Bobby B Violent leg and hip extension should be the focus within push pressing. The arms simply continue the speed developed by hitting the ‘finish’ position. CGO2017 Team Foundation CrossFit watch: ARTICLES + Why I Did It – Natalie Newhart CrossFit WOD for Wednesday 2/1 2 rounds for time: 30 wall balls 20 push press, […]
Lyndsay F The handstand pushup is one of those high-level movements that we will generally see during the CrossFit Games Open, so we’re going to put an emphasis on improving this skill. ARTICLES + Alternatives to the Foam Roller for Improving Thoracic Mobility – Prime-Physio Fitness CrossFit WOD for Tuesday 1/31 establish a 1RM press then […]
Went 4 for 6 (91/122/213) at #IndustriousResolution17! I hit a (CrossFit) snatch PR at 95kg but it wasn’t counted because of a pressout #butitcountsincrossfit. Also set a new lifetime/meet CJ PR of 122kg. Big thanks to @heysheena #magicalbabyjedi, coach @fisheboy, @bee_see @ammmery @gabriellenfuller @beautiful_thieves @shotssquatssurf @laulaulemon for coming out to support, @tiawright06 for being an […]
Gus (via Tom Boy X) Today we retest one of the first-ever CGO events. ARTICLES + New Spacesuit Unveiled for Starliner Astronauts – NASA + CGO 2017 Registration – CrossFit Games MAKE SURE THAT YOU JOIN TEAM FOUNDATION CROSSFIT! CrossFit WOD for Test Friday 1/27 CGO 11.2 AMRAP in 15 minutes: 9 deadlifts, 70/45kg 12 […]
Cheryl C Cycling movements in manageable sets will be important in maximizing today’s score. ARTICLES + What Happened When We Used CrossFit For Marathon Training – Runner’s World CrossFit WOD for Max Thursday 1/26 CGO 14.4 AMRAP 14 mins 60 calorie row 50 toes-to-bar 40 wall balls, 20/14# 30 cleans, 61/43kg 20 muscle-ups HellaFit WOD […]
Mark-Anthony B For those who did this last time: do you have a pace to hold so you could possibly go heavier? Is there a cycling technique you’ve figured out? CrossFit WOD for Volume Sunday 1/15 7 sets of the following complex: high hang clean + hang clean + touch-and-go clean + push press high […]
Bobby B and Dave H ARTICLES + Coaching Roundatable CrossFit Open 14.4: Tips and Advice – Tabata Times CrossFit WOD for Test Tuesday 1/24 50-40-30-20-10 reps for time: wall ball situps double unders OR if you’ve never done the benchmarks separately before “ANNIE” 50-40-30-20-10 reps for time: situps double unders rest 1 minute, then “KAREN” […]
photo by Ann-Marie D Thanks for coming out this past Saturday for the Annual FCF Not-Holiday Party! It’s max week, so let’s test/retest a bunch of important fitness skills and capWhat to look forward to this week: 10-rep max bench press, 100 pullups or 30 muscle-ups, kinda KAREN + ANNIE, The Big Clean Complex, CGO […]
Victor M Not all jump ropes are created equal: some range from coated-cable speed ropes with cheap handles for a couple of bucks, cheap heavier “licorice”-style ropes with simple plastic handles, fancy aluminum ball-bearing handles with cable ropes for maximum spin, adjustable weight ropes with thicker handles, to the top of the line ropes costing $50+ […]
Now that the holidays are over, let’s celebrate again! Join us at Optimism Brewery this Saturday, January 21st. We have an area reserved for us beginning at 6pm. We know that’s a bit early but our presence in the space claims the area for additional hours PLUS those of you with kiddos can stop by […]
