Amy Bream: “Why would you ever take your leg off in a workout?”
I chose to do my 3rd event of the CrossFit Games completely without my leg. I took it off and told my judge “I won’t need this until I’m finished.” 😂
Why?
When I go into any workout, I need to look at all of the moves to find which leg option will be the most fitting for the entire workout as a whole, rather than just one movement. This particular workout included a lot of skill movements rather than weight, so it’s all about moving fast and efficiently rather than lifting heavy things.
These were the movements:
-handstand push ups
-jump rope
-pistol squats
-GHD sit-ups
-handstand walk
You may see some athletes with a prosthesis use their fake leg during all of these movements. This will mostly depend on the following 3 factors:
-are they AK or BK? (Do they have one knee or 2?)
-if they are an AK, how long is the residual limb?
-how do they attach their prosthesis? Do they use suction that could potentially break when they sweat? How easy is it for them to take it on or off quickly between movements?
For me personally, my leg only would have been helpful to walk in between movements to give my left leg a rest. I chose to leave it off because it would have wasted too much time, and I knew I could handle under 5 minutes of hopping.
And before any of y’all ask…yes, this causes significant strain on my left side lol. My doc is less than pleased when I do this, just keepin’ it real. Thankfully, I’m strong and healthy and my body is holding up well for me. More than that, I’ve incorporated a ton of extra measures into my routine this year to help me recover well from the strain. (Thank you to @the_raidermethod, @majorfamilychiro @themovementflow_rx and @icebarrel !)
Also, if y’all are wondering who’s the one yelling at me to hurry up…it’s my coach. He’s allowed to. 😂
🎥: Michael Dalton and Lindsey Miller
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