Training Methods Series: Part 1 Cumulative Sets
Cumulative Sets Select a weight that you can complete for 8-12 reps, in good form and at a controlled tempo. Begin the workout by completing one rep at your selected…
Cumulative Sets Select a weight that you can complete for 8-12 reps, in good form and at a controlled tempo. Begin the workout by completing one rep at your selected…
The functional fitness movement was to some degree a backlash against the commercialization of fitness. The fitness industry was dominated by large corporate gyms who had moved increasingly towards machines…
Core Stability Conundrum by Dr. Cameron Khavari, D.C., M.U.A.C. Intra-Abdominal Pressure (IAP) In my chiropractic practice, a lot of athletes come in saying that their programs include core work or…
The “Upper-Body Squat” The Pullover was the first machine that Arthur Jones built of what would become fitness giant “Nautilus Inc” (he sold the first one in 1970). He claimed…
Athletes face a minefield of potential mistakes when it comes to choosing a training program. The following are several common errors made by motivated, ambitious athletes in regards to programming.…
A complex is the combination of two or more different lifts in a single set. Complexes can be used for a variety of purposes and with many different modalities. The…
EMOM (Every Minute on the Minute) The EMOM Training Protocol prescribes that selected movements be performed “every minute, on the minute.” This format is one of the more effective methods…
A year has passed since we’ve last spoken. How did the 2015 CrossFit season go for you? A lot has changed in the past year. I definitely got a new…
In this interview, I sit down with Andy Timm-- a new member of Iron Athlete's coaching staff as well as the East Valley CrossFit competition team. Andy has been involved…