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“All the Single Ladies…” Tai, don’t complain, I told you I was going to post it.
If you guys haven’t had the opportunity to work out alongside Tai, you’re missing out. Not only is he a phenomenal athlete, but he is a great motivator to those working out with him. Tai comes from a power lifting background and can move some serious weight in our gym, yet when he first came to Carolina CrossFit, he really struggled with the metcon workouts, and like everyone else, flexibility. Why? Because when you specialize in one area, that’s what you become good at. With CrossFit, we want you to become well rounded in all areas, not just one. Tai has come along way, and we are proud to have him as one of our own at CCF.
“Choose a good reputation over great riches; being held in high esteem is better than having silver or gold.” Proverbs 22:1
Erin & Dawn with evidence of gutting out some pull ups
It’s imperative that ya’ll learn to take care of your hands. If you have not developed calluses yet, you will be prone to tearing and getting blisters on the hands during workouts requiring a high number of pull ups. If you can, use chalk during the workout. If you have developed calluses, then it is best to sand them down with a file and take care of them. Some people like to tape up their hands prior to doing high reps of pull ups. Either way, when you have torn up hands, it can make it difficult to maintain a grip on anything else in the gym for a number of days. That being said, if your hands are torn up from Saturday, exercise caution during the Clean & Jerk today!
Announcement: The gym will be closed this Saturday, April 11th in observance of the Easter Holiday. Enjoy time at home or out of town with your family. If you are traveling, be safe!
“Common sense and success belong to me, insight and strength are mine.” Proverbs 8:14
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Shatika looking strong overhead!
When you guys are digging in on the shoulder press, think about the fundamentals of the movement and work them in the warm up. Practicing the movement with a lighter weight, and most often, even just the bar for males and a pvc pipe for women can make or break your workout.
For the shoulder press, start with the feet underneath the hips. You should grip the bar so that the hands are slightly outside the shoulders. As with everything in CrossFit, engage your posterior chain and set your back and tighten up through your midsection. Root your weight through the heels, inhale, and drive that weight overhead. When executing the lift, if there is even the slightest hint of a knee bend, the lift becomes a push press and is therefore disqualified.
Remember, “Perfect Practice Makes Perfect”, so before you begin your workout, you should always practice the movements that will be in your workout with a lighter weight to ensure that you are comfortable with the range of motion of the exercise and so the trainers have a chance to look at your technique and make the necessary adjustments prior to the workout instead of mid workout.
“A man of knowledge is more powerful than a man with physical strength.” Proverbs 24:5
