This Could Get Messy

Just an update on the gym, there is a chance we will be training our snatches in the parking lot today.

  We should be done with the major renovations by tonight or tomorrow!

Snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 reps

How often do you think about your abs when you row?  Or during a kipping pull up?  Even a squat?  If not, do 150 GHD situps, wait 2 days, then attempt any of the above exercises or any crossfit movement at all for that matter.

 You will remember exactly where your abs are, I promise.

Kelly Starrett said at the Chasing Performance seminar that we should abolish the word ‘core’ and instead exclusively use the term ‘midline stabilization.

‘  That is what our abdominal muscles are used for primarily, to stabilize the spine.  When performing any lifts in which a stable midline is required, you should be thinking about pulling your belly button in towards your spine to tighten your cor-I mean, midline stabilization!