Bottom to Bottom Tabata Squats
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Run 1 mile
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Bottom to Bottom Tabata Squats
What are Bottom to Bottom Tabata Squats? It's pretty simple: as opposed to standing, you rest while holding the bottom of the squat position.
Post both tabata scores and mile time to comments.
13 comments:
10, 7:04, 13.
Mmm..
15/5:48/15
that was awful. look forward to seeing you 6:00 class!
Whoa. Yeah, thanks for that 10 second "rest" between intervals.
11/6:25/12
A copy of the e-mail I sent to the RGJ regarding their recent article about CrossFit Sierra Nevada:
Hello Jaclyn,
I'm writing you in regards to your recent article highlighting the CrossFit in the community. While I am thrilled that CrossFit continues to grow in popularity, I fear the brand is being diluted by affiliates, like CrossFit Sierra Nevada, that misrepresent CrossFit and its methods. As the head trainer at CrossFit Reno (which is, coincidentally, the original CrossFit gym in Reno), I find their workouts laughable. To be blunt, the trainers at CrossFit Sierra Nevada miss the point entirely, which is surprising considering that they likely received the same instruction regarding program design and implementation that I received during the certification process. The objective of CrossFit is to increase fitness across "broad time and modal domains". While we incorporate longer duration workouts into our programming, the hallmark of CrossFit workouts are their intensity and their brevity. Hour-long workouts are the exception, rather than the rule. The benchmark workouts are used as a barometer of our client's fitness, and a means to measure their improvement. If they complete the same volume of work in less time, they have made measurable improvement. The empirical nature of CrossFit is what separates the program from countless others in the fitness community. We strive to go faster, lift heavier, and travel farther. We pursue proficiency in a number of disciplines, including gymnastics and weightlifting, in order to become fitter individuals and more well-rounded athletes. To categorize CrossFit as primarily calisthenics base is not only narrow, but entirely inaccurate. We utilize a number of methods in conjunction with traditional bodyweight exercises to create workouts that are not only unique, but incredibly effective. People often criticize CrossFit workouts for their "randomness". To the uninitiated, our workouts appear to be an assortment of random elements, thrown together with little rationale behind them. However, the majority of trainers understand that programming is a thoughtful endeavor. Workouts are not designed simply by throwing a number of disparate elements together. In the CrossFit community, these are called "any asshole" workouts, as any asshole could create them. These are the types of workouts that are featured in your article, and the CrossFit Sierra Nevada webpage. No self-respecting affiliate would ever incorporate "crunches" or "mat tricep extensions" into their workouts. We train movements, not muscles; we develop motor patterns, not strength in a limited range of motion. I do not dispute the results their clients have seen, but their clients are not participating in a true CrossFit program. To promote themselves as such is dishonest. At best, they are a poor imitation; at worst, they are guilty of using CrossFit to peddle a program that is anything but.
I encourage you to take a look at our website:
www.crossfitreno.blogspot.com
Also, vist www.crossfit.com, and familiarize yourself with the community of people that the owners of CrossFit Sierra Nevada apparently want no part of.
Sincerely,
Drew Canavero
Thoughts?
Damnit! I knew I should have proofread. I hate typographical errors! Please ignore those.
8/6:04/8
I never thought that standing up after the "rest" would hurt so good!
Drew,
I think your letter was well orgainzed and exicuted. It is necessary to get the other side of the story to an otherwise single sided article. It will be interesting to see what the article authour's response will be, if any. I had to laugh out loud when I read your typo comment a minute after your original post. Good stuff!
To all,
By no means that we exhibit "cult-like" behavior. We are just protecting the integrity of what we strongly believe in.
Drew,
This a well written piece. I absolutely agree with you.
Excellent job, brother!
Bottom to Bottom Tabata squats: 12/11
1 mile run: 6:08
This is pretty good programming.
I really enjoyed it.
I predict bottom to bottom tabata push ups and pull ups in the near future...
8 / 7:29 / 8
Wow, I've been riding a serious endorphin high since that workout. Great job all!
Jackie: 10/7:29/12
Art: 5/10:03/7
WOD was definitely a challege. Enjoyed it to the very last minute, when our legs were getting all wobbly and burning...I (Jackie) couldn't stop laughing at everyone's grunts and groans, especially the "Ohmmms" while we were paused at the squat position. Great job 6:00 class!!!! We were in other words "On Fire".
Drew, in regards to the email you wrote, I would say that it was directly to the point of what CrossFit is all about. It hits on points of what clients should be expecting when they are in this program; as well as the type of workouts that are designed. It is not easy for you "the trainers" to come out with a workout that exudes all the neccessities of CrossFit, but you, the trainers, do it, and rather well I might add, therefore the workout becomes appreciated, rather than typical & ordinary. Good explanations and great points. Only hope, others willing to join Crossfit, will see Crossfit Reno POV, and not be hoaxed by "imitators".
Until then, everyone take care and see you all soon.
Nick
9, 5:52, 10
it burned so good
Nice e-mail, maybe we can get RGJ to do a story about our gym and the differences between Crossfit Reno and Crossfit Sierra Nevada
8; run 1 lap, row 1500m in 8:00; 10
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