10/16/11 Olympic Weightlifting Workshop with Clay Reed

-Written by KC

"Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power." Lao Tzu

The Clean, Jerk, and Snatch

We were honored at AllStar today with the teachings and coaching of Clay Reed, assisted by Kim Pierce and Asia Addlesberger. CrossFit AllStar accommodated 12 athletes that came to train with these outstanding coaches. Clay started us off on the Snatch, breaking down the lift so we could get a better understanding of each individual pull. Clay, Kim, and Asia gave personalized attention to everyone, and outstanding demos so we could see the lifts demonstrated first hand. It was an 'uplifting' experience for us all and I think everyone learned a lot and has new homework to do on these technical lifts.

Below: Clay coaches the top of the Snatch. Right: Asia models proper jerk stance as Clay explains.

Pua'ala Ni'au

Kim Pierce and Clay Reed share knowledge & critique.

Personal Record

Josh sets new PR today

Snatch 145lbs.

Pictured Left to Right: Arjun Clarry, Josh Stallsmith, Clay Reed, Layne Johnson-Lee(with Baby Anuhea Kalaniopio), Carrie Jenkins, Paula Hackwelder, Pua'ala Ni'au, Asia Addlesberger, Kim Pierce, Tammie Akau, Marta Alligood, KC Stallsmith, (not pictured: Will Burgess, Elin Kalaniopio)