Category Archives: Skill Training

Humans are said to be creatures of habit. Yet, there is nothing habitual about CrossFit training. I wonder how much most people are pushed to spend outside their comfort zone. Like, every day. The Crossfit Games Open 12.3 certainly delivers … Continue reading →

When I was learning golf, the pros spent what seemed like an eternity focusing on my grip. As I started playing I finally realized the importance of the perfect grip… Today at CF KOP we practiced deadlifts with conventional grips … Continue reading →

In CrossFit circles, the exercise that challenges you most is called your ‘goat’. We all have many goats in our barns. I figured a sunny Sunday is the perfect day to let them all out for a WOD… From my … Continue reading →

How much should I rest between workout days? This may be one of the most important questions to consistently improve performance – yet this one is not clearly prescribed. Crossfit recommends a 3-day on 1-day off regimen with variations like … Continue reading →

Sooner or later many of us realize that technique can fix muscle ups, pull-ups, ropeclimbing or handstands. Endurance helps with the runs, rows and jumps. Eventually though we all have to pack on raw strength and it will come from … Continue reading →