Forum: Fitness
09-08-2009, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 7,738
Re: Reading while Working Out
The only reading I would consider tolerable in the gym would be in between sets if you are lifting REALLY heavy limit sets and you need 7-8 minutes for recovery time.
I think Coach Rip has...
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Forum: Starting
09-07-2009, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,219
Re: Newb
Just a thought on recruiting... A lot of the services are experiencing a serious case of "Bad Economy=Tons of Recruits" in conjunction with a terribly effective retention/bonus program. Many units...
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Forum: In Search of CrossFitters
05-27-2009, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 10,559
Re: UVA/Charlottesville?
I'm going to be there 1 August... I hope someone opens a box between now and then. I will not have access to the UVA gyms (my fiancee will) and I'm willing to pay for the fitness level that can be...
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Forum: Exercises
05-19-2009, 05:11 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,571
Re: Core during back squat
TOTALLY SORRY. I hate when people screw up names. Mine's pretty easy, but my fiancee gets it all the time her name is Carolyn.... She's always getting people saying Carole or Caroline. It won't...
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Forum: Digital Coaching
05-18-2009, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,484
Re: Squat/Press/Deadlift Form Check
The biggest thing I noticed was the bar path.... it DEFINITELY drifts forward and you put the weight on your toes... Lose the squishy running shoes and your form will improve a thousand fold. ...
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Forum: Exercises
05-18-2009, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,571
Re: Core during back squat
yeah, if you're going to squat beltless, the VM is doubly important. A belt functions by helping stabilize core muscles and gives you "felt" cues to keep your core tight. If you're not using a belt...
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Forum: Exercises
05-18-2009, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,571
Re: Core during back squat
Breathing is incredibly important. Learn the VM and use it. Fix your form and wear a belt. I would advise against dropping the weight too much--going lighter will not necessarily fix your form.
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Forum: Starting
05-17-2009, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,872
Re: Missing a SS workout?
You might want to repeat the squat weight from your thursday A workout. I find this necessary when I skip a day.
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Forum: Digital Coaching
05-17-2009, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,002
Re: Back Squat Form Check Please ....
as alread said.... don't let your chest rise after your hips... You might want to "lead with your hips" a little but your chest needs to rise at the same rate. You're GMing quite a bit.
Knees...
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Forum: Exercises
05-17-2009, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,571
Re: Core during back squat
do you wear a belt? When I'm squatting anywhere near 300 pounds I put the belt on. It helps for positional feedback and it gives you something to push out against with your back and abs, thereby...
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Forum: Workout of the Day
05-15-2009, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 8,305
Re: New WOD for Marines...scale question
I did something similar to this once in my basement a long time ago... just sorta trying out crossfit methodology. I did 10 rds- 10 135 DL and 10 PU. What a smoker. Great WOD. I almost honked.
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Forum: Workout of the Day
05-15-2009, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,389
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Forum: Exercises
05-14-2009, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 19,382
Re: Hook grip, why use it?
It seems that people are missing the point... I don't know if it's been said already, but if you consistently do a hook on things like DLs and Pull ups, aren't you cheating yourself out of some grip...
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Forum: Exercises
05-14-2009, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 7,018
Re: Proper use of chains
just food for thought... I'm not trying to say your form isn't great... BUT...
This might be a form issue. Most people get stuck in the middle when they pull their chest up and this kills the...
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Forum: Workout of the Day
05-12-2009, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,389
Re: Hallelujah! I have seen the light!
ditto on the VS athletics for squatting. I've got a pair... You'll never go back. I've never lifted in chucks, so I can't compare, but I can tell you that there is nothing more stable feeling than...
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Forum: Fitness
05-10-2009, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,874
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Forum: Starting
05-09-2009, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,543
Re: Easing into SS?
There are other form related issues that could be resuting in hip flexor pain-- too wide a stance is one of those things. Admittedly I didn't look at the digital coaching thing.
What works for...
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Forum: Starting
05-01-2009, 08:17 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 11,101
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Forum: Starting
04-30-2009, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,579
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Forum: Starting
04-30-2009, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,579
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Forum: Starting
04-29-2009, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,579
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Forum: In Search of CrossFitters
04-29-2009, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 10,559
Re: UVA/Charlottesville?
I'm moving there in August-ish... As far as I know there is no affiliate out there yet. But my own (albeit cursory) market research leads me to believe that most active people in the...
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Forum: Starting
04-29-2009, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 7,063
Re: gf starting cf
Having tried to train my girlfriend, I have realized that it's not worth my relationship and/or I'm a terrible trainer.
That said, what I have learned from squatting a lot and helping a friend...
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Forum: Health and Medical Issues
04-04-2009, 04:01 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,408
Re: Type 1 Diabetes-- anerobic exercise...
First, thank you for all the repsonses, I have not yet looked at all the material in the links, but it sounds like what I was guessing and what a doctor friend of mine was hinting at when I...
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Forum: Health and Medical Issues
04-03-2009, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,408
Type 1 Diabetes-- anerobic exercise...
Hi, I'm relatively new to the crossfit boards, but I have been an avid lurker and fan of crossfit for quite a while. There seem to be a lot of pretty knowledgeable people on this board so I thought...
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