Is there a feat of strength more visually striking than taking a heavy chunk of metal from the ground, heaving it into the air, and locking it overhead? The image alone, sometimes seen in silhouette, is ... Continue Reading
The Mistake That’s Costing You Pounds in Your Cleans
There is a phenomenon in CrossFit that is remarkably consistent across all time zones, borders, and accents. It appears to be something that we, as budding athletes, either see and mimic, or it’s some ... Continue Reading
The 2 Fundamental Roles of Footwork in the Jerk
All too frequently I observe lifters having problems in the jerk, and I can tell by the gestures they make and the expressions of their coaches that they believe the problem lies with the role of the arms ... Continue Reading
Snatch By Numbers: Why You’re Snatching Too Much and Too Often
It’s human nature to want to be better than everyone else. I’m convinced the reason social media has become so ubiquitous is because of our innate desire to show we’re smarter than everyone else through ... Continue Reading
Proper Rack Positioning in the Clean and Jerk (and How to Adjust Mid-Lift)
Last week my article on the clean grip width drew a comment from an old teammate of mine, Mark Gomes. (At my age all former teammates are old.) Mark and I go back to the 1971 Canada Games where we were ... Continue Reading
