#mockmeet

I love when I get to do heavy singles for all three lifts. And I'm not talking fat dudes that are looking for fun in my area, either. . Vid 1: working up to a #mockmeet opener for my squat, an easy 225 followed by 230lbs in Vid 2. I did it twice more after that since I didn't like the feel nor the look of this one. Vid 3: An easy 115lb for bench which I followed up with another single at this weight then 120 just cause. Vid 4: My dead lift anxiety is back and bigger than ever. I have been struggling mentally with these for a few weeks and it's eating me up inside. I know this will pass as it always does but when 275 used to be my easy openers (hell, I prepped it out a few weeks ago!) and I couldn't hit that this week, well, that hurts my heart. This video is a very pissy 265lbs. . #sociallyawkwardSam #dressagelifter #hybridaf #ionlyliftsoicanhalfhaltdraftcrosses #hybridperformancemethod #hybridnutrition #fittoride #getoutofmyhead #justpickitupsam #maybeitsmyperiod #periodbrain (at 24/7 Fitness at Blackcreek) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3ZthsKg6zH/?igshid=1k6q6pe3k14ll

I MADE IT. . Week 70. My #mockmeet went... okay. I was freakin' travelling in TX, forgot to pack chucks AND headphones. I had to go buy some of each so I could attempt new 1RMs. Squat and Bench went up but Deads went the way of the travelling lifter. Maybe this new strength block! . Vid 1: 3/4x3 Paused Deficit Deads @ 68% (it was 3x5 @ 75% right before). Vid 2: 3/4x6 Paused (more like bounced) Squat with a really 💩 angle Either way I'm excited for a new routine: low reps and higher weight, brah! . #sociallyawkwardSam #dressagelifter #hybridaf #ionlyliftsoicanhalfhaltdraftcrosses #squat #deadlift #fittoride #maverickcomehome #hybridperformancemethod (at Johnson Fitness Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2M5bmjASH0/?igshid=jk5nc0f0580c

Today's menu was working up to my #mockmeet openers. My #squat plan was 225lbs and once there I did a few singles to play around. . I know a lot of people rag on others for #videotaping themselves and while it can seem very arrogant or vain, #filming yourself is actually one of the greatest tools an athlete can utilize, #horseback riders especially. My arenas and gym area don't have mirrors, I can't "see" how things feel. What might feel good or normal in the saddle and under the bar could be absolute crap when I actually see it. I get this feedback from my students also. "I am doing it!", "My upper body IS back!", "I have so MUCH outside rein!". I tape them for a few minutes in their lesson and let them watch. They are always so surprised and more willing to work on it next time. . So, I taped my first attempt at 225 (first video). I'm glad I did because I wasn't happy with it. If I didn't, I wouldn't of had the chance to correct it or try harder. I taped the last single and was happier with the result. This is also true of the opposite, when things feel like shit... tape it. Chances are it looks better than it feels! #sociallyawkwardSam #dressagelifter #ionlyliftsoicanhalfhaltdraftcrosses #hybridaf #dressagenerd #dressagetrainer #bucees @buceesthefunstore @buceestexas #sometimesidontevenwanttowatchthetape (at Johnson Fitness Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrDOFA8nUpGAP2zeNN-F4uisc0URiy-euyCECc0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1fvvs696mlt0w

#todaysworkout was wicked quick, working at only 65% in the #mainlifts so I spent more time focusing on my stretching. Not only did it prepare me to power through several horses but it will keep me from getting too stiff for my #mockmeet tomorrow! I figured since I was all alone in that huge gym it wouldn't hurt to take some video and see if it looks about how it feels. . #sociallyawkwardSam #dressagelifter #stretch #stretchy #justmeandonedudedroppingweightsinthegymthismorning (at Fort Stewart, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BlIo8oFgxMwwewBInG1E5EYDhUALEXO3_JaU7w0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1emh09fgox6d8

#todaysworkout was wicked quick, working at only 65% in the #mainlifts so I spent more time focusing on my stretching. Not only did it prepare me to power through several horses but it will keep me from getting too stiff for my #mockmeet tomorrow! I figured since I was all alone in that huge gym it wouldn't hurt to take some video and see if it looks about how it feels. . #sociallyawkwardSam #dressagelifter #stretch #stretchy #justmeandonedudedroppingweightsinthegymthismorning (at Fort Stewart, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BlIo8oFgxMwwewBInG1E5EYDhUALEXO3_JaU7w0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19m7klags5lnz

You can't always get what you want... but hey I fought for it and I PRed my clean! #olympiclifting #mockmeet #150lbs #lastlift (at Vault Crossfit)

#mockmeet #balancebeam #thatfocustho #ilovethatabouther (at Frederick Gymnastics Club)

Glimpse from our mock meet last night. Excited to be going into my first meet with some really cool dudes ✌️ PR'd a 205# deadlift with them last night. That's a good sign! I'm gonna need to find some more powerlifting friends in SA, now that I'm moving back after graduation 😱 But I'm happy to have a solid group with me here in Houston now! #brosb4hoes #powerlifting #mockmeet #snapchat #thosesingletstho