I think I understand the theory behind most of the workouts—that is, strength training, metabolic conditioning, form or technique practice—but what about "Linda"? [Linda is 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1 reps each of deadlift at 1.5 x bodyweight, bench-press at 1 x bodyweight, clean at .75 x bodyweight, for time.] Is that a strength workout, but with a metabolic conditioning benefit? What is the real goal?
In his response, Coach Glassman said something about how Linda seemed like a good workout when it was created, but it has become the most hated workout of the day (WOD). Apparently, one of every three complaints about workouts is reserved just for Linda, an impressive number since it is one of thousands of WODs created since CrossFit went online in 2001. According to Coach, anything that gets that kind of reaction has to be effective, thus worthy of repeat. I began to think about that question from a different perspective, and how I had been thinking of a different answer based on my experience as a CrossFitter and a soldier.
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5 Rounds (not timed)
5 Hang Clean
30 seconds rest
Front Elbow Bridge, 30 seconds
30 seconds rest
Inverted Row Position Bridge, 30 seconds
30 seconds rest
During this workout, the emphasis should be on getting better at hang cleans as well as moving some heavier weights. As for the bridges, you are more than welcome and even encouraged to use load as well. Great props to everyone that showed up yesterday and gave the "Blas" a good run (no pun intended) for its money.
