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Speed Effort Day with Mark Bell

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Mark Bell was coaching Travis and Justin from CrossFit Sacramento. He had them doing dynamic effort squats into chains and DE deadlifts. Going back and forth for 10-12 sets of 3-2 reps with minimal rest. Mark’s Observations: Justin is leaning forward when squatting this prevents his hip from getting proper depth and is less efficient it’s […]

"More than just wellness" Mark Rippetoe Quote

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Another Mark Rippetoe quote. This time from Strong Enough? If your expectations are always those of someone content to live without physical challenge, then when it comes time for mental, moral, or emotional challenge you fail to meet it because you are out of practice. Meeting and overcoming obstacles are skills that can be honed, as opposed to […]

Lu Xiaojun 230kg Front Squat Double at 2011 Worlds Training Hall

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Lu Xiaojun in the 2011 Weightlifting Worlds Training Hall. (Here’s another.) Chinese lifter, LU Xiaojun (-77), 2 days before his event. I was surprised by the heavy load that was on the bar 2 bays before competition and I thought he will do one or two back squats. I was amazed when I saw him […]

Squat RX Warm Up Exercises Mobility WOD

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Of course you know Boris from Squat RX – one of the best squat instructions online. If you haven’t already you should watch his entire series. Below is Squat RX #5 in which Boris shows various warm up exercises. Check out Mobility 101 for more mobility awesomeness. Exercise List: arm circles hip circles trunk twists leg twists swaying tree dislocates […]