Philip Papandrea 20 Posted September 17, 2010 Hi all, I tried these in the WOD today and i'm just not getting anywhere(literally). Just getting into the position and keeping my hips elevated causes tremendous cramps in my triceps. When I try to move, my hips start sagging and i don't move very far. I'm doing these on a wood floor with cardboard. Is there an easier substitute for this move? The only thing I could think of doing was stay in place and shift my weight from hand to hand. My triceps were burning after this. Any help would be appreciated. Phil 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Sommer 11,183 Posted September 17, 2010 I tried these in the WOD today and i'm just not getting anywhere(literally). Just getting into the position and keeping my hips elevated causes tremendous cramps in my triceps. When I try to move, my hips start sagging and i don't move very far. I'm doing these on a wood floor with cardboard. Is there an easier substitute for this move? ...If the Ag Walks are currently too demanding, Crab Walks would be an excellent substitution. To perform a Crab Walk begin from the Ag Walk position in the video and then bend your legs until your feet are directly under your knees. Another key item to focus on during the Crab Walks is to elevate your hips until they are level with your shoulders; although this may be a struggle at first.Yours in Fitness,Coach Sommer 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blairbob 308 Posted September 17, 2010 Phillip, a carpet square would work well on wood floor. The first version of ag walks I teach is with the feet going forward and the hands pushing away from the feet. It's like a pushup position in reverse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philip Papandrea 20 Posted September 18, 2010 I will try the carpet when I'm ready to progress. I tried the crab walks today and they will be a challenging but very doable substitution for the AG walks especially when the hips are elevated. When I let the hips sag they were way too easy.When I elevated the hips I really felt the same muscles work as in the start position of the AG walks but I could actually move around now. Thanks for the suggestions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Smrek 94 Posted October 21, 2014 do we need some resistance? i made wooden square with 4 wheels in every corner. only floor i have is 100y old. nothing sliding on it it looks like small hills everywhere from cleaning with brush from past. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikkel Ravn 1,667 Posted October 21, 2014 i made wooden square with 4 wheels in every corner. Holy smokes, 16 wheels? That thing should be able to take some punishment! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Smrek 94 Posted October 21, 2014 hhhhhh what? wheel in every corner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kate Abernethy 571 Posted October 21, 2014 ^ Be prepared for some very dirty hands. I think I should use a duster cloth and clean as I go. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
