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I could only train once this week and even that was limited. I was really sick Wed, but by resting smart, eating properly (@forklifterfood 🙌), and listening to my body I was able to hit 103kg easy and take some shots at 105 which is a kilo under my best. I was totally out of breathe after each lift since I'm still not 100% but taking these higher %s still shows I've got a lot more to give. #MidtownBarbell #BenClaridad #YamDancers #TrustTheProcess #ForklifterFueled #Weightlifting #CleanandJerk #OlympicLifting #PigeonSocksFTW #AnimalSocksAreTheKeyToMyHeart

I'm the WORST at the below the knee hang snatch. Hit 75kg here and dropsets called for snatch, hang snatch at 60kg. #MidtownBarbell #YamDancers #BenClaridad #OlympicLifting #Snatch #Weightlifting #ForkLifterFueled #KneesMakeThingsComplicated

Hit 100kg for tonight's hang clean and jerk. My best is only 101, and this is my first time putting 100 back overhead. So happy to be moving decent weight again. #MidtownBarbell #YamDancers #BenClaridad #CleanandJerk #Weightlifting #OlympicLifting #ForkLifterFueled #TeamGetAwaySticks #INeedStrongerLegs

Came down to Midtown Barbell to catch a quick workout. A big thanks to Ben Claridad of Midtown Barbell for welcoming me into his club and so cool to workout alongside his athletes. The community and energy here is on point! For those looking for a barbell club in the Sacramento area, be sure to come check them out! Athlete: @emmalilie #FuBarbell #MidtownBarbell #BenClaridad #USAWeightlifting #CrossFit #ReebokONE #Olympicstyleweightlifting #usaw #snatch #clean #cleanandjerk #technique #education #motivation #instagramfitness #strongwomenarebadass

Having troubles with your start position off the floor? Need to learn how to stay on your pull longer? Or, maybe you just want a little variety in your training? Try snatching/cleaning off a 2" deficit. Benefits of deficit work include: . 1. Because you will be in a slightly more upright position, the use of the legs to initiate the movement is more forced reinforcing a stronger start off the floor. 2. Because the bar must travel a greater distance, it will teach a lifter to stay on their pull longer for those of you who like get behind early and cut the pull short. 3. Again, due to the greater length of the pull, this exercise becomes immediately more challenging. This could offer up some nice training variety for athletes looking to keep the mental focus high while keeping the overall intensity (load) lower. This is Ben Claridad of Midtown Barbell located up in Sacramento, CA. Yes, he is a very strong boy. #FuBarbell #MidtownBarbell #ReebokONE #CrossFit #Olympicstyleweightlifting #usaw #snatch #clean #cleanandjerk #technique #education #motivation #instagramfitness

The whole video is the best but here's my 2nd rep at 70 with my toes off the mat. Sadly I had to cut my coach saying "get this this shit, don't fuck up." I almost lost my grip from laughing. Also @lelandpalmer in the background is my fav. #midtownbarbell #thankgodfordeloadweek #weightlifting #snatch

Continuing the string of strong friends coming through to play. Ben Claridad from Midtown Barbell was in lifting with us last week. Here he is pulling an "easy" 143kg/315lbs snatch from a deficit and following it up with some "panda" snatch pulls. In talking to Coach Wu from Singapore, he has no idea where that name came from. Just like when I asked Dmitry Klokov, he's never heard of Smolov or The Russian Squat program. Fun facts. #FuBarbell #MidtownBarbell #USAWeightlifting #crossfit #crossfitgirls #crossfitmen #Olympicweightlifting #snatch #clean #cleanandjerk #technique #strongboysareprettybadasstoo