009, 05:10 PM

Competition total? What does that mean? CF total, powerlifting total? Doesn't seem that heavy if it's more than one lift tbh. sigh......to have a squat like that.

7ontheline · 12-13-2009, 05:31 PM

Since this is the O-lifiting thread, I'm going to assume that's a snatch + C+J total. 235 kg at 77 kg is pretty impressive to me.

jimi1999uk · 12-13-2009, 05:37 PM

Oh right. That does seem pretty beastly then.

Spenda · 12-15-2009, 10:59 AM

DB Snatches look pretty badass. DB snatches vs. BB snatches, seems like DB snatches would be easier to learn, is that correct? Also, which exercise has more benefits overall fitness wise.

**SmileyEH** · 12-15-2009, 11:03 AM

DB snatches are much much easier to learn. It's the first o-lift variant I teach.

I'd imagine barbell snatches are better because you can load them more. But it will take a large time investment to get to that point.

kyleb · 12-15-2009, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Doug Funnie II

Anyone have any experience with this gym? http://www.excelstrength.com/

It's sort of on the way back from my new job so I might start going Tue/Thur depending on what they charge. The coach competes at 77kg and his last competition total was 235kg so I feel like the instruction has to be miles ahead of whatever I'd get as a crossfit affiliate.

Cressey coached out of here for awhile before opening up his own place. It's probably legit.

ActionJeff · 12-15-2009, 01:13 PM

re: excel fitness, I'm pretty sure I've seen the guy 2nd to far right at Dedham Strength and Fitness. He is friends with my old training partner. Guy was pulling around 600 at the time, triple bodyweight. I imagine it's a legit crowd

I'm not too far, might check out this place

Spenda · 12-15-2009, 03:43 PM

lower back is killing me today, did 5x3 front squats yesterday, is that a bad sign?

**SmileyEH** · 12-15-2009, 03:44 PM

get some video. I wouldn't call it a good sign.

theBruiser500 · 12-15-2009, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SmileyEH

In the 2nd hire a coach. Failing that, hire a psychiatrist to help you deal with the bouts of rage/frustration/depression as you try to teach yourself the most godforsaken *********** ****ing difficult peice of **** bull**** sport ever.

I'll let you figure out which path I took.

oly lifting is far from being the most technically challenging sport