That is the question I will attempt to help you answer in this article. When done well, butterfly pull ups look really cool and they will help you to move quickly and efficiently. For competitors, looking cool and moving fast is essential. For most of us who are just looking to get stronger and … Read more
A great video to watch before tackling today’s workout!
Most of the crew at the 2017 CrossFit Games! I recently had the opportunity to attend the 2017 CrossFit Games in Madison, WI. It was a long weekend of watching the fittest athletes on Earth workout surrounded by the fittest fans all dressed in their best CrossFit gear, knee sleeves and all. It was … Read more
We just entered a 2 rep push press cycle. This push press is a fairly straightforward two-part movement – the lift combines a short aggressive dip with an overhead drive. For those with shoulder mobility issues, increasing the weight of your push press this cycle without addressing any underlying shoulder mobility issues you may have … Read more
With the summer weather in full effect, there is no escaping sweat. Maybe you love the feeling you get after a long sweaty workout, and maybe you could do without all of the excess fluid dripping out of your pores. Sweat is a natural and healthy response to increased body temperature. As the body’s temperature … Read more
I recently had a chance to attend the CrossFit Gymnastics certification course in Brooklyn, NY and wanted to share some of my class experiences with the community. It was an enriching 2-days during which I was constantly humbled and impressed often by the instructors and fellow attendees. My first “lesson” has to do with … Read more
There are a few ways to gain strength. Put on more plates, scream and yell, and try to push the weight. Or you can go slow, pause, or explode up. These are all things that we do in class and our coaches are familiar with. The important piece to this is our staff knowing … Read more
Coach Marissa talks coaching. What it means to her and how it impacts her life. Our coaches provide advice and instruction, but at their core they are givers. They want to give as much as possible to every athlete during every class.
The word intention is defined as “a thing intended; an aim or plan.” Intention can also mean the purpose or attitude with which you are acting. When you come in to work out, have you ever developed or considered implementing an intention? Many of us come up with goals for a workout, like I … Read more
It is no secret that the workouts we do at CrossFit are very challenging. Some more than others, but I don’t think anyone ever leaves the gym thinking “Man that was easy” and if you have, more power to you. This is hard work but it is work that you will benefit immensely from. … Read more
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