Gearing up and shifting mindset from performing traditional bodybuilding movements, to more functional compound exercises, like the squat clean can be physically and psychologically challenging. Despite fitness and exercise fads, new apps, and trendy training...
Let’s be honest, your lower back is not getting the attention it deserves. With more aesthetically desirable muscle group such as your chest, quads, or abs, your lower back is neglected when it comes to your resistance...
For years I got crushed when I did a CrossFit thruster. For some reason I couldn’t seem to figure out how to do the movement without feeling like I was going to absolutely explode from...
CrossFit and high-intensity functional training is comprised of an innumerable amount of constantly varied movements, incorporating different types of workouts, intervals, intensities, and formats with or without active rest periods. One of the reasons why...
Performing the snatch in CrossFit is one of those movements you *unfortunately* can’t just muscle your way through. You’ll need a bit of finesse, patience, and mobility to be able to properly move the weight...
If you’re looking to take your performance, core stability, and overall strength to the next level, then look no further than the farmer’s carry. While the movement is simple, it is extremely effective and often...
You’ve probably heard the terms flexion and extension tossed around at the gym or in the box by your personal trainer or coach. But what exactly does flexion and extension mean? Understanding the principles of...
It’s often said that 95% of people who lose weight end up gaining it back. While this statistic originates from a study done over 60 years ago—and may not be entirely precise—it reflects a sobering...
Mountain climbers are one of the most effective ab exercises to develop a strong, flat, and chiseled set of abs. A strong core can assist in stabilization and balance to develop a better form for...
You’ve been working hard in the gym, training, being consistent, and sticking with your nutrition plan. But you just can’t seem to get those lower abs to pop like you want. And with hundreds of...
The power snatch is a staple Olympic weightlifting movement typically used in high-intensity functional training modalities such as CrossFit. It involves moving a loaded bar from the ground to an overhead position. With grace, this...
One of the most overlooked muscle groups in your training routine, you guessed it, your traps. Your back and shoulders are not complete without a set of killer traps. Traps make or break a well-defined...