Workout of the Day

Overhead Squat 5-5-5-5-5

For time: 21-15-9 reps

225lbs. Back Squat
Ring Dips

OR scale: 60% of 1RM for back squat and sequence the ring dips to 15-9-6

So yesterday I was thinking of ways to improve the athletic capacities of my athletes, which happen to be wrestlers. Sure O-lifts, powerlifts, met-cons, etc are beneficial to the weekend warrior and the elite athlete. Gymnastics is something that is very overlooked in the world of sports. Maintaining proper body control is a huge advantage in a sport like wrestling. Knowing where you are on the mat at all times, having great flexibility, and unmatched core endurance can really get you out of sticky situations in a match. With that being said, I am going to start focusing on more gymnastic movements to establish this. My athletes already possess good enough strength and power. However, basic body weight movements can sometimes be a challenge. Looking at the way the Russians wrestle is a great example as to why being part gymnast can better than being stronger or more technically sound than your opponent... Anyway, I have a lot of things to do today so I will follow up on this post on Monday. I'll be over at CrossFit Albany for the weekend to judge the Fall Face-off competition. BReeZe!

Stay classy,

Coach A.