THE DEADLIFT START POSITION
Un set.....aka Loss of Lumbar Curve aka rounded back
Set back position aka Good Lumbar arch aka Straight back
Everyone has heard me say it a hundred times....tighten up, tighten up! The above pictures are a great example of what I am referring to. Allowing your back to be relaxed and "unset" will sooner or later lead to a bad injury. When deadlifting....take that deep breath in, set your back, and drive through the floor. The above examples are simply showing the back arch and the way I want you guys to set up before you lift. Talk to your partner and confirm that your back is "set" every time before you lift that weight off the floor.
Jaime and I went up to SF today and worked with Coach Carl on our backflip. I achieved a pretty cool goal of mine which was to do one without any assistance on the flat ground. Jaime got his with a little harness help shown above.
Thought I would throw this video up, I am super pumped to have gotten this. I want everyone to know that I step out of my comfort zone as well, its the only way we can ever get better. Try new things and have fun with it!
The 6:30 on ramp crew
The way you should look like after a workout like today
Workout for Tomorrow:
The Ranbir Special:
40 Box Jumps
20 Thruster's @ 115#'s
30 Box Jumps
10 Thruster's @ 115#'s
20 Box Jumps
5 Thruster's @ 115#'s
10 Box Jumps
Woohoo Jason & Jaime - Carl is a ton of fun to work with, isn't he?
I am working on arranging a short workshop with Carl in early November. Anyone interested in improving their gymnastics skills?
Here's a terrific video that he submitted to the American Ninja Warrior show - way cool!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Md8nyg2JggA
Posted by: CynthiaJ | September 23, 2010 at 09:37 PM
wow!! great backflip Jason
Posted by: Suzanne | September 24, 2010 at 09:30 AM
Anyone know what the skill for the day was? Backflips? :)
Awesome Jason!
Posted by: Frank R | September 24, 2010 at 09:59 AM
Here's a good video on good thruster technique:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWdo3dxgROI
Posted by: AZ | September 24, 2010 at 11:07 AM
That was a super awesome backflip, Jason!
Cynthia, I would consider going with you!
Posted by: Grace Tai | September 25, 2010 at 01:22 PM
love the backflip jason!
Posted by: Nancy | September 25, 2010 at 06:10 PM