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    I refer to [the Romanian deadlift (RDL) and Tommy Kono's back-loosening deadlift] as the yin and yang of the back; together, they complement one another to work the back through both extension and flexion, in both fixed and dynamic positions, and both in isolation and in concert with the rest of the posterior chain of muscles. — Michael Rutherford, http://www.crossfit.com/journal/2007/11/the_yin_and_yang_of_the_back_b.html



29
May

the handstand from hell

You should scale these three workouts to your ability level: choose the two-minute, three-minute, four-minute, or the full five-minute version. To tally your ’score,’ if you choose the ‘two-minute’ version, you must spend a cumulative total of 120 seconds in a handstand. Begin the clock when you begin the handstand, clock runs continuously; but only [...]

03
May

beginners: slalom-sit-superman

3 rounds of:

30 slalom jumps
30 sit-ups
30 supermans

For Time.
Supermans (laying on stomach, arch your back to raise your chest off the floor) can be substituted with back extensions on a roman chair or swiss ball (with feet anchored somehow), or with Good Mornings.
For an easier version, scale to 20 reps of each exercise, but remain at [...]

11
Apr

Measuring Short Runs, the commando method

No Equipment Necessary to Measure 400 Meters
Learn how to consistently measure off your paces and you can set up measured runs wherever you go.
When you first learn the skill, you need a reliable measure — the track is good, but 10 meter lines on flat, even ground is ideal.
The key is to use a comfortable, [...]

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