Movement Refocused: Single Leg RDL progressions

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When it comes to any movement, there are always ways to properly progress to said movement. Take the squat for example. We teach the air squat first, then the goblet squat, then the front or back squat, then the overhead squat. We start with…

Weekly WOD Insights 12/10/18

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MONDAY Whether you're in for a good holiday party flush out or simply looking for a simple and "keep it moving" workout, this should get the job done. I tested this one out for ya'll last week and plan on doing it again. Now, while it is…

Its all about the (meal) prep

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Since about early May I have switched over to the Vertical Diet, which if you have some time, and want to learn a lot more about the diet, go ahead and out this video (watch out its a long one!). A more condensed definition would that its a, “performance-based…

Get a Grip!

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                              If you are happy with your bar muscle ups or toes to bar, this post isn't for you.  For everyone else, take note!  Those…

Knowing When to Pivot For a Better Workout

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About a month ago I attended a workshop put on by a company called Active Life Rx. In the workshop we learned how to do simple movement screenings that can give us a lot of insight as to what people need to work on in terms of their mobility,…

💰Money Mobility Moves 2💰

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So a while back I posted about money mobility moves. Essentially they're mobility movements that I think will maximize your bang for buck when it comes to working on mobility in a time efficient manor. I talked last time about the plank wave,…

Ring Row Technique

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Ring Rows are an amazing tool for developing pulling strength. Unlike the strict pull up where you support all of your bodyweight, you can easily dictate how much weight you want to support in the ring row. This allows you to increase the…

Barefoot Power

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Recently I went to a concert (a regular concert, not a rave) in Sacramento this past Saturday to see a couple artists perform. Some of the ones I was more looking forward to were Bastille, The Dirty Heads (Britney is a big fan), and one of my…

The Sport of Fitness or Functional Fitness?

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Recently I was sent an an E-mail via one of the regular electronic newsletters I receive. The topic was the recent change in the CrossFit Games structure and how it may potentially affect CrossFit gyms worldwide. Essentially CrossFit CEO…