Went to a Klokov seminar over the weekend. Here's review (x-post from /r/weightlifting)

[sonali]

@carpetcleaninginutah For someone who's "by no means an expert at weightlifting" you sure do a lot of talking on here, and nothing you say has any substance whatsoever

 

[krista123]

@carpetcleaninginutah You sound like the type of person who would rather sn/cj 90/120 with perfect technique than 110/145 with shit technique.

 

[carpetcleaninginutah]

@krista123 Um... DUH!!

 

[krista123]

@carpetcleaninginutah Are you aware the sport is measured in kilos lifted and not judged like figure skating?

 

[carpetcleaninginutah]

@krista123 Are you implicating that I wouldn't want an athlete to peak leading up to a meet? Obviously, I would want my athlete to lift heavier; but at the cost of their safety? That's foolish. Why load an athlete if they can't safely maneuver and control the barbell?

If you see the technique of any elite lifter, their technique isn't perfect on the platform, but anything below 92%, they're technique is immaculate.

You sound more of a CrossFit member and weekend warrior than an individual with a 4-year kinesiology-related degree.

Edit: grammar

 

[krista123]

@carpetcleaninginutah I've probably accomplished more with a barbell than you or anybody you have or will ever coach.

 

[a_better_me04]

@carpetcleaninginutah And that's the thing. When you finally get good at weightlifting, like any other sport, the only improvements you can make are physically enhancing your body (i.e. Getting stronger). I get pinned by snatch sand cleans CONSTANTLY because I'm not strong enough to stand up with the bar. So I squat. And squat. And squat some more. It's helping but as far as technique goes, I've kinda got it down. HOWEVER, having a good coach with an eye on you while you lift is invaluable! My coach tells me when my back is getting weak or I look tired.

That being said, we are beginning an oly class next month at our gym, yet I'm going to continue to go outside for reasons similar to those you've mentioned above.

 

[regewrordex]

@a_better_me04 Something isn't right if you're getting pinned by a snatch.

 

[a_better_me04]

@regewrordex Lol yeah, it's called weak legs. My last comp I went 110/125 because I got pinned by 130....

 

[carpetcleaninginutah]

@a_better_me04 Sounds like you need more or a controlled eccentric loading of your legs.

But I'm a coach that had the Russian system taught to me as my foundation and now I take immensely from the Bulgarian system. It never hurt to learn from other coaches or systems as long as it's not from a non-expert.

 

[peace28]

@carpetcleaninginutah or he just has a weak squat compared to his pull?? It is great that you're learning lots and continuing to learn, but don't over complicate everything. Sometimes the best cues to give athletes is just to lift and not think about it.

 

[carpetcleaninginutah]

@peace28

Sometimes the best cues to give athletes is just to lift and not think about it.

I say this to most newbies that walk in. They get frustrated and it turns into a spiral downhill of self-loathing. Especially since they don't haven't developed the kinesthetic awareness compared to former collegiate & high school athletes.

or he just has a weak squat compared to his pull??

That may be true, I obviously don't know /@a_better_me04, so I'm speculating. But I was talking about his squat.