7/19 Technique Tuesday

Our Technique Tuesday video features Kelley Starrett and Carl Paoli discussing box jump mechanics and the mobility required to jump and land effectively. Jumping is a basic human movement that we all can do. Where we see some problems develop is in landing. It seems like jumping and landing should be easy and not very technical.
But, we know that all sorts of problems arise when we jump and land onto a box. We need to keep an upright torso, hamstring tension, shoulder mobility and an explosive hip drive. All too often we see knees collapsed, ankles rolled in, and crappy positions on top of the box. You'll spend some time today getting your ankles and calves ready for jumping.  
Today's video is long, and worth watching in its entirety. 
​Today's workout is all about max effort and recovery. You have 3 short intervals with rest in-between. We are working on speed, stamina, explosiveness and recoverability. During your two-minute rest, focus on your breathing. Try to make your exhales longer than your inhales. This will calm down your central nervous system and help you recover for the next interval. Good luck! 
Today's Workout 
In 4 minutes complete:
200m Sled Drag 90/60
Max reps box jumps 24/20
Rest 2 minutes 
In 4 minutes complete:
400m Run
Max reps sandbag front squats (pick load)
Rest 2 minutes
In 4 minutes complete:
100m Uneven Farmers Carry 45/35# 35/25#
Max reps double unders ​

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