This kid jerks a 5KG PR, looks down, and knows he's about to get in trouble. His coach's reasoning behind scolding him, is pretty darned funny.
I'll copy if from my Instagram page for those who don't want to click on the link;
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1. It's a PR weight
2. So you must do it even more perfectly because perfect technique is built for maximum weights, and minimise injury risk.
3. He made a cascade of mistakes. First leaning back as the bar passed the knee in the pull. Knocking the bar forward so having to step forward to receive it. And then not keeping his back tight enough in the jerk.
4. I said to the coach, isn't it common that max weights would have technical breakdown?
He said "Maybe in a comp when you're scared shitless. Not at all acceptable if mistake's done, in your comfort zone, surrounded by your mates, having attempted this 3x in a controlled environment. That's careless"
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My ex coach used to say it along the same lines, so after that day, I'm certain my coach didn't used to hate me. That's just his way of responding.
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