I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. The front squat is hands-down my favorite exercise. Whenever I say this, it tends to start a front squat versus back squat debate. Which is crazy, as it’s not an either-or situation.
Saturday, October 25, 2014
How to Use the Front Squat to Improve Strength and Performance
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. The front squat is hands-down my favorite exercise. Whenever I say this, it tends to start a front squat versus back squat debate. Which is crazy, as it’s not an either-or situation.
Friday, October 24, 2014
2014 AAU Worlds Powerlifting Championships (Athlete Journal 112)
Part of what makes powerlifting fun - and frustrating - is that you're always left wondering why you didn't do better and how you can do better next time. Although I won my division at my most recent meet, I was still left with a lot of food for thought as to where I should go from here.
2014 AAU Worlds Powerlifting Championships (Athlete Journal 112)
Part of what makes powerlifting fun - and frustrating - is that you're always left wondering why you didn't do better and how you can do better next time. Although I won my division at my most recent meet, I was still left with a lot of food for thought as to where I should go from here.
Virtuosity 1: Morrill of the Story
Athletes look past a monster truck full of rottweilers to find a coach who’s 100 percent invested in his athletes.
Almost 100 people sent us stories of virtuosity in the week after we asked for submissions, and each was inspiring in its own way.
We heard about trainers who have changed lives, athletes who have overcome huge obstacles to find fitness, and communities that exhibit strength measured in something other than pounds. We read every submission we received, and we appreciated the honesty and emotion in each one. They are the products of an amazing community.
Some of those submissions, however, didn’t conform to our submission guidelines, which is a lot like a 400-lb. squat just a hair above parallel. Impressive as it may be, it doesn’t count. We received submissions that were too long or sent in the body of the email rather than as an attachment, and we received a host of pictures that were out of focus or well below the 1-MB required size. As Adrian Bozman would say, “No rep.”
To increase your chances of publication, read the submission guidelines. Attention to detail is the hallmark of virtuosity.
From among the pile of submissions, the one you are about to read stood out like a beautiful overhead squat. Audrey Pike’s story about Kris Morrill contained many of the same elements as other submissions, but it was better. It told a common story uncommonly well. That’s exactly what we’re looking for.
With 10,000 affiliates around the world, and a host of garage gyms as well, truly unique stories are very rare indeed. But the right words make any story as striking as a perfect clean.
To quote Aldous Huxley, “Words can be like X-rays if you use them properly—they’ll go through anything. You read and you’re pierced.”
Read the submission guidelines at the end of the article, write piercingly, and send your story to virtuosity@crossfit.com.
The Critical Importance of the Off-Season for Your Recovery
If you’re reading this then I have bad news for you. You’re just like me. You may not walk, talk, or dress like me, but if you’re reading this, then there’s a fair chance you’re every bit as obsessed with exercise and fitness as I am.
Thursday, October 23, 2014
A 5-Step Approach to Training During Adolescent Growth Spurts
We have all seen the awkwardness that accompanies a period of growth for youth athletes. Some of us have even experienced it. The fastest runner on the team begins tripping over his or her feet. The once graceful dancer is all arms and legs. The number-four batter moves down in the lineup because he or she can’t get the timing right.
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