Brian’s first shot at CrossFit Total
What do I do if I start a lift and I fail?
This subject came up in class yesterday when we were doing the CrossFit Total! The answer is “Dump and Jump.” You will never hear this answer unless you are in a CrossFit gym. Most gyms don’t let you drop the weights on the floor. At a CrossFit gym we promote you to drop the weight if you are not able to complete the lift to prevent possible injury.
This is a technique that I would recommend that you practice. You want to be efficient with dumping a weight before you try to lift heavy. Please watch this “video” to see the proper way to dump a weight that is too heavy and you lose it.
Tips:
- When you are missing the lift in the front, keep the arms locked out and jump back and release
- Most injuries come from not dumping the weight when needed
- If the bar heads backward then let go and jump forward
Happy Dumping!
Today’s Workout:
Row 1 K
Five rounds of:
25 Pull-ups
85/135 pound Push jerk, 7 reps
