F. M. L. (You know what this stands for)

Welp, I knew muscle ups were coming. I have zero excuses as I don’t train them and I have this fear that my right shoulder will continue to cause me great pain if I do.

The workout is:

7-min as many reps as possible of:
– 10 power snatches (75lbs for men, 55lbs for women)
– 3 bar muscle ups

While I could only score 10 reps of the snatches. I did the workout with a band assist and got 4 rounds and 8 snatches. I was surprised at how aerobic the “light” power snatches were. Yes, I should go to gymnastics. I shouldn’t complain that it is a late Thursday evening. I should just go. Note key word: SHOULD.

I was also surprised at how totally jacked up my shoulders and traps were the next day!

The best part of this workout was finding humor in my glaring CrossFit deficiencies. I don’t beat myself up about it. I don’t particularly care to do a muscle up if my messed up shoulder causes me pain in the process. I also don’t want to be someone who backs down from participating because I can’t do something unassisted. If I wish to remain physically active my whole life I’m going to do a lot of things assisted. Am I simply going to be inactive because I can’t do a movement without help?Um, no.  I do love doing what I can and still feeling like I can participate in the open and do it with at least one buddy. Thank gawd, this week’s buddy was Ahron Black who’s commentary makes me lose my shit with laughter.

Until, Thursday you dirty, dirty CrossFit Open!