Wednesday, June 28, 2023

165-185-165 x3s full pyamid, 20 kg swings, light pushdowns

 This went perfectly. From start to finish.Not only were( are) the cues correct and fit the technique but the technique is correct as well. AND I can REMEMBER all of it it seems,lol!

Cues

X

LOCK

PUSH/HIPS

Long story

Hips in front of bar and spot the X

Push up into bar into vertical locked position and freeze for a second

Stay on the X and maintain upward pressure on bar

Push towards X drive hips forward simultaneously

135 x 3
155 x 3
165 x 3
170 x 3
175 x 3
180 x 3
185 x 3
175 x 3 x 2
165 x 3 pauses

24 reps between 73 and 82% of 225









20 kg swings 5 x 8/8

light pushdowns
3 x 20, 15, 15

BW 175.6
BF13.5

Noon
BW 176.6
BF 10.6 Bath
W 60.1

One of the big differences was initiating the press with my arms and shoulders instead of laying back or driving my head back. And THEN immediately driving my hips forward to get under the vertically moving bar.

Also REALLY re acquiring the X at the start, at the lock AND pushing to it as I press. Vital
I think my level of T spine back bend with adjust with the heavier loads more naturally with this technique
At least that is the hope
We'll see Monday but very very very happy with this today

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