In ExPhysiology
August 01, 2007
I recently overhead a new CrossFit trainee mention that the kipping pull-up he was being taught was "kind of cheating." This is a very common response that shows that many people are unaware that functional movements often require contributions of eccentric (lengthening), isometric (static), and concentric (shortening) muscle actions and that one very common power movement uses a stretch immediately prior to the muscle shortening. This pattern is called… Continue Reading
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In Kettlebells
August 01, 2007
The TGU overhead squat is the final progression in this series on kettlebell get-ups. It is an outstanding exercise that requires and develops balance, strength, stability, and flexibility in the ankles, knees, hips, upper back, and shoulder girdle. This exercise is an advanced progression that may initially prove too challenging for some people. It is commonly very challenging for those who fit the profile of "mature" male athletes with… Continue Reading
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August 01, 2007
In the last part of a four part series, Coach Mike Burgener of Mike’s Gym introduces four skill transfer exercises that develop proficiency in the four main aspects of the jerk: executing a powerful dip and drive, aggressively driving the body under the bar, receiving the barbell overhead in the frontal plane, and stabilizing the load overhead while standing upright.
We assume that the basics have… Continue Reading
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In Competition
August 01, 2007
Arrival--June 29
I drop my bags in my hotel room and decide to head back out to get something to eat. It's getting late and I've been traveling since 0430. As I pass the desk, I see a group of people walking out to the parking lot, as well, a loose mix of men, women, and kids. I am almost certain they are CrossFitters. The CrossFit Games begin tomorrow morning, and the… Continue Reading
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