"Coach, why are we doing pull ups? When, in real life, will we need to use this exercise?" It can be an exercise that may save your life! That's what we tell people (I have at least) when they ask what the "real world" application of a pull up is. You could accidentally slip on… Continue reading The Kipping Pull Up – Are You Really Ready?
Category: Exercise
Forming a Fitness Habit. How Long Does it Really Take?
"You already know what the right thing to do is...You just gotta do it." - Jocko Willink So you fell out of shape? We've all been there. Shit happens. Good news is, you got yourself motivated enough to get back into the swing of fitness. Awesome! First thing is first, forming your new habit. Be… Continue reading Forming a Fitness Habit. How Long Does it Really Take?
Hand Health for CrossFitter
We've all seen the nightmarish photo's on social media of CrossFit people's hands ripped to shreds. They think it's cool but in reality, it's flat out stupid and promotes a poor image of what we're trying to accomplish in the gym. If that's you, stop posting those pictures because it give us all a bad… Continue reading Hand Health for CrossFitter
Creating a Quick and Effective Exercise Warm – Up
"If you don't have time to warm up, you don't have time to workout." - Jim Wendler, 5/3/1 Training Program I absolutely love that quote by Jim Wendler. Nothing bothers me more than someone who walks into the gym and starts exercising, without warming up. This is a recipe for disaster on so many levels.… Continue reading Creating a Quick and Effective Exercise Warm – Up
The Idea Behind Iron Crew
"Everybody has something that they can share with other people." - Kevin Don, Strength Bias Training