Lifting in CrossFit often gets disregarded as ‘just a strength thing’, but when you look at your lifts as skills – like you would a muscle up or toes to bar – it starts to pay off in a big way.
If you start to look at strength movements as a skill, CrossFitters can benefit from a few lessons that powerlifters really focus on.
For example, talk about ring muscle ups or handstand push-ups as very high-skill focused, but we often just overlook the squat and deadlift.
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Sometimes finding the time to squeeze a CrossFit session into your busy schedule can feel harder than the workout itself.
If you’re anything like me, there are times when you think you’re too busy to work out or life just feels too overwhelming, making you too stressed to work out.
But I have a question for you. When was the last time you actually regretted going and doing a CrossFit workout?
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When I first started CrossFit, I was getting PRs left, right and centre, so every single time I showed up to the gym, I unlocked some new achievement.
I was adding more weight to the barbell, and I was learning new skills. It was amazing. But then, let’s six months in, I suddenly started to notice that my PRs and achievements were few and far between.
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Double unders are a must-have skill for any CrossFitter. They’re a great way to improve your cardiovascular fitness and coordination. They are also a lot of fun!
But let’s be honest, they can also be really frustrating when you can’t seem to get them right. That’s why I’m here to give you three tips that will help you improve your double under technique.
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Butterfly pull-ups are a great exercise for CrossFitters of all levels. They build upper body strength and can be used as a progression to more advanced exercises like muscle-ups.
However, they’re not for the fainthearted. Butterfly pull-ups can be difficult and intimidating, especially if you’re new to them.
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For any CrossFitter, barbell thrusters are the ultimate test of strength and endurance. This exercise combines a front squat with an overhead press and is sure to leave your muscles burning.
While thrusters may seem straightforward, there is a right way and a wrong way to do them.
But fear not. In this guide, we will cover why you should incorporate thrusters into your regime and even some advanced tips so you can smash your next workout.
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The CrossFit Benchmark Workout Annie is one of the most popular CrossFit workouts out there. In fact, it was one of the very first CrossFit workouts that I ever did! But it’s also one of the most challenging workouts, and many people struggle to get a good score. But with the right strategy, you can massively
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For CrossFitters, handstand walks are a great way to challenge yourself and add an extra level of difficulty to your workouts. But when it comes to handstand walks, a lot of people overemphasize the gymnastic form – this is where you’re perfectly vertical. If you can do this, it’s perfectly fine, but if you’re not a pure
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Gymnastics is a great way to improve your CrossFit performance because it develops strength, power, coordination, and flexibility.However, when it comes to working on these skills, a lot of athletes make a few common mistakes that are actually pretty easy to avoid. That’s why this article is going to cover really important steps and things that
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