What are you practicing to be better at?

JnineGains
JnineGains Posts: 136 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
One thing Im trying on the side to get better at is push ups....but they are tough
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  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Running, got a half in september.
  • JnineGains
    JnineGains Posts: 136 Member
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    Running, got a half in september.

    What running shoes would you recommend?
  • purpleychick
    purpleychick Posts: 39 Member
    lunges. I can't quite get my back leg down very far
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    JnineGains wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    Running, got a half in september.

    What running shoes would you recommend?

    Get gait analysis and recommendations from a specialist running shop.

    I wear new balance, but that doesnt mean they'd be right for you.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    JnineGains wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    Running, got a half in september.

    What running shoes would you recommend?

    For shoes, you should get fitted at a running store. They will analyze your gait to determine if you pronate, are neutral, or supinate all of which will determine what an appropriate shoe for you is. From there they'll likely bring out several brand to try on and you pick the one that is most comfortable.

    Brand isn't particularly important...proper fit it huge.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Really trying to make some headway on my cleans and jerks...been stalled out for awhile.
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    layups
  • rybo
    rybo Posts: 5,424 Member
    I will be ramping up my running for a trail marathon late September.
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    Swimming and transitions.....I was pretty happy with my race this past weekend until I realized I did the duathlon version 20 minutes faster in 2015 (difference in swim time & slower T1 dealing with wet feet)
  • Willbenchforcupcakes
    Willbenchforcupcakes Posts: 4,955 Member
    Bench. Becoming as mechanically efficient as I physically can.
  • Okiludy
    Okiludy Posts: 558 Member
    Bench - want to hit reps with 4 plates total (225lbs), currently at 165lbs
    Squat - want to hit reps with 6 plates total (315lbs), currently at 270lbs
    Deadlift - want to hit reps with 8 plates total (405lbs), currently at 340lbs

    This may take me months but they are all achievable.
  • fjmartini
    fjmartini Posts: 1,149 Member
    edited July 2017
    Okiludy wrote: »
    Bench - want to hit reps with 4 plates total (225lbs), currently at 165lbs
    Squat - want to hit reps with 6 plates total (315lbs), currently at 270lbs
    Deadlift - want to hit reps with 8 plates total (405lbs), currently at 340lbs

    This may take me months but they are all achievable.

    Google working with chains on the bar. The idea behind it is you can increase resistance at the top of the lift and keep it the same at the bottom.
  • estherdragonbat
    estherdragonbat Posts: 5,283 Member
    Jackknife on a stability ball. Even the modified (knees on ball instead of shins) is too challenging at the moment. But hopefully tomorrow will be a little better.
  • theritestuff
    theritestuff Posts: 101 Member
    Meditation
  • Okiludy
    Okiludy Posts: 558 Member
    fjmartini wrote: »
    Okiludy wrote: »
    Bench - want to hit reps with 4 plates total (225lbs), currently at 165lbs
    Squat - want to hit reps with 6 plates total (315lbs), currently at 270lbs
    Deadlift - want to hit reps with 8 plates total (405lbs), currently at 340lbs

    This may take me months but they are all achievable.

    Google working with chains on the bar. The idea behind it is you can increase resistance at the top of the lift and keep it the same at the bottom.

    Thanks I just might. I saw this on some Westside videos but didn't understand why. Kind of makes sense.
  • jayemes
    jayemes Posts: 865 Member
    Push ups. My legs are fairly strong but my upper body has always been lacking. I dream of doing a pull up. Gotta start somewhere......
  • texteach66
    texteach66 Posts: 92 Member
    Swimming - just started this summer. I've improved but looking for continued improvement in number of laps before I need a break.

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