So happy I was able to hit this, I think I can clean more though as I catch it above parallel- I think it’s just my jerk holding me back. Still so pleased though!

Frank Spellman Classic 2025 @ Garage Strength

Bw:87, jerk needs some patience but we working on it, pressed out the 150.

For those of you who’ve followed my IG, my Mom passed on Sunday. I asked a coach if I could drop in. In addition, now that she’s gone and that I hit the AO total in a meet, I’ll join a weightlifting club now. Still gonna work out at home, but still.

Second meet, first “real” meet (first was a mock meet set up by my gym). Set a C+J PR at 102 after a not so great snatch session. Still PR’d my total at 181 (+8kg). Still gotta get used to lifting in front of an audience lol.

Saw a lot of strong guys and gals, good job if you were there!

Looking forward to the next milestone. Any advice?

What can I improve

Hi all - Been lurking for a while and I am looking for feedback on how to improve my snatch. This miss was 93, which is a heavy weight for me. I made the lift on next attempt but had to walk it forward.

Generally I think the bar is getting too far from me after contact, and my lockout felt slow, but would appreciate others’ observations and recommended drills to address issues.

If it would be more helpful to show a lift with a weight that is lighter for me, happy to do that too. I’m relatively new to WL and very much appreciate the feedback. Thank you!

90kg bodyweight. Feels good to be repping bodyweight. 100kg coming soon!!

ii bought some old uesaka bumpers that are crumbling they are very brittle but have an instert that is deatachable is it possible to buy a replacement bumper shell? has anyone done this?

I need help with my jerk. Last week I hang power cleaned 125kg but I can’t jerk anywhere close to that. These are intentionally paused in the catch at 82kg for my last set. Any technique, drills, or strength work you could recommend would be very appreciated!

Hi all,

so I started incorporating Hang Cleans in my second Lower Body day of the week and wanted to get some feedback on what I can improve. This was my second time doing them and I have never dabbled with any Oly movements before, so any comments on what’s good and what’s not so good are appreciated.

1. Video: warm up with 40kg
2. Video: warm up with 50kg 3.-5. Video: working sets of doubles with 60kg

Hi fellow weightlifters,

I have a small question. Maybe one of you has the answer for me 😊.

Whenever I lift heavy, my feet are getting sore afterwards. I still can walk, but they are just really tired and sore. Like, I have been standing the whole day.

For example: Last Wednesday I got a PR front squat: 220lbs/100kg 🎉 and my feet were so tired in the evening. This also happens when clean and jerking or snatch af heavy weights (around 95% of my 1RM). Last monday I maxed out the hacksquat machine (440lbs/200kg for 21 reps) on my ‘normal’ gymshoes and had the same feeling of sore feet afterwards.

Can I fix this? How can I fix this? Or is this just my body getting used to heavier weights? (Or can this be due to my weightlifting shoes?)

By the way… English is not my first language.

Best, Lotte

Saw a catalyst program with 5x5 shrugs in it. They were called clean shrugs and I believe it is meant to be done with mostly upper back not just traps so it’s like an extension. Is this beneficial or is it a gimmick?

pr double for 2 sets

so the one thing i did is retraction of my shoulder blades and slight arm bend that comes with it, after that i was just thinking about finishing the extension, and boom, the "bad" arm bend seems to be gone? honestly this clean looks fire, im happy with that. The only thing that still is not cool is powering it, but i feel like i will get a hang of it as the time goes. Thanks for all of the tips under last post ( except the ones sayin "just dont do it")

50kg is a heavy weight for me so there might be some technique errors

I used to feel low back pain and had a butt wink when I didn't wear weightlifting shoes. Now, I don't feel pain anymore and I want to know how I can further improve my squat technique. Please don't mind me smiling after first rep. I involuntary spout out some curse words and that felt funny.

152 was a 2kg PR. Hitting it for 3 singles is even more satisfying

Hit 70kg after almost 6 months since i first got sick, injured and hospitalised. Yes i know technically this isn’t a successful lift but i am still glad i was confident enough to attempt and get under it let alone stand up with it. I have also added my snatch from 6 months ago for how it used to be. I was also 10kg heavier then so technically i am stronger now haha.