Well - I'm into my 3rd week, and finally understanding the Westside barbell Training Method, and getting into a groove. I had some advancements this week:
Finally got my overhead press to 95 pounds ! What an achievement for me. My box squats are up to 190 pounds at this point. So I'm making headway in both areas.
In Strongwoman training, you focus only on simple body parts...arms, legs and back strength. If those three areas are strong, the rest SHOULD just follow...We'll see about that !
There is an event, called the "Farmer's Walk" which will require me to carry 140 pounds of weight in each hand for 50 yards...only being allowed to set it down once. Here is a vid of my fav Polish chic - Aneta Florecyk doing this event!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPS2ogvU9K0
I love this girl - I really think she is awesome!!! You'll see why!
I tried a new variation of a chest press this week - its called a Floor Press - also here in this video. The floor press minimizes the range of motion forcing you to use more of your chest than your shoulders - which I have a problem with. Unfortunately - I did it wrong !!!!! You are supposed to get your elbows to the floor. Instead of using the safety rails you see in the video, I should have attached the rack pins! Oh well - I'll get it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ea8pvLCAVI&feature=channel_page
Here is a vid of the proper way!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXKC49ARFr0&feature=related
Also in the video - I did the C&P's for 95 pounds. C&P means Clean and Press. I had 100 pounds over head but could not lock out. Lock out means to literally lock the elbows for a few seconds. When competing in Strongwoman, I am required to do the Log Press - which is a very similar movement, although the apparatus requires your hands in a different position - they are perpendicular to the floor - not parallel to the floor. Here is a vid of the log press:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpU0GYYSmVo
in fact, I will be lifting 125 pounds.
Here is a vid of me practicing the motion back in October! Quite amusing :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MS7dl8DZwBY
So that's where I am this week !
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Amy,
Congratulations on deciding to train. You have a very interesting story.
I work with University Relations at Arcadia University and am also working on getting my BA in Journalism in the spring.
We at Arcadia would love to do a profile on you for the Arcadia Bulletin, an online publication produced weekly by University Relations. My e-mail address is simmy2987@gmail.com
Please contact me so we can discuss setting up an interview, preferably in person but possibly by phone or email.
Thank you and good luck with your training,
Simone Oliver '09
Arcadia- University Relations
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