Training 1.7.14

• Clean & Jerk
• 1+2, 2+1 @ 75% (65)
• 1+2 @ 80% (70)
• 1+1, 1+1 @ 85% (75)
• 1+1 @ 90% (78)
• 1+1 @ 95% (83)
• Sets were supposed to end here, but Istvan had me try a set of 1+1 at 86 and 88 (PR!!!) which I was able to complete both successfully.  A major contributing factor to my PR--and it felt relatively easy, mind you--was the cue NOT to wait in the bottom to find the bar.  As soon as I feel my feet land, I should begin driving upward.  Because of this, the sets at 86 and 88 actually felt easier coming out of the hole than 78 or 83 did.  This is VERY exciting to me!  But for a little perspective (and humility) Istvan reminded me that 88 is not my real PR...he believes it is closer to 95.  He also reminded me that I should (and will be!) SNATCHING 88 come nationals.  Here's a video...

• Clean Pulls
• 4.3.3.3.2 @ 100% (88)
• These felt good and easy...a sign I should be cleaning more!  Patience...
• Back Squat
• 3.3 @ 80% (93)
• Increased to 4 sets of 3 due to clean PR
• 3.2.2.2 @ 85% (99)
• sets at 85% cancelled due to clean PR