i am doing Crossfit for about 4 months now, and although getting fitter is the main goal for me, it wouldn’t be bad to see a six-pack some time
However i don’t feel i am getting close on that. Is there stuff that i can do additionally to achieve that?
Thnx
i was in the same boat…prior to CF my BF was about 14%. i could barely see definition there. I was told that at 10% they will really pop. Don’t know what i am now, but am seeing much more definition. i have been following CF program for 4 months and doing a modified version of Paleo for about 3 months.
Does anyone elses back pop when doing burpees? It never pops when I do pushups, but everytime I jump back into the plank and start to drop into my pushup, my back, right down low at my hips, pops. I doenst really hurt, but its annoying as heck and now that Im past 100 for the day, its starting to be aggravating and slightly sore.
Does anyone elses back pop when doing burpees? It never pops when I do pushups, but everytime I jump back into the plank and start to drop into my pushup, my back, right down low at my hips, pops. I doenst really hurt, but its annoying as heck and now that Im past 100 for the day, its starting to be aggravating and slightly sore.
I got some great advice from TP on this topic. I asked if I should do them in sequences (squat, down push up position, push up, back to squat, jump, repeat) or try to blend them into one motion. TP said the sequences were better, and although I’m fatigued a bit, I’ve never experienced what you saying.
two rounds CFWU (without squats, and subbed GHDs for sit ups)
Back Squat 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 reps
89;100;111;122:133;144;150
walked on a treadmill for 20 mins @ incline 2 with speed at 4
I am still sick and tried to take it easy today.
While i did my GHDs I overheard some people talking about my strength. It is the first time ever I have gotten a compliment about my skills at working out (directly or indirectly). It was a good feeling. And I was able to bend back and touch the ground for the first time, so I was happy!
1.5 mile run
CFWU
Kelly: 5 rounds for time: 400 m run, 15 24” box jumps, 15 20# wall balls to 10’ mark.
time: 19:41
1.5 mile run
My run home was the longest run of my life. My legs were destroyed. This block of 3 workouts completely destroyed my legs. I really hope the next set doesn’t have as much running. Granted, I could just walk the 1.5 miles to the gym, but that means waking up a little earlier, getting home a little later. Nah, I’d rather just push myself. When I got done with this workout, my lungs were burning and so were my legs, but I definitely felt like I had more to give. I’ll remember that next time.
400 m run
15 box jump 14”
15 wall balls 9# ball (heaviest one at the gym)
23:54
I slowed way down on the run. Typically I run at a 7.5 mph rate. Today I had to dial that way back. But I made it through and in under 30 min which was my goal.
Also in warm up, did only kipping pull ups and almost full body weight dips. I am starting to get those callouses. heh.
i am doing Crossfit for about 4 months now, and although getting fitter is the main goal for me, it wouldn’t be bad to see a six-pack some time
However i don’t feel i am getting close on that. Is there stuff that i can do additionally to achieve that?
Thnx
i was in the same boat…prior to CF my BF was about 14%. i could barely see definition there. I was told that at 10% they will really pop. Don’t know what i am now, but am seeing much more definition. i have been following CF program for 4 months and doing a modified version of Paleo for about 3 months.
I think enginecap covered it, but didn’t say it directly. What’s your diet? If you’ve been doing CrossFit for 4 months, what has your diet consisted of? If it’s just “I eat healthy most of the time” then maybe you need to consider the paleo challenge or even the zone diet. Think about it this way, have you ever known a man or woman that’s a serious gear head and auto tuner? They are constantly looking for ways to pump out a few extra horsepower. They modify the engine, the exhaust, the intake, everything… even the fuel. If you had a high performance car, would you constantly switch between 87 octane, 89, 93, and sometimes even the high test stuff? No. Treat your body the same way. Develop a diet that you can maintain and fuel your body for high performance. Not only will your workouts get better, but you’ll probably drop down to that point where you can finally see your abs “pop.”
i’m excited to actually start for real again today. I went to the KOP level 1 Cert over the weekend and it literally kicked my ass, I could barely move until last night. My time SUCKS, my squat sucks, and my double unders suck. Oh yeah, pull ups, too. Dips were ok. But give it a few months and we’ll see what happens. I am stoked to be here and more stoked to see what my body is capable of.
5k (3.12 miles) in 27 min (+-)
2 sets of 15 GHD sit-ups and 5 pull ups
I think it’s 27 min, my nike nano thing died so i had to use the treadmill calculators which i know are not quite accurate.
My pull ups still work !!!! One by one though but it still works
When I got done with this workout, my lungs were burning and so were my legs, but I definitely felt like I had more to give. I’ll remember that next time.
