"Cindy"

AMRAP in 20 minutes of:

5 Pull Ups
10 Push Ups
15 Squats

Post number of completed rounds to comments.

compare to 10/31/08

RANGE OF MOTION

by Lisa Barbara

Remember how important good form and full range of motion are in all CrossFit workouts. Without good form and full range of motion the intensity of the workout is lowered drastically.  For instance in this workout where you perform 5 pull ups, 10 push ups, and 15 squats as many times as possible in 20 minutes, by not completing the exercises correctly and short stroking the range of motion just for the sake of a higher number of rounds, you are cheating yourself out of a truly great workout.  Not only that, but your flexibility also suffers if full range of motion is not completed.  We all know that if you don't USE it you, LOSE it and this absolutely applies to "Full Range of Motion about the Joints."   We all know people that can't raise their arms above their heads, get up off of a low couch, much less the ground, or who need help doing simple daily tasks like using the bathroom or bending over to tie their shoes…  Don't be that person, EVER.  Have integrity and virtuosity with your range of motion NOW, even if it means a lower number posted on the board.  Your children will thank you LATER when they don't have to help you up off of the toilet when they come home from college to visit.  Please take note of the following standards and watch the video for further clarification.  Pull ups are full arm and shoulder extension at the bottom and chin over the bar at the top. Push ups are full arm extension at the top and chin, chest, and hips touch the floor at the bottom.  Squats are hip fold lower than the knee bend and full hip and knee extension at the top.  So, remember even when you are tired and think it is too hard, always strive for and achieve Full Range of Motion.