A frequent question from new CrossFitters is "What is this kipping thing?" Kipping, literally, is the translation of horizontal movement to vertical movement. In other terms, it means hanging from a bar, loading up the shoulders with power by pushing them forward, and then accelerating back and up. The hips also generate power in a kip, rising up first on their own and then popping the rest of the body up and over the bar. In the photo below you can see Mike's hips rising up as his shoulders go backwards, leaving him nearly horizontal. Shortly thereafter, though, he is straight up and down again and well over the bar! This motion is significantly harder on a non-stationary bar, so great job, Mike!



Today's Workout:
5 rounds
400m run
50 squats

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