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Mixed in a CrossFit mainsite WOD after some power snatch technique training today. Workout was: 15-12-9-6-3 reps for time of:135 pound Power cleanBar-facing burpee Subbed normal Burpees for Bar-facing burpees and didn’t go overboard with my pace. Instead I focused on not compromising form too much, while still keeping the tempo high enough to be pretty gassed [...]
This shoulder warm-up is part of every workout I do. “Shoulder Warm Up Routine with Elastic Rubber Bands” The routine is inspired by the “Warm-Up and Preparation DVD feat. Jordan Jovtchev” (click here for a review) I place this routine directly after the joint preparation mobility drills I do (joint rotations etc.) It consists of [...]
Last week I posted a video of me doing a straddle press to handstand to the Gymnastic Bodies forums. I was glad that I received some really good tips and hints to improve my form and make the whole move more efficient. Of course the biggest barrier is and will be active and passive flexibility, [...]
Update: Check out this follow up post with the tips and hints I got on how to improve my the form. This is me doing a straddle press to handstand. Actually, one of the first times I ever did one. For most people this is not a hard skill to learn. Not for me… I [...]
