23 December 2008

Pistols

"Cindy"
Complete as many rounds in 20 minutes as you can of:
5 Pull-ups
10 Push-ups
15 Squats

OR

"Mary"
Complete as many rounds in 20 minutes as you can of:
5 Handstand Push-ups
10 One legged squats, alternating
15 Pull-ups

Yesterday I did Mary. This WOD is one of the two WOD that I have trouble doing as RX'ed. The problem is the pistols. I can do a 1 legged squat but only from an elevated position so my forward heel wont have to stay above the bottom of my glute upon descent. I have a bit of a flexibility issue with my hamstrings, and my right hip is always an issue. I dont feel that that Mary can be considered "RX" until I can do a proper pistol (one legged squat hip below parallel of knee, while standing on floor).
I did complete 7 rounds and 12 pull ups. I used the butterfly kip and for some reason I have lost my fluidity with the movement. I will need to work on this.....
Looks like I will have plenty of practice with Eva later on today.

3 comments:

Pat M said...

Have you tried pistols in your weightlifting shoes? The heel gives you just enough clearence and helps with balance in the "hole". Plus, in his You-Tube video, OPT is wearing his.

I have a new "parlor" trick with my WL shoes and pistols. I will show you next time we get together.

Jason said...

I never considered wearing the shoes for the pistols, but I will definitely give it a try.

Also I am a fan of parlor tricks, look forward to seeing it.

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