A high-school English teacher of mine once told me of a Latin phrase that basically meant: “Kill the teacher.” It’s not to be taken at face value. What it means is, that if you have talent and are well-taught by someone, eventually you will outperform them — and that you should strive towards that goal. It’s a natural thing to happen. You’ll get good enough that, one day, you’ll be better than your teacher.
Everyone at CrossFit Watertown should be striving for that goal — even if you think you have no chance of ever reaching it. You’re better than you realize at all of these things we practice. I point out your shortcomings because that’s my job — to teach you. But you should really want to kill me — and the rest of the coaches.
There’s another Latin phrase (“aut disce aut discede”) which means “Either learn or leave” — and that’s true for CrossFit Watertown too. But we’re all learning — and nobody’s leaving. So, now you get to take a look at this photo and tell me who needs correction on this phase of the Burgener warm-up and what cues or words might help to correct them?
August 31st, 2009 at 7:16 am
Bam! Thanks for the workout this morning – Greg and Jen.
August 31st, 2009 at 7:18 am
Well, good morning to you too, Janice.
August 31st, 2009 at 8:06 am
I’m already falling asleep at my desk…that 6 am is SO early!!
August 31st, 2009 at 10:01 am
Your very welcome Janice.
Jill – ha. You walked in and everyone was already done with their warm-up. It wasn’t that early..
August 31st, 2009 at 11:23 am
Holy cow, it must be back to school day, huh? The blog is dead and no one wants to discuss the Burgener Warm-up?
Well, okay . . .
August 31st, 2009 at 11:31 am
Both guys – “When the arms bend the power ends” and “finish” full extension on the down and up!
August 31st, 2009 at 12:09 pm
Manslaughter aside…. I would like to commend Lisbeth on the use of the word “bupkis” on the a-blog today.
As far as words go, that is one of my personal favorites.
August 31st, 2009 at 1:32 pm
and there is also the issue of the hook grip with a few folks in the picture.
August 31st, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Yes, back to school …..crap.. and the boys r missing the “triple extension” right?
August 31st, 2009 at 1:52 pm
K – just came upstairs after swimming…you weren’t kidding – I couldn’t even lift my arms to dry my hair!!
I got your text but my phone is acting up so I couldn’t respond (I got it wet). You got to love the parking situations!!
And I checked that website & still no post…
August 31st, 2009 at 2:22 pm
Yes, triple extension. Some are flatfooted with bent arms.
And if anyone thinks there is nothing left to learn then they really shouldn’t be at CFW!!!
August 31st, 2009 at 4:06 pm
As soon as Big D gets the shrug/triple extension thing worked out, he might be able to lift the whole gym!
August 31st, 2009 at 8:48 pm
Lis,
Thanks for the tweaks tonight. My lifts improve thanks to you
September 1st, 2009 at 12:15 am
Anytime, Mike — that’s why I’m here! It’s always a pleasure to work with you.
September 1st, 2009 at 12:17 am
Jilliana and I cannot be stopped! the semester is deff in full swing… can’t reach me by phone? no problem, just just FB or CFW’s blog! lol