Skillz do you got 'em?

You know, like nunchuku skills, bow hunting skills, computer hacking skills...

Skills are a mainstay of crossfit.  Snatchs, Clean & Jerks, muscle ups, and pistol squats can all be classified as skilled movements.  Each one takes a level of physical and mental competence to accomplish. These movements must be learned and require a level of maintenance.  Almost everyone is capable of executing these skilled movements, however there are some road blocks that must be ironed out.  The first being your nervous system.  If you have not attempted a muscle up but you can do 3 pullups and 3 ring dips the only thing you are lacking is the muscle memory.  Obtaining this kinesthetic awareness (body awareness) is extremely important as your progress in your crossfit lifestyle. This kinesthetic awareness connects the brain with your muscles via your nervous system superhighway and helps you organize the order in which the muscles must fire for you to successfully complete the skill.  Once you get the movement then you must practice.  Even if you are extremely tired after a workout just a few minutes going through the progressions will aid you in the next time you come across that movement.