Max Day
The Level 1 class Monday night maxed on the deadlift at the end of a 4 week strength cycle.
“Coach Roche” gets a double bodyweight deadlift. Mark off another year end goal.
XX pulls a PR 325.
First time maxing, Jason gets 200.
A new PR by Jeff; 380!
“V” Sits
The next progression from a “L” sit is the “V” sit. Jason does rounds of “V” sits for time instead of “L”s.
Compress your knees to your chest as much as possible, then straighten them out into the V. Excellent flexibility will be crucial.
Debut of the Slosh Pipe
Wednesday night, we wrapped up with a trial run at the slosh pipes. Unstable PVC pipes filled 2/3rds with water. Brutal. Team Zercher carries were on the menu tonight, following some Turkish half ups and planks.
Afterward, we played around with them some - here Aaron gets an overhead squat with the beast.
Improving joint mobility
Dynamic joint mobility exercise is an integral part of our program here at CrossFit Portland. These exercises should find their way into your daily routine for for the best result. The Intu-flow DVD series or Ageless Mobility from RMAX is a good starting point if you’d like to work on this more at home.
If you have identified a trouble area, frequent work can payoff quickly. Simply target the trouble movements several times daily in very short, focused sessions for 2-3 minutes at a time. In addition, be aware of any daily activities that may negatively impact your posture or movements. Work to correct your posture during these activities, and be sure to perform mobility exercise to counter the effects. Remember, you are only training for around one hour a day. What you do during the other 23 hours can either support your fitness and health goals, or inhibit them.
The joint mobility work will allow you to reduce the residual muscle tension from training or other activities, decompress the joint capsule, and bring nutrition into the joint. Don’t neglect your mobility work!
“L” Sits
Tara, Jason, and Lisa display the “L” sit. All of them can perform easy 30 second+ holds. This exercise, borrowed from gymnastics, requires great core strength and stability. It also requires flexibility in the hamstrings. Many who attempt this are limited by poor flexibility.
Do your range-of-motion work daily for best results. We will be working toward everyone having a solid “L” sit by the end of the year!
Precision Jumps
3 minutes each, no rest:
Row for distance
Precision Jumps*, only saved landings count
Pullups
Renegade Rows
Low ring jackknifes
*The precision jump is borrowed from Parkour, and is great exercise in accuracy, body control, balance, and agility. These simple trainers are very easy to build, and will build skill and confidence allowing one to move to smaller platforms.
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CrossFit Portland Parkour Clinic with Rafe Kelley
Parkour is the art of overcoming obstacles as swiftly and efficiently as possible using only your body. The fundamentals include running, jumping, and climbing. We build on these fundamentals to improve our ability to pass over, under, around and through obstacles with more complex movements.
Rafe Kelley is a founding member of Washington’s Parkour community, and a respected member of the national and international Parkour community.
Space is limited so please register ASAP! Go to our online store and click on the "Workshops" tab to register. -
Travis's "Buff Factory" Diary
Travis has seen his abilities, strength, and stamina all increase at CrossFit Portland. He has also reduced his body mass 15+ lbs. We haven't tweaked his diet until now. Travis is transitioning into a more natural, paleo diet and he has agreed to make his experience public.
Click on the picture of Travis to see his food log as it updates daily and support him in this transition!
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