Shoulder mobility (aka proper shoulder movement) is a hot topic amongst our athletes. Many athletes have the mindset, “If I could just get my shoulders more flexible all my problems with snatching, overhead squats, handstand push-ups, etc will disappear.” Wouldn’t that be nice… The number one thing we notice athletes doing incorrectly is performing a …
Why do we squat? There are numerous answers including performance, strength, aesthetics, and/or quality of life. There are as many ways to squat as there are reasons why we squat – low bar, high bar, front, back, functional, sumo, olympic, split, etc. How we squat should then be in line with why we squat. The movement …
How to Elevate Your Olympic Squat to Maximum Potential: Six Key Methods Read More »
Diane Fu is of one the prominent and most sought after Olympic Weightlifting coaches in the CrossFit community. From time to time she tours the country to hold seminars at CrossFit boxes. I had the pleasure of attending one she held in Detroit. Below is a quick primer on key points of emphasis from the seminar: #1 …
Crossfit barbell movements : The basics and more Read More »
