I haven’t worked out in a week because of a big project at work and other things complicating my life, so tonight’s WOD was looking good as I really like clean and jerks.
The WOD I thought I was going to do:
Do 1 clean and jerk every minute for 30 minutes.
Use 70 to 80% of max [...]
Monday’s workout of the day was front squats, as heavy as you could do them. I’ve written about front squats here, in which I wrote:
The front squat is one lift you should include in your regular routine. Why? There are multiple benefits which include:
Strengthens the Quadriceps
Less Spinal Stress
Forces you into the correct posture
Builds a Strong [...]
The front squat is one lift you should include in your regular routine. Why? There are multiple benefits which include:
Strengthens the Quadriceps
Less Spinal Stress
Forces you into the correct posture
Builds a Strong Core
The front squat is very simple in concept: hold the barbell at shoulder height and squat. In actuality, it’s more difficult than the more [...]
Today’s workout is called “The 12 Days of Christmas”
12 reps each exercise using one weight. No rest between exercises.
Thrusters
Sumo Deadlift High Pull
Clean
Press
Snatch
Push press
Back squat
Deadlift
Overhead squat
Jerk
Front squat
Power Clean
Score will be measured in horsepower
Weight: 65#
Time: 14:07
HP: 0.11
This wasn’t my best performance. I could have done better. Which brings up my CrossFit New Year’s Resolutions (I already have [...]