Butterfly Pull Up Progression – Carl Paoli
The Butterfly Pull Up is the most dynamic Pull Up variation and utilizes the entire body to transition into faster and strong pulls. Compared with the Kipping Pull Up, the Butterfly Pull Up cuts down on half of the swing cycle and thus results in much faster reps. Compared with the Strict Pull Up, the Butterfly Pull Up maximizes the use of the kip swing and thus results in the ability to do more volume. Needless to say, this Butterfly Pull Up variation requires the most skill – which means more practice!
Pistol Progression – Carl Paoli
In this series, Coach Carl breaks down the Pistol movement into a number of progressions to develop the one-legged squat. We’ve talked about adding the Candlestick Roll and using its momentum as an assistance to the Pistol, but now Carl is on to exploring the strict version of the Pistol and exploring why it is so challenging for some athletes.
Pt.1
In this first video, Carl demonstrates a number of quick tests and drills to diagnose and challenge the athlete with regards to balance, strength, and mobility for the Pistol. Just like any other movement, as soon as we remove a point of contact and decrease the base of support, we instantly increase the difficulty as there are more degrees of freedom and less stability. When this happens, we need to go back to check that our movement mechanics are solid before removing the point of contact, and in this case we have to test to make sure our Squat and Lunge mechanics are solid before we attempt the Pistol.
Pt.2
In this segment Carl begins by reviewing proper squatting mechanics and positions for a normal two-legged squat. Carl explains the need to change orientation in order to engaging the posterior chain in order to stand up, and also emphasizes the need to drive the knees out in order to keep the shin vertical to avoid stress and shear on the knees while squatting. Finally, Carl progresses to the next drill which is to do step-ups onto a box.
Pt.3
In this video, Coach Carl continues to continues to use the step-up on the box to discuss the rotational component of the Pistol. Carl then moves to the side of the box and steps up and down with a hanging leg to a small swing to find balance and full range of motion in the hips for the squatting leg.
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CrossFit Games Breakdown 13.5 – Efficiency and Movement Tips with Coach Carl Paoli
We’re in Week 5 of the 2013 Reebok CrossFit Games Open, so let’s prep for 13.5 with some essential warm-up movements and review some efficiency tips.
For both new an experienced CrossFitters, we all have had our experiences with Fran and know what that’s all about with the volume and pull up efficiency. In this workout there’s also the added bonus of chest-to-bar pull ups, so Coach Carl will take a moment to talk about key cues and tips to make sure that every rep you do counts. For the newer athletes who are looking for their first chest-to-bar pull up, there are important positions to keep in mind for your head and elbows at the end of your pull to be successful. Carl also talks about kipping variations, including a knee-drive/tuck up like a kipping dip that might help you get in a single or few. Good luck with this last workout and we hope you enjoyed the Open!
CrossFit Games Breakdown 13.3 with Coach Carl Paoli
We’re in Week 3 of the 2013 Reebok CrossFit Games Open, so let’s prep for 13.3 with some essential warm-up movements and review some efficiency tips.
Since this workout is a repeat of last year’s Open Workout 12.4, we’ve already gone over much of the prep for the Double Unders and Muscle Ups in last year’s movement prep video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyrPY6…). We did learn a few more things from doing last year’s workout, so here are some refreshers and key tips to get you that extra few reps, or to save your body from getting wrecked.
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