Training Tips March 28

Body-weight and Dumbbell workout

Make sure during the reverse fly’s not to stand from start to finish, maintain the same body angle throughout the set. Pull your shoulder blades together briefly to finish the rep. Curls are smooth and can be rotating or supine throughout.

The tree pose challenge, can you go 6 rounds without breaking position to regain balance?

Sidle lunges should be somewhat upright. Let your knee bend a little, and keep even pressure on your foot.

Barbell workout

The hang powercleans should be light, like 65/95 kind of light. You’re goal is short explosive efforts and efficient movement to cycle the reps quickly. Breath, don’t brace.

The tree pose challenge, can you go 6 rounds without breaking position to regain balance?

Sidle lunges should be somewhat upright. Let your knee bend a little, and keep even pressure on your foot.

Conditioning

A good old fashioned calisthenics workout, make sure to keep the movements relatively low impact unless you’re goal is maximum speed. Move quick and smooth.

The v-sit ups are the tricky part in this workout. To reach and touch your toes then control your body and legs back to the ground at the same time takes effort. You’ll flop on a few, but don’t give up so easily. Keep at it and get the timing right.

Jeff Edwards

- National Coach USA Weightlifting - Crossfit Coach of individual and team competitors - Outdoorsy nerd - Owner and Head Coach at BR Fit Club