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Home » crossfit games 2012 » CrossFit Games Open Workout 12.5 Preparation

CrossFit Games Open Workout 12.5 Preparation

March 25, 2012 By Gregor Winter

The CrossFit mobilizers, Kelly Starrett & Carl Paoli have some good tips & mobility drills for Workout 12.5:

Complete as many reps as possible in 7 minutes following the rep scheme below:
100 pound Thruster, 3 reps
3 Chest to bar Pull-ups
100 pound Thruster, 6 reps
6 Chest to bar Pull-ups
100 pound Thruster, 9 reps
9 Chest to bar Pull-ups… continue the rep scheme

  • work the elbow area with a compression band
  • work on your front rack position
  • weighted foam rolling to work thoracic extension
  • hip opener stretch
  • shoulder stretch, almost mimicking German hang

  • Shoulder dislocastes / pass throughs
  • parrallettes fron / back planks
  • pull up bar shoulder stretch with partner

Filed Under: crossfit games 2012, foam roller, front rack position, mobility, shoulder, stretching, videos

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