you're never too little to deadlift

I left some dumbbells lying around after my workout a few weeks ago, and Madeline discovered them. She desperately wanted to "exercise," too.  So, Jim decided that you're never too little to learn to deadlift.  (Even if you're wearing your Tinkerbell nightgown.)

starting with good form...

giving it her full effort

success!

It was an eighteen pound dumbbell. Since Madeline only weighs around 34 pounds or so, it was more than half her bodyweight! (Jim was quick to point out that he thinks she can do more.)

Watch out CrossFit Kids, here comes Maddie Beth!