New PR! - Front Squat (plus a 4 minute WOD!)

Tuesday night was a quick 4 minute WOD, but was supplemented with a 1 Rep Max of the Front Squat. I didn't really think too much of it, but once we got going it felt much easier than I would have expected. I was excited to keep trying to add more weight. By the time our group of 4 got to around 143#, the other 3 girls had dropped off. They were encouraging me saying that I didn't look like I was struggling too much, and that I should keep going.



Finally, I made it to a 158#! Definitely a Personal Record for me! I couldn't believe I was able to do it! Kris said that my "posterior chain" aka my legs and butt - are very strong, and that I would have been able to keep going if my core/back and shoulders were stronger. I kept leaning forward because my back wasn't strong enough to keep me in line. In any case, I had a great time doing it! Finally! - A movement I am good at!

-Instructional Video from CrossFit.com-



The WOD was short and sweet:
4 minutes no rest, as many reps as possible, 1 minute each movement.
Pull ups - I used a band to help get me up there - 17 reps
Push ups - Knee pushups - 24 reps
Sit ups - I did 30?
Squats - Roughly40?

My total reps was 100.

Tom made me a tape grip for my hand and it saved it from further tearing. I'll post step by step pictures soon on how to make one for yourself. They're amazing!
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