Skill:
deficit HSPUs (or strict HSPUs)
WOD:
6 rounds of 1 minute…
5 deadlifts @ 1RM clean weight
air squats for remaining time
rest 1min
Julie recommended to Member A that he not attempt kipping HSPUs as he was getting tired during a workout last week. Member A decided to continue the kipping HSPUs and then came in the following class complaining that his neck hurt for days after that and said he would listen to Julie from now on.
I hope that with the lack of injuries we have seen in the gym you can all begin to trust us when we say things like, “I don’t think kipping HSPUs are the way to go.” Much like pull-ups, you are better off going at them strict … you will build up a LOT more shoulder strength that way. Not to mention you aren’t resting your entire bodyweight on your neck. I’d rather see you do 1 strict HSPU at a time, then try to throw yourself through 5 rough looking kipping HSPUs.
Helpful Links:
Something I know I should be getting more of: sleep. It is incredibly important to your body, and especially to CrossFitters who are consistently putting their body through a series of difficult movements. Check out this “5 Sleep Hacks For Athletes” post to get a few ideas on ways to improve your slumber.
