Thread: Arnold Classic

Freddie shows his excitement for weightlifting. Looks like a chemistry lecture going on....

Cheryl Hayworth with a little chin stubble

You can't tell by the picture, but we had a blast. We got to see some of the worlds best. Yukio Peter and Manuel Minginfel were incredible up close. Ramunas Vysniauskas was awesome too. We also got to see Chad Vaugh break an American Record with 190 in the clean and jerk, and Kendrick did 199 and almost 203--which was the top C&J at this years worlds. Niki, Joe and I did well, but not ...

Some videos from the Arnold: http://www.youtube.com/jmalcomb7

I wish I had video of Jesse's PR jerk of 145. Jesse, Great lifting this weekend

What's a "pressout?"

Thanks Fred. It was great seeing you, Niki, and Joe again. 300 is right around the corner for you. Joe is progressing very quickly, and Niki could contend for a podium spot in Nationals very soon. Looking forward to your meet. Where's a hotel close to you out there? -Jesse

Kathy, A pressout is when the bar is caught with bent arms and then pushed up (using the arm and shoulder muscles). It is also a pressout if the bar is caught with straight arms that bend when the weight is caught, making it so the weight has to be pushed back up. That is what happened to me.