Thursday, March 12 CrossFit Workout of the Day
Read of the Day: “4 Techniques to Instantly Improve Your Freestanding Handstand” from Breaking Muscle
During a handstand, the points of pressure on the hands will be similar to that of the foot. After all, we’re basically forcing your hands to act like your feet. The pressure should be placed on the tips of the fingers, underneath the first knuckles of the hands, and on the heel of the palms. The second knuckles should be raised and not touching the ground. We now have a wide base with sturdy points of contact.
The pressure should be placed on the tips of the fingers, underneath the first knuckles of the hands, and on the heel of the palms.
Welcome Robert, Olaide, Philipp, Matt and Steve to the CrossFit Columbus Circle family!
Warm up
3 rounds not for time:
10 scapular pull-ups
10 push-ups
10 overhead reverse lunges
Gymnastics
Muscle ups
Ring dips
Strength
Every 2 minutes for 4 rounds:
5 Romanian squats + 5 Russian step-ups
Conditioning
Performance
4 rounds for time, in an 18-minute cap:
10 burpee box jumps (24/20)
15 wall balls (20/14)
10 shoulder to overhead (135/95)
Fitness
4 rounds for time, in an 18-minute cap:
10 burpee step-ups
15 wall balls
10 KB/DB push press
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