My first time snatching, post hip surgery!

A full day of CrossFit training as an adaptive athlete, including two training sessions, Olympic weightlifting, conditioning and preparation for my first RX CrossFit competition qualifier. In this episode of The Training Vlog, I take you through one of my double training days as I build towards the Area Throwdown qualifier and hopefully qualifying for my first RX competition. The day starts with box squats and power snatches before heading into a 30-minute CrossFit EMOM: • 15 Cal Ski • 10 Hang Power Snatches • 20 Double Unders • 15 Wall Balls • Rest I also talk a bit more about the leg and ankle braces I use every day, why I need them and how I adapt them specifically for CrossFit training. Being an adaptive CrossFit athlete means finding ways to work around my disability while still pushing my training and competing at the highest level I can. I show the difference between my everyday NHS brace and the lighter brace I use for CrossFit, as well as some of the adaptations that allow me to squat, lift and train. There’s plenty more coming on the channel, including more weekly CrossFit training vlogs, a full video explaining my disability and conditions, qualifier preparation, competition content and a tour of my home CrossFit gym. If you enjoy CrossFit, functional fitness, Olympic weightlifting, adaptive sport or following the reality of training for competitions, make sure you subscribe. Thanks for watching 🤝 📲 Instagram: @danlong_athlete #crossfit #adaptivecrossfit #crossfittraining #crossfitvlog #functionalfitness #adaptiveathlete #crossfitathlete #olympicweightlifting #competitionprep