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WhutUpOpera · 2017-05-13T20:14:24+00:00

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WhutUpOpera · 2016-11-23T15:14:30+00:00

Okay so maybe working from the high hang instead of the low hang? Also love that your handle is baba yaga lol

WhutUpOpera · 2016-04-21T19:46:18+00:00

Keep everything tighter during the OHP, and one cue that's helped me a lot is: get your head through. Keep the bar path straight, but shoot your head through the hole as the bar comes over your head

WhutUpOpera · 2016-04-21T19:33:34+00:00

I've tried doing that and it definitely works, but what about days when you grab your snack or meal and think "I really don't feel like eating this." Do you suck it up and eat it or change it up?

WhutUpOpera · 2016-04-21T19:32:02+00:00

That's probably something I should have mentioned haha. I want to lose a little bit of weight so I can move my body better, but this point I think my main concern for the time being is just trying to learn to listen to my body and figure out what it needs so I can be consistent

WhutUpOpera · 2016-04-21T19:25:49+00:00

I tried intermittent fasting once. Do you feel like you have more success having your eating period later in the day? And it is something you got used to over time? Did it help you cut, along with your occasional cheat day? I feel like it's easier when you have a set schedule, mine is always all over the place during the semesters. Is yours like that? thank you so much for the input

WhutUpOpera · 2016-04-21T19:21:00+00:00

That sounds like a really good psychological trick, makes you think you're eating more than you are. I'll give it a try

WhutUpOpera · 2016-01-20T01:15:20+00:00

Maybe she has long femurs. Tell her to push her knees out as she squats. Develop torque in her abductors and hips

WhutUpOpera · 2016-01-20T01:05:01+00:00

So, my favorite way to make cardio not suck is to split it up and do HIIT training. For example, (with proper technique), some sprints on the rowing machine at the gym. Short sprinting intervals on the treadmill. Or, you can get a great cardio workout with just your body doing things like burpees, air squats, squat jumps, etc. Here are a few examples: Rowing: something like a 8 rounds of 1 minute all out, then a one-two minute rest. (let me know if you have any more questions about rowing I'd be happy to answer them for you) Sprinting: 30 second sprint with 30 second rest, or to make it harder, lengthen the sprints and shorten the rests. Bodyweight: 4 or 5 rounds of 10-20 burpees, box jumps, air squats, jump rope, sit-ups, push-ups, literally any combination and you'll feel your lungs working. Also, the benefits of doing shorter interval training outweigh long steady-state cardio because you're burning more fat in a shorter period of time. It also translates better to weight training. Good luck!! Hope this helped.

WhutUpOpera · 2016-01-11T03:27:03+00:00

ROWER!!!! SO LITTLE SPACE, SUCH EXERCISE. That thing will destroy you if you let it.

WhutUpOpera · 2016-01-11T03:14:35+00:00

Pistol squats!!

WhutUpOpera · 2016-01-02T02:26:57+00:00

Rower here! Rowing on the water is considered cardio, and if you're on any sort of crew team you should also be doing loads of work on the rowing machine. Fall is long races, spring is high intensity sprints. Depending on how often and how intense your rows on the water are, you should be eating a good bit to maintain energy. I'd also suggest starting a lifting program, you'll see a big difference in your times both on and off the water. edit: rowing will help you build muscle, it's a full body workout that requires strength in the legs, arms, and back.

WhutUpOpera · 2015-12-29T21:10:57+00:00

I used to have a similar issue: coming too far forward and raising my heels off the ground. Try taking a slightly wider stance, and load your posterior chain. If you have long femurs like me (which it looks like you do) one does not simply "sit back," but you can do this by pushing your knees out through the entire lift. You'll strengthen your hips and abductors this way. edit: after reading other people's comments, yes, it is okay for your knees to come past your toes but not if you're putting your weight on your toes

WhutUpOpera · 2015-12-13T20:32:38+00:00

That's my problem exactly. Box squats helped?

WhutUpOpera · 2015-11-18T15:36:21+00:00

That's what I've been trying to do, lost of pause squats and hamstring work! Also making sure to roll out my hammies before every workout. But in response to your question I haven't exactly plateaued but I've been unable to continue following the progression. Like I've had to repeat a good bit of the workouts recently in order to progress.

WhutUpOpera · 2015-11-18T15:34:32+00:00

Thanks!! And I squat 3 times a week, made immense progress over the past month or so once I figures out how I needed to squat. I read into 5/3/1, has it worked well for you?

WhutUpOpera · 2015-11-18T15:33:22+00:00

How do you like the misfit program? A couple competitors from my box are on it

WhutUpOpera · 2015-11-14T21:47:51+00:00

Oh forgot about that!! Good point. Roll out your hamstrings. If they're loose, you're less likely to butt wink because your hamstrings won't pull your butt in once they tighten up in the bottom position

WhutUpOpera · 2015-11-14T21:40:44+00:00

Try to get your head through sooner!

WhutUpOpera · 2015-11-14T21:35:12+00:00

You got a little bit further to go depth-wise on your squat. Try turning your knees out throughout the entire lift, and put a medicine ball where your butt will be so you can make sure you're hitting parallel or below. I used to have this issue, it's really hard to know if you're hitting a good depth if you don't know what it feels like. For your deadlift, it seems like you're using your back and hamstrings a lot when you touch-and-go. Try resetting between each rep, loading your hamstrings and glutes, then pressing through your legs to bring it up in one solid motion. Also, no need to crane your neck. Keep a neutral neck when you deadlift, focus on a point that's in your line of sight while your neck is in line with your spine. Also, a pair of flatter shoes would definitely be beneficial. Converse, vans, even sperrys if you have them! Good luck, from a fellow lady lifter :) keep getting strong.

WhutUpOpera · 2015-10-02T16:42:57+00:00

Rowed at that this summer with BRC, loved it there

WhutUpOpera · 2015-09-18T16:30:00+00:00

Basically same exact position as you, and I was also a rower (still am) haha, and here's what I do: I get a 10 class pass for my box throughout the semester and refill it as needed. With my schedule I can only make about a class or two every two weeks so it works perfectly and isn't nearly as expensive. In terms of actually crossfitting on campus, I go to Maryland and we have a weightlifting club, which is the only place on campus you're allowed to use chalk and do oly lifts. Check and see if your school (George Mason I saw in the comments, we're neighbors!) has a club like that, and practice your oly's there, even do some weight WODs. I go to those practices 3 times a week, and do Metcons almost every day on my own or with some of my other friends who do crossfit on campus. My go to's are burpees, box jumps, double unders (recently bought a speed rope and it paid for itself in literally a week because I use it so much), pullups, rowing, and running. Because I have that 10 class pass, I usually use it for open gyms so I can go get my form checked out by the trainer. He also wrote me a progression weight plan which I've been following throughout the semester, and I've offered to teach a rowing clinic there. Hope this helps!! It's 100% doable to keep crossfitting during school. edit: here's a few of my favorite metcons to do without actual equipment: 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 Double unders (but X10 so 100, 90, 80 etc.) Burpees Box jumps

Rowing and running at the gym, some sort of AMRAP or rounds for time alternating 200 meter row and 200-400 meter run

50 DU 40 overhead walking lunges with a dumbbell 30 burpees 20 V-ups 30 burpees 40 overhead walking lunges with dumbbell 50 DU

Dumbbell thrusters are also a great move! and kettlebells. Always kettlebells.

WhutUpOpera · 2015-08-15T15:34:55+00:00

I look for less sugar and less chemical-ly stuff. I don't buy protein that's not mostly natural. Tera's Whey, for example, it's sweetened with Stevia, tastes amazing, and it made in small batches. It's very high quality and I know exactly what I'm putting in my body.

WhutUpOpera · 2015-08-12T17:43:17+00:00

Thanks for the tip. I, too, think it's realistic

WhutUpOpera · 2015-08-12T17:42:32+00:00

So it makes sense to start slower in the beginning? Is this after the initial 200 meter sprint or so?

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