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For more than a decade, Noah Ohlsen trained and competed against the best athletes in CrossFit. He qualified for the CrossFit Games year after year, finished second in the world in 2019, and remained one of the most consistent athletes of his generation. In 2026, Ohlsen entered a different stage of his career. At 35, […]
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Deloading the week before a CrossFit-style competition is one of the most overlooked—but most important—parts of preparation. Done right, it can help you feel fast, explosive, and clear-headed when it matters most. Done wrong, and you might show up feeling flat, heavy, or under-recovered. The final week is not the time to build more fitness. […]
Read More →Ever wonder what a true hybrid athlete’s week looks like? Not just the highlight reel on Instagram—I’m talking about the real structure. The strength days. The intervals. The long runs. The recovery protocols. The nutrition that makes it all work. If you’re training for performance and aesthetics… if you care about your squat numbers and your mile time… this […]
Read More →For years, athletes have been told the same thing: if you want to get strong, don’t do too much cardio. Cardio kills gains. Endurance work makes you weak. You have to choose between being strong or being conditioned. And while there is some truth behind that idea, it has been exaggerated. The problem usually isn’t […]
Read More →The squat and deadlift are foundational lifts in strength training, each playing a critical role in building power, muscle mass, and functional strength. Both movements challenge major muscle groups and, when trained effectively, can complement each other for greater overall gains. However, an imbalance between these two lifts—whether in strength, technique, or training frequency—can limit […]
Read More →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 […]
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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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