We will run the open workout for all the competitors at 11 am. If you can not do a chest to bar pull up, you should still come. I promise we will give you a good workout!
My Opinion on CrossFit Open Workout 14.2
I have read the articles bashing 14.2 and I understand the arguments; “Chest to bar is unfair, why on earth would they do that?” or the other side: “grow a pair, you signed up for a competition not a middle school swim meet.” I realize it sucks to approach a workout with a feeling of defeat before you have even started. I sympathize for the athletes who signed up for this competition in hopes to improve their self confidence and put themselves out there. But know that it is not about the act of failing, it is ALL about how you react to it.
No matter what happens tomorrow, whether it be zero chest to bar pull ups or zero ohs at 95/65, I hope that you can take something positive away from the experience. You have a choice to say f-it or get back on the horse and ride. This could be the push that you needed to get you to practice without a band, or work on pull ups after a workout. If it is important to you, then do something about it. If it pisses you off that the CrossFit powers would dare do such a thing, then throw it back at them by nailing a chest to bar in 2 months. In the end all that matters is how you feel about yourself, so use this a an opportunity to challenge yourself and push yourself beyond you pre-set limitations. Places, points and reps do not mean a damn thing. Are you happy with what you can do? If this workout makes you answer that hard question then maybe it is a good thing… If you are not happy then use this as an opportunity to practice skills that are beyond your limitations (for now).
I know I pushed every single person at our gym to sign up for the CrossFit open and if you did I can only hope that it will be an experience that pushes you, places you in an uncomfortable place and makes you learn something about yourself. I want it to be positive and not demeaning. I want it to push you to overcome your weakness not run for the elliptical and diet soda. I hope it has a positive impact on your exercise career in some capacity.
I speak for all the coaches and staff at CFH when I say if you need advice, help or encouragement just ask. We absolutely love helping and pushing you to make the impossible, possible.
Mobility WOD
Open hips on a box 1 min each leg x2
Roll the ankles on a barbell 1 min each leg x2
WOD
Open Workouts 14.2
From 0:00-3:00
2 rounds of:
10 overhead squats
10 chest-to-bar pull-ups
From 3:00-6:00
2 rounds of:
12 overhead squats
12 chest-to-bar pull-ups
From 6:00-9:00
2 rounds of:
14 overhead squats
14 chest-to-bar pull-ups
Scaling options will be available for you to complete at-least 4 rounds of this workout.
