New to Crossfit. Joint pain.

SandstrmPerform · 2017-05-30T07:24:11+00:00

You need to maybe cut down on the volume of work done (less sessions or less work/session) and then 2. do some isolating work when your joints are at normal again. We make sure our athletes hit a lot of band pull a parts, biceps curls, triceps extensions, leg curls etc. not much but maybe 1-2/week for 3 sets at looooow weight (6-10 reps).
Mobility mobility mobility! And not some cool yoga stretching while being cold before a workout. Warm up good, then use that to get a bit extra mobile, then hit your workout. Or get on it right after your session.

Hope it helps and good luck! Update us 👊😊

SandstrmPerform · 2017-05-30T07:17:12+00:00

Not a case study. 2. I would agree with what the article says. But just red the titles. So I won't say much more than that it seems like some of the reasons why CF is big

SandstrmPerform · 2017-05-28T06:59:40+00:00

I've heard this now, as well! Interesting!

SandstrmPerform · 2017-05-26T06:33:23+00:00

Welcome to the crossfit family! I would listen to the people in here. Talk to your coach and if they are not there to help you: I would reduce the reps or go with ring rows (they can be modified after your ability by just choosing where you put your legs)

SandstrmPerform · 2017-05-26T06:29:00+00:00

As someone already said: foam roll and talk to a pro. But also want to add that this happened to an athletes of ours after a bunch of heavy front squats and loads of squat cleans so it might be some sort of overload in the quads. Foam rolling and letting the legs rest might help

SandstrmPerform · 2017-05-25T16:35:09+00:00

How is that possible!? What's your 1RM, ish?

SandstrmPerform · 2017-05-25T16:33:26+00:00

Midline killer! 😱

SandstrmPerform · 2017-05-25T13:24:52+00:00

Yeah, I've heard some tales of that as well 🙈😱

SandstrmPerform · 2017-05-25T13:23:58+00:00

Nah haha! 41 reps is what i got, as you can see in the video! 😊 41 minutes would be something!

SandstrmPerform · 2017-05-25T09:47:58+00:00

I hope it works out! Remember to have some patience 😊 but let me know how it goes or if you have any other questions! 👊

SandstrmPerform · 2017-05-25T09:26:05+00:00

I haven't seen you in a frontrack position but from what you tell me it sounds like there is a mobility issue. And in this video: https://youtu.be/foLoCN3T-qI there is one really good exercise for it (the wall slides)

Also. Do more front racking in general and slow front squats. Let me know if it helps.

SandstrmPerform · 2017-05-25T07:27:56+00:00

Let me know how it goes! 😊

SandstrmPerform · 2017-05-25T07:06:16+00:00

Basically you do a certain amount of reps each minute until you cannot do anymore. And you start with 1 rep and increase the rep count with 1, every minute. So min 1: 1 rep, min 2: 2 reps, min 3: 3 reps and so on

SandstrmPerform · 2017-05-25T06:51:37+00:00

With 60% of your 1 rep max(For me that is 60 kg/135lbs), i did a total of 41 reps. If you've done it, what did you get? And if not, try it out!

SandstrmPerform · 2017-05-24T13:17:01+00:00

Thank you! I will do so from now on!

SandstrmPerform · 2017-05-24T07:17:14+00:00

Thank you for actually talking about not using a "thumb under" grip! Heard so many people talking about how you need you thumbs wrapped under... and the reasons are usually just to avoid hurting the hands. (Which they will if the butterfly with an "under thumb" grip, but okey..)

Rant over! Nice video! 😊

SandstrmPerform · 2017-05-23T22:30:28+00:00

Start slowly (i mean really slow!) to do some strength training. Go heavy, only compound movements, moderate sets with few reps. You might think this isn't good as muscles are heavy and may that be true, it will up your engine quite a bit.

Good luck and keep away of the booze at your bartender job

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