Training, Testing and Why You Should Know the Difference

Training, Testing and Why You Should Know the Difference

byBrandon Heavey|June 26, 2014 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...
Group Fitness Testing Results – June 2014

Group Fitness Testing Results – June 2014

byBrandon Heavey|June 17, 2014 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...
Strength Program Results – Session 5

Strength Program Results – Session 5

byBrandon Heavey|June 11, 2014 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...
American Weightlifting Documentary

American Weightlifting Documentary

byBrandon Heavey|October 25, 2013 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...
Clean from Power Position

Clean from Power Position

byBrandon Heavey|September 24, 2013 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...