WTF is the pushup so hard!!
One movement that is continually mystifying is how something as simple and pure as the push-up has become so confusing and impossible for so many? How to address this issue and develop? FIRSTLY: Maintain a focused effort with midline work; planks, hollow rocks, V sits, HS holds, ring planks etc… Core stability is almost always the limiting factor (just think about snaking off the floor). SECONDLY: Then practice the pushup using the following points of performance: Hand position directly under the shoulders Rigid posture from tip to tail Elbows maintaining a close relationship to the body Full range of motion (ROM) A rigid line should never change throughout the exercise, the body is held tight in a straight line from ankle to shoulder. . You should be able to visually draw a straight line from the ankle, through the hip and through the shoulder at any point in the push-up,…
Dec 25 – 26 2015
Enjoy your family time. See you all in a few days. Happy Holiday’s REBELS.
Dec 24 2015
WOD NOTES: Today you have two options. Option one: Perform today’s strength work Option two: “12 days of Rebellion” if you missed it. Fitness and Performance Front Squat 3-3-3-3-3 w/3 second pause at the bottom 5 sets 20 Weighted reverse lunges + 60 seconds ME Assault bike 2 minutes rest between sets Sport 5 sets Clean + hang clean (3 sec pause at knee) 5 sets Split jerk x 2 (3 sec pause in lock out) 6 mixed sets 15 KB Swings 24/20 12 T2B 6 Burpee box jump Rest 1:1
Dec 23 2015
WOD NOTES: Positional perfection is the goal today. All levels 3 sets: Jefferson curl x 2 reps Pancake x 60 seconds Shoulder bridge x 20 seconds 20 minute AMRAP 20 calorie row 20 one arm KB swings 20 DU 20 calorie Assault bike 20 KB Snatch 20 DU 20 calorie ski 20 KB jerk 20 DU Keep intensity low today, maintain a talking pace