Posts Tagged ‘pull ups’

An ode to pull-ups would not be complete without a nod to Mr. P90x Pull-Up, Tony Horton. This video was captured by Beachbody coaches, Kristin and Pat Hain, before Tony’s Super Saturday event in Lincoln Nebraska in October of 2010. Tony cranks out 20 switch grip pull-up/chin ups (with a slight kipping swing)!

Pull-Ups – Extreme Fun

Posted: January 12, 2011 by David Kohrell in Crossfit, Strength Training
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These two guys demonstrate how to have fun with pull-ups.  Wow!  Some slick and impressive moves!  Also reinforces the connection: Play + Exercise = Life Long Health.

Kipping Pull Up

Posted: January 12, 2011 by David Kohrell in Crossfit
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The Kipping Pull Up is a whole body move.  Pull up purists may object to it as “cheating” versus a strict pull or chin up.  It does involve a pelvic swing “Kip” up to the pull up bar and push away from the bar to continue momement.  The two, Kipping and strict, compliment each other; [...]

So good to be back at CrossFit Lincoln

Posted: January 7, 2011 by David Kohrell in Crossfit
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Back to CrossFit Lincoln twice a week now.  Sure most workouts can be done at home, y, elsewhere.  But nothing beats the hands on coaching and souvenirs!

Farewell 2010.  Hello 2011! Challenges, opportunities, failure, success, valleys and mountaintops – I encountered a mix of those as well as everyone who reads this post (and like  every year before).  For the exercise side of my life, the opportunities and successes jump to the front of my mind. The change-up in exercise and nutrition [...]

Summary If you’re an aerobic athlete (runner, swimmer, cyclist, triathlete) who’s reached a plateau, has found more miles does not translate into success and wonders if strength training might help – please read. I’m not offering a quick fix, food gimmick, shake, or simple  trick.  Over the last year I’ve ventured into a different way [...]

September and October have proven to be a nice fusion of Triathlon (primarily running) and CrossFit, much like late Summer races into early Fall. Have been solo on the CrossFit WOD’s.  Am missing my Lincoln CrossFit box greatly, but due to budget limitations, have to get the WOD’s done at home and the YMCA.  I [...]

5 Weekly stats + a Sunday – Day 148 to 184. Week ending 6/27 7/4 7/11 7/18 7/25 Running 12 21 21 12 21 Walking / Hiking 0 0 0 6.95 Cycling/spinning 0 7.5 2.25 2.25 21 Swimming .17 .2 .2 .45 Rowing 1.0 .25 .5 0 CrossFit WOD’s 2 1 3 2 2 Total [...]

4 Weekly stats Week ending 5/29 6/5 6/12 6/19 Running 11 14 11 12 Walking 1 4 1 Cycling/spinning 11.5 1.5 19 23 Swimming 1 .17 .5 Rowing 1 .5 CrossFit WOD’s 3 0 0 2 Total miles 25 miles 23.5 31.5 36 4 weeks of racing and catching up on logs!  Details are below.  [...]

Weekly stats – total miles 38.57,  total time –  6 hours 57 minutes * Running –  37  miles * Walking – 1 miles * Bike/spinning – 0 miles * Swimming – .57 miles * Rowing – . miles * Crossfit – WOD (workout of the day) – 1 Juggled the normal second week of a [...]