tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959027424199913244.post4399750674286548664..comments2023-11-02T08:45:07.758-04:00Comments on Howz Training: Wanted: Professional CounterHowie Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10660165934860808313noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959027424199913244.post-4133910299792883652008-04-22T06:20:00.000-04:002008-04-22T06:20:00.000-04:00Thanks Gabi. This is such a good feeling!! Like ...Thanks Gabi. This is such a good feeling!! Like I have just emerged from a thick forest and can see the world around me again.Howie Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10660165934860808313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959027424199913244.post-82972258065579599692008-04-22T06:19:00.000-04:002008-04-22T06:19:00.000-04:00Taikei, thanks for picking this up. I'll rewatch ...Taikei, thanks for picking this up. I'll rewatch my video. I do notice that my left forearm is more sore than the right. I suppose it is all connected, huh? I'll try to keep this in mind during my next practice.Howie Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10660165934860808313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959027424199913244.post-35959030780732076912008-04-20T15:57:00.000-04:002008-04-20T15:57:00.000-04:00That snatch test is gonna be a breeze for you :)))...That snatch test is gonna be a breeze for you :)))Gabihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052338344749872672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959027424199913244.post-23671569911883951722008-04-20T11:38:00.000-04:002008-04-20T11:38:00.000-04:00Left side snatch(up swing).If it helps a bit, sque...Left side snatch(up swing).<BR/>If it helps a bit, squeeze your opposite (right) glutes tighter than you normally do.<BR/><BR/>Your right side seems fine to me.<BR/><BR/>Just a little area of improvement.<BR/><BR/>You speak Japanese?Taikei Matsushitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07197272494899916208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959027424199913244.post-30735040338372954722008-04-20T10:36:00.000-04:002008-04-20T10:36:00.000-04:00Aaron, head position feels fine. Although I'm sti...Aaron, head position feels fine. Although I'm still getting used to it.<BR/><BR/>I'll give the breathing a try intially on some shorter sets. Not sure how often I'll work these now. Gotta find my happy place. Am excited to throw up the 32kg sometime soon.Howie Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10660165934860808313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959027424199913244.post-16981720686276010752008-04-19T22:33:00.000-04:002008-04-19T22:33:00.000-04:00If you're strong enough to do this safely with the...If you're strong enough to do this safely with the 24kg, it should help your long-set stamina:<BR/><BR/>* Breathe out on the downswing<BR/>* Breathe in on the upswing and punch<BR/><BR/>Relax, and stay in your "happy place."<BR/><BR/>If you don't feel strong enough, either disregard or snatch with the 32 until the 24 feels much lighter.Aaron Fridayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14919420483167662474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959027424199913244.post-50482397595096227202008-04-19T22:09:00.000-04:002008-04-19T22:09:00.000-04:00The counting won't matter because you're going to ...The counting won't matter because you're going to do way more than that.<BR/><BR/>How does that head position feel?Aaron Fridayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14919420483167662474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959027424199913244.post-20669693912727573002008-04-19T15:08:00.000-04:002008-04-19T15:08:00.000-04:00Thank you Franklin. I really like the sound of th...Thank you Franklin. I really like the sound of that "Abusing the 24kg". Sweet!Howie Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10660165934860808313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959027424199913244.post-10663080766877603762008-04-19T14:42:00.000-04:002008-04-19T14:42:00.000-04:00Rock the house!! Fantastic!! Awesome, baby, awesom...Rock the house!! Fantastic!! Awesome, baby, awesome!!<BR/><BR/>Dude you are almost there .. you're abusing that 24kg now! Now you know you can continue to train safely and EASILY make your RKC cert snatch numbers. <BR/><BR/>The 32kg TGU lefty looked very easy too, you definitely have reps there!<BR/><BR/>Heavy swings .. <BR/>Heavy swings ..<BR/>Bring on some more ..<BR/>Heavy swings!<BR/><BR/>In retrospect, Lauren's suggestion to perform heavy swings was brilliant and you performed some serious volume with that 2 pooder. <BR/><BR/>Great job bro!Franklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12125367865221040103noreply@blogger.com