A fitting combo
Squatting and jumping are two basic abilities that we like to build. Â They both translate to general athletic performance as well as the improved ability to thrive in daily life. Â Today, we’ll be combining the two into one fluid, graceful movement.
By starting the jump with a squat, we’ll be forced to move our center of mass through a longer range of motion. Â Because of the dynamic nature of the jump, we’ll need plenty of speed out of the whole to keep our momentum building. Â Try to make the transition smooth from the squat to the jump so there is no slowing down or resetting on your way to the top of the box. Â Conversely, because we’re ending an air squat with a jump, it will encourage us to stay tight and engaged in the bottom of our squat so as to not let it go passive.
STR:
Back Squat
3-3-3-3-3
WOD:
AMRAP 12
25′ reverse bear crawl
8 KBS (2/1.5)
25′ RBC
8 air squat box jumps (24/20)
STR: 235#
WOD: 5+58 Rx
LBBS: 135# – I’ve hit this a bunch of times over many months. Time to go for that PR next time!
WOD: 5+35 with 1.25pd and jumps to a 45# plate. Oh, hips!