The Broomstick Mile

This is a new workout (to me at least). I have enough experience with CrossFit to know this would take about 30 minutes or so.

The Broomstick Mile
So-called because an empty Olympic bar is used. Not exactly a broomstick, but this is CrossFit!

Using an empty 45lb Olympic bar
25 back squats
25 front squats
25 overhead squats
Run 400 meters
25 overhead [...]

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Air Force Workout

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 if [...]

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Practicing the Snatch Balance

The snatch is probably one of the most complex athletic movements one could ever perform. Until I actually tried doing one, I had no real appreciation for Olympic weightlifters. They always looked to me to be rather overweight and well, unathletic. That was until I started Olympic lifting. Now, I have a profound respect for these [...]

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Overhead Squat @ 125lbs (new PR!!)

I’ve written about overhead squats here, here, here, and here. It’s proven to be one of the more devilishly difficult lifts I’ve ever done, primarily because it requires a goodly amount of both strength and flexibility. It’s a total body lift that requires focus, concentration, and the active engagement of your body’s every major muscle group. [...]

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Overhead Squats – I’m finally getting it!

That’s me waaaay in the back holding the barbell overhead.
(photo courtesy of Flatirons CrossFit)

I’ve been involved with CrossFit since January 2008. When I first started doing overhead squats, I could barely even get more than 1/3 of the way down. Now, after much practice and some improvements in my form, I can get my butt pretty [...]

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