Luttrell Physical Therapy

Sexy does not equal healthy. Exercises for health vs the “sexy” exercises. Often fitness enthusiasts, get excited by the complex movements and tell their coach my goal is to do a muscle up or sn**ch 300 pounds. Coaches have limited time in class to help with these goals so people end up doing stuff on their own based on what they see on social media. This is great but most times the average person does not have the full range of motion for a quality overhead squat position or can not do a strict pull up but want to do butterfly pull ups. I was one of these people (I still struggle with mobility issues). When I started Crossfit I wanted to do the movements I saw at even if I was not prepared or skilled enough. Instead of taking the time to focus on the “boring” stuff stretching and strength of stabilizing muscles I pushed through and had a constant revolving door of injuries. This is the reason I got into the physical therapy field to help others avoid the path I traveled and help others stay healthy.

I am not trying to focus on the simple exercises and stretches that will help me maintain health for the long term and spend less time on the “sexy” exercises. Try to avoid doing that extra metcon or maxing out on your lifts every day and instead take some time to work on your shoulder external rotation strengthening/mobility or the flexibility of your ankles. I understand because I have a hard time reminding myself to do this but my goal for this next month is to avoid doing extra conditioning or strength work and focus on my accessory work.

Here is an example accessory workout
12 mins EMOM
Min 1-15/15 side-lying shoulder ER
Min 2-16 Bent knee calf raise on step
Min 1-15/15 side-lying shoulder ERith PVC
Min 4-Banded ankle distraction/calf stretch

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