You're missing pulling movements. (Depending on your ability) Pull-ups, bent rows...adding some kind of vertical and horizontal pulls would balance out all the pushing.
So I'm a former college soccer player, still play for recreation, love the competitive feeling! I'm currently 21 days into my whole30 and I feel like I have ridiculous energy in the gym.... I'm looking for some advice on what else I can do. I think it's pretty cool though when I'm doing a Crossfit workout in my "normal" gym and people want to know what I'm training for. Here's an example of a typical workout. Ps I'm 26f, 5'1, 110. Not looking to lose weight, just keeping tone
- light jog a mile or 2, 4-5 sprints on treadmill at 11.0 (not the same as running outdoors, I know)
- 12 plyo jumps, 15elevated pushups, 15 balance squats, 15 db swings- all x4
- 30-40 sec planks, spidermans, toes to bar x5
Granted I am beat after these workouts, but I feel like I can keep going and going.... What else can I do? Olympic lifts aren't my thing, but willing to try.
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You're missing pulling movements. (Depending on your ability) Pull-ups, bent rows...adding some kind of vertical and horizontal pulls would balance out all the pushing.
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And some general heavy lifting would be good - maybe start each session with a lift (deadlift, squat, bench or oh press)?
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I've been doing pull ups using the smith machine legs out vertical, butt on floor, pulling up.... But benching and oh press might be a nice change too. Thanks for the suggestions! You guys are great
I'd definitely add in some squats and deads as well.
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Yes yes, inverted rows are what I've been doing. I miss doing them on the rings though. Those were a personal fave.
Wanderlust, army wife, though I don't love that title. I do a lot more than thathusband is currently a capt in a-stan overseeing convoys. Hopefully he'll be home in the late fall. I miss my workout buddy!
We'll hit up the deadies, squats, and presses when I get back. I think you will be able to get some kipping pull-ups in too. I'll be home soon![]()
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