#sweetmaymashup

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By @alaskafitmomma "Week 2, Day 3 of the #SWEETMayMashup #CrossFit challenge....#Pushups. Another fundamental movement that many people struggle with for a variety of reasons. Here are some keys to a good RX pushup: ➡️ Keep your core tight! Don't let your stomach sag, be sure to squeeze your butt, and push through your heels to keep your legs actively engaged. ➡️ Hand placement. It's kind of a personal preference whether your arms are in close to your chest (military style, works the triceps more), or spread wider like mine (works the chest more.) Generally for Xfit we tend to use the wider stance. ➡️ Hand release pushups are a great way to make sure you are getting the FULL RANGE OF MOTION....which most people don't get. Your chest needs to touch the floor in a pushup. Yes, every time! ➡️ If you need to modify....modify! However, don't drop to your knees as your first modification! Find a chair, a bench, a box or something that you can put your hands on and do an incline pushup. This is MUCH more effective than dropping to your knees. If you're participating in this challenge, be sure to use the #SWEETMayMashup hashtag and tag me as well so I can cheer you on!!! Also, be sure to check out my awesome cohost @runninmama26_2 for a modified version! #SWEETworkout #SWEETworkoutAmbassador #makeyourimpact #whatcomfortzone #challenge #trysomethingnew #fundamentals #anyonecancrossfit #justtry" via @PhotoRepost_app

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By @sweet_workout "Week 2, Day 2 of the #SWEETMayMashup challenge, #CrossFit week.....my personal favorite.....#Burpees!!! Now, a lot of people hate them and I can totally understand! They suck. However, did you know that according to leading exercise scientists the burpee is the most effective exercise as it targets all five dimensions of fitness: speed, agility, endurance, strength, and flexibility. So, short on time and need a workout?? Do some burpees!! There's not a lot of coaching that goes into a burpee. Basically you start standing up, fall down til your chest touches the floor (ALWAYS touch your chest to the floor!!!), pick yourself up off the ground, and jump. Upper corner video is how to do a burpee with a full jump back to plank, and a full jump at the end. Bottom corner video is if you're tired or don't have the upper body strength to hold a jump back....just step instead! But always make sure your feet clear the ground on the final jump. Burpees don't have to be fast, don't have to be pretty, don't have to be fun. They just have to get done! Be sure to check out @runninmama26_2 for another interpretation of burpees! I'll post Day 3 tonight since I forget how far behind most people I am in time zones 😜 If you're participating in the Mashup, be sure to tag me so I can cheer ya on!!! #SWEETworkout #SWEETworkoutAmbassador #domoreburpees #burpeessuck #yayburpees #whatcomfortzone #trysomethingnew #challenge" via @PhotoRepost_app

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By @alaskafitmomma "Welcome to Week 2, Day 1 of the #SWEETMayMashup challenge! It's #CrossFit week and we're starting with a basic, but crucial, move....SQUATS! The video shows you how to do a full squat with good form: keep your weight in your heels, send your hips back first (before bending your knees), keep your chest up, and let your hips drop below the crease of your hips ("below parallel"). The still pictures show you some common errors. Bending your knees before sending your hips back (upper left) causes you to lean forward to your toes. Letting your knees cave inward (upper right) is super hard on your knees! Make sure you are constantly pushing your knees out! Leaning forward (bottom left) is very common thanks to all the time we spend sitting. This just takes time and flexibility to fix. Only go as deep as you can into the squat maintaining an upright chest. Caving in at the bottom of the squat (bottom right) is similar to the last problem. Pulling your arms above your head can help you fight that natural tendency to lean forward. If you're giving this challenge a try be sure to tag me so I can encourage you!! Check back later tonight or tomorrow morning for tomorrow's challenge! And be sure to check out @runninmama26_2 for a modification! #SWEETworkoutAmbassador #whatcomfortzone #trysomethingnew #backtobasics" via @PhotoRepost_app