rord
08-15-2007, 09:32 PM
Heavy single max-lift day. It's time to push the envelope a little.
Don't get the idea that just because this didn't seem like the kick in the groin that you are getting use to that it's not effective. These lifts increase strength and elicit a response by the body to produce the hormones that promote increases in lean muscle and recovery. Part of training smart in CrossFit is trusting in the variety of the workouts. (In other words, don't think that you need to do this workout and then go for a 10 mile run.)
Take your time and do these exercises correctly. If you don't know where your limitations are, find them by starting with what you know you can handle and increase the weight in small increments. This will reduce the potential for injury and strain.
A good warmup for this workout should take at least 20 minutes, and include things like push ups, sit ups, pull ups, stretching, and a short jog to loosen up.
What is your total?
Don't get the idea that just because this didn't seem like the kick in the groin that you are getting use to that it's not effective. These lifts increase strength and elicit a response by the body to produce the hormones that promote increases in lean muscle and recovery. Part of training smart in CrossFit is trusting in the variety of the workouts. (In other words, don't think that you need to do this workout and then go for a 10 mile run.)
Take your time and do these exercises correctly. If you don't know where your limitations are, find them by starting with what you know you can handle and increase the weight in small increments. This will reduce the potential for injury and strain.
A good warmup for this workout should take at least 20 minutes, and include things like push ups, sit ups, pull ups, stretching, and a short jog to loosen up.
What is your total?