6.5.2010

Went up with another lifter from my gym to see the most experienced WL coaches in the Chicago area. Worked snatch and jerk. 

Snatch balance
20x3x3
30x3x2
40x3

Snatch from mid-thigh (power position)
20x3
30x3
40x3
50x3

Snatch from knee (hang)
50x2

Snatch DL to hips then back down and full snatch
50x2

Snatch
60x3
70x2
80x1 (took note of move bar quicker into 2nd pull)
85x1
90x1
95x1 - note to not come up on toes so much through 2nd pull
100xF (left elbow pain again... ffs)
Overall got notes that my form, at least at these lighter weights, was solid. 

Since my elbow hurt, just worked off the floor
Snatch deadlift
80x3x4

Also did jerk work. 

1/2 jerk (start on toes in position of just pushed, bar just below eye level)
20x3
40x3x3

Jerk off blocks
50
70
90x3
100x2x4 - took a ton of notes, gist of which are 
-I tend to strike with my front foot first, work on simultaneously 
-balance weight more toward back foot (still more toward front foot, but less than I do now)
-step back halfway with front foot first when recovering
-more bend in rear leg
-practice half jerk and jerk w/ 5 presses at bottom of jerk to work on balance

Overall 2.5 hours of coaching for $25. Sick value. 

Also lifted next to 4 (female) lifters, at least two of whom are lifting on Saturday at nationals. So fast and good.