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Thoughts on Plyometrics and Your Approach to the CrossFit Open

The CrossFit Open is coming around again, and that means we’re going to see a lot of burpees and a lot of box jumps. With the ever looming potential for achilles injuries, we’re going to see a lot of people lambasting the use of rebounding box jumps. Last year, everyone jumped on the programming of Open WOD 13.2: 10 mins, as many rounds as possible of: - 5 shoulder to overhead, 115 lbs for men, 75 lbs for women - 10 deadlifts, same weight - 15 box jumps, 24 in for men, 20 in for women I have to say,...

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10 Reasons Why You Should Do the 2013 CrossFit Open

  Unless you've taken the whole "live like a caveman" thing literally and have been holed up in a cave in the mountains that last few months, you've probably heard something about this CrossFit Open event that's almost upon us. Maybe you've brushed it off as being too competitive or maybe you've decided it's just not your cup of tea, but whatever the case I'm here to tell you why and how participating in the CrossFit Open will benefit you not only as an athlete, but also as a member of the CrossFit community. 1) Be a part of the community            ...

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