[Jenae O’Neil]

in reply to: Hook grip #18790

Awesome! Thank you!

[Jenae O’Neil]

in reply to: Block pulls and pause squats #17594

https://www.instagram.com/p/B6b0HvpgYH_/?igshid=cyv1zxazapuw

Since this goes with the original topic I’ll post my pause squats here. Looks like I made some improvements with keeping my chest up out of the hole compared to last week. There’s also a set of block pulls in there but my camera died so I couldn’t get a side angle.

[Jenae O’Neil]

in reply to: Block pulls and pause squats #17587

https://www.instagram.com/p/B6TysnTgS9x/?igshid=1tndao3orvlkp

Here’s more sumo pulls. Since it was a variation I filmed some warmup sets from different angles. Tried to avoid pushing my knees out and instead pulling the bar in and pushing my hips towards it.

[Jenae O’Neil]

in reply to: First meet in the books #17560

I did. Or as close as I could get in kgs. I went a bit heavier on my last deadlift attempt though since 315 moved really smooth.

[Jenae O’Neil]

in reply to: First meet in the books #17555

Thank you guys! My missed bench attempt was about 150. I got stuck right off the chest like usual hahaha. It’s a number I’ve hit without a pause before. I think if I had made a 5lb jump instead of 10 I might have had it.

[Jenae O’Neil]

in reply to: Today super sucked #17354

I think I’m comfortable with those numbers! Thank you again for all your help! I’ll probably make a forum post to let you guys know how it goes.

[Jenae O’Neil]

in reply to: Today super sucked #17350

Yes this will be my first official meet.

[Jenae O’Neil]

in reply to: Today super sucked #17341

I am definitely learning that the more and more I get into this sport! So prior PRs
Squat: 250
I was planning on opening with 230

Bench: Paused PR is 140 or 145 (can’t remember)
I planned to open with 130 just to play it safe

Deadlift: 315 (this was a gym PR)
Planning to open with 290

[Jenae O’Neil]

in reply to: Squat openers #17292

Sounds like 230 is going to be my best bet. My meet is on Saturday November 30th. All my prior PRs are gym PRs. Thank you guys!

[Jenae O’Neil]

in reply to: Squat openers #17280

Last PR I hit was 250

[Jenae O’Neil]

in reply to: Block pulls and squats #17228

Knees out and ass back lol got it! I’ll focus on that next time I’m squatting! Next time I sumo I’ll work on locking out more with the glutes as well! Thanks!

[Jenae O’Neil]

in reply to: Bench #17206

I think I get what you mean! I’ll give that a try next time! Thanks

[Jenae O’Neil]

in reply to: Bench #17203

Unfortunately this gym only has the rounded dumbbells. Maybe next time I can try threading the bands under the bench to line it up with my bar path. I’ll definitely work on keeping my leg drive engaged through every rep. Thanks for the feedback guys!

[Jenae O’Neil]

in reply to: Reverse band squats #17167

Thank you! Next time I think I’ll use a more enclosed squat rack for band setup and I should also be able to film from the front that way.

[Jenae O’Neil]

in reply to: Box squats #17037

Ok gotcha! I think I need to turn around next time and give myself more room in the rack it was a little cramped and awkward walking it out. I’ll get it next week though thanks for the feedback!

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