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Put Yourself in a Position to Win (Athlete Journal 90)
Leaving my gym bag at home turned out to be a good mistake, as I set a new beltless deadlift record.
Charles Staley
Squats, Takedowns, and Term Papers (Athlete Journal 19)
Despite having a heavy school workload this week, I managed to have yet another week of solid training in BJJ and weightlifting.
James Kearns
The Seven Habits of Highly Successful CrossFit Athletes
Last year, Patrick McCarty shared his athlete journals that detailed his journey to the CrossFit Games.
Breaking Muscle Editors
Erring on the Side of Caution (Athlete Journal 27)
My next competition is less than two weeks away, and I'm feeling pretty confident but still being cautious.
Terry Hadlow
Inside the Dome of Strength (Athlete Journal 7)
I knew the Chicago StrongFirst Certification weekend was going to be big, but I didn't anticipate how amazing it was going to be in real life.
Brandon Hofer
Lessons From Robson Moura (Athlete Journal 32)
School kept me busy this week, but I managed to make it to an amazing seminar over the weekend.
Jess Papi
The Three Stages Of Technique Proficiency (Athlete Journal 89)
One of the highlights of my training this week was a failed lift, and this is why.
Charles Staley
When Training Goes Right (Athlete Journal Entry 18)
This week I started rolling harder, lifting more, and dialing in my diet. It was a good week.
James Kearns
Know Who You Are (Athlete Journal 18)
"Don’t ask who you are - act on who you are. Action alone delineates and defines you."
Allison Moyer
Heavy Snatch Session (Athlete Journal 26)
I spent all week preparing for a heavy snatch session on Saturday, and was pleased with the results.
Terry Hadlow
Balancing Intelligence and Intensity (Athlete Journal 31)
I'm starting to learn how to achieve balance in my training, and it's a great feeling.
Jess Papi
Bench Press Tips (Athlete Journal 88)
This week I found a way to work around my cranky shoulder during the bench press.
Charles Staley
Diet and Drilling Adjustments (Athlete Journal Entry 17)
This was one of my best training weeks of 2014. I'm dialing in my diet and have changed my approach to drilling.
James Kearns
When Typing Interferes With Training (Athlete Journal 25)
The week ended with a bit of pain in my elbow and wrist, but otherwise it was a solid training week.
Terry Hadlow
Going to Worlds (Athlete Journal 30)
It's official: If I can come up with the means, I've decided to head to Worlds in about a month.
Jess Papi
Big Lifts and Bodyweight Adjustments (Athlete Journal 87)
With my meet coming up, I'm focusing on adjusting my weight and staying healthy and on track with my training.
Charles Staley
Back in the Weight Room (Athlete Journal 16)
Although I've shifted my Olympic weightlifting focus, I know it helps me as a grappler and I was happy to get back to lifting this week.
James Kearns
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