Sunday, May 30, 2010

Corrective Exercises/Mobility

By now, I hope the importance of joint mobility is clear, and the benefits myriad. It isn’t the sexiest topic around to be sure. “The Importance of Shoulder Mobility” certainly isn’t as attention-grabbing as “How to Lose 10 lbs in 10 days!,” but it’s one of those often overlooked aspects of fitness that with just a little attention could save you years of pain, frustration, rehab and maybe even surgery – not to mention a boatload of cash in doctor bills. Incorporating just a few minutes of mobility drills a few times each week is a great way to round out an otherwise complete routine. If you’ve missed any of the articles I’ve written over the last few weeks you can catch up here:

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Sit ups, not the best for the abs, but still a classic.

WoD:
Max Rep Pull Ups

Rest 5 minutes then
3 Rounds
10 Weighted Pistols (Alternating)
20 Swings (Men use 24k/Women use 16k)
Sprint 100yd

Finisher: Side Presses

Post loads and reps to comments.

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Off-setting the weight increases strength through stabilization.

2 comments:

  1. 17 red band pullups, next time no band!!!!

    met-con
    10# pistols/35# kbs = 5:36

    side raises 25 on top/10 bottome 5 on each side

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  2. 59 Pull Ups. Not my PR, but yet again, the numbers are moving in the right direction. Lat time the most I could muster was 50.

    Used 1 pood for the Pistols and that was hard for the volume. What doesn't kill us only makes use stronger. 8:10

    2 1 pood KB's for the Side Presses.

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