Don't Start CrossFit Until You Read This
What It Gets Right, What It Gets Wrong
March 12
Tip: Box Jumps For Conditioning
You've heard the warnings. Here's the full story.
November 17
Tip: A Startling Benefit of Exercise
A huge study of tens of thousands of people reveals that the upside of exercise is far more potent than we realized.
September 22
Tip: The Missing CrossFit Movement
CrossFit workouts hit every fitness quality, but they do fall a bit short in one important area.
March 28
Tip: Muscle-Up Tutorial
Here's a quick overview that'll help you work your way up to a full muscle-up.
March 6
Tip: Rest Periods: Sit or Walk Around?
What's more important, active recovery between sets or resting as much as possible? This new study on CrossFitters sheds some light.
February 23
Better Than CrossFit and Powerlifting
Powerlifting has a total – the sum of its three lifts. CrossFit has a total too. But are they really the best tests of athleticism? Enter the Pendlay total.
February 1
Tip: Are Overhead Squats Right For You?
Good movement, but not for most people. And it's the worst squat for leg growth. Here's why.
January 26
Tip: The Most Useless Pull-Up Exercise
This movement is often used as a regression in functional fitness classes. Problem is, it doesn't do much of anything. Here's why.
January 6
Tip: Why CrossFitters Should Train at Planet Fitness
Believe it or not, a couple workouts a week at a regular gym would make good CrossFit athletes even better. Here's why.
December 14
Tip: Pros and Cons of CrossFit-Style Training
Does it push you to train harder, or does it end up being a competition that hurts you in the long run?
December 10
Tip: Touch 'n Go Deadlifts, EMOM
This deadlift variation is often mistaken for cheating. It's not. Here's why, plus a great workout to try.
December 1
Tip: An Illogical Approach to Explosive Lifts
Always train neurologically demanding lifts first in a workout, right? Well, not always. Here's why.
November 25
Tip: The Hidden Benefit of CrossFit
Are people who do group fitness classes happier than solo lifters? Here's what science says.
October 29
Tip: Machines for Functional Fitness?
Sure, free weights are generally better, but not for everything. Even CrossFitters can benefit from them. Here's how.
October 24
Tip: Pistol Squat Hold with Leg Exchange
Already good at pistol squats? Showoff. Now try this advanced variation.
October 18
Tip: Pistol Squat From the Bottom Up
Ramp up the difficulty of the pistol squat with this variation.
Tip: Pistol Squat to Box
The pistol squat requires mobility, strength, and balance. If you're not there yet, try the box squat version. Progress by using a lower box.
October 17
Tip: Pistol Squat with Suspension Straps
Trying to hit a full pistol squat but having trouble? Use this regression, then progress by using the straps as little as possible.
September 29
Tip: How to Stop Sucking At Pistol Squats
From basic to advanced progressions, here's how to finally nail this move without falling down.