To Failure!

Failure is good.  Failure, especially when it comes to the three power based lifts we did today, means (assuming you didn’t make a huge jump from your last rep) you are very close to your 1RM.  That’s good – take 5 pounds off the bar and see if you can do that weight.

On the flipside, if you’ve only got two minutes to find your max… failure is bad.  Luckily this was not a timed workout – but one that should involve taking your time, taking some risks with the weights and either getting incredibly close to failure or actually failing.

CrossFit Total
1RM Deadlift
1RM Back Squat
1RM Shoulder Press 

Check out today’s whiteboard or a link to whiteboard for last time we did this one.