Friday, 24 May 2013

What is Rx?

Rx refers to performing or completing the WOD as prescribed without any adjustments or modifications.

This applies not only to a specific weight that a movement was intended to be used with, but just as importantly, to a complete range of motion in which the movement was intended.

Some examples can be:chest-to-ground in the push-up, chin over bar in the pull up, and hips below parallel in the squat, or toes touching the bar every time in T2B.

Just remember this, Virtuosity is more important then getting an RX. Remember this when you are planning to chose your weight. Virtuosity: doing the common, uncommonly well. Get that movement perfect!!

If we sacrifice our form or stray away from the standards you will stall your progress and only hurt yourself in the end. Rx doesn't define you, be accountable for the CrossFit standards!

Don't be discouraged if you are not getting Rx, this is just a standard and something to work towards. Getting your movements to standard is far more important then always getting Rx.