Got chicken legs? Don’t forget about your chicken wings. The serratus anterior muscles are what I refer to as our “wings.” They help us move our arms multi-dimensionally and with great speed. Got ... Continue Reading
Everything You Need to Know About the Iliopsoas
The iliopsoas contributes heavily to Olympic lifts and every day activities like walking and running. It also influences our form in many other types of movement, depending on how weak or how tight this ... Continue Reading
A Biologist’s Perspective on CrossFit and Gymnastics
Hot Yoga: The Dangers and Myths You Need to Know Hot yoga is a huge craze, but is it safe? There are some things you need to know about how the body handles heat so you can decide if hot yoga is good ... Continue Reading
Why CrossFit Coaches Need Anatomy: Bones, Muscles, and Lifting
As coach Patrick McCarty mentioned in one of his articles, going to a CrossFit Level 1 Certification course in and of itself does not make you an awesome coach. As coach Patrick McCarty ... Continue Reading
10 Awesome and Little-Known Facts About the Human Body
Your body is many things: a mechanical device, a walking chemistry set, a sustainable life form, and an ever-changing biological phenomenon. There's a lot to know about the body. Were you aware of these ... Continue Reading
