Meanwhile in Israel … Jirka Orsag gets a 310kg squat in. He will be lifting tomorrow (Saturday 8th) at 17:30 local time. PS: Hey Clarence, thanks for uploading the clip. Hope you get more footage from the training hall yard.
Front Rack Position External Rotation & Elbow Position for Back Squats Mobility WOD
Kelly Starrett takes another look at the Front Rack Position. First part is about keeping a stable, externally rotated rack position is really good. Second part is about pointing the elbows down when doing back squats. For example he says that it unloads the wrist and makes the back more stable. Here are both versions […]
Jirka Orsag is ready for the U23 Europeans – 192kg Snatch
Jirka Orsag adds a couple of kilos to his lifts. Just in time for the upcoming U23 Europeans. 192kg Snatch, up 2kg from last time. 232kg Clean & Jerk, looks like an opener. He did 240kg pre London 2012. 325kg Squat, up 5kg from last time we saw him squat. Thanks to Christian for submitting.
Jirka Orsag 190kg Snatch
With 2 weeks out Jirka Orsag is ready for his last U23 Europeans, makes a 190kg snatch. For his entry total he submitted 415kg this time.
Jirka Orsag 320kg Squat
Jiri Orsag is in a training camp in Hungary to get ready for his last U23 Europeans. 320kg squat.
Jirka Orsag Squat 300kg x3
Jirka Orsag squats 300kg x3
Jirka Orsag 240kg Clean & Jerk
Meanwhile in the Czech Republic … Jirka Orsag is making weight for London. 240kg Clean & Jerk. Thanks to Phil for submitting this bis lift.
Jirka Orsag 237kg Clean & Jerk Czech Nationals
Oh and meanwhile in the Czech Republic. Jirka Orsag Clean & Jerks 237kg for a new Czech record! Together with his 187kg Snatch, he also set a new Czech total record with 424kg. Is that woman screaming “Press Out Press Out” ? Update: No, she’s not. Thanks to Michal in the comments.
Jirka Orsag Austrian Training Camp
Jirka Orsag is in a training camp in Austria. 185kg Snatch 170kg x2 220kg Clean & Jerk 210kg Clean 2x + Jerk