Correct Your Snatch & Clean
One of the most common problems I see or hear complaints about is the barbell crashing in the clean (and even in the snatch to a lesser extent). There are two very simple ways to [...]
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Jan, 2016
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Jan, 2016
Correct Your Weightlifting Technique
A point I try to emphasize in all of my seminars is that it’s generally easier and more effective to teach athletes’ bodies what to do than to teach their brains. That is, if you [...]
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Jan, 2016
Loose Knees = Loose Jerks
Stand up and hang out for a moment. Now consider the muscles around your knees—are they tight and fighting to keep your knee from suddenly bending under the weight of your body? Probably not. We [...]
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Dec, 2015
New Year’s Resolutions and Setting Goals
Have I ever made New Year’s resolutions? I’m not sure, but I do set goals. Do you? Setting goals is a terrific exercise and it’s pretty powerful from New Year’s into January. Goals help guide [...]
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Dec, 2015
The Foundations of CrossFit
Check out the excerpt from an article below. It's an introduction to the foundations of CrossFit, written by Greg Glassman. So, if you want to learn more about CrossFit, or if you're interested in [...]
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Dec, 2015
The Squat Clinic Guide from Coach Glassman
The Squat Clinic is written by Coach Greg Glassman. It is a comprehensive guide to our most foundational movement. Photographs outline 23 points of performance for a sound squat, common faults and cues to correct [...]
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Dec, 2015
Perfecting the Handstand
Here's a few simple steps to help you improve your handstand and get comfortable with being upside down. Click through to read the tips. An excerpt is below: Along with being a foundation for [...]
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Nov, 2015
Building Strength Outside of the Gym
CrossFit not only gets you in shape but it helps shape all aspects of your life. Here are ten reasons why CrossFit makes you a better employee. An excerpt from the page is below: [...]
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Nov, 2015
The Barbell Snatch
Get some great advice on perfecting the barbell snatch from CrossFit Games athlete, Camille Leblanc-Bazinet! With her long history of weightlifting success, she's sure to have some useful pointers. The video is here. Some [...]
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Oct, 2015
Tips on what to eat before & after WODs
WODs got you feeling empty? What to eat before and after a workout. Read the full article from A Healthy Life for Me. An excerpt is below: What to Eat Before and After Your Workout can [...]