Let’s be honest here. There’s plenty of incredible things to look at in the gym. The action at DEUCE is quite the spectacle, but how you observe the performances in the gym matters.
WHERE NOT TO STAND
Whether you’re a coach or a student, avoid standing or walking in front of a lifter’s direct field of vision. The neutral, focused gaze of the lifter is sacred. Occupying that space is like talking in a golfer’s back swing. Avoid it at all costs!
WHERE TO STAND: COACHES
Coaches aren’t just observing movement for the sake of showing support. One of the many roles coaches have is to observe deviations from the standard in the movement of their students. Generally speaking, the best place to position yourself to evaluate movement and respect the lifter’s experience is directly to the side (at 90 degrees) to observe things like pelvic tilt, lumber position, and range of motion. The best position to observe (and even film) a lifter is 45 degrees off center. If the lifter is facing 12 o’clock, coaches should assume 10 o’clock or 2 o’clock.
WHERE TO STAND: STUDENTS
Students can learn a ton from watching each other. Showing support for the vulnerable lifts of others is helpful, too. Standing behind and to the side of lifters are priority positions to assume as to avoid disrupting the visual field of the lifter.
We have compassion for the learning cue of the seemingly endless unwritten rules of the gym. That said, we hope you find this advice helpful.
Happy training!
5/16/22 WOD
DEUCE ATHLETICS GPP
3-3-3-3
Pin Press
Complete 3 rounds for quality of:
8 Weighted Dips
15 Seated DB Presses
Then, EMOM 15
Min 1: :30 Max Ball Slams
Min 2: 8 SB Squats (AHAP)
Min 3: 1 40 Yard Fat Grip Carry (AHAP)
DEUCE GARAGE GPP
10-10-10
Back Squat
Complete 3 rounds for quality of:
12 Reverse Lunges (ea)
:30 Copenhagen Plank
Then, complete 3 rounds for time:
5 Hang Squat Cleans (155/105)
25 Push-Ups