Goals/Frustrations

Shizzman
Shizzman Posts: 527 Member
I know I'm not alone in having skills, elements, etc that I'd like to be able to add to what I can do, be better at, be stronger, etc. A great example for me would be muscle ups, I can kip a bar muscle up although it could definitely be better...I'd really like to be able to get muscle ups on rings along with being able to do bar muscle ups strict (and learning to kip ring muscle ups after getting strict).

Anyone have suggestions or have something that they'd like to get (or get better at)?
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  • SnicciFit
    SnicciFit Posts: 967 Member
    I still can't even kick-up into a handstand, so that's 1 goal for 2014. Even if I don't get HSPUs, just kicking up and controlling back down in WODs is my goal.

    My other goal is to be able to do doubleunders in wods.

    Those are the two skills that I want to focus on next.
  • Bella_DiVine
    Bella_DiVine Posts: 46 Member
    I cant do handstands either, so will be working on that. Would like to get a 100kg deadlift before the end of the year. I want to perfect my kipping as well....and my snatch needs some work. I have a busy year ahead of me :-)
  • ChangingAmanda
    ChangingAmanda Posts: 486 Member
    Ok, glad I'm not the only one that can't do handstands. Everyone in my classes at the box can do handstands (some still working on HSPU) so I thought I was just being the odd one. Course, I never did them as a kids so that may have something to do with it, lol.

    I just started crossfitting 6 weeks ago so everything needs work. Deadlifts, abmat sit-ups, and kettlebells swings are pretty much the only moves I've "mastered". Granted, I need to work on increasing weights, but very rarely do I get corrected on form.
  • jordymils
    jordymils Posts: 230 Member
    My first goals for 2014 are to be able to do a strict pull up with no resistance bands, and to be able to do full T2Bs - I can pretty much do knees to elbows in most WODs but can't quite get the last bit of that movement.
    Also haven't been happy with my back squat in a long time. Used to be able to squat about 10kg more than I am now and not sure what happened to my strength - seem to have lost my squatting mojo so I'm working on getting that back and then getting even better.
    Everything else - double unders, HSPUs, other lifts, etc - I'm pretty happy with and is continually getting easier and better, but I'm sure I'll find other things I'm not happy with once I get the above things under control.
  • JanieJack
    JanieJack Posts: 3,831 Member
    My fitness goal for 2014 is less defined: simply put, I want to maintain my level of fitness and weight while preparing to transition out of the military.
  • MUALaurenClark
    MUALaurenClark Posts: 296 Member
    Strict muscle up, though I'm reaaallly close.
    50 unbroken double unders, current best is 39
    2 min handstand hold, current best 1:15
    40" box jump, at 35 now
    I need more strict pullups
  • MUALaurenClark
    MUALaurenClark Posts: 296 Member
    Oh, and I need to work on Kipping my toes to bars
  • Shizzman
    Shizzman Posts: 527 Member
    For gymnastics skills might I suggest checking out gymnastics WOD along with the CrossFit journal. It at least can help with a little bit towards understanding the skill (especially with some progressions).
  • MUALaurenClark
    MUALaurenClark Posts: 296 Member
    For gymnastics skills might I suggest checking out gymnastics WOD along with the CrossFit journal. It at least can help with a little bit towards understanding the skill (especially with some progressions).

    I do! I spend quite a bit of time on gymnastics wod lol. Next weekend I have my CF gymnastics certification, super stoked, pretty sure I'll get my muscle up there
  • Shizzman
    Shizzman Posts: 527 Member
    Are you doing the Gymnastics Cert at Impavidus? I know at least a couple people doing that one (and a few people at that affiliate). Also I'm thinking once I finish paying off student loan debt I'll see about getting my L1 and start getting certs (plus I'll have saving well setup).
  • Mrs_Duh
    Mrs_Duh Posts: 263
    I have been doing Crossfit for a while, but I still struggle with a lot of movements... So, my three goals for this year are to get toes-to-bar, be able to kick up into a handstand, and to successfully string together 10 double unders.
  • MUALaurenClark
    MUALaurenClark Posts: 296 Member
    Are you doing the Gymnastics Cert at Impavidus? I know at least a couple people doing that one (and a few people at that affiliate). Also I'm thinking once I finish paying off student loan debt I'll see about getting my L1 and start getting certs (plus I'll have saving well setup).

    Yes! How cool
  • ascrit
    ascrit Posts: 770 Member
    My CF goals:

    Double unders
    Improving my snatch technique
    Getting faster
  • InTheInbetween
    InTheInbetween Posts: 192 Member
    I wish I had advice for y'all but 6 months into CF I still don't feel quite "worthy" to offer legit advice yet!

    That being said, my 2014 CF goals:

    -Free standing hand-stand (by default, improve my core balance and stability)
    -String together double unders
    -Drastically improve my snatches and OHS
    -Murph at RX
  • wswilliams67
    wswilliams67 Posts: 938 Member
    A clue for getting your HSPU is your Push Press. If you can't Push Press near/at your BW then you aren't ready for an unmodified HSPU.

    My 2014 GOAT list is:
    • Double Unders
    • 135# Snatch (not Power Snatch)
    • 200# Clean (not Power Clean)
    • 300# Deadlift
    • 300# Back Squat
    • Frog Stand

    I'm 46. :wink:
  • MUALaurenClark
    MUALaurenClark Posts: 296 Member
    A clue for getting your HSPU is your Push Press. If you can't Push Press near/at your BW then you aren't ready for an unmodified HSPU.
    No no no. don't let this lie limit you!

    The range of motion in a HSPU is far less that that of a push press. It's the equivalent of holding a barbell at the top of your head and then pushing up. Your muscles can handle a lot more weight when less range of motion is involved.

    I can do 10+ unbroken strict HSPUs, but can only push press about 2/3 of my body weight.
  • jordymils
    jordymils Posts: 230 Member
    A clue for getting your HSPU is your Push Press. If you can't Push Press near/at your BW then you aren't ready for an unmodified HSPU.
    No no no. don't let this lie limit you!

    The range of motion in a HSPU is far less that that of a push press. It's the equivalent of holding a barbell at the top of your head and then pushing up. Your muscles can handle a lot more weight when less range of motion is involved.

    I can do 10+ unbroken strict HSPUs, but can only push press about 2/3 of my body weight.


    True.
    When you start thinking about deficit HSPUs, THAT'S when it will be more relevant to your push press weight as you're getting the same depth in the movement (depending on the level of deficit, of course).
  • jordymils
    jordymils Posts: 230 Member
    Does anyone have any tips, tricks or supplemental programs for getting T2Bs? I figured out a while ago that I was focusing too much on the swinging action of my shoulders through the movement, rather than kicking my legs up and letting the swinging movement come naturally, but I still can't get a full T2B and it's driving me crazy!!
    Is it just because I'm not strong enough in my core? Are there any other movements, on or off the bar, that might help me get the right movement pattern for a full T2B??
  • ahemming1
    ahemming1 Posts: 93 Member
    Does anyone have any tips, tricks or supplemental programs for getting T2Bs? I figured out a while ago that I was focusing too much on the swinging action of my shoulders through the movement, rather than kicking my legs up and letting the swinging movement come naturally, but I still can't get a full T2B and it's driving me crazy!!
    Is it just because I'm not strong enough in my core? Are there any other movements, on or off the bar, that might help me get the right movement pattern for a full T2B??
    We just did Open 13.3 this morning (with T2B). I barely had them in March. I could touch 1X for about every 10X I tried. But, I got them a few weeks later. Now I am trying to master stringing them together. I come down and have to do a small swing to get me to the next one. I had to practice practice practice for one thing. Also, be sure you are engaging your shoulders and pushing back off the bar as your feet come up. And, the other thing that a lot of people at my box do is to 'flick' your legs at the top until you can do them more like a V-sit. It seemed to help that last few inches until you get the core strength. Good Luck!
  • juliebeannn
    juliebeannn Posts: 428 Member
    I set 2 goals for 2013:
    185# backsquat (+50#) ===> got to 175 (a/o last week)
    200# deadlift (+55#) ===> got to 195 (a/o yesterday)

    i got SOOOOOO CLOSE!!! i really think i would've gotten that 200# on my deadlift if i didn't get sick this last week. oh well. i'm not disappointed b/c i still made some AWESOME progress!

    as for 2014, my crossfit goals are:
    *double unders: string together double under & do them in WODs
    *HSPU: i can only walk my feet up the wall at the moment, i want to be able to kick into a handstand w/o clumsily crashing onto my head. lol.
    *T2B: get my toes to touch the freaking bar! i'm soooooooooo close

    strength goals:
    *Back squat: 215#
    *deadlift: 235#
    *clean: 160# (currently 130#)
    *snatch: 120# (currently 90#)

    here's to an awesome new year full of great WODs and PRs!!! :drinker:
  • jordymils
    jordymils Posts: 230 Member
    Now that the new year has begun, I have written up a proper list of crossfit goals for myself. I have no idea how long it will take me to achieve these - some will be faster than others - but I'm EXCITED to push myself to make them all happen!! The list is on the fridge so I'll see it all the time :)

    So. Goals for 2014:
    - Unassisted strict pull ups
    - Be able to do unassisted kipping pull ups in WODs (can currently only do a couple, so use a band to get through WODs)
    - Full toes to bar, then eventually do them in WODs
    - Full handstand pushup (currently using one ab mat)
    - Walking handstand
    - 100kg deadlift for 5x3 (currently 72.5kg)
    - 80kg back squat for 5x3 (currently 60kg)
    - 60kg power clean for 5x3 (currently 45kg)
    - 45kg power snatch for 5x3 (currently 32.5kg)

    I know it's a lot, but I figure I have the whole year ahead of me so pleeeeenty of time!!
  • MoJokes
    MoJokes Posts: 691
    Now that the new year has begun, I have written up a proper list of crossfit goals for myself. I have no idea how long it will take me to achieve these - some will be faster than others - but I'm EXCITED to push myself to make them all happen!! The list is on the fridge so I'll see it all the time :)

    So. Goals for 2014:
    - Unassisted strict pull ups
    - Be able to do unassisted kipping pull ups in WODs (can currently only do a couple, so use a band to get through WODs)
    - Full toes to bar, then eventually do them in WODs
    - Full handstand pushup (currently using one ab mat)
    - Walking handstand
    - 100kg deadlift for 5x3 (currently 72.5kg)
    - 80kg back squat for 5x3 (currently 60kg)
    - 60kg power clean for 5x3 (currently 45kg)
    - 45kg power snatch for 5x3 (currently 32.5kg)

    I know it's a lot, but I figure I have the whole year ahead of me so pleeeeenty of time!!

    Well thats true, it is a lot. I have goals similar to yours so what i have done is planned a route to those goals. I made them achievable I think.
    All the best with yours :)
  • MoJokes
    MoJokes Posts: 691
    Some of you are on my mfp so know my goals, for others here they are. I have also wrote up a plan of how I want to get to my goals.

    Fitness
    3. Deadlift – 1.75 x my bodyweight (125kg)
    o How: 5 @ 40% 1RM, 5 @ 50% 1RM, 5@60% 1 RM, 4 @ 75% 1RM, 3@ 85%, 1 @ 95%, 1RM attempt.
    4. Squat – 1.75 x my bodyweight (125kg)
    o How: 5 @ 40% 1RM, 5 @ 50% 1RM, 5@60% 1 RM, 4 @ 75% 1RM, 3@ 85%, 1 @ 95%, 1RM attempt.
    5. Bench – Bodyweight
    o How: 5 @ 40% 1RM, 5 @ 50% 1RM, 5@60% 1 RM, 4 @ 75% 1RM, 3@ 85%, 1 @ 95%, 1RM attempt.
    6. Pull Ups – 12 Strict
    o How: Follow Pull up Program. Add 5-10kg to bodyweight and do 60-70% of max effort (ie 10). 5 sets, a minutes rest inbetween.
    7. 5k run – Establish a benchmark, then proceed to beat it.
    8. 5k row - Establish a benchmark, then proceed to beat it.
    9. Swimming –
    o Start to put more time into this as like pull ups I dislike it, but I’ve always wanted to be good at it. I achieved my target of ten pull ups. With swimming I want to get to a point where I find it as easy as running.
    Wellbeing
    10. Introduce yoga – once a week
    o Reason: improve flexibility and introduce new stretches to cooldown routines.

    I did just copy this from a Word doc. I thought, its ok to set goals but how will I get to them?

    If anyone could advise of anything else i could do, i would welcome it. By the way, regarding the lifts, it will take me time to get to my goal, but i plan on increasing my 1rm week by week, so the following week i will be lifting slightly more in each set.
  • ascrit
    ascrit Posts: 770 Member
    I have decided to get more specific with my goals:

    Run 2 5Ks
    Clean over 200 lbs (currently at 180)
    Back squat over 300 lbs (currently at 280)
    Jerk over 200 lbs (currently at 170)
    Front squat over 250 lbs (currently at 205)
    Get double unders
    Get strict handstand push-ups
    Get kipping pull-ups
  • DaisyCrazy82
    DaisyCrazy82 Posts: 8 Member
    My Goals for 2014:

    -Pull-ups without a band
    -HSPU
    -DU's (more than 10 in a row)
    -Run at least one 5km race this summer
    -Dead Lift 225lbs
  • MoJokes
    MoJokes Posts: 691
    My Goals for 2014:

    -Pull-ups without a band
    -HSPU
    -DU's (more than 10 in a row)
    -Run at least one 5km race this summer
    -Dead Lift 225lbs

    I have a pull up plan for that ;)
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1154314-pull-up-program-for-those-who-can-do-0-9?page=1#posts-18065609
  • bostonwolf
    bostonwolf Posts: 3,038 Member
    My goals for 2014 are as follows (we shared them at our box so we can keep accountable)

    Lose 50 lbs (this would put me about 245, I would then evaluate and decided where to go from there and probably would focus more on recomp than fat l
    Get double unders
    Do strict pull ups
    Get handstands
    Get a good rack position

    Others:
    Run a sub 30 minute 5k
    Squat 375
    Deadlift 375
    Press 150
    Perfect technique on the Olympic lifts and start adding weight

    I need to sit down this week and map out my plan as to how and when I want to tick these off. Double unders and rack position are going to be the first two.
  • MDLNH
    MDLNH Posts: 587 Member
    My goals for 2014 are as follows

    Lose 25 lbs (*which should help w/ a few of my CrossFit & other goals)

    *for my CrossFit goals:
    Double-Unders: Get to 10 in a row
    Strict Pull-Ups: Do to 5 legit (chin above the bar) pull-ups
    HSPU and HS Holds
    Squat 350
    Deadlift 425
    Press 150

    **for my "Other" goals:
    Run a 1/2 Marathon in under 2:00 hours (*and maybe run my 1st Full Marathon).
    Complete a Olympic Triathlon (*and maybe a Half-Iron Man)
    Spend more quality time w/ my family (*when not training*)

    Just need to focus, plan my training scheudle out and sign-up for the events !!!

    Happy New Year !!!
  • alysa521
    alysa521 Posts: 137 Member
    My goals aren't really for 2014 as I have a list in my log book running consistently and then when i achieve it I cross it out and add a new one. Here is my list currently

    -Muscle up
    -Consistently RX HSPU in WODs
    -Clean and Jerk 153# (currently 148#)
    -Backsquat over 200# (curerntly 193)
    -Deadlift 283# (currently 263#)
    -consistent ring dips RX in WODs
    -Snatch 123# (currently 113#)
    -25 consecutive pullups (17 is my current best)
    - 15 min of mobility work every night (I probably only do this about 4 days a week now)
  • ahemming1
    ahemming1 Posts: 93 Member
    2014 Goals:

    Butterfly Pull-ups
    Muscle Up
    Improve DUs
    Get to 15-19% body fat. Currently at 24%. 15% is ultimate goal, would be happy with 19% this year
    Maintain or improve strength while losing fat. Did it last year, hoping to do it again.
    Move up 100 in the Open standings in my Division. (Worldwide Masters, not just my Region)

    I don't make resolutions, but my word for the year is COMMIT

    Good luck to all and Happy New Year!