CrossFit Games Athlete Withdraws from South Regionals
“So this is hard because of how much time I’ve invested in this sport (August 2012). I will not be competing this year at the 2017 South regional. I have been blessed with the opportunity to become...
View ArticleCrossFit Roots – The Standards You Need to Become a Competitive Crossfitter
“A recent post on CrossFit Training’s Instagram highlighted Roots’ owner Nicole Christensen. In the short video, she mentions a standards list that CrossFit Roots uses to determine if athletes are...
View ArticleDo you Even Disney? Khan Porter Suggests Next Regionals Event for Dave Castro
Khan Porter – “Do You Even Disney?!?! In the duration of “Beauty and the Beast” build to a 1rm clean. No walking between reps, only dancing.” Do You Even Disney?!?! In the duration of “Beauty and...
View Article5 Effective Ways to Deal with Post Workout Soreness
Post workout soreness is a pain that affects us all. If you train hard it becomes an inevitable part of progress, a sign of growth and development. But don’t confuse it 1. Active Recovery This method...
View ArticleCrossfit Pro Fails from Katrin Davidsdottir
KATRIN DAVIDSDOTTIR (Watch til’ end ahaha) WHEN YA’ THINK YOUR LIFT IS ON FIRRRRREE ???? .. but then naaaah, nope realllllyyy not. ??♀️???♀️???? I need to figure out how to boomerang that pouty...
View ArticleLifting for Love – One of the Best Moments ever in Olympic Weightlifting!
Matthias Steiner lost his wife in a car accident shortly before the 2008 Olympics. He vowed that he would win the Olympic Gold for her. After things went badly in the Snatch he had to complete a 258kg...
View ArticleBrooke Ence Puts Physique Model Bodybuilder through Crossfit Workout!
Steve Cook is a professional physique competitor. Brooke Ence is a CrossFit Games athlete. Watch as two worlds collide when physique meets fitness in a 7-minute AMRAP of front squats and burpees after...
View ArticleHero Workouts Murph and Nate – The Stories of The Men that Inspired the WODs
We all know that completing a Hero WOD is more that just a workout. Next time you take one on, think about the brave man behind the name. MURPH HERO WOD For time 1 mile run 100 Pull Ups 200 Push Ups...
View ArticleCrossfitter vs Strongman – Alec Smith vs “The Mountain” in a Clean Ladder
“Not everyday you get to go head to head vs Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson AKA “The Mountain” in a clean ladder. His lifts looked easier the heavier the weight got!” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Ladder started at 145 kg (320...
View ArticleThe Best of Josh Bridges Trash Talking Mat Fraser During CrossFit Games
Josh Bridges narrates what Mat Fraser thinks about before important workouts during The CrossFit Games It’s that time of year again. @crossfitgames #2016bts will be published soon. @mathewfras...
View Article6 Tips to Improve Overhead Squat Mobility & Technique for Crossfitters
So firstly, lets recap overhead squat mobility and technique. This exercise ruthlessly exposes holes in any athlete’s mobility, strength and technique. “The overhead squat is the ultimate core...
View ArticleSam Dancer – Warming Up with 193 kg (425 lb) Front Squats
Want to raise your front squat numbers? Check this out: 5 Training Techniques to Improve your Front Squat The post Sam Dancer – Warming Up with 193 kg (425 lb) Front Squats appeared first on BOXROX.
View ArticleThe BOXROX Quiz – What Type of Crossfitter are You?
One of the best parts of any CrossFit box is the varied and welcoming community that makes up its members. The BOXROX quiz will help to show you where you fit in. From 100 + year old masters to...
View ArticleBrooke Ence Destroys 111 kg Clean and Jerk
Brooke in action! Brooke Ence Clean & Jerk Brooke Ence clean and jerking 111kg/245lb at the 2016 East Coast Championships!Via: hookgrip Posted by The WOD Life on Sonntag, 24. Januar 2016 Improve...
View ArticleNot Able to RX Your WODs Yet? Try a 30 Day Skill Challenge
Every year I set aside 2-3 months that are dedicated to achieving specific goals through a particular 30 day skill challenge. I have found this to be an incredibly effective way to become an all...
View ArticleTop Olympic Weightlifting Tips from German Athlete Max Lang
Basic info: Max Lang Date of Birth: 06.12.1992 City of Birth: Calw Height: 166cm Bodyweight: 78Kg Profession: Soldier Club: Chemnitzer AC Weightclass: -77Kg Hey Max, so lets start with your current...
View ArticleThe Importance of Developing Thoracic Mobility For Crossfitters
Thoracic mobility is essential for all athletes. At times the spine is asked to act fluidly, in a highly segmental, mobile fashion, and at times it’s asked to lock down in to a rigid plank that can...
View Article6 Pull Up Bar Complexes to Explode your Strength and Skill
Complexes help you get more comfortable with hanging and swinging movements, strengthen the pulling strength and most importantly, challenge you a bit more. We made a list of six different routines we...
View Article6 Reasons Why Crossfitters Hate Burpees
The name came up in 1930s by American physiologist Royal H. Burpee, who developed the so called burpee test – part of his PhD thesis which was a quick and simple way to assess individual’s overall...
View ArticleBREAKING CROSSFIT NEWS – Dave Castro Announces First Event for 2017 Regionals
What do you think of the first event from the 2017 CrossFit Regionals? @crossfitgames Individual Event 1 A post shared by @thedavecastro on May 7, 2017 at 6:45pm PDT Check these articles out for...
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