1st Session with Da coach

Well I had my first session with, hopefully, my new coach Harnek Sang Rai. I could not believe all the stuff I learned in the short hour and a half span i was with him. And all we worked on was the big 3. It just goes to show you, that it doesn't matter what weight you can lift, you can always better yourself. Whether that be from increasing your weights or bettering your form.
Really if your new to any sport or activity, you should strongly consider getting some sort of coach, or someone that is experienced and can show you the ropes. Let it be some team sport, running, rock climbing, or even long distance running. Coaches will not only show you the proper way to do things, but they can show you tricks and tips on what will make what your doing easier. And they will teach you to respect the sport and your body while your doing it.

Here are a few tid-bits i learned today:

Deadlift:
-keep arms straight down,
-when you go up pretend you standing up from a chair
-get lower Tim!
-I like the Sumo stance better
-Tighten core

Bench:
-Tuck elbows in more
-learned what it meant to drive with your feet
-drive with your feet!
-Arch as much as possible
-Tighten core

Squat:
-GET LOWER TIM!!
-keep torso a bit more straight up

He taught me a lot more about judging, about the local organization and such. I am so happy he decided to do this for me, as he is 1) a coach, 2) reputable, 3) a Ref, 4) Competes, 5) on the governing bodies executive committee. He is judging the nationals next week, so I will not be able to get to see him until he comes back, but I hope to learn a ton more. I am really looking forward to him teaching me how to use all the equipment in powerlifting.