Bumper Plates, Hook Grip, Chalk and Singlets. A Texas Farmer Lifts.

[thehobbes]

Nice work girl, good wt on the front squats and impressed you supersetted planks in there, sounds brutal. LMAO at the cow intermission on your vid!! Ah you're one of the coolest people I know , always wished I was a farmer, Charles Ingalls is my hero SRS.

[mmater]

yep! I vote the best lift video ever in the history of Amazonville. The intermission of cows was great. It also sealed the deal that if I do get some time off here in a month I am coming to visit you and you are going to teach me all about farming in like 2 days. Ok, maybe not all, but definitely how to milk a cow, chase chickens, and whatever else farmers do. Oh, and we can lift too. :-)


Really, I'm serious.

[jjeane]

Jani, your back is just a tad rounded at the setup position. Think chest up. And pull your rear delts down towards your hips. Good work otherwise.

Will do. I knew it was not the best session hence the cows made the vid!!

Nosey cows!! Lol

Sweet FS 105 your killin it

Jani's my new IT girl

Thanks DM. I had 115 on the FS but can't do it again. URGH!!
Those cows.

Nice work girl, good wt on the front squats and impressed you supersetted planks in there, sounds brutal. LMAO at the cow intermission on your vid!! Ah you're one of the coolest people I know , always wished I was a farmer, Charles Ingalls is my hero SRS.

Oh Charles Ingalls was very cool!!! The superset planks, well I need to do them more, and may as well do them when i am resting!!! Maybe they will get done!! Glad you guys liked the cows. I thought it was pretty funny!!

yep! I vote the best lift video ever in the history of Amazonville. The intermission of cows was great. It also sealed the deal that if I do get some time off here in a month I am coming to visit you and you are going to teach me all about farming in like 2 days. Ok, maybe not all, but definitely how to milk a cow, chase chickens, and whatever else farmers do. Oh, and we can lift too. :-)


Really, I'm serious.

I am serious as well, the door is open. you just let me know. We don't go anywhere since I have no one to be a stand in milker.


I have lost my ability to DL I swear.

DL
8x135
5x155
3x175
1x185
2x10x135

OHP 10x45
5x50
5x55
8x60

T bar
10x+35
8x+45
5x+70
+
Plank
3x60

Extra T bars
3x+80
2x+90

I guess that is all. Hope everyone has a good Tues!!

[Woody-5]

Five stars for the cow vid

Excellent front squats and oly action

Deads have to be a bit tough following that mondaysession

[pharty]

Tried to rep but on spread that video was overall awesome!!

[gobbles23]

Nice t-bars!!!!!

[thehobbes]

Oh nice t-bar rows and throwing in some extra ones at the end. DLs can be so frustrating, I know what you mean. Every "bad" time you have with a lift gets you a step closer to an amazing day of epicness though, power through brohametta, power through!

[jjeane]

Five stars for the cow vid

Excellent front squats and oly action

Deads have to be a bit tough following that mondaysession

I knew you would like the cows!!
I think the Oly effects the DL.

Tried to rep but on spread that video was overall awesome!!

Thanks P!!

Nice t-bars!!!!!

I am feeling them this am!!

Oh nice t-bar rows and throwing in some extra ones at the end. DLs can be so frustrating, I know what you mean. Every "bad" time you have with a lift gets you a step closer to an amazing day of epicness though, power through brohametta, power through!

Yes, didn't want to do any more planks, but wanted to see if I could row 2 plates. So, yes i can!!
The DL. I think all the pulling on Oly day is making an impact. Plus I am not DL's like I was in the fall spring. Oh well, we can't max every lift every time!

[gobbles23]

I have to do deadlifts at the beginning of my workout in order to be able to lift uber heavy with them. And even then it's a hit or miss

Hi Jani Happy Wednesday!

[carbonmade78]

Hi Jani! Happy Wednesday

Are ya'll getting as much rain there as we are on the coast? It's been raining non-stop for 2 days. We need it - it's great. But having a dog who doesn't like thunderstorms (and barks constantly during them!) makes it tough to get some sleep.

Love the video - your lifts are awesome. And the cows are great. Makes me think I was watching a chick-fil-a commercial

[UnaChispita]

Lol'ed at the cow part...and those sweet little calves.

Also, the chickens seemed to be cheering you on

Nice job.

[geek23ka]

I have to do deadlifts at the beginning of my workout in order to be able to lift uber heavy with them. And even then it's a hit or miss

Hi Jani Happy Wednesday!

god, yes. first thing and definitely hit or miss for me.

tbars... those are done with the landmine thingie, right? i think thats right. i've seen gobbles do them before. 90 pounds is lots!!oh i remember you were able to do at least one rep of DB row at 60 pounds right? i can hardly pick up 60. must be all that farmin work.

<3 the cows!!!

[jjeane]

I have to do deadlifts at the beginning of my workout in order to be able to lift uber heavy with them. And even then it's a hit or miss

Hi Jani Happy Wednesday!

Happy Thurs Lori!!
DL's, urgh!

Hi Jani! Happy Wednesday

Are ya'll getting as much rain there as we are on the coast? It's been raining non-stop for 2 days. We need it - it's great. But having a dog who doesn't like thunderstorms (and barks constantly during them!) makes it tough to get some sleep.

Love the video - your lifts are awesome. And the cows are great. Makes me think I was watching a chick-fil-a commercial

Hey, we got about 3 inches earlier this week and maybe about another 1/2 over the last couple days. it has been wonderful. We have a heeler that hates storms as well. Oh dogs!
That is funny about the CFA commercial. The spotted cow is B. She is my daughter's cow. Well Sydney wanted her.

Lol'ed at the cow part...and those sweet little calves.

Also, the chickens seemed to be cheering you on

Nice job.

Yes, the chickens make a pretty good cheer section. But they can be annoying sometimes as well. I love calves. Wait til late October. We have 3 more to be born!!

god, yes. first thing and definitely hit or miss for me.

tbars... those are done with the landmine thingie, right? i think thats right. i've seen gobbles do them before. 90 pounds is lots!!oh i remember you were able to do at least one rep of DB row at 60 pounds right? i can hardly pick up 60. must be all that farmin work.
the cows!!!

Hey Geek. Yes, I think that in some ways I am expecting too much of them when I am doing the OLY as well! Plus I am not DL every other workout like I was 4 months ago.
Those T bars were mean!! This concept that Joel has about doing singles as high as you can then dropping back down has been making me more curious on other lifts well how much can I lift? But yes, the t bars use the landmine. Love that thing!!!

Okay, so I skipped my workout today. I am feeling meh on a few levels. My parents come this afternoon and tomorrow is my youngest, Sydney's, 6th birthday. So we are having some kids over and getting a waterslide thing for her. She is excited and it will be fun. So I am going to take off til Monday. I hope everyone has a great weekend!!

[gobbles23]

Ohhh, FUN!

Have a great weekend Jani!!!!

[Cardioconvert]

Jani~

So impressed with your workouts and the upbeat / positive vibe you always have - you're a pleasure to have around the boards - and, who can deny how great the cows in your videos are!

Have a super Sunday,

CC

[Woody-5]

Birthday party should be fun!
Hope the weekend was a good one!

[thehobbes]

B-day party with a waterslide - YEAAAAA!!!!

[jjeane]

Ohhh, FUN!

Have a great weekend Jani!!!!

We have had a good one! Thanks Lori!

Jani~

So impressed with your workouts and the upbeat / positive vibe you always have - you're a pleasure to have around the boards - and, who can deny how great the cows in your videos are!

Have a super Sunday,

CC

Thank you CC. I have been feeling less than positive the last few days and haven't been around much. I have been thinking about when my youngest was born. I weighted over 200#, had blood pressure so high I was in bed and couldn't stand to take a shower much less care for my husband and 2 1/2 yr old. I was depressed and miserable. But I made a vow to myself when I was stuck in bed that I would never end up like that again. When Sydney was less than 3 months old I joined a gym. I am so grateful to everyone who inspires me here and who cheers me one. I know I could slip back to that miserable overweight person if I don't make the effort. But I realize that I am not that person anymore and I am so glad that I don't look or feel like that. Thanks for coming by!

Birthday party should be fun!
Hope the weekend was a good one!

Birthday party was fun but rained out!

B-day party with a waterslide - YEAAAAA!!!!

No slide because of the rain. But we rescheduled it for next Fri!! So we shall still have waterslide fun!!!!!

Have been feeling down lately, but I am over it. My body needed a break as well. I have been eating and sleeping in! I am so excited to hit it tomorrow!! Snatch FTW!!!

[UnaChispita]

Hey, we got about 3 inches earlier this week and maybe about another 1/2 over the last couple days. it has been wonderful. We have a heeler that hates storms as well. Oh dogs!

We've had a tremendous amount of rain here too and then the rest of the time it's hot and humid. Blech.

Yes, the chickens make a pretty good cheer section. But they can be annoying sometimes as well. I love calves. Wait til late October. We have 3 more to be born!!

Very cool. So do you guys farm too?

Okay, so I skipped my workout today. I am feeling meh on a few levels. My parents come this afternoon and tomorrow is my youngest, Sydney's, 6th birthday. So we are having some kids over and getting a waterslide thing for her. She is excited and it will be fun. So I am going to take off til Monday. I hope everyone has a great weekend!!

Sounds like a fun day.
Out at my sis' house helping out today. Will be back at the gym tomorrow myself.

[jjeane]

We've had a tremendous amount of rain here too and then the rest of the time it's hot and humid. Blech.

I hate humidity!! it was really bad here yesterday then the wind shifted!!!!

Very cool. So do you guys farm too?

I guess you could say we are grass farmers. We grow what we eat and eat what we grow. I spend a small amount of money at the grocery store and a lot of money at the feed store. But I know where my food comes from and I know it is well taken care of!!

Sounds like a fun day.
Out at my sis' house helping out today. Will be back at the gym tomorrow myself.

The party was fun and Sydney had a great time even with out the water slide!! I can't wait to hit it tomorrow!! Have a great night Una!!

[dreahere]

Good for you, eating and sleeping in!

I want some more cow/kitten/lifting vids this week though

[thehobbes]

Water slide has been moved to Fri? Alright then, I'll be waddling by in my ham-kini Friday.

[DieselsMom]

Happy Bday to Syd, Lexi turns 6 in Aug so I can relate as after the kids were my highest weights as well and I remember thinking this is not who I am suppose to be. Great work for doing something about it and kicking as while you do it!!

Glad you had a good rest and look forward to your killer sessions this week

[jjeane]

Good for you, eating and sleeping in!

I want some more cow/kitten/lifting vids this week though

Thanks Drea!! There are cats and cows in this one!!

Water slide has been moved to Fri? Alright then, I'll be waddling by in my ham-kini Friday.

Get the Ham kini and come on!! I have 8 yr olds you can scare!!!

Happy Bday to Syd, Lexi turns 6 in Aug so I can relate as after the kids were my highest weights as well and I remember thinking this is not who I am suppose to be. Great work for doing something about it and kicking as while you do it!!

Glad you had a good rest and look forward to your killer sessions this week

I don't know why I was so down about it. I think I just needed a break!! Thanks DM!!

Deload of peace baby!! Man I felt great this am. Snatches went really well. Had a camera malfunction. The card got full and I erased my 60 and 62.5 PR snatch. So i re did them after the volume snatches. Jerks were kinda sloppy. Hoping Joel says the 60 and 62.5 would be white lighted!!

Snatch
2x35 triples, 35,40,45,50,55,57.5,60,62,5

CNSJ
45,55,65,70,75,80

Snatch Volume
5x45 triples, 50,55,60,62.5




Front Squat
3x45, 65,85,95,105,110
5x3x95 these about did me in FARK!! 5# higher than last week!

Great workout!! I felt great! I havea ton to do today, but will be back this evening to catch up with everyone!! Have a great Monday!!

[gobbles23]

Glad you're feeling better today! Sometimes all it takes is a few days off!!! Loved the video, I thought everything looked awesome! I kind of giggled a little when the cows came on and the little kitty....so cute! Looked like she wanted some love! lol! I love kitties!!!!

Hi Jani!!! Happy Monday!! Hope you have a wonderful day!

[NorwichGrad]

Nice work, JJ! Congrats on the PR!

Those lifts were all white-lights, including the jerk. I think you know how to fix your jerks, though.

On the snatch, can you show me vid next time of you doing snatch balance with an empty bar? Your movement is good, but the coordination is still off a bit. In other words, you are still catching the bar in the no man's land, and riding it down. Keep working on snatch balance and I guarantee at least 10-kg of PR in both snatch and cleans. Once you fix the 3rd pull in the snatch, it will carry over to the cleans..

[jjeane]

Glad you're feeling better today! Sometimes all it takes is a few days off!!! Loved the video, I thought everything looked awesome! I kind of giggled a little when the cows came on and the little kitty....so cute! Looked like she wanted some love! lol! I love kitties!!!!

Hi Jani!!! Happy Monday!! Hope you have a wonderful day!

Thanks Lori! That is patches. She is kinda sad cause her brother is feeling udner the weather and doesn't want to play!
Happy Monday to you as well.

Nice work, JJ! Congrats on the PR!

Those lifts were all white-lights, including the jerk. I think you know how to fix your jerks, though.

On the snatch, can you show me vid next time of you doing snatch balance with an empty bar? Your movement is good, but the coordination is still off a bit. In other words, you are still catching the bar in the no man's land, and riding it down. Keep working on snatch balance and I guarantee at least 10-kg of PR in both snatch and cleans. Once you fix the 3rd pull in the snatch, it will carry over to the cleans..

Joel, first off way to go at your meet!!! That is so darn awesome! It was a great vid to watch and some fine looking lifts!

I did do snatch balance at the beginning in the warm up. i know it is still me pushing higher than my shoulders. I will vid it on Thurs! The jerks were just sloppy. No punch through the roof!
I was really happy with the transition between lifts this time and I think I have found the right hinge maybe I should say on the snatch. I was having a hard time when we switched to shoulders in front of the bar at launch, I couldn't get down as far. That seems to be better now. Thank you and again, congrats on taking 1st at the meet!!

[Woody-5]

Awesome fronts following all those oly lifts!

Cow intermission FTW!

[jjeane]

Awesome fronts following all those oly lifts!

Cow intermission FTW!

Yes, the front squats at the end are evil!!
Daisy and Carne just kept hanging out waiting for another hand out! Silly cows!

[thehobbes]

Love the vid, cows chillin' lol. That lil kitteh better stay outta the way, saw him in the first set moseying around. Killer job on front squats after, way to dig deep with the strength and focus of 10,000 hams!