Thrusters have been in the Open from 2011 to 2018; every single year.  We have had two of (most likely) five workouts released so far for the Open in 2019 and haven’t seen thrusters yet.  There’s a very good chance sometime in the next three weeks they’re going to make their way onto the score card.

With conventional grip, we are relying on our grip strength alone to hang on to the barbell.  We have one thumb and four fingers in an open circuit relying on muscle to close, and keep closed, that circuit.  However, once we establish hook grip, the circuit is closed and tension keeps it there.  In “hook grip” we are wrapping our thumb on the bar first.  From there, our index finger and middle finger “hook” over the thumb.  Just the same as a cam-lock works on an adjustable ring strap; the more force that is applied to “open” that circuit, the harder it closes.

What researchers have found over the years is that regardless of the task involve all energy systems are in use.  Albeit some more than others depending on the task, all three energy are in play.  Let’s repeat this point, your body doesn’t use one energy system exclusively, rather it’s more of one and less of the other depending on the needs required.

The Open is all about the community and being together to take part in a world wide event focused on fitness.  For most of us, it’s the only “competition” that we do within Crossfit.  That is fantastic!  Give it a little extra attention through some of the tips above and you might just surprise yourself with what your fitness can do.  Execute to your potential.  Be the best you that you can!  Welcome to the Open.

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