In today’s blog post, we will dive into the best ways that you can build upper body strength for CrossFit, the process behind building overall strength, discuss common pitfalls to strength training in CrossFit, and provide practical examples of strength-building techniques that will fit nicely within your current CrossFit workout routine.
Although the movements in the Murph workout are basic for a lot of people, the muscular endurance in the lower and upper body required to sustain the pace throughout the workout makes it a more advanced workout and can challenge anyone from first time CrossFitters to CrossFit Games athletes.
Every day, CrossFitters perform strict pull-ups in their respective gyms as a part of the workout of the day (WOD). But, if you are new to CrossFit, building the foundational strength needed to get your first strict pull-up can be challenging. It is possible, though, in less time than you may think with the right program, motivation, and coach behind you.
In this guide, we will dive deeply into the six best Olympic bumper plates based on your goals, training environment, and budget. As well as get to the bottom of why the plates are colored the way they are, determine the different types and materials of the Olympic weight plates, and explore which environments are best suited for each plate.
According to the Morning Chalk Up, a popular news outlet covering various topics in the CrossFit Games and various CrossFit Athletes, the Toes-To-Bar movement is the third most commonly programmed movement. In fact, it has appeared in the CrossFit Open twelve out of thirteen years. So, if you hope to put your best foot forward in competition then building your capacity in this movement is arguably the first thing you’ll want to do.
The Devil Press is a particularly challenging movement as it includes several movements packaged together and creates a range of motion and time under tension that is longer than most typical movements like a kettlebell swing or push press. The packaging of several movements makes the Devil Press stand out as a great full-body exercise that pushes athletes to their limits on each workout.
In this article, we will review what CrossFit Chipper WODs entail, who they are best for and why, provide examples of Chippers with different rep schemes, and finish with how to best strategize Chipper workouts for the next time you need a good training session.
In 2024, there are several options for the best CrossFit weighted vests to help you increase the demand for your workouts and assist in pushing performance even higher, and help you achieve your fitness goals.
There are many options when selecting the best CrossFit grips for you. In this guide, we will dive into which CrossFit hand grips I believe to be the best options by evaluating their features, materials, advantages, and disadvantages so that you can select the best ones that align with your personal preference.
Utilizing the expertise of Physical Therapists who specialize in CrossFit rehabilitation but who are also Fitness Coaches and CrossFitters themselves can be massively beneficial to you. So that you can optimize your range of motion, enhance your strength training, and elevate your fitness.