Universal scalability
3 Rounds for time:
500 meter row
12 - Dead-lift body-weight
21 - Box-jumps, 20 inch box
What if one could not row 500 meters, dead-lift body-weight or jump upon a box?
Could you scale this workout?
Maybe something like:
250 meter row
12 - Dead-lift – 1/2 body-weight
21 - Step ups, 8 inch box
OR
12 - Upright rows (wooden dowel or training plates)
12 - Dead-lift – 1/2 body-weight
21 - Step ups, 8 inch box
OR
12 - Upright rows (wooden dowel or training plates)
12 - Dead-lifts (wooden dowel or training plates)
12 - Steps, marching in place
12 - Steps, marching in place
Is one permutation any less functional than the other?
Is one permutation any less functional than the other?
Yes, depending on the functional needs of the individual. This is self dictated by the individual's abilities. For example, the scaled down version would not be functional for, say, a fireman (whose job demands much strength and endurance). But would be functional for an otherwise sedatary retiree. Self dictating.
Posted by
jdclimber |
9:52 AM
Your are on to it Michael. Scaling the work outs is the streategy for mass aceptance of Crossfit training methodologies. IMHO, Crossfit should breakout into levels the various routines. For example, 'the girls' and fight gone bad, should have 3 levels: I, II and III (elite). This way folks could find an entry point that is appropriate for them and exprerience the well-being that comes from the Crossfit commitment.
Posted by
tFactor |
7:10 PM
Hey Streets,
Wicked workout!! Just did it and I am still trying to catch my breath.
Loved it!! Jenika
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Anonymous |
4:29 PM