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Forum: Equipment 07-27-2007, 08:13 PM

Replies: 9 Climbing rope idea Views: 2,860 Posted By Rene Renteria Try the search function for "home made climbing... Try the search function for "home made climbing rope". This will turn up: http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/26/12623.html I made one with a nylon (or was it polypro? cripes, don't...

Forum: Equipment 06-05-2007, 08:56 AM

Replies: 3 Weight of 5' - 1inch PVC pipe... Views: 4,848 Posted By Rene Renteria Mine weighs 4.75 lbs. 5', 1" i.d., sch. 40 PVC,... Mine weighs 4.75 lbs. 5', 1" i.d., sch. 40 PVC, filled with sand, duct-taped ends. To me, it's not much better than just having empty PVC. It's not enough weight to change much; a piece of...

Forum: Community 06-04-2007, 09:57 PM

Replies: 5 Crossfit San Antonio Views: 3,061 Posted By Rene Renteria Where is the gym going to be and when is he... Where is the gym going to be and when is he scheduled to open? I might be taking a job (several months from now) at the Medical Center (Health Science Center). Is that field/tennis courts near...

Forum: Community 05-31-2007, 01:36 PM

Replies: 9 Sport instruction for young kid Views: 2,398 Posted By Rene Renteria I just got and have been reading Vern Gambetta's... I just got and have been reading Vern Gambetta's Athletic Development. (You can find a link on the sidebar of his good blog here (w/f s): http://functionalpathtraining.blogspot.com/ .) In...

Forum: Exercises 05-26-2007, 08:19 PM

Replies: 5 Squat and Hamstrings Views: 2,162 Posted By Rene Renteria Try Pierre's suggestions in the second post here:... Try Pierre's suggestions in the second post here: http://www.performancemenu.com/forum/showthread.php?t=950 w/f safe but maybe some language

Forum: Equipment 05-12-2007, 11:44 PM

Replies: 14 Bent my Barbell Views: 3,710 Posted By Rene Renteria Some relevant info from the Ivanko site, w/f s: ... Some relevant info from the Ivanko site, w/f s: http://www.ivanko.com/products/html_stuff/bar_strength.html http://www.ivanko.com/products/html_stuff/article6.html "How to Bend an Olympic...

Forum: Equipment 05-09-2007, 12:49 PM

Replies: 14 Bent my Barbell Views: 3,710 Posted By Rene Renteria Are they supposed to bend even when loaded like... Are they supposed to bend even when loaded like that? Consider a better bar. Check out C. Burgener abusing this bar with some heavy high pulls (w/f s): ...

Forum: Digital Coaching 05-09-2007, 12:36 PM

Replies: 3 Squats and deads Views: 3,400 Posted By Rene Renteria To me, you look like you have some of the same... To me, you look like you have some of the same squat issues that I do. Check out Pierre's suggestions in the 2nd post (and others' in subsequent ones) in this w/f s thread (edit: may have some foul...

Forum: Exercises 05-07-2007, 11:22 PM

Replies: 6 Squat problems Views: 2,194 Posted By Rene Renteria I posted a similar question and got some great... I posted a similar question and got some great responses over at the Performance Menu forum. Check out Pierre's and the others' suggestions: ...

Forum: Community 05-06-2007, 11:47 PM

Replies: 20 Bike Commuting Views: 4,134 Posted By Rene Renteria I wear something like this to stay visible when... I wear something like this to stay visible when it gets dark or near-dark: http://www.rei.com/product/744614 (w/f safe link to safety reflective vest) Thinking as a bike commuter, I think...

Forum: CrossPit 05-05-2007, 09:26 PM

Replies: 4 Mayweather VS Oscar de La Hoya Views: 1,496 Posted By Rene Renteria Sports Illustrated is blogging the fight... Sports Illustrated is blogging the fight round-by-round. Fignt's almost over, but here it is: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/si_blogs/more/boxing/counterpunch/2007/05/de-la...

Forum: Exercises 05-04-2007, 05:53 PM

Replies: 6 Wrist pain after my first thrusters Views: 5,871 Posted By Rene Renteria This thread has good info: ... This thread has good info: http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/22/36531.html

Forum: Injuries 05-04-2007, 05:49 PM

Replies: 6 Elbow pain Views: 3,775 Posted By Rene Renteria Make sure you're not bending your arms (even just... Make sure you're not bending your arms (even just a bit of flex) in your start position. The weight (relatively high in the deadlift) will pull your arms straight for you, and your biceps is at its...

Forum: Community 04-30-2007, 03:30 PM

Replies: 160 Inappropriate music during videos Views: 25,826 Posted By Rene Renteria The swearing and the misogyny are two different... The swearing and the misogyny are two different issues but are being conflated here. Similarly, I don’t view this as a business decision but as a moral one. (Oh no! Slippery slopes!) It’s the...

Forum: Community 04-27-2007, 03:51 PM

Replies: 160 Inappropriate music during videos Views: 25,826 Posted By Rene Renteria Greg casts the worm: What does granny and the... Greg casts the worm: What does granny and the kids have to do with "Forging Elite Fitness"? Are they really CF's target demographic? I believe they are a significant demographic for many of...

Forum: Community 04-27-2007, 12:29 AM

Replies: 5 Our 3-1/2 yr old makes up a WOD Views: 2,874 Posted By Rene Renteria I pushed the kids home from daycare today, and... I pushed the kids home from daycare today, and Rachel, the 3-1/2 year old, announces she's going to work out. She asks me to put on her favorite CD, then starts alternating a deadlift with a 10 lb....

Forum: Digital Coaching 04-27-2007, 12:12 AM

Replies: 1 Back Squat form help Views: 1,998 Posted By Rene Renteria Link to squat video (w/f s) ... Link to squat video (w/f s) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ym185o4gub0 I’m looking for any comments on my form, particularly about that butt tuck I have at the bottom of the movement. ...

Forum: Equipment 04-26-2007, 10:49 AM

Replies: 9 Anyone ever seen/hear of this? Views: 3,700 Posted By Rene Renteria I read somewhere some SEALs use it to train or... I read somewhere some SEALs use it to train or that it was recommended as training prior to BUD/S. Here's a product with similar ones on the page. Check out the "customers also bought": ...

Forum: Fitness 04-24-2007, 01:15 AM

Replies: 16 Crossfit meets Mike Mentzer Views: 6,258 Posted By Rene Renteria For the last few years I've been doing 1 HIT... For the last few years I've been doing 1 HIT workout every 3-5 days and running 4-5 days a week. My concern isn't aesthetics, but strength. Aren't these things opposed to one another? (meaning,...

Forum: Equipment 04-24-2007, 12:58 AM

Replies: 13 Can I be more cheap? (Fractional Plates) Views: 3,973 Posted By Rene Renteria Why not bring most of them UP to 0.75 lb, by... Why not bring most of them UP to 0.75 lb, by gluing on small washers or adding duct tape to them or something like that? Maybe, too, you'll find a pair that are close to 0.5 lb each. Also glue...

Forum: Equipment 04-22-2007, 12:41 AM

Replies: 3 C2 - San Fran - $300 Views: 1,569 Posted By Rene Renteria Tried to get this; emailed this afternoon, but it... Tried to get this; emailed this afternoon, but it was already gone. (I asked but wasn't told what model it was.) "Thanks for the interest in the rowing machine, however, it found a new home...

Forum: Equipment 04-13-2007, 02:55 PM

Replies: 5 Ab mat retailer Views: 1,684 Posted By Rene Renteria Rutman's site (he's a CrossFitter; author of the... Rutman's site (he's a CrossFitter; author of the "ME Black Box" template); it's where I got mine: http://www.bootcampfitnesskc.com/gear.php?productID=20 $30 + $10 shipping (unfortunately)

Forum: Fitness 04-13-2007, 01:16 PM

Replies: 13 Practical Programming for Strength Training Views: 4,144 Posted By Rene Renteria "only able to go up a few kilos each time" ... "only able to go up a few kilos each time" Each workout, that's what you mean? That's huge progress. 5 lbs. each workout is 15 lbs/week, 60 lbs/month, 120 lbs. in 2 months. Don't knock it,...

Forum: Fitness 04-13-2007, 12:58 PM

Replies: 4 Practice Makes Perfect or No? Views: 2,241 Posted By Rene Renteria If you're not particularly strong to start (i.e.,... If you're not particularly strong to start (i.e., if you haven't been specifically training at high weight/low reps), CrossFit WODs will lead to 1 RM increases, in my experience. For example, I got...

Forum: Equipment 04-13-2007, 12:44 PM

Replies: 10 Pricing on stall mats Views: 8,355 Posted By Rene Renteria Half Moon Bay, CA (Bay Area, south of San... Half Moon Bay, CA (Bay Area, south of San Francisco): I paid $45 each (before taxes; not on sale) for 2 mats, 4'x6', 3/4" about 6 months ago. Man, did they stink for a couple of weeks. Not...

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