Gymnastics

You must understand your movement patterns, mobility, and every other aspect of health and fitness outside of your gym time.

We have thus far built a strong pulling foundation, but it’s now time to train the full movement.

The importance of small details, long-term dedication, commitment, and striving for high-quality handstands will pay off.

The work in this week’s program will challenge the base you've built in the first three weeks with a significant amount of volume and concludes with different ring variations to bring variety.

All you need to be in shape is your body, a bar, and gravity.

Part 3 builds directly on the work from the previous 2 weeks. We use similar movements but increase the loading with more difficult variations, higher repetitions, and longer holds.

In the second part of this series, we aim to strengthen the top position of the pull up with a set of taxing movements.

Hanging does for your shoulders what deep squats do for your hips.

There are safer ways to get upside down than closing your eyes and throwing yourself at the ground.

A few simple progressions can help you find your balance for a freestanding handstand.

Handstands might be simple, but they aren't easy. Paying attention to how your hands interface with the ground will make them easier.

These drills will help you hone and reinforce a strong and stable handstand position.

These drills will not only build strength, but help build body awareness of a proper handstand position.

They say champion athletes don't always make good coaches, but Kristan Clever has a passion to prove you wrong.

If you want strong lats and phenomenal core strength, then the front lever is an exercise for you.

The final 4 weeks of your open preparation means that you are that much closer to reaching your goals.

This is the initial 4 week phase beginning your 2017 CrossFit Open preparatory workouts. It's a great way to set fitness goals that you can work towards in a clear, well defined manner.