Monday, April 23, 2012

Warmup:

Strength:
Shoulder Press:
5-5-5

WOD:
"Cindy"
AMRAP 20 Minutes
5 Pullups
10 Pushups
15 Air Squats

For those who want to push a little harder
"Cindy Modified"
AMRAP: 20 Minutes
5 Chest to Bar Pullups
10 Pushups
15 Goblet Squats

Must-Know-of-the-Day

The Hook Grip
What's the benefit of a "hook grip"? The basic mechanical advantage is that it allows one to increase the gripping strength on the bar, which in turn, this allows for stronger cleans & snatches. In some gyms, it's a requirement to use the grip; otherwise you face a burpee penalty.
When first transitioning to this grip, expect a little bit of pain and possibly some bruising of the thumb. This is to be expected, but (as with calluses & pullups) your body will adjust and the pain will pass. In the long run, it will change your lifts for the better!

6 comments:

  1. Sideswipe: 11 Rounds + 5 Pullups
    Chest to Bar Pullups
    Goblet Squats w/ 20#
    Shoulder Press (65-70-70)

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  2. Bee: 9 Rounds + 5 Pushups
    Green Band Pullups
    Pushups
    Air Squats
    Shoulder PRess (75-95-100)

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  3. Ratchet: 13 Rounds
    3 Pullups-Blue Band
    7 Pushups
    10 Air Squats
    Shoulder Press (75-75-75)

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  4. Shockwave: 12 Rounds
    Regular Cindy
    Shoulder Press: (55-65-75)

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  5. Rampage: 11 Rounds + 5 Pullups
    Regular Cindy
    Shoulder Press: (65-85-105) 130x1

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  6. Alison: 8 Rounds + 5 Pushups
    AMRAP: 10 Minutes
    5 Pullups-Green Band+ Thick Red Band
    7 Pushups
    9 Air Squats

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