Dips are a classic exercise you can do at home with little to no equipment. They primarily work your tricep muscles and are a great addition to any upper body workout routine. But, many people don’t know any dips beyond the standard chair dip. So, we’re here to help, going through 7 simple yet effective... Read more →
Getting strong and building lean muscle is a goal for most CrossFitters. Knowing how to add strength while balancing the demands of a GPP program, though, isn’t as easy as it sounds. Some athletes choose to focus on strength and take a break, while others prefer to build heavy weightlifting into their regular CrossFit workouts.... Read more →
A bench isn’t required to get a killer chest and upper body workout. All you need is a set of dumbbells and some floor space (although a stability ball can increase your options). Here are the 11 best dumbbell chest exercises without a bench. For strength gains, try performing them in sets of 3 with... Read more →
Mastering the CrossFit snatch is not something you can do overnight. But anyone who’s serious about their fitness will do well to work on it regularly. Snatches (and snatch variations) are a staple of CrossFit. They come up in many different WODs and are used to build strength, power, endurance, and even cardio sometimes. Beginners... Read more →
As a collegiate athlete who has trained in several small to world-class CrossFit gyms, I want to share the tips I have learn along the way to better my press technique. In this article, you’ll learn: What’s a press The Benefits of a press How to perform each kind of presses, specifically in a Crossfit... Read more →
Regardless of the athlete you are or aspire to be, learning the CrossFit clean is essential. While not 1 of the 9 fundamental CrossFit movements, cleans come up in many classic CrossFit workouts as well as competitive situations, like at the Games and in the Open. They’re not the easiest exercise to master, but there... Read more →