CrossFit Athletic Group

We have been doing a lot of tempo stuff this Summer, and we have also been doing a lot of single jump ropes; the tempo work is an attempt to develop movement control, and the jump ropes is to develop the perception of the elasticicy needed in running. However, the midline strength needed in the tempo movements is also important to have in the jump ropes. If we lose our spinal position while jumping, our overall coordination and endurance will be compromised.

On Monday we got to combine both: tempo squats and jump ropes. And not just any squats, overhead squats; aka, the most challenging style of squatting to the midline. Naturally we saw some things happen in the jump ropes. Here's a few stills of Shakes from the end of the workout.

Notice how she is breaking slightly in the last few pictures; this will also show up in running. Our hope is the more we practice this in hollow holds, slow squats, etc., the more it will translate to the faster movements.