Hey everyone,
Had an interesting experience this morning. I just discovered that there is a Crossfit organization here on the base I'm at in Iraq. I headed over there this morning to use some of the equipment and check it out. Because they were doing a workout that consisted of only of Push Jerks, I grabbed some of their kettlebells (they have a bunch) and my guys and headed outside. We put together our own circuit of swings, burpees, pullups, etc.
When I headed back into the tent to do some more swings and finish our workout, we were immediately "instructed" on the proper way to do a swing, which was to bring the bell all the way overhead. Now I've done lots of Crossfit workouts, and I know that's what's taught, but I was wondering if anyone knows how they arrived at that method?
Don't get me wrong I'm really impressed with what they've put together out here, and I'm a big fan of Crossfit. I'm going to keep using their gym. I also know that there was a little cross-service rivalry this morning, as these Marines were all to happy to "square away" us Army guys. So it doesn't bother me.
Where did they come up with this swing though? I've seen some interesting things done with a kettlebell, and I won't ever make corrections on someone unless I'm asked of my opinion. But the problem I see with this swing overhead though is you have to unpack your shoulders and it takes a great deal of arm strength to do it. Plus, you can only do a few before you are smoked.
Had an interesting experience this morning. I just discovered that there is a Crossfit organization here on the base I'm at in Iraq. I headed over there this morning to use some of the equipment and check it out. Because they were doing a workout that consisted of only of Push Jerks, I grabbed some of their kettlebells (they have a bunch) and my guys and headed outside. We put together our own circuit of swings, burpees, pullups, etc.
When I headed back into the tent to do some more swings and finish our workout, we were immediately "instructed" on the proper way to do a swing, which was to bring the bell all the way overhead. Now I've done lots of Crossfit workouts, and I know that's what's taught, but I was wondering if anyone knows how they arrived at that method?
Don't get me wrong I'm really impressed with what they've put together out here, and I'm a big fan of Crossfit. I'm going to keep using their gym. I also know that there was a little cross-service rivalry this morning, as these Marines were all to happy to "square away" us Army guys. So it doesn't bother me.
Where did they come up with this swing though? I've seen some interesting things done with a kettlebell, and I won't ever make corrections on someone unless I'm asked of my opinion. But the problem I see with this swing overhead though is you have to unpack your shoulders and it takes a great deal of arm strength to do it. Plus, you can only do a few before you are smoked.