So, this was day one of my crossfit phase. I have to admit I loved it. The WOD was the Elizabeth workout. One thing I have always loved about these workouts is I am usually in and out. I have been nervous to drop my son off at daycare since the last few times I was there he got kicked out for screaming too much. I think he loved this workout as well. I was in and out less than 30 minutes. That included my warm up and cool down.
The Elizabeth is two exercises, Cleans (135lbs) and Ring Dips, for rounds of 21, 15, 9. I didn't have rings so I did parallel bar dips and doubled the reps. I know you are suppose to triple the reps for the conversion but since it was my first workout I wanted to see how it went. I probably could have tripled it, so I know for next time. The entire workout too me 9:48. I found conflicting info on the type of cleans. I think for crossfit you just have to go from floor to shoulders by any means. Some places said to perform a squat clean and others said power clean. Since I am most comfortable with the power clean I did them.
So far off to a great start. I am a big fan of any workout that get me fatigued and in and out of the gym in a hurry. Hopefully this keeps up.
Mike
The Elizabeth is two exercises, Cleans (135lbs) and Ring Dips, for rounds of 21, 15, 9. I didn't have rings so I did parallel bar dips and doubled the reps. I know you are suppose to triple the reps for the conversion but since it was my first workout I wanted to see how it went. I probably could have tripled it, so I know for next time. The entire workout too me 9:48. I found conflicting info on the type of cleans. I think for crossfit you just have to go from floor to shoulders by any means. Some places said to perform a squat clean and others said power clean. Since I am most comfortable with the power clean I did them.
So far off to a great start. I am a big fan of any workout that get me fatigued and in and out of the gym in a hurry. Hopefully this keeps up.
Mike
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