8/30 Technique Tuesday

Do you ever wonder how we come up with the crazy drills and technique work we make you all do in class? We learned it through our CrossFit Level 1, Level 2 instructor training and our UpCoach continuing education. You might recognize the infamous squat therapy drill in this video. 

Squats can be problematic for so many people. This squat is our most foundational functional movement. You need a well developed squat to get up from the floor, respond to the call of nature while you're in nature, and many other practical life applications. 

Squat therapy is a powerful drill that you can do at home to improve your squat. We have seen dramatic squat improvement with daily squat therapy. Most of you have the strength and mobility to do a well executed air squat, you're just missing the proprioception and developed motor pathway to do it. It takes practice, practice, practice to get it right. So, if you know you're squat is not up to snuff, your homework is daily squat therapy. Good luck! 

Today's Workout 
Skill work: squat therapy, hollow rocks, kipping
then, for time, 
500m row
40 air squats
30 sit ups
20 push ups
20 pull ups
20 push ups
30 sit ups
40 air squats
500m row
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Today's workout is all about your engine. How fast can you move? The reps are low, and we're looking for unbroken reps or 2 sets to complete each movement. This workout develops muscular endurance in your legs, core and upper body and speed and endurance of your cardiovascular system. Compare to Jan 21, 2015.