Wednesday May 14th, 2008

Deadlift 1-1-1-1-1-1-1

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Coach Glassman on the importance of the arms in the deadlift.

Okay, I saw this post today on Crossfit San Francisco and it put into words exactly why we believe you need the fundamentals before joining group classes; once in group classes, why we practice various skills EVERY day and why we highly recommend you go to a level 1 certification. So, I hope this helps all of you to understand why we are always on you about the safety and efficiency of your technique. Thank you Boz - CFSF

Working out at CrossFit Phoenix involves a skill set. This is deliberate and intentional. The development of a physical education takes just that: skills. You can not claim to be fit if you aren't well versed in moving your body or an external object.

This is where technique comes into play. Technique really only serves two purposes: To achieve the goal of the exercise safely and efficiently. The former will lend life to your training longevity, the latter will increase your competence, confidence and ultimately your intensity.

The novice who wishes to remain a novice can do so by ignoring the work that must be done to understand a movement, charging head-long into a workout without proper understanding of what is required. The novice who wishes to see rapid improvement will invest a little extra time in the initial learning stages to make sure things are peachy. Without this foundational layer, little can be built on top.

When practicing, ask yourself if your technique is safe. If so, what can you do to be more efficient. Address the bigger problems first. Then, if they are fixed, start addressing the minutia.

Now, that being said, there is only one way to learn many of these movements...doing them! The novice above wishing to remain as such will do so by avoiding the physical experience of performing these movements. It is far easier to talk about training than it is to 'get under the bar'. You must find your own balance between movement analysis and experience. Don't rush your technique, but don't spend all day in 'analysis paralysis' either!

So, work the basics!

p.s. That's right mom, I am:)

Comments

[Trace]

I lifted 225,245,275,300,300,320,375

[Ang]

A & S,
I enjoy these clips & the readings you provide! My scapula feels like how hers looks (in clip2)...uh!