One of the first things that attracted me to crossfit was that feeling being completely crushed after a workout. Of having zero left in the tank and dropping to the floor in exhaustion as soon as time on the clock expired. I’m actually quite well know for my...
The notion of applying the scientific method to our group training at 626 is something that I’ve been kicking around for quite some time. Don’t get me wrong, our members have seen great results to date, but my inability to quantify those results has...
Last month we wrapped up the latest, 6-week, 5/3/1 based, strength-specific program at 626. Continuing as I have done in the past, below is a recap of the results for the 5 recent participants. Just when I think I’ll be able to predict the results based on past...
A few weeks back I was lucky enough to screen the new documentary, American Weightlifting. You can find my review of the film here. As a follow up, the filmmaker, Greg Everett, sat down to answer a few questions of mine on the documentary, training and...
Aptly named, the new documentary American Weightlifting explores the weightlifting scene in the United States. The Olympic sport of weightlifting is wildly popular internationally, but as obscure as noodling for catfish in the U.S. The film highlights many of the...
A couple weeks ago I outlined one of the best ways to improve your Snatch and Clean & Jerk – by working off pulling blocks. Today I’m going to continue that series by exploring the power position for improving your clean. When breaking the clean down...