A Crossfit Breakthrough

Wednesday, July 30;

A huge breakthrough today for me. Huge. I've been working on deadlifts for years. I used to think I was good at them until I came to CFOT and saw what some other women are doing. They're pretty incredible.

I had hit the ugliest 190lb deadlift before coming to Old town and hadn't hit it again until this spring. That 190lb deadlift has been my max since April or so.

I was a little bummed when I saw we were doing 3 rep deadlifts this morning. I figured it would just be another day of frustration, and I'd be stuck lifting 180lbs for 3 reps. Ugh!

Jerry gave some great cues this morning, and I think the cue to get a deeper squat and really use my leg drive really helped out. I was really ON this morning. I hit 175 without a problem and got a little timid with another 20lb jump, but some other ladies knew we could do it. I went for it. Stepped up to the 195lb bar and lifted it once, reset.. lifted it twice.., stood up then reset and lifted 195lb 3 times! That means not only did I surpass my PR.. but I did it 3 times in a row. I was so pumped!!

We made a little jump to 200 pounds. I just wanted to lift it once. I didn't even try doing it for 3 reps, which I'm regretting now. I may have been able to do it.

Then we added 2 pounds, and I ended the morning lifting session with a 202lb deadlift!! Oh the glory! I have finally broken the 200lb barbell ceiling, and I'm ready to lift some more.