“Makimba”

“Makimba”

From the CrossFit website:

“This is the exact workout that permanently disabled Makimba Mimms, All-Navy wrestler, who is suing Ruthless Training for his injuries.”

Read the PDF and comments.

It’s difficult to evaluate the merits of his claim without knowing at least the following:

In what physical condition was Makimba Mimms in when he did this workout?
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WOD – May 30, 2008

Workout of the day:

Run 1 mile
Two minutes of each (no breaks between sets):

24kg (53lbs) kettlebell swings
12kg (26.5lbs) kettlebell thrusters(same movement as barbell thrusters, but hold one kettlebell in each hand)
20 pound Medicine ball cleans
Double-unders(for every skip, the rope swings 2x under your feet)
Pull-ups

Exercise demos:

Double Unders:
Windows
Quicktime

Kettbell Swing Basics:
Windows
Quicktime

Kipping Pullup Basic Concept:
Windows

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