How’s you like to improve your snatch without any extra training? Here’s a great article explaining why a pre-lift routine is critical to nailing PRs. The post below from Fubarbell explains how a routine helps top level athletes make big lifts. Normally, I’m pretty skeptical but this post basically mirrors what a number of CrossFitters… Continue reading Bruce Lee Says: If You Want A New Snatch PR You Must Chill
Category: Olympic Lifting
CrossFit Is For Weightlifters, Not For Runners?
Scrolling through posts on OPT’s site I came across the following tidbit regarding the perceived movement of the “sport” side of CrossFit away from being a generalist and towards a strength bias:
Midnight Shakes For Weight Gain by Greg Everett – Catalyst Athletics Blog
Being the super-fly weight that I am (ha! super fly!), I’m always interested in ways to put on a few pounds. Olympic lifting coach Greg Everett takes a very pragmatic look at the practice of waking up in the middle of the night to guzzle a protein shake. At the core the question is: does… Continue reading Midnight Shakes For Weight Gain by Greg Everett – Catalyst Athletics Blog
How To Pick Up Chicks At CrossFit: A Clean and A Jerk
Do you want to be popular, win friends, and be able to pick up chicks at your local CrossFit? Observe my buddy Dusty in the video below (and do the opposite).