Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Ultimate Sandbag Movements

Why is Urban WarFit CrossFit different?
We add depth to our training programs through elite level, fitness knowledge, and experience!
Think of it this way..
Does an NFL football player only play games to get better at his sport?
No, he doesn't. He weight trains for strength, and power. He works plyo-metrics, lateral movements for agility. He works sprinting, sled pushes, sled pulls, parachutes for speed.
On, and on through what we call "The Ten Skills" of CrossFit.
So, if you are set to only train in standardized movement, ask yourself "Is this making me better in this standardized movement, or will I eventually plateau?"
My point is, don't stop doing standard CrossFit WOD's whether if that be met-con, strength biased, etc. CrossFit serves its purpose. I'm just asking you to look at the big picture, and think about functional movement other than just moving heavy load the furthest in the shortest time. Look at functional movements that will compliment the development of that intensity level of being capable of moving that load without having something breaking in the process.
Kelly Starret is a genius in my mind, and probably one of the best things to happen to CrossFit. His Mobility WOD (mobilitywod.com) brings better balance to CrossFit. Our strength is governed by our mobility, or flexibility. As much as I LOVE CrossFit, there are missing components to just CrossFitting alone. As this is true to anything in life. This is what sets apart one CrossFit gym from the next. The knowledge, and experience to identify those missing components, and the capability of implementation with the programming.
Here are some additional movements to think about with using another tool outside of a barbell, kettlebell, or dumbell..

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