Difference between block work and hang work

Athletes who struggle with explosively accelerating up the thighs will benefit more from block work as the bar starts at a dead stop. Inversely, because the bar is on block it eliminates the need for the isometric holding of the weight from certain positions before performing the lift. Newer athletes who have not developed correct positioning yet will benefit more from this type of work.

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How to Get (and Coach) Better Double Unders

You either are an athlete who struggles with double unders, or you know an athlete who struggles with double unders. While this video is directed at coaches there is a lot of value for athletes who do not coach as well. If you or someone you know is struggling with double under proficiency. this video may be very helpful at uncovering why nothing has worked for you to date.

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Five Exercises to Get You Out of the Sagittal Plane

As crossfitters we spend a lot of time within the sagittal plane in our wods and training. What we mean by that is when you walk into the CrossFit gym you can just about count on the fact that you will be doing most of the exercises for the day in a 10x10 square in which your legs and arms typically only travel in one direction (up and down or forward and backward).

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