Sunday, September 2, 2012

Evolve: Hawaii Workout #1

It is my desire, while on my vacation, to post some fun meals and workouts inspired by the island of Maui! Here it goes...

WOD #1

Set your timer for 10 minutes and perform as many rounds as possible (AMRAP) of the following:
  • Right arm dumbbell clean and jerk
  • Left arm dumbbell clean and jerk
  • 5 dumbbell swings
  • 10 sit-ups
Repeat!

Explanations of movements:
  1. Dumbbell Clean and Jerk: Start with your feet outside your shoulders, feet slightly turned out. Position the dumbbell directly underneath your chin on the ground. Begin by hinging over at the hips with a straight back. Pick the dumbbell up to hip level using your legs. Shrug your shoulder and give the dumbbell a "high-pull" and scoop your elbow forward so that it moves from the high pull position to the "catch" (elbow should be right under your shoulder, now). Then, "dip/drive" by slightly bending your legs and quickly extending them, simultaneously extending your arm straight overhead. To bring it back to the ground simply do the opposite. 
  2. Dumbbell Swings: Start with your feet outside your shoulders, feet slightly turned out. Position the dumbbell directly underneath your chin on the ground. Begin by hinging over at the hips with a straight back. Pick the head of the dumbbell up with both hands. Pull back on the dumbbell to push it through your legs-legs should be slightly bent/back straight (like hiking a football). As the dumbbell comes forward, aggressively open your hips and lock out your legs. The dumbbell should swing forwards (arms straight). When arms are straight the dumbbell should be parallel with the ground. 
  3. Sit-Up: Lay on the ground with your feet in the "Butterfly" position. Using your arms, sit up with a straight back. 


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