Looking Up From The Bench

In CrossFit we teach a basic hierarchy of importance in our exercise, especially when starting out, form à consistency à intensity. Meaning our first priority is in developing proper movement patterns that will yield safety and efficiency. Second, showing up on a regular basis practicing these skills over and over again. And third, only at this point adding intensity, such as upping the weight used, racing our neighbor, or trying more advanced skills. I recently saw a post online relating this concept to life that I found particularly eye-opening. It’s no secret to any that have read this blog that I am on a quest to overcome the mental deficits I feel hold me back as an athlete and in other parts of my life. After recently completing the Open, these concerns were especially difficult. I couldn’t help but feel discouraged and hopeless by this situation. I was more focused than ever on overcoming these issues and they seemed overwhelmingly hindering the majority of the competition...