Technique vs Intensity

2/11/10

Complete 3 rounds of:

3 squat cleans #135/#95

6 push-ups

12 ring dips

AMRAP 5 minutes
Rest 1:30 minutes

Technique vs Intensity

Coach Glassman makes a few great points about Technique v. Intensity. Here are the high points:
"The real risk lies in not learning the mechanics. Now, real world, can we learn the mechanics without ***ing up? No!" He's talking about operating in the margins: the farther you go from mediocrity, from vanilla, the more risk you're taking, and the more you have to be willing to err. That's a good thing.

"My best performers are moving through the workouts at what - I'd give them, like, a 92 on form." That's still really good, but maybe not realistic for the average CrossFitter. Heck, someday I'd LOVE to earn a 92 on form on a snatch, period. However: "There's efficiency in good mechanics. When we define 'strength' as the productive application of force, I -by necessity - introduce form and safety into the demands." Aha. "I'm not just looking at contractile force; I want productive work. I want functional movement accomplished."

"Do I want good technique, or high intensity? Yes. It's like asking, do you want me to meet you in the right place, or be on time? Yes. It's gotta be both."

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