Strive to Move to the Standard: Why Full Range of Motion Matters - Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
Strive to Move to the Standard: Why Full Range of Motion Matters
At CrossFit Indestri, you’ve probably heard your coaches say it more than once: “All the way down,” “Chest to the ground,” “Stand all the way up,” etc.
We say it with love, and we say it because it matters.
CrossFit is built on the idea of measurable, observable, repeatable fitness. That means we don’t just move, we move with intention and integrity. Part of that integrity means striving to move to the full standard of each movement, every time.
Why We Have Movement Standards
The standards we use in class, whether it’s squatting below parallel, locking out overhead, or your chin over the bar in a pull up, aren’t arbitrary. They’re there to ensure:
Safety through proper mechanics and balance
Consistency so progress can be measured
Functionality that transfers to real life movement
Respect for the workout and for other athletes
When we move through full range of motion, we’re training our bodies the way they were designed to move. We’re building strength, flexibility, stability, and control, we’re not just checking off reps.
The Standard Isn’t Just for Competition
You don’t have to be prepping for the Open or any of competition to care about movement standards. Striving for full range of motion isn’t about being a rule follower, it’s about getting the most out of your training.
Half squats don’t build full strength. Short pull ups don’t improve pulling power. Partial push ups don’t translate to real world strength or shoulder health.
And more importantly, when you cut range, you cut results.
It’s Not About Being Perfect, It’s About Progress
Now, this doesn’t mean every single rep is going to be flawless. We all have off days, mobility limitations, and skills we’re still working on. That’s okay, the key is to strive toward the standard, rep after rep, day after day.
If you’re still building the mobility to squat below parallel, we’ll help you get there. If you’re working toward full lockout in your presses or handstand holds, your coaches are here to guide you. The effort is what counts.
The Integrity of a Rep
There’s something powerful about knowing every rep counted, not just because it looked good, but because it was honest. That’s what builds confidence, that’s what makes progress measurable, and that’s what sets the tone for a culture of excellence inside our facility.
You don’t need to RX every workout, or need to win every WOD, but when you show up and give your best effort to move well and move fully, you’re doing it right.
Chasing full range of motion isn’t just about better reps, it’s about better fitness, better results, and better movement for life. So next time your coach reminds you to go deeper, lock out harder, or stand up taller, remember: we’re not nitpicking, we’re helping you become the strongest, most capable version of yourself.
Keep striving.
Keep improving.
Keep moving with purpose.
Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
Focus:
15 minutes to find 2 RM Front Squat
WOD:
12 min AMRAP
3 Front Squat at 80% of 2RM
15 KB Swings
45 DU
Check back each night at 8pm for the next days WOD .
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