Sunday, June 6, 2010

Playing around with gymnastics skills!


Gymnastics skills are so foundational to well-rounded fitness. I know, I know.... in general many of us have visions of men and women running around in tight pants or leotards flipping over various apparatus. However, lets be clear about what I mean by gymnastics training, specifically as it applies to CrossFit. Our use of gymnastics here simply refers to body weight exercises that develop the neurological skills (accuracy, agility, balance, and coordination). These are all components that we need to try and reach to become better athletes. In addition calisthenic style movements help to develop strength and flexibility. So what are the gymnastics skills that I am talking about? Well, they consist of pull ups, push ups, squats, handstands, and muscle ups to name a few. Skills that we will continue to work on improving each week!

WOD
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1 rep max clean
Then...

"Clean Ladder"
1 clean the first min.
2 cleans the second min.
3 cleans the third min.
Etc. Until you reach failure.

Post the number of rounds successfully completed.

If time allows, practice handstand holds as a finisher.

2 comments:

  1. The AM Crew

    Max Clean
    Becky 108#
    John 115#
    Sue 88#

    Clean Ladder
    Becky 85# 7
    John 95# 10
    Sue 73# 9

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  2. The FUN Nite Crew

    Irene 83#/53# 9+8
    Diane 83#/63# 11
    Stace 93#/75# 8+8
    Gary 120#/95# 11+4
    Chief 65#/65# 13+6
    BZ 185#/115# 10+7
    Jamey 175#115# 10
    Tai 135#/115# 10+5

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