by Alex EtzenMore on the topic of modifying
I know the self-pride (ego) of needing to do the WOD Rx’d is tough to get over. I promise if you approach your workout thinking modifications are ok then you will have more fun and get more out of the workout. The assumption that you’re not going to get better because you’re modifying the workout is just plain crazy! Modifying a movement so it’s the right workout for you allows you to focus on your technique and keep up the intensity for the duration of the workout. The goal of modifying a movement is to get better at that movement so eventually you can do it Rx’d. Doing too heavy of a weight leads to no intensity, being frustrated, and forgetting all about form just to finish the workout. When you finish a WOD please don’t let yourself say “yeah but I only did (x) amount of weight.” That comment only cuts down what you just accomplished and also shoots down anyone that modified the workout more than you. Be happy with what you just did and if you crushed the WOD you know next time you can modify that movement less.
-Cathy & Mark’s Birthday WOD-
Partner WOD called “Stella”
– 53 Med Ball Sit-ups 20/14# (alternating)
– 200m Run (always both holding one pvc)
– 31 Air Squats (synchronized)
– 200m Run
– 53 Box Jumps 24/20″ (alternating)
– 200m Run
– 31 Toes To Rings (break up however)
– 200m Run
– 53 Russian KB Swings 70/53# (synchronized)
– 200m Run
– 31 Deadlifts 225/155# (break up however)
– 200m Run
Drink a Stella!
Synchronized = both do all reps at same pace.
Alternating = switch off doing 1 rep each until total number is hit.
Break up however = just get the total number of reps completed
