Monday, January 4, 2010
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WOD for Monday:
"Death by Thrusters"- 95/65lbs
Execute 1 Thruster the first minute, 2 the second minute, 3 the third minute, and so forth until you can not complete anymore thrusters in that specified minute.
Finish with:
L-sit hold drill. Partner up. Each partner performs 2 minutes worth of L-sit holds (scale as needed). Timer stops for when set is broken up. Continue till 2 minutes is completed. Your objective is to complete 2 minute hold for overall fastest time.
What kind of shoes should I wear when I am weightlifting?
-Graham King's footwear
Why Weightlifting Shoes Are Essential
A good pair of weightlifting shoes can make all of the difference in your workout. Not only do they make your workout more comfortable for you, but they also help provide support in all of the right areas to help you reduce injury and stay healthy during your workout. It should always be a priority of anyone who takes lifting seriously to maintain their health, after all, isn’t that what you are working toward maintaining in the first place?
Lifting shoes are absolutely necessary for heavy duty lifting while standing, including different kinds of squats and dead lifts. Some of the benefits and features of a good pair of weight lifting shoes include:
Elevated Heels: The elevated heels on the back of lifting shoes solve several problems for the wearer, and also make any exercise much more comfortable. The lifted heels make up for any lack of ankle flexibility the lifter may experience, the elevated hells and high rise padding on the sides of the shoe provide stability and support that shoes that are not intended for weight lifting just cannot.
Reduced Injury Risk: Normal everyday shoes pose a real threat to weightlifters, especially those who lift heavy weights while standing. The support provided by a good pair of lifting shoes can really help an individual to avoid back problems that are caused my lifting, as well as leg, ankle, and foot injuries that are usually caused by shoes with little to no support.
Comfort While Lifting: Ordinary shoes can be quite uncomfortable for individuals who are lifting very heavy weights. The large amount of weight puts a lot of stress on different areas of the foot including the heel, the ball of the foot, and the lower leg that has been known to cause extreme burning sensations, soreness, strains and even tears in some instances. The more comfortable you are while lifting, the more effective you will be while performing your workout.
Any serious lifter should own a pair of lifting shoes for when they lift heavier weights. These shoes are generally most often used when the individual is performing standing lifts with large amounts of weight including squats and dead lifts. On top of all of these positive effects, proper lifting shoes also allow the individual to be more comfortable, and safer during their workout. There are plenty of great brands available, and anyone who takes lifting seriously should seriously consider owning a proper pair of weight lifting shoes.
Other alternatives to weightlifting shoes are vibram five fingers or chuck taylors. Check out this site for other alternatives:
Reader Comments (2)
Danielle - hmmmm - what kind of shoes should I get??????
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