Thrusters

Hands down. No matter what. thrusters bring on the tears. This is proof that crossFit isn't only awesome fitness, but it sends shockwaves throughout your body - physically and emotionally. We accomplish movements that utilize multiple muscles which need to be administered with proper technique - which is where your brain comes in. You start with the bar high on your chest, elbows up just a little, squat to the ball, and stand to push the bar overhead. With the thruster, I often feel overwhelmed with heels down, knees out, core tight, lumbar curve, big chest, hard push. We did a thruster ladder today, 1 thruster the first minute, 2 thrusters the second minute, etc. Shaun asked me how I liked it and I replied with this: "I hated it. But. It's necessary." I was on round 9 with 65#, and was 1 short of round 10. It's important to face your weaknesses in order to turn them into strengths. Even if you have to cry when you're done.