CrossFit: News, Workouts, Training Tips

Here are some typical CrossFit movements…

Pull-Ups

The pull-up is an essential exercise for CrossFit training and competition which means athletes need to spend a lot of time on the bar.

It’s an amazing back and bicep developer plus forearms and grip are very important for being able to pull yourself up the bar for many repetitions. Not to mention, being proficient with the pull-up will carry over to other exercises. But it’s no easy task as bodyweight movements are some of the most challenging.  

Thrusters

The thruster involves a squat and press which means all CrossFit athletes must be proficient in this movement as it’s very important for the different movement variations. 

You use a barbell and dumbbell to train for this movement but the former is ideal for training and competition carryover. But the thruster is a great muscle and strength builder, along with teaching proper full-body technique.

Handstand Push-Ups

One of the more difficult exercises not only because of the strength necessary to do it but also because of the balance and coordination required to be upside down. 

The handstand push-up builds muscle, power, and functional strength while also training balance and stability.

Box Jumps

The box jump is an excellent lower body exercise which builds explosiveness, strength, coordination, and conditioning. Therefore, it’s a necessary athletic movement.

Wall Balls

Wall balls are one of the basic exercises that involves a squat and throw component which has athletic carryover in addition to the aerobic aspect for improving conditioning. 

Deadlift

The deadlift is important for the explosive clean portion of CrossFit lifts. The more you can drive your legs through the ground against a heavy barbell will definitely make your training much more efficient.