Workout of Friday, August 20th 2010

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Overhead Squat 5-5-5

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As quickly as possible complete

50 overhead squats 43/29kg

Everytime the bar is put down, do 20 jumping pullups.

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What about abs?

"What about abs?" is the frequent question about what the CrossFit prescription for a "six-pack"-like midsection is. Well, first of all, if you are interested in a visible "six pack", start with nutrition. You can find our downloadable "Elite Fitness Nutrition Guide" in our fitness resources section. Beyond that, CrossFit is more impressed with function than with form (form will follow function anyway...). And the function of the trunc is to stabilize the midline, integrating spine and pelvis, turning it into a rigid unit. The best exercises to do this with are - amongst others: L-Sits, GHD-Situps and ... Overhead Squats!

"It is currently a fad, at this writing, for boys to think they need a "six pack", although most of them don't have an ice chest to put it in." - Mark Rippetoe



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  • Comment Link Jobst Friday, 20 August 2010 18:33 posted by Jobst

    Thats it Janie! As long as you keep activating your midsection (preferably under load), you are on the best way of getting there. (for best visibility, follow nutrition guidelines...)!

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  • Comment Link JanieB Friday, 20 August 2010 14:46 posted by JanieB

    Ok, so I am trying to ignore the stares from anyone as I make my way up the stares, overhead squatting my computer bag.

    Bring on those abs.

    Are we there yet?

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