I like lions.
Penguins, bears, and eagles are cool too.
They used to have these amazing lion cuff links at Thomas Pink but now I can't find them. It was a gold male lion's head with a mane and red jeweled eyes. Anyone who can find them . . . I'll give you a cookie.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Thursday 081030: Rings Strength, Rings Technique
Dismount (flyaway 1/1) training and drills: 60 minutes
Cross pullout (4 sec. count): 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Tuck planche (4 sec. count): 5x1
Front lever pull: 5x1
Ex post comments: This dismount business is a pain in the neck. I also threw in a couple kips, felges, and forward roll to muscle-up in for good measure at the start of some of the swinging sets. Forearms, for some reason, seem to be aggravated and started cramping at a few times toward the end of practice.
Cross pullout (4 sec. count): 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Tuck planche (4 sec. count): 5x1
Front lever pull: 5x1
Ex post comments: This dismount business is a pain in the neck. I also threw in a couple kips, felges, and forward roll to muscle-up in for good measure at the start of some of the swinging sets. Forearms, for some reason, seem to be aggravated and started cramping at a few times toward the end of practice.
Wednesday 081029: Lifting, Rings Technique
Had to go to the gym early in the afternoon, was only able to make it to gymnastics facility for about 45 minutes due to Law School matters (dinner with the former Delaware Supreme Court Chief Justice Veasey... couldn't turn down that opportunity!).
Anyway, the first workout of the day was
~Weighted pullup 1-1-1-1-1 (75-75-85(f)-75-75)
~Handstand pushup 2-2-2-2-2 (improving!)
~Maltese dumbbell press: 5x4 @ 25lbs. (elbows felt fine)
~Horizontal row on cable machine: 5-5-5-5 (took it up to around 180)
~Clean (technique): 1-1-1-1-1 (135-155-155-185-155)
Later went to gymnastics, worked some technique things; kips, presses, planches, and (with the counterweight harness) kip to cross.
Anyway, the first workout of the day was
~Weighted pullup 1-1-1-1-1 (75-75-85(f)-75-75)
~Handstand pushup 2-2-2-2-2 (improving!)
~Maltese dumbbell press: 5x4 @ 25lbs. (elbows felt fine)
~Horizontal row on cable machine: 5-5-5-5 (took it up to around 180)
~Clean (technique): 1-1-1-1-1 (135-155-155-185-155)
Later went to gymnastics, worked some technique things; kips, presses, planches, and (with the counterweight harness) kip to cross.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Tuesday 081028: Rings Strength, Rings Technique
Rings Technique
Handstand: 3x10 sec.
Felge, swing, dislocate: 5x1
Kip, swing, dislocate: 5x1
Dismount: 10x1 (may be done after successful dislocates after felges and kips)
Rings Strength
Cross pullout: 3-3-3-3-3
Forward roll to muscle up: 5x1
Tuck galimore* (front lever to tuck planche): 5x3
L-sit: 4x1
*Galimores are described at http://gymnasticbodies.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=887.
Ex post comments: Ended up mixing the forward rolls to muscle up in with the technique work. Galimores are very hard. I was not able to string together more than two of them, and not in anything close to a smooth fashion. However, it definitely is a good exercise which will be useful to learn better body control. Dislocates are problematic but are slowly improving (probably only did a total of 5 before shoulders started telling me to lay off), and the dismount is getting both higher and more comfortable. Time to start thinking about twisting.
Handstand: 3x10 sec.
Felge, swing, dislocate: 5x1
Kip, swing, dislocate: 5x1
Dismount: 10x1 (may be done after successful dislocates after felges and kips)
Rings Strength
Cross pullout: 3-3-3-3-3
Forward roll to muscle up: 5x1
Tuck galimore* (front lever to tuck planche): 5x3
L-sit: 4x1
*Galimores are described at http://gymnasticbodies.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=887.
Ex post comments: Ended up mixing the forward rolls to muscle up in with the technique work. Galimores are very hard. I was not able to string together more than two of them, and not in anything close to a smooth fashion. However, it definitely is a good exercise which will be useful to learn better body control. Dislocates are problematic but are slowly improving (probably only did a total of 5 before shoulders started telling me to lay off), and the dismount is getting both higher and more comfortable. Time to start thinking about twisting.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Sunday 081026: Lifting, Rings Technique
Did a little technique work on the snatch with the Crossfit crew, then did some technique work on the rings, mostly forward rolls, muscle-ups, and L-sits. The forward roll to muscle up is coming along nicely, although I'm still struggling with locking into the right position on the forward roll to front lever. Was feeling pretty sick so I did not end up doing much work. Plus Armando got his first muscle-up today, and I got a good shot of Ben's muscle-up as well. Check out more about that one at http://www.uvaxfit.blogspot.com/. Certainly looking for feedback on the L-sit -- I know the rings should be turned out, but if anybody else sees corrections to make, please point them out.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Saturday 081025: Lifting
Today is the start of the second week of the second strength cycle.
Deadlift (215lbs.): 3x3 (focus on form)
Overhead squat (95lbs.): 5x1
Back squat: 1-1-1-1-1
Ex post comments: That went well. The technique on the deadlifts at 215 is very good. Overhead squats felt ok, but visually, the right shoulder is far from symmetrical from the left. Back squats only went up to 225lbs. but the form is getting much better. Also threw in some victorian and maltese dumbbell presses with 20lbs (3x3 on the victorian 3x5 on the maltese) for joint preparation. I found that I can't really even support 20lbs. dumbbells directly overhead with the right arm, but I have no problem going well over body weight with a barbell. Conclusion from all this is that while I might have no problem balancing things out if I do handstands on the floor or on high bar or P-bars, handstands on the rings look like they might be a problem due to the continuing problems with winging scapula.
Plan A: Keep working handstands on rings and hopefully things will work out.
Plan B: Shouldn't be as much of a problem to swing through handstand. Ring giants? Might be a long shot but if the right shoulder can't do handstands physiologically, I'm going to have to come up with something else. I'd better get to work on that dislocate, and fast.
Deadlift (215lbs.): 3x3 (focus on form)
Overhead squat (95lbs.): 5x1
Back squat: 1-1-1-1-1
Ex post comments: That went well. The technique on the deadlifts at 215 is very good. Overhead squats felt ok, but visually, the right shoulder is far from symmetrical from the left. Back squats only went up to 225lbs. but the form is getting much better. Also threw in some victorian and maltese dumbbell presses with 20lbs (3x3 on the victorian 3x5 on the maltese) for joint preparation. I found that I can't really even support 20lbs. dumbbells directly overhead with the right arm, but I have no problem going well over body weight with a barbell. Conclusion from all this is that while I might have no problem balancing things out if I do handstands on the floor or on high bar or P-bars, handstands on the rings look like they might be a problem due to the continuing problems with winging scapula.
Plan A: Keep working handstands on rings and hopefully things will work out.
Plan B: Shouldn't be as much of a problem to swing through handstand. Ring giants? Might be a long shot but if the right shoulder can't do handstands physiologically, I'm going to have to come up with something else. I'd better get to work on that dislocate, and fast.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Friday 081024: Rest Day
Well, now there's a good reason to turn the rings out during a kip beyond using proper technique: skin damage.
The first picture is from last night after getting back from practice, the middle one is today (healing very quickly for some reason and somehow not very bruised), and the last one is a picture of a friend's kitten playing with my shoe.
The first picture is from last night after getting back from practice, the middle one is today (healing very quickly for some reason and somehow not very bruised), and the last one is a picture of a friend's kitten playing with my shoe.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Thursday 081023: Rings Strength, Rings Technique
L-sit press to handstand w/bungee belt: 6x1
Technique work: 60 minutes
(include swings, dislocates, felges, kips, dismounts)
Kip: 5x1
Cross pullout: 3-3-3-3-3
For time:
21- 15- and 9-rep rounds of
~Candlestick
~Pullup
Ex post comments: Managed to start a little bit of spin on the dismount (trying to get to a flyaway 1/1), although it's going to take much more practice. The first attempt, I ended up spinning all of about fifteen degrees and landed flat on my side. The best attempt got me around a little more than 90 degrees and I landed that one feet first. Frustrating, but I suppose progress is progress.
On the L-sit press to handstand . . . I wasn't able to press with the bungee belt so I went to the counterweight harness and added the weight vest. The right shoulder feels somewhat less stable than the left in the handstand position, although I'm trying to use the straps less with my feet for balance.
Beat up the arms pretty bad with kips, but all of the work with cleans (the lifting exercise) certainly have paid off in the form of making that exercise relatively easy (esp. compared to a felge or muscle-up). Hopefully I can develop that to a straight arm or L-sit kip with the addition of some better technique and timing. Seriously though, it feels like the exact same muscles in the hips as one would use in a hang power clean.
The 21-15-9 circuit at the end felt great; although my hands were shredded from the rings work so I kept my grips on for the pullups to avoid ripping. Finished it in 5:02. For anyone unfamiliar with candlesticks, the idea is to stand, sit back, roll onto your back with your legs in the air, until you're doing a shoulder stand, then snap your legs down, roll forward into a low squat position, and jump to full extension. I think it's cousins with the burpee.
Technique work: 60 minutes
(include swings, dislocates, felges, kips, dismounts)
Kip: 5x1
Cross pullout: 3-3-3-3-3
For time:
21- 15- and 9-rep rounds of
~Candlestick
~Pullup
Ex post comments: Managed to start a little bit of spin on the dismount (trying to get to a flyaway 1/1), although it's going to take much more practice. The first attempt, I ended up spinning all of about fifteen degrees and landed flat on my side. The best attempt got me around a little more than 90 degrees and I landed that one feet first. Frustrating, but I suppose progress is progress.
On the L-sit press to handstand . . . I wasn't able to press with the bungee belt so I went to the counterweight harness and added the weight vest. The right shoulder feels somewhat less stable than the left in the handstand position, although I'm trying to use the straps less with my feet for balance.
Beat up the arms pretty bad with kips, but all of the work with cleans (the lifting exercise) certainly have paid off in the form of making that exercise relatively easy (esp. compared to a felge or muscle-up). Hopefully I can develop that to a straight arm or L-sit kip with the addition of some better technique and timing. Seriously though, it feels like the exact same muscles in the hips as one would use in a hang power clean.
The 21-15-9 circuit at the end felt great; although my hands were shredded from the rings work so I kept my grips on for the pullups to avoid ripping. Finished it in 5:02. For anyone unfamiliar with candlesticks, the idea is to stand, sit back, roll onto your back with your legs in the air, until you're doing a shoulder stand, then snap your legs down, roll forward into a low squat position, and jump to full extension. I think it's cousins with the burpee.
Wednesday 081022: Rings Strength, Rings Technique
Rings technique work: 40 minutes
Fwd. roll to front lever: 1-1-1-1-1
Cross (spotted and blindfolded): 1-1-1
For 12 rounds, alternate 10 sec. on and 20 sec. off of:
~L-sit
~Tuck planche
Spotted planche-maltese pushup: 4x3
P-bar row: 2x8
60 sec. handstand
Fwd. roll to front lever: 1-1-1-1-1
Cross (spotted and blindfolded): 1-1-1
For 12 rounds, alternate 10 sec. on and 20 sec. off of:
~L-sit
~Tuck planche
Spotted planche-maltese pushup: 4x3
P-bar row: 2x8
60 sec. handstand
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Mental Toughness
Why is mental toughness important? Why is it important to have the dedication to keep going? Why do I stress the mental aspect of training as an equal to the physical? Because you can do all the physical training in the world and it won’t help you when things get rough.
~When trying to psych yourself up for a maximal effort, someone says, “Nobody expects you to work this hard, why do you beat yourself up?”
~Trying to choke down the last bit of the big dinner you know you need in order to recover, when all you want is to go to sleep.
~Hop in the alternating temperature shower or ice bath, or take a nice hot one and call it a night?
While this goes for all athletes, it is especially true for self-coached athletes. We don’t have someone telling us you can hit one more rep. We don’t have anyone assuring ourselves that no, it’s not too hard. We don’t have anyone making up our workouts, telling us what we can and can’t do. Successful self-training almost requires a bit of multiple-personality disorder. You’ve got to reserve a place in your mind for the voice to answer your own questions. When you’re thinking I can’t do any more, you need some other voice in your head, equally real and even stronger, responding yes I can.
Some people look at me funny. Some people say I’m too hard-core, and others just label me flat out crazy. But you know what? If I need to put on headphones and be antisocial between my sets to keep focused, so be it. If I need to talk myself through something under my breath, just seven more – just take three more breaths and go; if I need to let out a grunt or some other noise; if I need to straight up yell at myself in the midst of a workout YOU WANNA QUIT? to get the message through my own head, and if that’s what works for me, so be it.
I’m not training to be mediocre.
Tuesday 081021: Rings Strength, Rings Technique
40 minutes technique work; swings, trampoline, dislocates, forward rolls
Cross weight machine: 5-5-5-5-5
L-sit to shoulder stand: 5x1
Front lever pull (x4) + "ice cream maker" (x4): 4x1
Harness handstand + inverted cross + press to handstand: 5x1
Harness handstand: 60 sec.
Ex post comments: Crosses on weight machine were with 65-75-85-95-85. Not sure what happened on the inverted cross presses to handstand but my left shoulder feels like it took a little too much of a beating and is a little strained. On the plus side, the right shoulder is feeling much better on the swings and dislocates; I took it a little easy on it tonight to make sure it would hold up and will be working more on those big swinging moves in the future.
Cross weight machine: 5-5-5-5-5
L-sit to shoulder stand: 5x1
Front lever pull (x4) + "ice cream maker" (x4): 4x1
Harness handstand + inverted cross + press to handstand: 5x1
Harness handstand: 60 sec.
Ex post comments: Crosses on weight machine were with 65-75-85-95-85. Not sure what happened on the inverted cross presses to handstand but my left shoulder feels like it took a little too much of a beating and is a little strained. On the plus side, the right shoulder is feeling much better on the swings and dislocates; I took it a little easy on it tonight to make sure it would hold up and will be working more on those big swinging moves in the future.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Sunday 081019: Lifting
Met up with the Charlottesville crew today to work on front squats and push presses. Some of the weight totals are strange due to using a mix of lbs. and kg. plates.
Warmed up with kb swings and goblet squats, then did some barbell work. Tossed in a few muscle-ups and L-sits.
Front squats up to 215lbs.
Presses to 132lbs.
Push presses to 174lbs.
Check out the group and some pictures at www.uvaxfit.blogspot.com.
Warmed up with kb swings and goblet squats, then did some barbell work. Tossed in a few muscle-ups and L-sits.
Front squats up to 215lbs.
Presses to 132lbs.
Push presses to 174lbs.
Check out the group and some pictures at www.uvaxfit.blogspot.com.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Saturday 081018: Rings Strength
Today is the first day of the second strength cycle. I'm am currently planning on alternating between the strength and technique (Bulgarian) cycles in the following blocks: 4-3-4-4-3-4.
Warm-up: Row 500m.
L-sit (5 sec. hold): 5x1
Back lever: 5x2
Front lever: 5x2
Muscle-up: 4x4 on 4:00
Cross pullout: 2-2-2-2-2 (blindfolded)
Tuck planche: 60 sec. total
Handstand: 60 sec. total
Warm-up: Row 500m.
L-sit (5 sec. hold): 5x1
Back lever: 5x2
Front lever: 5x2
Muscle-up: 4x4 on 4:00
Cross pullout: 2-2-2-2-2 (blindfolded)
Tuck planche: 60 sec. total
Handstand: 60 sec. total
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Thursday 081016: Rings Strength, Rings Technique, MetCon
Ex ante comments: Going to the Charlottesville gymnastics gym with the team for the first time in almost two weeks, so I'm looking forward to it. The right shoulder is feeling quite a bit better, but I'm going to try to take it easy on it tonight, maybe just a few swings to get it reaquainted to the full range of motion.
Note: Today is the last day of the current technique cycle, a new strength cycle will begin this weekend.
Rings Technique
Kips: 10 minutes technique work
Trampoline work for dismount: 10 minutes
Swings, forward rolls to front lever, dislocates and any other ideas: 10 minutes
Rings Strength
Spotted kip to maltese: 5x1
3x1 of Practice Routine #5
Muscle-up
Cross
L-sit
Tuck planche
Forward roll
Front lever
Back lever
Kip
Cross
Note: Today is the last day of the current technique cycle, a new strength cycle will begin this weekend.
Rings Technique
Kips: 10 minutes technique work
Trampoline work for dismount: 10 minutes
Swings, forward rolls to front lever, dislocates and any other ideas: 10 minutes
Rings Strength
Spotted kip to maltese: 5x1
3x1 of Practice Routine #5
Muscle-up
Cross
L-sit
Tuck planche
Forward roll
Front lever
Back lever
Kip
Cross
Wednesday 081015: Rings Technique
Went to Rocky Top today and spent about 2 hours on technique and other random stuff. Finally got a kip, and then did it about 12 more times. Worked on crosses, forward rolls, levers, planches, L-sits. Also worked on some dumbbell exercises for maltese and victorian crosses -- not that I'm anywhere near a victorian, but I figured it wouldn't hurt to say hello to those muscles. Did some Pendlay rows up to 60 kilos, and a few cleans just for kicks.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Tuesday 081014: Rings Strength, Rings Technique
Ex ante comments: Workout today will be at Rocky Top Rec. Center as the gymnastics gym is closed due to an undergrad school break. The right shoulder does not seem to be bothering me, but I have not been asking much of it recently. I am going to continue to let it heal until Thursday before doing any dead hang, handstand, or overhead weight moves.
Forward roll to front lever: 4x1
L-sit to tuck planche: 4x1
Forward toll to muscle up: 4x1
Forward toll to front lever: 4x1
Cross pullouts: 1-1-1
5x1 of Practice Routine #4
Dip x3
L-sit
Tuck planche
Forward roll to front lever
Basket hang
Back lever
Ice-cream maker x3
Cross pullouts: 1-1-1-1-1
Work on forward roll to front lever, back levers, kip to support, tuck planche, and feet-supported planche: 45 minutes
1x1 of Practice Routine #4 (supra)
Front lever pulls: 3x4
Ex post comments: Ended up staying in the gym for quite a while, mostly just resting and working on some technique moves. I did the second grouping of cross pullouts blindfolded to help increase concentration on body position, and it seemed to be very helpful getting rid of extra distraction and focusing entirely on the movement and hold. It is strange how even a slight swing on the rings is much more perceptible with the blindfold on.
Forward roll to front lever: 4x1
L-sit to tuck planche: 4x1
Forward toll to muscle up: 4x1
Forward toll to front lever: 4x1
Cross pullouts: 1-1-1
5x1 of Practice Routine #4
Dip x3
L-sit
Tuck planche
Forward roll to front lever
Basket hang
Back lever
Ice-cream maker x3
Cross pullouts: 1-1-1-1-1
Work on forward roll to front lever, back levers, kip to support, tuck planche, and feet-supported planche: 45 minutes
1x1 of Practice Routine #4 (supra)
Front lever pulls: 3x4
Ex post comments: Ended up staying in the gym for quite a while, mostly just resting and working on some technique moves. I did the second grouping of cross pullouts blindfolded to help increase concentration on body position, and it seemed to be very helpful getting rid of extra distraction and focusing entirely on the movement and hold. It is strange how even a slight swing on the rings is much more perceptible with the blindfold on.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Sunday 081012: Lifting
Back squat at 135lbs: 3x3
Deadlift: 1-1-1-1-1
Front squat at 185lbs: 3x1
Maltese dumbbell press: 3x4
Horizontal rows: 3-3-3
Ex post comments:
Deadlifts were 375*-345-365-375**-365
* bad technique, rounded the back
** failed
Failed on the third front squat.
Dumbbell presses were done with 25lbs and then 30lbs on the last set.
Horizontal rows were done with the cable machine, sitting on the ground. No idea what the labels mean, although I worked up to around "220." I say this because any rowing motion with normal free weights (sitting, Pendlay, etc.) I do seems to get very shaky over about 115, and these were hard but not problematic. The right shoulder still is a little sore where it was bothering me after swinging over a week ago; I'm trying to avoid extending it above my head (e.g., handstand, snatch, hang from rings) which seems to be the motion which bothers it.
Deadlift: 1-1-1-1-1
Front squat at 185lbs: 3x1
Maltese dumbbell press: 3x4
Horizontal rows: 3-3-3
Ex post comments:
Deadlifts were 375*-345-365-375**-365
* bad technique, rounded the back
** failed
Failed on the third front squat.
Dumbbell presses were done with 25lbs and then 30lbs on the last set.
Horizontal rows were done with the cable machine, sitting on the ground. No idea what the labels mean, although I worked up to around "220." I say this because any rowing motion with normal free weights (sitting, Pendlay, etc.) I do seems to get very shaky over about 115, and these were hard but not problematic. The right shoulder still is a little sore where it was bothering me after swinging over a week ago; I'm trying to avoid extending it above my head (e.g., handstand, snatch, hang from rings) which seems to be the motion which bothers it.
Saturday 081011: MetCon/Mental Toughness
Worked out at The Black Box in Manhattan (www.crossfitnyc.com) - thanks to Court Wing for letting me drop in a little early so as to be able to work out, return to hotel, shower, and still check out on time.
Cat Breath
Five rounds for time of
30 seconds (combined) L-sit
15 skin-the-cats
20 kg kb alternating clean-burpee combo (10 each arm)
Ex post comments: Finished in 47:58. Did the L-sits on rings with pointed toes and good form, which took a while in the last two rounds to add up to thirty seconds. It was nice to do a long metcon for the first time in weeks.
Cat Breath
Five rounds for time of
30 seconds (combined) L-sit
15 skin-the-cats
20 kg kb alternating clean-burpee combo (10 each arm)
Ex post comments: Finished in 47:58. Did the L-sits on rings with pointed toes and good form, which took a while in the last two rounds to add up to thirty seconds. It was nice to do a long metcon for the first time in weeks.
Thursday 081009: Rings Strength, Rings Technique
Once again at Upper Merion Dance and Gymnastics Center (http://home.comcast.net/~umdgc/) which has an awesome facility and very friendly people working and working out there.
40 minutes assorted technique work:
Front roll to support
L-sit
Trampoline flips
Basket hang to back lever
Cross pullout: 1-1-1
3x1 of Practice Routine #3:
Muscle up
Tuck planche
L-sit
Cross
Front roll to front lever
Back lever
Muscle-up
L-sit
Tuck planche
Ice-cream makers: 2x5
Ex post comments: Shoulder is still giving pain at a full hang; it's not ready to start swinging yet. Will have to give it some more time.
40 minutes assorted technique work:
Front roll to support
L-sit
Trampoline flips
Basket hang to back lever
Cross pullout: 1-1-1
3x1 of Practice Routine #3:
Muscle up
Tuck planche
L-sit
Cross
Front roll to front lever
Back lever
Muscle-up
L-sit
Tuck planche
Ice-cream makers: 2x5
Ex post comments: Shoulder is still giving pain at a full hang; it's not ready to start swinging yet. Will have to give it some more time.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Wednesday 081008: Rest Day
Took an unscheduled rest day today. Might not have been a bad idea to accelerate the recovery of the shoulder. Going to have to hit it hard tomorrow though.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Tuesday 081007: Rings Strength, Rings Technique
20 Minutes Technique Work
~L-sit
~Front roll to front lever
then
3x1 of Practice Routine #3
Muscle up
Tuck planche
L-sit
Cross
Front roll to front lever
Back lever
Muscle-up
L-sit
Tuck planche
then
Front lever pull: 5x2
Ex ante comments: I'm in Philadelphia visiting the girlfriend, so tonight's workout will be at the Upper Merion Dance and Gymnastics Center (http://home.comcast.net/~umdgc/). The right shoulder is getting much better, but I'm going to refrain from swinging and full dead hangs so it can get back to 100%.
Ex post comments: The session went very well, although I was having a hard time locking out in the front lever, even with one leg tucked. The facility was amazing and very reasonably priced at $7 for an hour long open gym session.
~L-sit
~Front roll to front lever
then
3x1 of Practice Routine #3
Muscle up
Tuck planche
L-sit
Cross
Front roll to front lever
Back lever
Muscle-up
L-sit
Tuck planche
then
Front lever pull: 5x2
Ex ante comments: I'm in Philadelphia visiting the girlfriend, so tonight's workout will be at the Upper Merion Dance and Gymnastics Center (http://home.comcast.net/~umdgc/). The right shoulder is getting much better, but I'm going to refrain from swinging and full dead hangs so it can get back to 100%.
Ex post comments: The session went very well, although I was having a hard time locking out in the front lever, even with one leg tucked. The facility was amazing and very reasonably priced at $7 for an hour long open gym session.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Saturday 081004: Rings Technique, Rings Strength, MetCon
Rings Technique
Give muscle-up, L-sit, and lever training pointers to UVA Crossfit group
Rings Strength
Cross pullouts: 1-1-1
Front lever: 1-1-1
Back lever: 1-1-1
Tuck planche: 6 x (10 sec. on 50 sec. off)
L-sit: 6 x (10 sec. on 50 sec. off)
MetCon
Muscle-up ladder 1-5-1.
Give muscle-up, L-sit, and lever training pointers to UVA Crossfit group
Rings Strength
Cross pullouts: 1-1-1
Front lever: 1-1-1
Back lever: 1-1-1
Tuck planche: 6 x (10 sec. on 50 sec. off)
L-sit: 6 x (10 sec. on 50 sec. off)
MetCon
Muscle-up ladder 1-5-1.
Friday, October 3, 2008
Friday 081003: Rest Day
No idea where it's actually from, found it on the crossfit board:
"Don't practice until you get it right. Practice until you can't get it wrong."
"Don't practice until you get it right. Practice until you can't get it wrong."
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Thursday 081002: Rings Strength, Rings Technique
Ex ante comment: Something is still wrong with the right shoulder, something was overstressed on Tuesday doing swings and dismounts. It really only is a problem overhead, e.g., when hanging from the rings or swinging. I'll be working around that limitation tonight, which means that hanging elements, swinging elements, and handstand elements are out.
What a great opportunity to focus on a competition perfect L-sit!
Rings Technique
Support forward roll to front lever (also start from L-sit and straddle): 20 mins.
Back tuck to layout progression on trampoline: 20 mins.
Rings Strength
Jump to maltese (3 sec. hold): 3x2
3x1 of Practice Routine #2:
Dip x3
Cross
L-sit
Tuck planche
Dip x3
Cross
L-sit
Tuck planche
3 rounds, not for time of:
10 x reverse hyper (on vault or horse)
15 x parallel bar situp (cf. GHD situp)
Ex post comments: Not sure if it was just stretching out or being excited to be at the gym, but the shoulder felt a lot better after working out for about half an hour. Ended up doing some spinning moves on the trampoline instead of flipping. The maltese is going to take a lot of work to get, although the cross is improving. The front roll to front lever seems like it is going to be a great addition to the routine and the training: it's not particularly taxing, but it demands a great deal of control and will need quite a bit of practice to get it nice and smooth.
What a great opportunity to focus on a competition perfect L-sit!
Rings Technique
Support forward roll to front lever (also start from L-sit and straddle): 20 mins.
Back tuck to layout progression on trampoline: 20 mins.
Rings Strength
Jump to maltese (3 sec. hold): 3x2
3x1 of Practice Routine #2:
Dip x3
Cross
L-sit
Tuck planche
Dip x3
Cross
L-sit
Tuck planche
3 rounds, not for time of:
10 x reverse hyper (on vault or horse)
15 x parallel bar situp (cf. GHD situp)
Ex post comments: Not sure if it was just stretching out or being excited to be at the gym, but the shoulder felt a lot better after working out for about half an hour. Ended up doing some spinning moves on the trampoline instead of flipping. The maltese is going to take a lot of work to get, although the cross is improving. The front roll to front lever seems like it is going to be a great addition to the routine and the training: it's not particularly taxing, but it demands a great deal of control and will need quite a bit of practice to get it nice and smooth.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Wednesday 081001: Lifting
Going to have to mix the schedule around a bit for today because the right shoulder is sending me some very negative signals in terms of strain from the swings last night. Hopefully a good day of staying off of any arm work combined with frequent ice and a trip to the hot tub later will be beneficial and I'll be able to get back on the rings tomorrow, albeit taking it easy on the swings.
20 meter tire drags: 6x1
Ex post comments: That tire is very heavy!
Times: 14-12-12-12-11 seconds.
20 meter tire drags: 6x1
Ex post comments: That tire is very heavy!
Times: 14-12-12-12-11 seconds.
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