Double unders can be one of the most frustrating workouts to use, but they are incredibly efficient when it comes to aerobic conditioning and stamina once you’ve mastered the technique. This simple double unders guide will help you work through the little technical glitches that can mess up the rhythm of your double unders!
Arguably the most complex of the Olympic lifts, the snatch combines strength with speed in a movement that involves maximal extension and flexion within seconds. In this article, we will run through the basic movement and some of the most important and effective queues you will need to master a snatch.
The Clean is a classic Olympic lift that’s used to train power, speed, explosiveness, and strength. Getting the correct technique down is vital to improving all the elements it demands of your body. In this article, we cover each step of the Clean to help you master this Olympic lift.
The single best overall body exercise is the squat. Knowing how to perform this exercise correctly can be the difference between watching your gains skyrocket through the roof or sitting out with an injury. In this guide, we break down the squat, how to do it correctly to maximize your gains and show you some variations and progressions to help you get to the next level.
Learning to do a push-up correctly can improve upper body strength, reduce shoulder and joint pain in the process. In this guide, we break down the push-up, show you the proper technique and show you how to get the most out of your push-ups.
As simple as it sounds to do a shoulder press, there are several keys points to know to maximize your press, break through any plateaus that might be holding you back and reduce the chance of injury.
Pull-ups are one of the true tests of fitness and upper body strength. However, most people struggle with this exercise for several reasons. In this article, we break down the pull-up and how to do it correctly. Or if you’re struggling, we’ll show you how to progress, so you can start doing pull-ups in no time.
Movement prep gets your body ready for movement. By completing a succession of dynamic movements, the goal is to raise your core temperature, prime your nervous system for physical activity and to strengthen your muscles.
CrossFit has exploded in popularity and as with any sport, injuries come with the territory. We cover the most common injuries in CrossFit, what they are and what you can do to prevent them.
Foam rollers have been one of the best additions to the gym. Essentially, they are the cheap and affordable version of a massage anyone can do for muscles and the fascia that encases it. A few minutes on a foam roller can release tight muscle, improve joint mobility, assist in recovery and help reduce injury. Here are our top 5 foam roller exercises you should integrate into your training routine.
Most individuals share the issue of tight hips. You know you have tight hips if you cannot squat low and it just seems impossible. If you have a hard time bending over to pick up a low deadlift and cannot open your knees up or straighten your back up, you might have tight hips! Here is what you can do about it.
The overhead squat is one of the key movements of mobility and strength. The beauty of the overhead squat is that it is limited by the greatest weaknesses in the chain of motion. In this article, we take a close look at the overhead squat and uncover the keys to mastering the overhead squat.
