Battle Ropes: 5 Movements To Shred Fat

Battle Ropes: 5 Movements To Shred Fat

In truth, battle ropes are so much more than just an aerobic tool for the upper body and arms. When done correctly, battle ropes are actually a great tool for all levels and types of athletes, ranging from functional fitness athletes (like cross fitters) to Olympic weight lifters, everyday health enthusiasts, and even those looking to shed a few pounds.

 

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Biggest Mistakes You Make At The Gym - Swolverine

The 6 Biggest Mistakes You’re Making At The Gym & Why You’re Not Seeing Results

When you’ve been in the health and fitness business for as long as I have, you’ve definitely seen a few things in the gym or the box, which makes your cringe. But, it’s not your fault. From bad form, to workouts that have no name, because they’re relatively worthless, we’re going to talk about the six biggest mistakes I see in the gym, that are keeping you from the results you want. Believe me, you don’t want to end up being the next Youtube sensation because you’re using the outer thigh machine, for your shoulders (seen it).
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how to master double unders

9 Tips To Mastering Double Unders Like A Pro

Let’s face it: you can’t do double unders and it makes you mad. It frustrates you because they show up all the time in the WOD, you feel like a buffoon doing them, you’re pretty good at everything else, and those dang double unders beat you every single time. Wherever you’re at in your double under jump rope progressions, we’re going to give you 9 tips on how to mastering double unders like a pro!
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How To Self Treat Lower Back Pain: 5 Simple Exercises You Can Do At Home

How To Self Treat Lower Back Pain: 5 Simple Exercises You Can Do At Home

Low back pain is the single most over-diagnosed condition within the rehab community. According to the National Institute of Health, this diagnosis will be the most treated episode of care encountered across multiple medical disciplines. In fact, nearly 80% percent of adults will experience low back pain at some point in their lifetimes. If you're experiencing low back pain, learn how to treat it with these 5 simple exercises, you can do right from your living room. 
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Handstand Walk: 5 Step Progressions To Master Your Handstand Walks

Handstand Walk: 5 Step Progressions To Master Your Handstand Walks

Every box has one. That one person that can flawlessly handstand walk across the box, with perfect form, effortless, almost better than they can walk on their own two legs. Envious, you wonder how you can develop this astounding skill, so the next time the open rolls around, you don’t have to be embarrassed about barely making it two feet, before you topple over. The good news is that this expert skill can be learned with a little time and dedication. Keep reading to learn our 5-step progression and learn how to handstand walk like a pro. 
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Ankle Mobility - Swolverine

Ankle Mobility: Why It Matters and How to Improve It

Do you struggle with ankle mobility? Ankle mobility begins with much more than a calf stretch. Ankle mobility is the foundation of so many functional movements we do inside and out of the gym. Think about some of the most basic movements like walking. Walking requires at least 10 degrees of functional dorsiflexion, while stair climbing another basic movement requires 20-25 degrees. In light of these facts, ankle mobility is absolutely essential for optimizing athletic performance.
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Wrist Mobility

6 Best Wrist Mobility Exercises

Wrist mobility in CrossFit is crucial to complete functional movements like front squats and cleans. We're going to talk about the best wrist mobility exercises for your front squats and cleans.
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Wall Balls - Swolverine

Wall Balls: 8 Tips On How To Crush Wall Balls During Your Workout

We all know the feeling of being exhausted in the middle of a WOD, when you think to yourself “I have how many Wall Balls left?” It can be a dreaded feeling, especially when you’re gassed and feel like you’ve got nothing left. The worst part is knowing you have lunges and snatches right after. Wall balls don’t have to be miserable. We’re going to teach you the optimal way, to perform Wall balls, also called “ball shots”, which will help wall balls become one of the strongest functional movements in your WOD. 
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Post Workout Soreness - Swolverine

10 Ways to Reduce Post-Workout Soreness and Inflammation

The muscle soreness and joint pain you experience post-workout are often associated with mild forms of exercise-induced inflammation. Inflammation can cause debilitating pain, slow your recovery process, and even hinder the progress you’ve made with your training. By better managing post-workout inflammation, you can recover faster, cause less stress to your body, perform better, and protect yourself from overtraining and possible injury.
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