Max vs. Practice

9-25-2009

Split Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1
Front Squat 1-1-1

DROM:

Shoulder Rolls!

For today’s workout, “scale” the reps and sets accordingly. What I mean is, if you haven’t done a max push jerk yet, going to a max split jerk might not be the most effective PRACTICE for today. Work where you are at. For instance, this morning Jenn and Rachel were here bright and early for the 6:30 AM class. Both are just starting their O-lifting story and we did not do a max single effort. Instead, both practiced push jerks in sets of 3-5 and then worked on heavy front squats, sets of 5. Instead of just 6 sets of split jerks and 3 sets of front squats, they both did much more than that. That’s okay because some of us need more practice than just more weight.

Check out this fantastic post by Coach K-Star down in San Fran about Ibuprofen. Here is the best blog post I’ve seen on the internet in 2009, also by Coach K-Star. Post was in 2008 but its point is timeless. Heck, just checkout the fantastic SF blog in general!

Rachel gets down on it! 103 for 5, new PR

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Comments

5 Responses to “Max vs. Practice”

Jen S. on September 25th, 2009 12:20 pm

Looking strong Rachel! Nice.
Rachel on September 25th, 2009 12:56 pm

Thanks Jen! Sweet picture Xi Xia.
Nick G. on September 25th, 2009 2:26 pm

Super duper strong Rachel! By the way, is that a Shiraz head band? Memories. : )
Xi Xia on September 25th, 2009 2:59 pm

That is a Shiraz headband! Rec League Champions REPRESENT!
Rachel on September 25th, 2009 3:30 pm

Reserve, Preserve, PREVAIL.