Because Concept 2 has a great product, CrossFit Inc. exclusively uses rowers from Concept 2 for events, like the Open and the Games. Essentially, if you want to row in CrossFit, especially if you want to use it for a competition (and count!) you better get a Concept 2 Rower. Other ergs don’t have this […]

Sometimes this will be strength work, sometimes mixed modal scenarios like an Open workout where a very heavy barbell is programmed in the middle or end of a workout (e.g. 15.1A, 16.2, 17.4, 18.4, 19.2, 20.4). However, most testing scenarios involve a sub-maximal weight moved many times.  In these scenarios, the athlete will benefit from […]

Anytime you are combining movements it means more muscle groups are getting pulled into the equation and the systemic loading will be greater.  That’s a fancy way of saying that they spike your heart rate, tax your breathing and make you hurt quicker. Thrusters are like any barbell movement in the sense that you can […]

It is about maintaining high-support positions and relying on prime movers (mainly the hips) to build sustainability at a variety of loads and movement pairings. There are a number of techniques for cycling snatches, which all can be good options depending on the scenario.  The ideal technique for moving a barbell with 90% of your […]

Each one uses the same algorithm and therefore shows the same wattage at each corresponding RPM (Revolutions Per Minute), but heavy usage during a bike’s lifespan frequently result in older models being easier to pedal while registering the same wattage and RPMs.  This is largely due to warping of the fan blades so they create […]

There are a number of techniques for cycling cleans, which all can be good options depending on the scenario.  The ideal technique for moving a barbell with 90% of your max will not be the as moving a barbell with 40% of your max.  The ideal technique for moving through 5 reps will not be […]