85# PHC = New Normal

A few weeks ago I scraped my gusto together for 75# Power Hang Cleans during two separate workouts. It was hard, and I got a nice raspberry on my clavicle from catching that damn thing and standing it up. I maxed last week with the Power Hang Clean at 90#'s. Did 5 reps, and called it my max. This morning, we did a pyramid workout, 10 PHC, 1 pull up, 9 PHC, 2 pull ups, all the way down until you do 10 pull ups and 1 PHC. I found myself heading towards the 85# bar for two reasons:

I was feeling slightly lazy, and the bar was already built

It was going to be heavy, but doable, and it could challenge my form

I did not finish the workout. Those PHC's were tough, and I used bad language.

HOWEVER, I was able to find that sweet place before the lift. That quiet moment where your muscles stop shaking, the energy regroups and your alignment is right on. Sometimes I made it, and sometimes I didn't have enough power on my jump. Ah well, next time it will be smoother. I focused a lot on patience (thanks to Jen), and when I was able to finally BE PATIENT, noticed a huge improvement in my form.

My kipp is getting stronger, hopefully that means more consecutive kipps are on the horizon. Body comps are tonight! Eeep! We'll see where I'm at eight months into the year. I think it just may be lower, but with these things, you never know. I'll post 'em here and be accountable for that pint of dairy/soy free made-from-coconuts chocolate hazelnut fudge ice cream that I ate in its entirety in about an hour last week. Emotional much?