Archive | September, 2007

Precision Jumps

7 Sep

Precisionjump

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.

Handstands in Weird Places

7 Sep

HandstandNP

I recently returned from a trip to the mountains of Eastern Oregon. Here is a handstand on the Elkhorn Crest Trail, 8300′, while a storm brews in the distance. Check out my blog in a few days for some thoughts on the great outdoors…