50 – Box Squats
50 – Box Jump Overs
15 – 75lbs Snatches
30 – Box Squats
30 – Box Jump Overs
10 – 75lbs Snatches
10 – Box Squats
10 – Box Jump Overs
5 – 75lbs Snatches
This workout didn’t go as well as I thought it would. My legs got really tired extremely quickly. My Snatches were probably the only thing keeping me at a half decent time, I found a good momentum while doing them and it helped. Finished with a time of 7:37.
15 – Toes – Bar
1 – 85lbs Squat Clean
1 – 95lbs Squat Clean
1 – 105lbs Squat Clean
1 – 115lbs Squat Clean
1 – 125lbs Squat Clean
Workout started off extremely well, I did a consitent 10 reps of my Toes – Bar and than lost my pattern which really brought my time up. I finished with a time of 1minute, after flying through the 5 cleans.
absent
In my last blog post I gave you guys a heads up on my topic today… The unfortunate criticism CrossFit has to deal with.
1: Three common criticisms CrossFit has marked on them is Injury, Pull ups and Group Exercise.
2: I love CrossFit and the way it improves total body training. CrossFit to me is strength & conditioning. We can get out a longer list of words (specifically; cardiovascular/respiratory endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed, coordination, agility, balance, accuracy) if you want, and we could all agree that an increase in these physical capacities would be beneficial. The three main components are; weightlifting, gymnastics and running. But “strength & conditioning” is pretty much the description i’d use for it or “crazy ass mystery workouts that makes 15 minutes the hardest 15 minutes ever”. Even though it is such a difficult push, the after feeling is always worth it. I hate putting so much time into a regular routined workout and not being sore after, knowing you’re not going to gain any benefit from it. With CrossFit you can trust that after every workout you will feel that pain every athlete wants after a workout.
3. Injury: people bash on CrossFit because of the movements you must do to complete the assigned workout. I believe this is correct but also effective. For example… The overhead squat – targets legs, shoulders and core all in one exercise. Yes it’s dangerous but once taught well it is a very effective movement.
Pull ups: people bash on CrossFit because they are doing “stupid swinging on the bar pull ups”, or as CrossFit calls it, “kipping pull ups”. A kipping pull up is not required, if you don’t like it you can do a normal pull up. The kipping is there to speed up or accommodate a persons workout. I think it is for a good use and don’t feel the need to be criticized on.
Group Exercises: a workout must be done alone people say. Whats the point of doing a workout if your partner is doing your work while you break people say. The point of it is to put some fun into your workout, change it up a little and enjoy doing something active with a friend. I don’t think this point deserves criticism either.
And that is my assignment 3.
Good evening,
As you have noticed, I was absent from my blog for quite some time… again. It’s a new start now. Recently I have been noticing a change in my muscle definition to my body; arms, legs, shoulds and abdomin which I am very pleased with and eager to constantly improve.
This second half of the semester is a new start for me. With my fresh hair cut and a better attitude I think I will see more improvements to my body and performance in athletic ability.
My next blog post will be focused on CrossFit and the criticism it unfortunately has to deal with.
Good evening athletes
It’s been a long time without a post… I was absent the last couple days of school due to being sick and unfortunately the virus did not go away over the break. Monday’s workout will very difficult i’m sure because the only exercise i’ve had is walking back and forth from my bed and couch for the past 10 days.
See you all soon, xoxo
– CrossFit Guy
Good afternoon athletes,
Working out sick is by far one of the hardest things to do. Lungs are burning, head is throbbing and you have a lot less energy.
WOD: 5 Rounds for time:
•30 Double Unders
•15 Knees to Elbow
•7 Shoulder to Overhead (95/65)
Finisher: 10 muscle ups
I finished the 5 rounds fairly quickly but struggled on the 10 muscle ups. I decided not to motify the exercise and just get through the 10 of the them. I finished with a time of 17:08.
off to the city, xoxo
– CrossFit Guy
absebt – sick
Good evening athletes,
It was a slow class today as we did not have the weight room available. Instead of working out we were supposed to be doing assignment 2 on nutrition.. Hopefullu tomorrow we can get back into the groove of a good work out since we’ve had so long to rest.
xoxo,
– CrossFit Guy
It’s a Sunday with the sun shinning and snow all melted off the roads for a perfect time to go for a run. Anyone else thinking the same thing? Hope to see you taking advantage of the weather my fellow bloggers. Another shoutout to ‘S’ and King P for finishing 15.2 this weekend!
xoxo,
– CrossFit Guy
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