bigm141414 Posted October 23, 2011 Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 Interesting documentary about Annie Thorisdottir the winner of the 2011 CrossFit Games. If nothing else it is darn impressive to see her lift. Quote "Pull the bar like you're ripping the head off a god-damned lion" - Donny Shankle Link to comment
DustMite Posted October 23, 2011 Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 That was awesome! Thanks for posting that! It was neat to see all of the different things she did besides crossfit and how good she was at all of it. I don't know if this is the place for this question, but she was wearing really high socks a lot when lifting and I see a lot of people wearing tall socks when working out--is there a reason? Do the socks do something? Quote Link to comment
nightlight Posted October 23, 2011 Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 @dust -- the socks are a layer of protection between your legs and a barbell, especially when doing deadlifts. The bar path needs to be as close to the body as possible, so skinning of the shins can happen. Quote "Come with me if you want to lift" -The Brominator "Later, I would learn that coincidences are the most planned things in the world. Later, I would learn that every single moment is a coincidence." - Douglas Coupland "Anyone who doesn't want french fries every day is a commie." - AngelaTheGeek Current Challenge INSTAGRAM!! find me on twitter Link to comment
DustMite Posted October 23, 2011 Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 @dust -- the socks are a layer of protection between your legs and a barbell, especially when doing deadlifts. The bar path needs to be as close to the body as possible, so skinning of the shins can happen. Oh, good to know. Thank you Quote Link to comment
Knightwatch Posted October 23, 2011 Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 I heart Annie, nearly as much as I heart Camille. Quote "The world will never starve for want of wonders, but for want of wonder." --GK Chesterton Domine, non sum dignus ut intres sub tectum meum, sed tantum dic verbo et sanabitur anima mea... http://www.facebook.com/#!/jbaileysewell Link to comment
spezzy Posted October 23, 2011 Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 Annie FTW. Quote I'm no longer an active member here. Please keep in touch: Instagram - Facebook - Forum Friends Discord - email “There's only one rule that I know of, babies—God damn it, you've got to be kind.” Link to comment
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