Almost a year ago, I twisted my ankle and that prevented me from doing heavy gym work. I’ve recently got back to lifting but im trying to work on the fundamentals first (i.e squats and core work) before diving in to weightlifting program.

Here’s my front squat—since I haven’t done this workout in a year, are there any tips that you guys can share? Appreciate it!

Friday max out. 85kg for two attempts, but failed miserably. I also did 68 block snatch which is a new pr, but I don’t have it on video, so that means it didn’t happen?

I was lifting at a commercial gym with an Olympic bar. I unloaded some weights from one side and heard a clang of the bar hitting the edge of the platform (Metal).

When I loaded my next set of plates, I noticed that the edge seems to have come loose? I took the attached video. I can pull the bar apart fairly easily, and the gap doesn't widen beyond what you can see in the video. Does this need to be tightened or repaired? Thanks!

Weight's moving up nicely... but I'm still wondering if I'm stopping that extension short. In the past, I've always been pulling from too low on my thighs-- I've been trying to get the bar back closer to my hips before turning my elbows over...

Thoughts?

I’m new to these lifts. Just trying to get my cleans down.

We rarely test maxes with my coach right now, because my technique is the big focus and needs a lot of work, but this is technically my 97% max snatch… 😂

Massive 10 kg PR. Little walk off but happy with this.

Hi. This was supposed to be a squat snatch, but I really struggle getting under the bar. I have decent hip mobility but bad shoulder and OHS mobility. If you have any tips/drills to try to help my form I'd really appreciate it.

Its BIG FRIDAY

Every time I rewatch this clip, I think “ very power, very spirit and passion, and very out of this world”.

In January of this year I couldn't even push press more than 43 kilos without sharp shoulder pain that would cause my elbow to buckle. I could strict press way more than that but the speed of movement and hitting full overhead flexion was quite painful. Had to start with jerk variations using just the barbell. Snatches caused a horrible grinding instability feeling in my shoulder, and behind the neck work was out of the question. Even maintain a front rack during a front squat would create significant pain in my shoulder that would sometimes radiate to my elbow. All of this was due to a labral tear in my shoulder that was never properly addressed and me stubbornly resisting asking my badass PT colleagues for help.

After 10 months, I'm now completely pain-free in my shoulder. Even just 2 months ago if someone had told me that I would get back to putting this much weight above my head without any pain I would have laughed in their face.

In the end I was my own worst enemy throughout the entire process but having gone through it I learned a tremendous amount that I've been able to apply to my clients.

The most important lesson I learned, hands down, is somewhat common sense looking back with the benefit of hindsight. In situations of chronic injury don't chase pain-free. Prioritize doing more with the same pain and be patient with progressing.

Hopefully in a few months that celebratory jump will be a backflip.