In CrossFit, like any other sport, there is the possibility of injury. The key is to be smart, seems easy enough, right? This is why a good coach will take the time to teach you proper technique, give constructive criticism and remind you to listen to your body. Unfortunately, there isn’t always going to be …
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Another Open Wednesday, another puzzler from Dave Castro: When the announcement came, not only was it a surprise that we were going back to another lengthy workout – a 20-minute chipper – but that a new move is debuting in 20.4. That’s right – Pistol squats are officially part of the CrossFit Open. In case …
CrossFit Open 20.4 Debuts a New Movement – Pistol Squats: Tips and Strategies Read More »
As always, Wednesday brought us another cryptic clue courtesy of Dave Castro: Is that a boat? Are we going to feel wrecked (Answer: Always yes)? Why are there so many rips? Turns out, that clue was a reference to a 2018 WOD making a comeback, as 18.4 became 20.3. If you weren’t around the CrossFit …
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Toes to bar can be a tricky. They aren’t necessarily a skill that you may have learned when you were younger, since they’re a very CrossFit®-specific movement. And I use the word tricky, because they really aren’t always as easy as some athletes can make them look. So let’s take a few minutes to breakdown …
My absolute favorite movement (bodyweight) to see when I walk into the gym are those 4 letters- HSPU. Yes, handstand push-ups! I freaking love them but then I see some of my gym mates and they just have looks of agony on their faces but it’s not because they don’t want to do HSPU it’s because …
*Kicks up into perfect handstand* *Walks 100ft flawlessly* *Gracefully lets feet fall back on the floor* “Wow, that was easy! That was my first try!” ^^^ Said no one ever. While handstand walking might not be a “foundational movement”, it sure is fun. It’s also beginning to show up more and more in competitions… (Spoiler …
Do you ever think about how many times a day you bend over to pick something up?? Probably not, due to the fact that it’s such a simple movement and your focus is on the actual task at hand rather than the movement itself. However, even when you’re not in the gym it’s critical not …
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The power clean is one of the best methods of gaining strength and mass in the gym. It can also be one of the most energy-sucking and humbling movements. Why? Because it involves speed in addition to strength. Power cleans are one of the more explosive movements and technique goes a long way to adding …
It feels like it’s been a blink of the eye since the last Open, but here we are again. We’re officially transitioning into a February Open format, and 23.1 is just around the corner. So my question to you is, are you ready for it? Have you been fine-tuning some of those skills that we …
Double Unders are the most frustrating move ever Almost Everyone Double unders have become increasingly popular. People are wanting to learn how to do them for the CrossFit Open. The general fitness community has taken a hold of them. It’s a good tool to have in your fitness arsenal. So with that said. We kind …
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