What percentage should my snatch be compared to my clean?
What percentage should your snatch be compared to your clean and jerk? This question does have a simple answer (that is 78-82%) but one must allow for variation depending on the anthropometrics of the individual being assessed.
Julian Alcaraz: too good for the CrossFit Games?!
If you watched the California regional or you follow Julian on social media, you know that he respectfully declined his ticket to the CrossFit Games after qualifying this year. Some of you might think this was crazy(!?). This week on the Brute Shoot, we tip our hat to Julian and his decision. As a new father himself, Coach Con sends his respect to the decision that was made out there on the competition floor. Listen in on why. We wish Julian and Miranda the best and great health in the birth of their child in the coming months!
How to make Olympic Lifting Straps
Here are 5 steps to make your own olympic lifting straps:
The 5 things to consider when setting goals
In following our seasonal approach to training, identifying what it is you want to achieve is one of the major components. Coach Nick Fowler talks how you've been setting your goals wrong and 5 questions you need to ask yourself when you are setting them.
What you need to know about the regionals pec tears
There were a lot of pec tears over the last 3 weeks of the CrossFit Regionals, here is what you need to know. Coach Con breaks down why they happened, what we are seeing and training mistakes that you might be making when it comes to your own GPP. Also check out our livecast on our Facebook page.
Single Leg RDLS
Unilateral work is essential for any Olympic lifter. We’ve all heard of split squats and step-ups, but how about a little variation? Try single leg RDLS.