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Strong Medicine

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Here at TCF, we've spent the last 6 weeks increasing our back squat strength.  I believe the back squat is one of, if not THE most important exercise for increasing overall strength.  We're going to continue increasing the strength level of everyone at our box, and today we're going to measure our progress so far. 
Strength is always a plus.  Really, think about it.  When is being strong not an advantage in sports, work, or life in general?  So why do so many people skip strength days?  If you are not strong, you are not fit.  Bottom line.  I promise, the stronger you are, the better your WOD times will be.  By the way, don't forget to bring your intensity with you today.

Workout of the Day

"CrossFit Total"

Find your 1 repetition maximum in each of the following exercises:

Back Squat
Press
Deadlift

These workouts usually run longer, so be on time, warm up, and get to work.

NicholePull 
Nichole pullin' her way up yet again.

QUOTE:"To exercise at or near capacity is the best way I know of to reach a true introspective state.  If you do it right, it can open all kinds of inner doors." - Al Oerter, 4-time Olympic champion in the discus throw

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Nichole

485! Stoked and by far a PR!
185 back squat
85 press
215 deadlift

Posted by: Nichole | November 18, 2009 at 08:19 PM

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