This was NOT my big work set, and there was a lift or two filmed with bigger weights, but i'm gonna surpass those before the deadline, so i'm keeping 'em to myself   Anyhoo, here's a preview...

http://www.kiltedthrower.com/video/fs4552.wmv - http://www.kiltedthrower.com/video/fs4552.wmv

Damnn, that was way to easy. Nice lift.

I'm not ready to post anything yet...although I did hit 473 this past Saturday.....

you know he has alot left the guys behind him wernt even paying attention because they have seen that to many times.

Nice Push

Craig,

How often do you hit the climbing wall in the background?

Yup, sometime training at the local rec center is where it's at ;-)  Gym variety is nice sometimes. 

Dan, that's not the front desk to the whole place, but the rack is still pretty open right there. 

Terry, usually about once a month.  Seriously.  But not as often as i play on the frog slide in the water park area.

It's not so much the weight limit on the frog slide, as it is the size of the opening in his mouth.  It is truly a test to squeeze head first into that thing.  It kinda looks like this one:

UpChucker wrote: nice beard...

There is science that it can add 10% to all your lifts. 

My kids ARE the whole reason i climb the wall and go on the frog slide!

Andrew, I use straps every front squat workout.  I never clean grip the bar.

Craig... nice lift - still looks like a mall in the background .  Maybe I missed the answer, but why do you use straps for front squats? 

Nice depth also... wish everyone video'd their performance.  I'll try and get mine out in the near future.  Not nearly the same scenery in the background, but the weights are real as are is the footware .

Keep it going!  Dave Brown

You deadlifting, Craigor?

I was progressing well until tonight. I attempted 675 but missed it. I'm going to start working in some variations to kick start it again.

Dave - I use the straps because im not flexible enough to clean grip the bar.  They allow me hold the bar and keep my elbows high.

Hadley - nope, not yet.  I'm really trying to give the hip flexor a good healing before i try to pull big.  Usually when you miss a weight like that, it's time to stop deadlifting for a few weeks. 

thegnome wrote: Craig, sorry I didn't know that you had little people.

No problem, i got 2 of 'em

I honestly had no idea.  I have 2 as well.  4 years  and 1 & 1/2 years old, both boys.

So anyway, I'm glad you use the wrist straps because if you do it that way then it is automaticly the cool way to do it, simply because that is how you do it. No further rationale is needed. Therefore I am absolved of all feelings of whimpyness for using them.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkSN3f-a3Ok - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkSN3f-a3Ok

There's some inspiration for ya.

I would hope (assume) everyone has already seen this, but this is the biggest FS i've seen:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaozriuWJqM - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaozriuWJqM

Here is the one im banking on if you hit this 605 zerch I belive you got that 600 F Sqt in your bag as well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdylzDG17KA - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdylzDG17KA

Mr. Natural wrote: The hell is "whimpyness" Andrew? Is that when you're a whipped wimp? Must be those boys of yours.

No, I'z jest got prblims wit spellin.

I don't think I've seen anyone in a gym front squat.

Like ever.

Really. Now that I think about it... just my brother and I.

Nice depth.

But... somewhere in Bulgaria...

Jason Pauli wrote: But... somewhere in Bulgaria...

They are laughing at me in a training hall?  damn...

Yes laughing...

Because you're wasting your time with squats and not doing step ups.

C. Smith wrote: thegnome wrote: Craig, sorry I didn't know that you had little people.   No problem, i got 2 of 'em

So Craig....you can post about your kids if I can too ...?  

My handle is Coach Mac and the word coach is from Hungary mid 16th century :

( one who instructs or trains )and I will continue to instruct and offer training  posts as such.   Have a Merry Xmas

Coach - you pretending like you don't understand just makes it funny. 

Of course we can both post about our children.  The difference being is that when mine are old enough to post themselves, if they are interested, they will post.  If they want to be included in something, they will let everyone know.  Everyone on the testing chart is an active participant on the board.  I like Luke, hope to see him this coming year.  I wish he was involved enough in highland games to post here, i think he could add quite a bit to our discussions. 

Maybe over the holidays you can mention that we would like to have him here?  Have a Merry Xmas as well.

Perhaps we should both also restrict any further passive-aggresive posts and keep em to PMs?  Just a thought....

An extension? I believe the deal, with a free supper on the line, was for the biggest filmed front squat before Jan 1st. Do you want an extra week or two?

And notice in my last post that I said I was ALMOST ready. I still have another 15lbs to throw on that bad boy.....

Here's my training partner Ogie crushing a 475lb front squat

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOx0_prZkQA - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOx0_prZkQA

Craig...if your finding ths funny...I'm finding it HILARIOUS ...  I applaud you fr getting this motivational thread going.   After seeing most of the scores and knowing a lot of the thrwers I was curious to see where Lukes training is ect-ect.  Bert Sorin and Luke are real tight and I knw Bert will make a run for the trials as well this year.  Luke works the Star BUcks gig from 4-am wake up.  1rst training at 11 am.  Weights at 1  ...coaching Cal Lutheran at 3:30- 6:30 si I hpe you'll excuse him from posting his results .

Here is what I want to know....what is Issacc Burchetts schedule like ?  He must be busy as well  as I couldn't help but notice that his brother posted his marks ...?

Coach Mac...if your* finding ths HILARIOUS...I'm finding it a rip-roaring good time ... 

It wasn't just wanting Luke to post his results as much as it was wanting to have him on the board, but obv you chose to interpret with blinders on.  It's a good thing that no one else on this board works full time, coaches, trains, AND has kids or a family or anything like that.  Imagine if we did though, no one would ever post here.... Good thing we are unemployed, dont train, and have no other commitments so we can just sit around on the internet all day.  I didn't realize that my request to have Luke post was sooooooooooooo absurd?

Like i have previously said, i keep this file on my work computer, and therefore update when im at work.  Since you have no idea of MY actual schedule, perhaps i should write down how busy my life is for you?  

As for you continuing to post your coaching (one who trains and instructs, iirc).  How about posting a entire offseason schedule.  What would you do if you could coach a top 10 pro for the entire offseason.  I think that would a great post and very insightful.  Good  coaching insight right there that im sure the board would appreciate. 

Since we're both having such a good time with this, i await your post.  Especially since the hint to remove the passive-aggressive nature was ignored. 

*grammatical error still included to stay in line with the original post.

C. Smith wrote: Coach Mac...  " As for you continuing to post your coaching (one who trains and instructs, iirc).  How about posting a entire offseason schedule.  What would you do if you could coach a top 10 pro for the entire offseason.  I think that would a great post and very insightful.  Good  coaching insight right there that im sure the board would appreciate.  Since we're both having such a good time with this, i await your post.  Especially since the hint to remove the passive-aggressive nature was ignored.

Craig... I'll try too keep it short and too the point and keep Sigmund Freud out of the conversation 

A) just couldn't understand WHY the leader of your contest was not included and held to a different standard ...period !

B)  In terms of wrting up a complete off season program for a top -10 Pro.  I've consulted with  Ryan Vierra---Ken Lowther---HB-3---Will B---Dave B--- and Sean Betz over the years and since a lot of what I do is individual THEY would be much more intresting in terms of variety and perhaps make for a great E-zine ?

*grammatical error still included to stay in line with the original post.

Freud was dead when the introduction of the term passive aggresive was first used.  But that's neither here nor there. 

coach mac wrote: A) just couldn't understand WHY the leader of your contest was not included and held to a different standard ...period !

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.  NOW i get it.  Of course we will recognize the LEADER of the contest.  I had no idea of the significance that it held.  Here you go:

coach mac wrote: B)  In terms of wrting up a complete off season program for a top -10 Pro.  I've consulted with  Ryan Vierra---Ken Lowther---HB-3---Will B---Dave B--- and Sean Betz over the years and since a lot of what I do is individual THEY would be much more intresting in terms of variety and perhaps make for a great E-zine ?

Good idea.  I just thought you might have some basics outlined that you would be willing to give the community...

I am very basic I will agree, but why not get down to it already and say it clear what your problem is and call him a butt head or what ever.  I just am not down with hiding behind some veiled references.  I think Craig was asking for imput from Luke, not his numbers.   

It is offseason coach, why not tell us what you fixed on Ryan, how you helped HB,  Bettered Betz,  something we can work with.  Not some wild theory, some over the head reference, but coach us up at the place we are.  Pass some of that knowledge on bro, don't hold on to it.  Bert gives us tons of things we can use.  We have all your references, clearly you know all the good throwers, we are convinced, I met you in person and found you very hospitable, almost southern like.  Now, Like you said, give us something, I mean besides your hacked at C and the dude Steve in California.  We all have that lesson down. 

Craig...read below---enter your trophy perhaps  a chance for some easy money ...

Organizers seek designs for 2008 Olympic medals
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2006-01-11 15:55

BEIJING, January 11 (Xinhua) -- Beijing Olympic organizers (BOCOG) launched a worldwide competition on Wednesday to seek the design of the medals for the 2008 Games.

The gold medal of Roma Olympics in 1964.

"Design proposals are expected to interpret the themes and values of the Olympic movement with Chinese style, culture and spirit," Zhang Ming, deputy director of BOCOG's culture and ceremonies department, told a press conference.

A judging panel made up of BOCOG officials and experts will evaluate all the entries after the solicitation campaign ends.

"Eight designs shall make a shortlist with each winning a prize money 20,000 yuan (about 2,500 US dollars)," said Zhang.

"The judging panel will then pick three out of the eight shortlisted candidates and they will scoop a further 30,000 yuan (about 3,750 US dollars) apiece," she added.

As required by the BOCOG, a complete set of proposal should be composed of the images of both the obverse and the reverse of the medal, the medal ribbon, the medal presentation box and diploma.

In line with the IOC practice, the obverse of the medal of the Olympic Games uses the uniform image featuring the winged depiction of standing Goddess of Victory and the panorama of Greek Panathinaiko Stadium. The wording on the obverse of the medal is XXIX OLYMPIAD BEIJING 2008.

So Luke may actually get on here to try and accept his award although (hopefully) this motivational -contest --off season ect-ect is NOT over ?

Luke is un ashamed in the fact that he practiced specifically less than 5-times for the games and is supplementing his income while training too make the USA Olympic Team and that takes:

p.s.Craig... I wish every time this 10-dollar bill spins we could split it

Plow Mule...I think Carlos Borges posted my ratio of positives to negative posts sometime ago.  I would like to think that over 1/2 my posts have some relevant information that is useful ? CHECK YESTERDAYS

Otherwise I'll just spend more time with the grand daughter and a "sweet-tea"...!

I like the "almost" Southern complement....SIR

Craig/Greg - So what's the top lift gonna be prior to the 1st... around 500?  Thought you both did that amount last year .  Don't get carried away with pushing something too far - it takes a while to repair broken parts...

Dave

I did 505 two years ago, but didn't get near it last year. This year I'm hoping for 515-520. I guess we'll see in a few weeks.

I'd invite you to join us Dave, but I know better than that......

Mark has anyone told you your son has an abnormally large head?

Last night was basketball training for #1 and #2. Tonight we hit the basement gym along with #3.

You know what they're doing in Bulgaria after seeing a pic of Butch with that EZ curl bar?

To the Craig & Greg show...

HIT IT!

This is friggin' awesome to read... even if I only weigh in the 180s now...

Greg Hadley wrote: Alright Craigor I'm testing this upcoming Saturday. We doing this?

Yup, ill test it this weekend too.  I'm quite weak now though, i'll be lucky to eke out a 500. 

You are a wEKEling if you can only do 500.

Edited because i can.

Good catch on the typo.