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James Sprague won the 2026 CrossFit Games by 27 points over Dallin Pepper, giving him his second title in the last three years. This year’s Games featured 20 individual events, the largest event slate in Games history. Sprague won only two of them while also finishing 26th in one. At first glance, that looks like […]
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Accessory exercises are a vital component of Olympic Weightlifting. While the snatch and clean & jerk are the stars of the show, these highly technical lifts demand much more than brute strength or skillful execution. They require a robust foundation of strength, stability, and balance—all of which can be developed through accessory exercises. In my […]
Read More →When it comes to fitness, strength and endurance are often treated like two completely different worlds. If you want to get strong, you lift heavy, rest long, and avoid too much conditioning. If you want to build endurance, you run, bike, row, or grind through long workouts until your lungs and legs adapt. And while […]
Read More →Strength is the cornerstone of athletic performance, and for the functional fitness athlete, it’s the foundation that supports every movement from heavy Olympic lifts to gymnastic feats. But when we talk about strength, we often overlook one of its most crucial aspects: explosive strength. This dynamic component is what helps you accelerate through a heavy […]
Read More →The front squat is one of the most effective lifts for building strength, power, and mobility. Its emphasis on an upright torso, core engagement, and quad dominance makes it a staple for athletes and lifters alike. Not to mention, it plays a critical role in key lifts like the squat clean. But to truly unlock […]
Read More →What if I told you the bench press could improve movements like your overhead press and handstand push-ups, all while building stronger, healthier shoulders? For many, the bench press is seen as a purely chest-focused lift, but it has some serious crossover benefits for overhead strength, joint stability, and muscular endurance. Whether you’re looking to […]
Read More →Welcome to part 4 of our 5-part series on improving the snatch and clean and jerk. In the first 3 parts we covered the importance of the pull, the push press and back squat, and bodybuilding accessory work (part 1, part 2, part 3). Today, we’ll be discussing the importance of progressive overload. Progressive overload is a fundamental training principle that involves gradually increasing […]
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The Training Day Engine Builder Program is a 12-week program intended to improve your aerobic capacity by focusing…
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The main goal of this 12-week program is to increase your snatch and clean + jerk. Throughout this…
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I've said it once and I'll say it again, if you want to get better as a CrossFit…
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A New Way to Train. Precision Over Chaos. Most athletes go one of two ways: they either push…
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