Thursday 25 July 2019

Overhead Strength
5x5 Overhead Squat @ 65%

A note on overhead squats; external rotation is not the answer. You don't want to let the shoulders collapse inward, but a properly braced shoulder will have a slight internal rotation in most people. Every person will, in fact, have a slightly different best position for proper bracing. If you're not sure how to fine tune your overhead position, ask a coach.

Here's a video explaining why you might want to not externally rotate; why each person is different; and why many CrossFit gyms teach external rotation anyway (for safety when you have to coach large groups and can't pay individual attention to each person).

https://youtu.be/gjPCsBl6b2s

Work Capacity
"Scarface" 2 Rounds: 8 Power Snatches (175/125) 8 Bar Facing Burpees Directly into... 2 Rounds: 8 Power Snatches (155/105) 8 Bar Facing Burpees Directly into... 2 Rounds: 8 Power Snatches (135/95) 8 Bar Facing Burpees