Rave Steve Cotter really works

macska · 01-04-12, 10:09 AM

Only on week 4 but already with 2 personal bests. I never clean and push pressed 30lb in a row, now I can do it. Also, finally more then just 1 snatch w/35lb, I can do about 5 now. The program sneaks up on you, all those "specific" seemingly boring exercises make you really stronger. I can push press the heavy weight now because I use my hip to "bump" the bell, not muscling it with upper body. The "jerk specific" squats helped me to do that. And it is just week 4!!!!

Juliepie · 01-04-12, 10:12 AM

Which DVD is this?

macska · 01-04-12, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Juliepie

Which DVD is this?

The 12 Week Strength series.http://www.groundfighter.com/steve-c...2-week-workout

Juliepie · 01-04-12, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by macska

The 12 Week Strength series.http://www.groundfighter.com/steve-c...2-week-workout

Thank you! I believe you have enabled me.

macska · 01-04-12, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Juliepie

Thank you! I believe you have enabled me.

You won't regret that!

cardiomama · 01-04-12, 01:03 PM

Awesome progress. Just curious, did you learn how to do jerk exercises from this program, another DVD tutorial or previous training (Steve Maxwell or IKFF)? I have not learned jerks yet (and noticed they don't get discussed her much), and wondered if they're better learned w/ an instructor.

macska · 01-04-12, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by cardiomama

Awesome progress. Just curious, did you learn how to do jerk exercises from this program, another DVD tutorial or previous training (Steve Maxwell or IKFF)? I have not learned jerks yet (and noticed they don't get discussed her much), and wondered if they're better learned w/ an instructor.

Honestly, I don't really remember where I started, it was probably a mixture of online tutorial, and some personal experience with some IKFF teachers. The most important part for me was to learn how to use my hip for that bump that propels the bell overhead. It takes time because it doesn't come natural. First I had to find the true rack position, getting used to that my elbow rests on my hip, then do the hip bump. When the bell is lighter it is easy to leave out the hip bump, but when it gets heavier you can't do without it.
What made me wonder was that for snatch I could go really heavy, obviously because I was using my hip. But for the jerks, (or long cycles) for the life of me I could not go heavier -- obviously because I was muscling it. That's why I could not improve. Now I put my hip bump to use, and voila! It is an awesome feeling.
Here is a clip of Donica who was my couch for the IKFF test. You can clearly see how much she is using her hip.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Pc0T_Xg0cA

macska · 01-13-12, 03:49 PM

Another week, another record. This program really does work, I never thought that I can build this strength. I'm incredible happy with this, this system works wonderful for me. Just sharing...

Juliepie · 01-13-12, 03:52 PM

I received my set last week! I have a couple of other virgins to go through first, but I can't wait to do this!

icebergslim · 01-13-12, 04:22 PM

great, macska!! i am ordering this workout next week. when i finished the skogg system i felt great strength and better form. i am looking forward to this challenging workout.

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01-04-12, 10:09 AM
macska VF Supporter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NJ	Steve Cotter really works Only on week 4 but already with 2 personal bests. I never clean and push pressed 30lb in a row, now I can do it. Also, finally more then just 1 snatch w/35lb, I can do about 5 now. The program sneaks up on you, all those "specific" seemingly boring exercises make you really stronger. I can push press the heavy weight now because I use my hip to "bump" the bell, not muscling it with upper body. The "jerk specific" squats helped me to do that. And it is just week 4!!!! __________________ 12 marathons 2 ultra marathons (50k) PR: Mohawk-Hudson Marathon 3hr 40min "You finish when you are done not when you are tired." David Goggins

01-04-12, 10:12 AM
Juliepie VF Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chicagoland, IL, USA	Which DVD is this? __________________ --Julie Surely a person of sense would submit to anything, like exercise, so as to obtain a well functioning mind and a pleasant, happy life. --Socrates

01-04-12, 01:03 PM
cardiomama Join Date: Sep 2004	Awesome progress. Just curious, did you learn how to do jerk exercises from this program, another DVD tutorial or previous training (Steve Maxwell or IKFF)? I have not learned jerks yet (and noticed they don't get discussed her much), and wondered if they're better learned w/ an instructor.

01-13-12, 03:49 PM
macska VF Supporter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NJ	Steve Cotter rocks! Another week, another record. This program really does work, I never thought that I can build this strength. I'm incredible happy with this, this system works wonderful for me. Just sharing... __________________ 12 marathons 2 ultra marathons (50k) PR: Mohawk-Hudson Marathon 3hr 40min "You finish when you are done not when you are tired." David Goggins

01-13-12, 03:52 PM
Juliepie VF Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chicagoland, IL, USA	I received my set last week! I have a couple of other virgins to go through first, but I can't wait to do this! __________________ --Julie Surely a person of sense would submit to anything, like exercise, so as to obtain a well functioning mind and a pleasant, happy life. --Socrates

01-13-12, 04:22 PM
icebergslim Join Date: Jan 2009	great, macska!! i am ordering this workout next week. when i finished the skogg system i felt great strength and better form. i am looking forward to this challenging workout.