Tag: Tips

Ten Minutess Till Agile – The Best CrossFit Warmup When You Have No Warmup

The Agile 8 is your new pre-wod warm up (If your coach already has a warm up for you, then this is your pre-warmup, warm up). My old routine was a random mix of movements cobbled together from Mobility WOD and my high school PE class. Usually, thrown together and done as quickly as possible so I could… Continue reading Ten Minutess Till Agile – The Best CrossFit Warmup When You Have No Warmup

100 Burpees For Time – CrossFit Tips, Tricks, and Times

Here’s how it went the first time I tried 100 Burpees For Time: A buddy mentioned he was going to give “100 Burpees For Time” a shot. Huh.  Never tried it.  I don’t fear burpees.  Sure, I’ll give it a go… First 20: I’m flying!  What’s the world record for this workout? Rep count 30: Uh,… Continue reading 100 Burpees For Time – CrossFit Tips, Tricks, and Times

Diane Fu’s three requirements for a top tier snatch

Oly lifting coach Diane Fu broke down the three requirements for receiving a snatch in the optimal position. 1. A squat width that allows for good depth. The deepest of squats. 2. This width should also accommodate an upright torso that carries a slight forward inclination. 3. Good knee to ankle alignment providing optimal stabilization… Continue reading Diane Fu’s three requirements for a top tier snatch