1 rep max clean.
I've been waiting for
this one. One of my goals for this year is to clean my body weight. An
arbitrary goal, but seems to be a common beginner milestone. I've only
recently become able to do a full clean, receiving the bar in a full
front squat, so today was the first time I'd put it to the test and see
just how much work I have ahead of me.
Managed 123.8lbs. At
115lbs, no problem, first try. Added a 10lbs plate to each side for
135lbs. This was my goal, I felt, for no tangible reason that I should
be able to clean 135lbs (looks badass to have the 45# plates on the bar ).
I
could get it high enough with a fairly good explosive pull and shrug,
but I couldn't get under it fast enough. I tried 5 or 6 times, no dice.
So I went back down to 115# and did it again, no problem. I was kinda
disappointed, and ready to call 115# my max, but coach Isabelle told me
to put a couple of small 2kg plates. Again, first try, no problem. Add
two more she says. This one was tougher, but I got it, also first try. I
really should've tried for 125lbs, but I was getting fatigued.
At least now I have a starting point.
The WOD was fairly easy. Since I can't really do a push jerk very well, I went lighter and did push press.
5 rounds for time:
5 push jerks (press) 85#
5 pull-ups
5 v-snaps
5:26
Solid start to the day.
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