More In-Action Photo'sWe spent some time learning how to safely and effectively lift a heavy to moderately heavy load off the ground!
Beside the functional NEED of this movement it's also a Killer for the:
Core/Mid-line stabilization (6-pack abs)
Posterior chain (Glutes, Hamstrings, Back)
Overall (relative) Strength
Efficiency of movement
And so much more!
Great work, we will continue...
It was a mix-mash today as we worked on similar movements in each class but everyone got a little different programming depending on needs.
Everyone worked the Deadlift
Others got a little:
Turkish Get-ups
Kettlebell Swings
Chinups
Squats
Jumping Lunges
Pushups
Tabata Situps
I would like to encourage our New members to start coming in on their preferred time slots and of course to come in more often.
We are a Training Hall for Elite fitness; everyday is different, everyday is aimed to help push your current fitness level while keeping an eye on long term development.
A Huge thanks to Andrea, Adrienne, Chriss, and Danny for their continued help in Coaching the Tues-Thurs 0600 Team. Their commitment to our program and our progress is a testimony to the dedicated team we have here at CrossFit Old Town Alexandria!
An extra mention goes out to Georgia who hit a Personal record of 9 chins, and to Robin who was within inches of her first official chinup...she will get it in the next few sessions!
"Don't Join an Easy Crowd; You won't Grow"
~J Rohn
4 comments:
Awesome work by everyone! Especially you Georgia, way to set another PR.
Good job on a skilled exercise we just don't get enough exposure too.
I think this may have been my first sumo deadlift attempt. I always thought it was a lift for really tall people.. ohhh how wrong I was!
Nice work all, especially Marcia. You looked rock solid. Way to go!
It was great to see everyone embrace this movement!
I too was surprised that the short people lifted well!
;-)
Thanks for the support, Ray! And for the shout out, Jerry. I was so excited I called & woke my mom up to tell her about it.
Bonus brownie points go to my bf who thinks my calluses are "hot". He's a keeper.
Where anyone else's calves on fire all day after Sumo?
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