2022 CrossFit Games: Daily Recap
Read2022 CrossFit Games: Daily Recap
It. Has. Arrived. The 2022 CrossFit Games has officially kicked off. In this blog, we'll do daily recaps of what went down — who dominated, who fell behind, and what the almighty leaderboard is currently telling us. Day 5 That's it,...
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2022 CrossFit Games Podium Predictions
Read2022 CrossFit Games Podium Predictions
The best time of the year is here! No, not Christmas, although that comes in a close second. The 2022 CrossFit Games are upon us, and we're itching to see who's going to call themselves victorious this competitive season. While the roster...
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The Nike Metcon 8 is Here: Here’s How it’s Different
ReadThe Nike Metcon 8 is Here: Here’s How it’s Different
When it comes to athletic footwear, it's hard to do better than Nike. The Nike Metcon 7 was such a huge improvement that it's been difficult to imagine how the retail giant would outdo themselves with the next iteration. But...
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4 Bodyweight Exercises to Build Muscle
Read4 Bodyweight Exercises to Build Muscle
You might think that the only way to get stronger is to train with weights. On the contrary, you can build strength and stability using nothing but the weight of your own body. It's true that eventually, your bodyweight won't...
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Psoas Stretches: How to Release the Hip Flexor Muscle
ReadPsoas Stretches: How to Release the Hip Flexor Muscle
There are certain muscles and muscle groups in the body that we simply don't pay enough attention to. The hip flexors are one, and part of your hip flexors is your psoas. If you neglect your psoas, it can lead...
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7 Wrist Warm-Up Exercises
Read7 Wrist Warm-Up Exercises
Healthy, strong, and mobile wrists are important for efficient, effective, and sustainable performance in weightlifting, gymnastics, and other functional movements. The wrists are often asked to stabilise and support significant load in unnatural positions during workouts. Whether it be holding...
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High-Bar vs. Low-Bar Squats: What’s the Difference?
December 24, 2018
Written by admin in General,
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Floor Press: A Simple Way to Build Upper-Body Strength
ReadFloor Press: A Simple Way to Build Upper-Body Strength
When it comes to building upper-body strength, you have no shortage of exercises. One go-to is the overhead press. But this is an umbrella term. In reality, there are countless types of presses you can rehearse. One is the floor...
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8 Workouts From Rich Froning
Read8 Workouts From Rich Froning
If you know functional fitness, you know Rich Froning. How could you not? He was once dubbed the Fittest Man in History after winning four back-to-back individual CrossFit Games championships (2011-2014). Now retired from individual comps, he's spent much of...
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Toes-to-Bar: A Complete Guide
ReadToes-to-Bar: A Complete Guide
There are a few movements that every functional fitness athlete plans for when stepping into the gym. Squats, muscle-ups, and burpees are all a sure thing. But maybe toes-to-bar weren't originally on your list. If you quickly made the discovery...
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What are Sumo Squats? Step-by-Step Tutorial
ReadWhat are Sumo Squats? Step-by-Step Tutorial
Squats are one of the pillars of functional fitness. It's a movement you do every single day, inside and outside of the gym. However, sticking with nothing but your traditional front squat and back squat can start to feel like...
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What are Preacher Curls? How-to and Benefits
ReadWhat are Preacher Curls? How-to and Benefits
People like to joke about bicep curls, but they're a great accessory exercise to build upper-body strength. Plus, they have all sorts of variations, like the spider curl. Another way to spice up your standard bicep curl is to opt...
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Buying Guide: How to Choose the Best Dumbbells for You
ReadBuying Guide: How to Choose the Best Dumbbells for You
We've talked before about the benefits of dumbbell training and why we love it so much. No gym is complete without them. Whether you're trying to improve your cardio or build muscle, activate your glutes, or build abdominal strength, dumbbells...
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