Forum: Exercises
11-24-2016, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 29,225
The 3 Headed Monster
In CrossFit, Bergeron indicates that there are generally 3 core aspects if you want to be successful. These are strength, skill and conditioning.
Looking at his Competitors Training program they...
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Forum: Nutrition
02-25-2016, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 28,231
Competition Nutrition for a multiple event day
Hi guys and girls,
What would you recommend nutrition wise for a multiple event day?
Breakfast - I was thinking balanced macros so eggs, sweet potato and something
Pre Wod 1 - pre workout...
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Forum: Injuries
01-25-2016, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 13,787
Exertion Headache
Hi,
I know there are a few threads about this knocking aorund, but I was hoping for some information from anybody that has been through this.
I got my first one on Friday re-doing an old open...
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Forum: Equipment
09-21-2015, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 6,578
Re: Where to buy CrossFit stash in NYC?
Thanks Darren, do they stock a range of brands or purely Reebok? i like Reebok stuff, but I can get quite a lot of it in the UK and I'm primarily interested in US brands, as I always get hit by a...
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Forum: Equipment
09-19-2015, 04:38 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 6,578
Where to buy CrossFit stash in NYC?
Hi guys,
I'm visiting NYC for the first time at the end of the month and I'm bringing an empty suitcase! I'm eager to get some new WOD shorts, t shirts, metcons, olys etc
Do you guys have any...
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Forum: Equipment
12-15-2014, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 293
Views: 188,462
Re: Gym bags...
Wow, reading through this thread (and the fact that they look pretty cool) has convinved me to get a Datsusara. Looks wise, I think I prefer the Battlepack Mini, but I'm not sure if it will fit...
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Forum: Exercises
11-26-2014, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 6,626
Does anybody have a Pistol programme / guide?
Hi guys,
I've been doing CrossFit for about 2.5 years and I've got most of the movements nailed. However, I can still only pistol with my right leg and I'm quite worried that it's going to come...
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Forum: Competitions
11-06-2014, 04:50 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,454
Re: Optimal Strategy for Team Thorium WOD 1
Thanks for the advice guys.
We share a bar, but you're allowed to change the weights during the break. I definitely like the idea of doing an extra 1kg and changing the rep range to 21 or...
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Forum: Competitions
11-05-2014, 04:36 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,454
Optimal Strategy for Team Thorium WOD 1
Hi guys,
I've got a qualifier for a team comp (Team Thorium) and the first WOD is to measure max power output. You've basically got 6 minutes with your partner to squat as much as you can,...
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Forum: Equipment
09-27-2014, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,987
Rogue SR-2 or RPM 2.0
I currently use the Again Faster Rev X, I really like the weight of the cable, but the ends are starting to move in whilst I'm skipping which shorten the rope and breaks the DUs. I could probably...
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Forum: Nutrition
09-26-2014, 03:19 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 16,858
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Forum: Nutrition
09-25-2014, 07:46 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 16,858
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Forum: Exercises
09-08-2014, 06:38 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 21,843
How to grip a pull up bar?
Hi guys,
I've been doing CrossFit for over 2 years and I still haven't figured this out!!
I used to grip with thumbs wrapped around fingers, but I found it harder to kip from this position. ...
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Forum: Equipment
08-23-2014, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,701
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Forum: Nutrition
08-11-2014, 01:55 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 16,858
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Forum: Injuries
08-06-2014, 04:38 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,260
Re: Lower back issue related to glute weakness?
You could this try this (it will activate your hams / glutes).
1. Lean against a wall and push your hips back to isolate your hams / glutes
2. Slowly (as in 10+ second pace for the entire...
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Forum: Nutrition
08-04-2014, 04:29 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 16,858
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Forum: Nutrition
08-04-2014, 03:18 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 16,858
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Forum: Injuries
08-04-2014, 02:13 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 3,326
****** bag Shoulders
Hey guys,
I, like a lot of people, suffer from the above. It's come from years of sitting at a desk, too many exercise movements that target the front of the shoulders and not enough pulling...
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Forum: Exercises
07-15-2014, 08:18 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 18,876
Re: What's the best scale for strict HSPU?
Thanks for the replies.
On a dip stand, I can do about 15-20 dips and up to 28kg weighted. I can hold a handstand for 60 seconds (with difficulty) and I can't free HS.
Based on that and purely...
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Forum: Exercises
07-15-2014, 04:38 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 18,876
What's the best scale for strict HSPU?
Hi,
I'm following Competitors Training at the moment (great blog) and one of the skills is strict HSPU. Sadly, I can't do these yet (working on it) and I'm wondering what the best scale would be....
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Forum: Nutrition
05-23-2014, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,514
Protein - All in one or separates?
Hi guys,
I used to use an all in one recovery shake, but I've switched up to buying a quality whey with separates (creatine mono, beta alanine, maltodextrin, glutamine, BCAAs) that I add according...
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Forum: Equipment
03-12-2014, 05:34 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 8,629
Re: Knee Sleeve Advice
Thanks for all the advice guys, it looks like I'll be getting some Blues.
Great sizing tip too, you're exactly the same weight and height as me!
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Forum: Equipment
03-11-2014, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 8,629
Knee Sleeve Advice
Hi guys,
I want to start oly lifting / squatting heavy on a much more regular basis than I have been doing in the past. I experienced a bit of soreness in my knees last time I did the Hatch cycle...
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Forum: Competitions
03-08-2014, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 104
Views: 31,527
Re: 14.2 strageties/ scores
Are you allowed to wear triple ply sleeves for this? I ordered them ages ago, but I've been told that they're banned in some competitions, which is annoying, as I wish I'd ordered double or single.
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