18.1 is well underway; but before you pick up those dumbbells, here’s a quick reminder of some important movement standards you won’t want to forget.
Toes-to-Bar
Athletes can wrap tape around the bar or wear some kind of hand gear/protection, but you cannot do both. Acceptable hand gear includes tape, leather gymnastics grips, gloves, etc.
Also important to note: your feet must make contact with the bar at the same time. Any kicking you do in an attempt to make contact may result in a no-rep if your feet are split!
Dumbbell Clean and Jerks
We saw a few no-reps from Briggs for this movement, so take care to get in your groove before you go after 18.1. Out of the movements in this triplet, this could be the most technically challenging, standards-wise.
- Even the first rep must be a hang clean, meaning once you deadlift the DB from the floor, you need to pause at the hang position (at your side or between your legs) before the first rep.
- Any type of clean counts.
- The DB has to make contact with your shoulder before going overhead.
- You can get the DB overhead however you’d like, but you cannot use your free hand to help.
- You can use two hands while lowering the DB between reps.
- The rep counts once you’ve locked out at the top.
- You need to complete five reps on one arm first before switching.
Rowing
We all know that when you produce enough power, the rower will keep counting distance/calories for a few seconds even after you’ve stopped rowing. Be aware you must remain seated until the monitor says you’ve hit your 12 or 14 calories. If you row efficiently, it’ll go by faster than you think. (Psst! Here’s how long you can expect the row to take you each round.)
Keep these details in mind, and no-reps won’t be an issue. Want more tips to help improve your score for 18.1? We’ve got ’em right here! There’s still time to stock up on all the gear you’ll need for the Open. Shop here and get express shipping.
