I did the regular Crossfit warmup preceding today's WOD - gravitron resistance @ 90 lbs for dips and pullups. Today was my first time learning front squats so I focused on technique. I learned the Burgener warmup, practiced on a PVC pipe, then worked up to ~3 sets of 6-8 squats with 75 lbs. Ended with running a painful 5 mins on the treadmill.
I have pretty much settled into my new place so I eagerly returned to the gym. My workout was adapted to include box jumps in place of jump roping. My sit-up form (proper crossfit sit-ups demonstrated in the video) needs greater consistency... I found my legs extending when I was straining.
This WOD (Workout of The Day is not timed. Take as long as you need to put up 7 of the BEST QUALITY push presses that you can. You will do 1... rest... 2... etc.
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Coach Glassman teaches the Push Press. Today is a good day to take it slow and really work on your form. Do not even count your Push Press reps until you are able to do them flawlessly. Lower the weights if necessary but today's WOD is based in order of importance:
1) Having flawless form (video yourself and post to forums if you are unsure)
2) Working on load
Scaling
Everybody is a Big Dog today so grab those PVC pipes or any kind of light bar if you have to and work on that form. Work without weights first then transition to adding weights on.
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