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6 Elements That Belong in Every Athlete's Training Program
I coach over 500 athletes in 21 sports, and they all do these six movements at least once a week.
Chris Holder
Say Yes to Banded Pull Ups (But Not for Assistance)
Struggle at the top of regular or weighted pull ups? This movement will force you to become more explosive.
Craig Marker
3 of the Best: This Week's Top Articles, Vol. 3
These pieces have caught your attention throughout the week. So here they are in one place for you to consume, digest, and enjoy.
Breaking Muscle Editors
2 Programs to Build Up Your Pull Ups
Improving at pull ups is exciting regardless of your level. This approach is simple, but effective.
Craig Marker
Strength Training for Yogis: Pull Ups for Upper Body Athleticism
Like any form of physical activity, yoga has a few blind spots when it comes to functional movements - including pulling.
Stephanie Ring
Bobby Maximus's 5 Favorite Not-for-Wimps Workouts
Get ready to push yourself to get big and strong like Bobby Maximus with these classic workouts.
Bobby Maximus
Increasing Pull Ups: Smart Strength With Charles Staley
This week, the answers to questions about pull ups, food labels, and how to grow big traps.
Charles Staley
A Core Training and Shoulder Rehab Exercise for Athletes
Train your core, shoulders, and grip with this simple yet devastating variation of the hanging leg raise.
Andy McKenzie
6 Tough Challenges to Test Your Strength and Athleticism
Some of these goals might take years to accomplish. But using them as long-term aims can be great for training motivation.
Craig Marker
Top 10 PT Test Mistakes (and 12 Weeks of Free Workouts to Fix Them)
I have seen thousands of fit people who train often but still fail fitness tests because they did not get specific in their training.
Stew Smith
9 Progressive Pull Up Movements (Video)
Stuck at a plateau? These movements will get your pull ups progressing again.
Al Kavadlo
The Top 10 CrossFit Articles of 2014
From the Kevin Ogar accident to Grid, 2014 has been an eventful year for the CrossFit community.
Breaking Muscle Editors
Successful Pull Ups for Beginners: Say No to Bands
Bands are much like drugs - once you get hooked, it is difficult to get off them.
Craig Marker
You Can't Learn the "What" Until You Know the "Why"
Do you know why you're following the training program you are? Do you know what the why behind every exercise you're doing?
Becca Borawski Jenkins
Pull Up vs. Chin Up: A Comparison and Analysis
Let's explore the chin up in depth and how it activates our muscles, as well as how it differs from the pull up.
Amber Larsen
Greasing the Groove: How to Make It Work for You
This training method provides a great way to build the neurological skill to move heavy objects. Here's why it works and how to best use this approach.
Craig Marker
4 Progressions for the Pull Up (Video)
This week, Al demonstrates four progressions for the pull up, along with some more advanced variations.
Al Kavadlo
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