Ah, the elusive pull up. Every CrossFitter’s dream is to get that first pull up. Here are some exercises and tips to help you get that first one or get stronger with strict pull ups.

There’s a new acronym on the block to manage acute and sub-acute injuries. Let’s put RICE to bed and embrace the PEACE and LOVE!

Well, another Open has come and gone! We saw three workouts with very approachable movements and great scaling options, and a whole lot of energy for the athletes competing, Rx or scaled.

The 2022 CrossFit Games begins this Thursday with the CrossFit Open. The Open consists of three workouts spread over three weeks, broken up into Rx, scaled, and foundations divisions. The elite among us will move on through quarterfinals and semifinals, all leading up to the Games in August.

Mobility and strength are both important for the performance of any movement. For the overhead squat, this is especially important.

For CrossFitters, the overhead squat is the epitome of movement and mobility required by the sport. It involves every joint of the body to have optimal mobility, it requires strength in those mobile positions, and it requires balance and coordination. Balance and coordination come with years of practice, as does the strength, but how can you get better in those areas if you can’t even get into the proper position? That is where mobility comes in.

Does your back “blow up” after heavy deadlifts, high-rep cleans or snatches, or heavy back squats? Use this cue to help fix your lift!