tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960097.post6160892242192764725..comments2024-03-21T02:29:43.150-07:00Comments on Rifs Blog: Swing strength.Mark Reifkindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13796716749125262941noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960097.post-64379158439915567642008-04-23T05:26:00.000-07:002008-04-23T05:26:00.000-07:0032kg is no joke Rif! Nice job either way!!!32kg is no joke Rif! Nice job either way!!!Franz Snidemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07214347683076253495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960097.post-24466605999125729622008-04-22T17:28:00.000-07:002008-04-22T17:28:00.000-07:00Of course, I don't pull the bell down like Dave Wh...Of course, I don't pull the bell down like Dave Whitley. If I tried to do that, I'd probably be all over that technique to get more oxygen in.Aaron Fridayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14919420483167662474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960097.post-41327260784938100642008-04-22T17:25:00.000-07:002008-04-22T17:25:00.000-07:00Well I'll be. I tried that breathing briefly and f...Well I'll be. I tried that breathing briefly and found it cumbersome and slow. Probably didn't have the knack. One breath in, one breath out I found to be very smooth and quick.Aaron Fridayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14919420483167662474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960097.post-21234239098702974522008-04-22T04:14:00.000-07:002008-04-22T04:14:00.000-07:00tomwould love to do those but the knee doesnt.I th...tom<BR/><BR/>would love to do those but the knee doesnt.I think they would be of great benefit,especially for jerk training,another thing I would love to do.Mark Reifkindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13796716749125262941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960097.post-24774376669104347942008-04-22T04:12:00.000-07:002008-04-22T04:12:00.000-07:00aaron,I dont' think the double breathing will slow...aaron,<BR/>I dont' think the double breathing will slow me down, in fact I think it will be what I need to get me the higher rep goals.its what dw uses to get those huge 5 and 10 min ssst numbers.<BR/>I always knew the higher rep sets were necessary ,but I never thought I would be able to survive training them until recently when my shoulder finally started to cooperate.Mark Reifkindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13796716749125262941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960097.post-13476437325242972322008-04-22T04:10:00.000-07:002008-04-22T04:10:00.000-07:00aaron,why not man? I take good advice wherever I f...aaron,<BR/><BR/>why not man? I take good advice wherever I find it.I watch your training a lot and learn stuff all the time.Mark Reifkindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13796716749125262941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960097.post-7189865368421399282008-04-21T21:01:00.000-07:002008-04-21T21:01:00.000-07:00Aaron,Yes, I press a lot as well as jerks (single ...Aaron,<BR/><BR/>Yes, I press a lot as well as jerks (single and doubles) and long cycle. I don't find a problem myself, but was more interested in seeing what anyone thinks about specific targeting of the weak portions of the snatch (pull, hip drive, etc.) The lockout for all of the lifts is the same, which is why I agree that putting the weight overhead will help.<BR/><BR/>For me actually my swing is exactly like my snatch. I swing with a bent arm and actually it looks more like a "low pull" (chest level or so). I also try and use one size larger for swings than my money snatch sets (e.g swing 32, snatch 24) but the faster pace (~32-34 rpm's) of swings really hurts. At least with a snatch I can slow down a bit and rest overhead (if you could call it rest).<BR/><BR/>Rif, I know that some lifts are prohibitive for you due to your orthopaedic particulars, but have you considered partial jump squats or jump shrugs with a pair of bells? I don't know if you can or not but I believe that these might be of benefit?? Just a thought.Tommy Shookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11088713975528460913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960097.post-90968931853952883412008-04-21T19:50:00.000-07:002008-04-21T19:50:00.000-07:00Rif, that wasn't for you. It was for Wildcard. Li...Rif, that wasn't for you. It was for Wildcard. Like I'm going to offer advice to you, LOL!<BR/><BR/>I will offer a comment, though. Those long sets will be just the ticket to hitting your snatch goals. Double-breathing might slow you down a bit for 100/5min, though. Single-breath anatomical breathing was perfect for me, and even that messed with my counting ability.Aaron Fridayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14919420483167662474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960097.post-36915852507031851912008-04-21T19:29:00.001-07:002008-04-21T19:29:00.001-07:00actually can't isnt right. shouldnt is right.actually can't isnt right. shouldnt is right.Mark Reifkindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13796716749125262941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960097.post-23430359524353622672008-04-21T19:29:00.000-07:002008-04-21T19:29:00.000-07:00aaron,naw, can't press anymore. that groove is a r...aaron,<BR/><BR/>naw, can't press anymore. that groove is a rut.Mark Reifkindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13796716749125262941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960097.post-35022046659359616492008-04-21T19:00:00.000-07:002008-04-21T19:00:00.000-07:00Presses should help a lot, too, if pressing feels ...Presses should help a lot, too, if pressing feels good to you. Clean & press, push-press, or jerk.Aaron Fridayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14919420483167662474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960097.post-91484991385187073022008-04-21T18:50:00.000-07:002008-04-21T18:50:00.000-07:00tom,they're mainly tougher for me because the load...tom,<BR/>they're mainly tougher for me because the load stays concentrated in my lower body longer; it's just more work for my legs and hips. the faster pace doesnt help much either though,when it's run through the legs.<BR/>I love the high pull but don't use it for precisely that reason, too much upper body. but for the opposite condition it would be perfect.Mark Reifkindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13796716749125262941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960097.post-51126898492873884692008-04-21T18:45:00.000-07:002008-04-21T18:45:00.000-07:00very funny aaron, very funny mr. 32 kg snatch man....very funny aaron, very funny mr. 32 kg snatch man.Mark Reifkindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13796716749125262941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960097.post-58090145402135150692008-04-21T18:22:00.000-07:002008-04-21T18:22:00.000-07:00Rif,Do you find that swings are tougher because th...Rif,<BR/><BR/>Do you find that swings are tougher because the pace is faster than the snatches or is it solely a case of loading/ distribution? Also, what do you think of a high pull as an assistance exercise for someone in the opposite situation (strong hips/ legs but weaker upper body)?Tommy Shookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11088713975528460913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960097.post-46973512632092953252008-04-21T18:08:00.000-07:002008-04-21T18:08:00.000-07:00Only 300 reps today? Man, I feel so bad for you. H...<I>Only</I> 300 reps today? Man, I feel so bad for you. How do you make it up stairs and open doors and stuff?Aaron Fridayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14919420483167662474noreply@blogger.com