Did I want to get up this morning? Nyet!
Did I want to do pullups? Nyet!
Did I enjoy having my arms whipped by the jump rope on double-unders? Nyet!
Did I do all those things anyway? Da!
Our workout this morning included Russian step-ups (hooray!), Russian swings (which I don't totally love and really, really don't totally love when performed with a 35-lb. dumbbell because all of the 16kg kettlebells were already taken by the time I finished setting up my Russian step-up station 'cause my legs are too short to just use the regular box like a normal person), and a bunch of other yucky stuff. See?
SkillsHow is it possible to hate most of the component parts but love the overall experience? Discuss.
3 sets:
8 partner pullups
rest :20
10 unbroken wall ball, 14# ball
rest :20
:90 double unders (or attempts)
rest 1:00
WOD
3 rounds:
hill sprint
15 Russian step-ups
20 Russian swings (35# dumbbell)
rest :30
My time: 8:05
I have the same mental conversation almost everyday. I'm doing the 100 day burpee challenge to overcome my hate for them. Everyday I say, "I'm not going to do them today" and everyday I end up doing them despite myself.
ReplyDeleteMelisa! The entire time I was getting dressed this morning, I kept thinking, "I'm not going." Congratulations on your burpees!
ReplyDeletecan you explain some of these movements? Or is there a website that will explain them? Partner pullups, Russian step ups, they sound chock full of excitement and intrigue!
ReplyDeleteHey, Audrey.
ReplyDeleteRussian step-ups: step up with right foot, lift left knee and drive up to hip height... repeat. This video demonstrates the feet correctly, but her posture is terrible (http://capitalregion.ynn.com/content/health/tone_up/490440/-em-tone-up--em---russian-step-ups/). Abs in right, chest tall, hands on hips.
Partner pullups: Like this -->
http://www.fitnessvenues.com/uk/partner-assisted-pull-ups
Have fun!