The Odd Lifts

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Enjoy this article out of the CrossFit Journal. It covers fantastic movements from the past that are usually no longer in use other than in certain circles.

The Odd Lifts, by Greg Glassman - Jan 03
There are movements that will never make it to your local gym and they include some of the best exercises ever known. There is a collection of them known as "the odd lifts." It would be foolish to ignore these lifts. It would be even more foolish to approach them with other than extreme caution.

There are competitions with the odd lifts and they have an association - the United States All-Round Weightlifting Association (USAWA) The USAWA's web site covers the rules of the competitions and lifts.

We review the odd lifts with a mix of humor and awe. The humor is a juvenile humor because it finds its roots in the discomfort and injury of others – like kids' cartoons. Imagine the damage you could do with the Roman chair bench press alone. Or, how about the two-man clean and jerk?

Read the full article in pdf...


Run-Squat WOD (Speal & Zac)...[wmv][mov]

WOD
"Runnin Squats"
4 rounds for time
400 meter run
50 Air Squats

Who can pull a sub 15 minutes? sub 12 minutes? What about below 10? At the same time how did your squats look? Were they all legit (complete lockout and hip below the knee)?

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22 Responses to "The Odd Lifts"

1. Anonymous Says: https://crossfitomaha.blogspot.com/2008/06/odd-lifts.html?showComment=1212552060000#c3815449384544505996'> June 3, 2008 at 11:01 PM
2. Am I the only one that can see Paul attempting all of these Odd Lifts......
   This could be dangerous (and fun!!) for rest days!
3. Anonymous Says: https://crossfitomaha.blogspot.com/2008/06/odd-lifts.html?showComment=1212581580000#c8030367522152613667'> June 4, 2008 at 7:13 AM
4. The Hammi is not 100%, so that kept me from a best effort pace. The combo of running after squats really tightened it up, so I tried to focus on form over speed. 13+ minutes. On the upside, running is beginning to feel more natural in the barefoot shoes!
5. Anonymous Says: https://crossfitomaha.blogspot.com/2008/06/odd-lifts.html?showComment=1212584280000#c5470987451650277225'> June 4, 2008 at 7:58 AM
6. 10:14
   
   I PRd by 7 seconds but was really hoping to break 10 minutes this time. I did not break up any of the squats and my 400s felt really good. What a beautiful morning to be running outside.
   
   Congrats again Ricky and Crystal!
7. Anonymous Says: https://crossfitomaha.blogspot.com/2008/06/odd-lifts.html?showComment=1212585840000#c8556398170438202818'> June 4, 2008 at 8:24 AM
8. Congrats Ricky and Crystal!!! Awesome news!!! :)
   
   11:44 - didn't break up any sets and tried pose running on two of the 400 meters, which felt oddly pretty alright - - next time I will definitely push harder on the runs....
   
   all I can say "GOOD MORNING 6AM PEEPS!!" I am happily enjoying my coffee at my desk right now ;)
9. Anonymous Says: https://crossfitomaha.blogspot.com/2008/06/odd-lifts.html?showComment=1212586920000#c5711992588348522599'> June 4, 2008 at 8:42 AM
10. The Odd Lifts: I saw something that said the "one handed" - I stopped reading there - j/k - but anyways in regards to the article I think weighted situps would be awesome and some of those very entertaining....and I can only imagine trying to do something that is already difficult and coordinate it perfectly with another person! nuts! - reba
11. Anonymous Says: https://crossfitomaha.blogspot.com/2008/06/odd-lifts.html?showComment=1212587580000#c6525940449149323369'> June 4, 2008 at 8:53 AM
12. Congrats Ricky and Crystal...I am so excited for you guys!!
    
    I liked today's workout. Finished at 13:10, not sure if I have ever done that one before. I was a nice morning to run outside. I must admit I really like the 6am, who knew there were so many hours of free time AFTER 5!!
    
    Interesting article, I should probably be able to do some of those things on my own before I try with another person....I could see a hospital visit if that happened :)
13. Anonymous Says: https://crossfitomaha.blogspot.com/2008/06/odd-lifts.html?showComment=1212588600000#c5265306856235358202'> June 4, 2008 at 9:10 AM
14. my hamstrings in my right leg were very tight this morning, so of course we ran and did squats. i finsihed in 14:06; i was very excited i finished in under 15. thanks for the extra cheers at the end, 6am. you guys rocked it!
    congrats again ricky and crystal!i am so excited for you 2! (and joe for the new dog)
15. Anonymous Says: https://crossfitomaha.blogspot.com/2008/06/odd-lifts.html?showComment=1212593940000#c8507653535125289348'> June 4, 2008 at 10:39 AM
16. No can make it today. I have a golf outing then softball tonight.
    
    DJ Roshone
17. Courtney Says: https://crossfitomaha.blogspot.com/2008/06/odd-lifts.html?showComment=1212594780000#c4210552630668977154'> June 4, 2008 at 10:53 AM
18. Finished in 14:09. I was only able to do the first 2 runs because my shoulder just wouldn't quit throbbing, but I did get through all of the squats. That surgery can't get here fast enough.
    
    Congrats Crystal and Ricky!
19. Anonymous Says: https://crossfitomaha.blogspot.com/2008/06/odd-lifts.html?showComment=1212595200000#c5261715100260616500'> June 4, 2008 at 11:00 AM
20. Thanks Guys!!
    
    Way to go 6am. Finished
    15:something. Not to good. It sure felt like a sauna out there this morning. Stupid Nebraska weather!!!
21. Anonymous Says: https://crossfitomaha.blogspot.com/2008/06/odd-lifts.html?showComment=1212595200001#c3467160050489855731'> June 4, 2008 at 11:00 AM
22. Thanks Guys!!
    
    Way to go 6am. Finished
    15:something. Not to good. It sure felt like a sauna out there this morning. Stupid Nebraska weather!!!
23. Steve Says: https://crossfitomaha.blogspot.com/2008/06/odd-lifts.html?showComment=1212599820000#c3466600345674926842'> June 4, 2008 at 12:17 PM
24. Really wanna be there today for this one- unfortunately I can't make it.
    
    Jeff- Can you post how the Trip-T went?
    
    And did I miss something with all the "Congratulations" flying around the blog? Hmmm... let me see if I can figure this out.
25. paul Says: https://crossfitomaha.blogspot.com/2008/06/odd-lifts.html?showComment=1212603480000#c1097322272549315797'> June 4, 2008 at 1:18 PM
26. CONGRATS, CRYSTAL AND RICKY!!! this warms my heart.
    
    not in the same way that the WOD did, though. 12:35. I couldn't breathe, so i subbed gasping for the breathing. otherwise, as RX'd.
27. paul Says: https://crossfitomaha.blogspot.com/2008/06/odd-lifts.html?showComment=1212603600000#c6479006592619255251'> June 4, 2008 at 1:20 PM
28. Oh, and PS, Ang--I'm not worried about TRYING these lifts--I'm worried about trying them when I got my krunk on, know what i'm sayin? there's a wedding coming up, too, and that's when i'm at highest risk.
29. zj Says: https://crossfitomaha.blogspot.com/2008/06/odd-lifts.html?showComment=1212606360000#c2121072053722652327'> June 4, 2008 at 2:06 PM
30. 12:07. My only break-up was to put my shoes back on. Pose is starting to feel much more comfortable than heel-strike.
31. Anonymous Says: https://crossfitomaha.blogspot.com/2008/06/odd-lifts.html?showComment=1212609960000#c3594862628113175908'> June 4, 2008 at 3:06 PM
32. Today was a killer for me.... I am such a poor runner. I wish I had gone to the running lesson last week. I did make it in 18:20 so at least I didn't time out. I am amazed at how well everyone does and look forward to getting to that level someday! Baby steps.. I have to be able to get out of bed tomorrow morning first:)
33. A Says: https://crossfitomaha.blogspot.com/2008/06/odd-lifts.html?showComment=1212619920000#c731868038459224573'> June 4, 2008 at 5:52 PM
34. I am making an assumption here, but CONGRATS RICKY AND CRYSTAL!!!!!!!!!!
35. Anonymous Says: https://crossfitomaha.blogspot.com/2008/06/odd-lifts.html?showComment=1212620340000#c1282157441616520851'> June 4, 2008 at 5:59 PM
36. I finished in 13 and some change. It was really hot outside at 3 today. I wanted to do it around 10 minutes but still don't feel great yet....
    
    Congratulations Crystal and Ricky! And good luck to Damian...
37. Anonymous Says: https://crossfitomaha.blogspot.com/2008/06/odd-lifts.html?showComment=1212630240000#c7222227933486821428'> June 4, 2008 at 8:44 PM
38. 13:21. that running always gets me. so someone get me in the loop! congrats to ricky and crystal....for what!??!?! i could take a wild guess, but i wouldn't want to start any rumors if i was wrong!
39. Melissa B Says: https://crossfitomaha.blogspot.com/2008/06/odd-lifts.html?showComment=1212631560000#c3426096530356275584'> June 4, 2008 at 9:06 PM
40. 12:53...I started off with pose running but struggled to stay in it when I got tired :(...So I'm just gonna say it since no one else will...I am assuming Crystal and Ricky are pregnant??? CONGRATULATIONS...if that's not it well ooops :)
41. Anonymous Says: https://crossfitomaha.blogspot.com/2008/06/odd-lifts.html?showComment=1212631620000#c5633472468557694226'> June 4, 2008 at 9:07 PM
42. 12:00 as RX'd....(hee, hee - i'm taking advantage of being able to say that b/c it doesn't happen very often...i usually have to write SCALED)
    
    I liked this WOD.
    
    AND, Congrats on what I think it is....
    
    :-)
43. Anonymous Says: https://crossfitomaha.blogspot.com/2008/06/odd-lifts.html?showComment=1212633120000#c4962533563328145638'> June 4, 2008 at 9:32 PM
44. 13:30 Rx'd, I was shooting for under 15 minutes so I was happy with my performance. I know I can run harder but that will come with time.
    
    Ricky, I don't think I am going to have access to a gym at all over the weekend so if you could email me a couple workouts to do on Friday and Saturday that would be awesome. My email address is mdpetersen@gmail.com and I am taking a rest day tommorrow as well as Sunday so I will only need something for the other two days. Thanks!! See everyone on Monday!