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#WODoftheWEEK 7.31.2017
What's your worst CrossFit movement? Is it burpees? Cause that's mine. Definitely. Fucking. Burpees. Especially when there's a box involved. Welcome to 'Struggle City.' Here's the #WODoftheWEEK. Follow @voyedgerx on Instagram here.
Wisdom of the Week- Scaling Toes to Bar
Part 3 of the Toes To Bar series is here! We LOVE this scale because it provides a challenge to the athlete without sacrificing the range of motion. Give it a shot and let us know how it goes.
Wisdom of the Week- Toes to Bar Drills!
Toes to bar take time, effort, and dedication to master. Luckily, coaches Marc and Aimee have put together a 4-part series with skills and drills for you to practice. This week's drill utilizes a PVC pipe and a buddy. Give it a try, and let us know how you do!
Wisdom of the Week- Rope Pull-Ups
Hey all! Marc and Aimee here wrapping up the rope climb series with a great accessory skill or WOD scale for rope climbs to build your pulling strength...ROPE PULL-UPS!
Fitness Can Be Found Anywhere
Fitness Can Be Found Anywhere. See how and why travel isn't an obstacle to fitness. You're capable of anything, anywhere and should be able to do much more than you think. Follow me on twitter @athletecoacht and our newest friends @fittest_travel for more inside tips!
Wisdom of the Week- The ROPE CLIMB
The rope climb is often underestimated and is primarily a LEG EXERCISE when performed correctly! Keep up with Wisdom of the Week for tips and appropriate scales.
Wisdom of the Week- How to Scale the Push-Up
Push-ups from the knees are an EXCELLENT way to practice full range of motion push-ups without sacrificing your core stability and good back position. Check out the video to see how to properly perform this scale, and read the blog to learn more!
Wisdom of the Week- The Do's and Dont's of Scaling the Push-Up
Last week we talked proper push-up technique, and this week we move on to the best scaling options for push-ups. Throughout the next 3 weeks we will demo push-up scales and explain WHY they are most effective.
Wisdom of the Week: The Push-Up
The push-up is one of the most underrated movements, and is more often than not performed incorrectly! Check out our newest series to find out how to improve your push-up.
Wisdom of the Week- Wrapping Up the Muscle-Up
We are closing out the strict muscle-up series with a banded saddle muscle-up! Pair this with the russian dip and our original transition drill to finally get that first strict muscle-up!
Wisdom of the Week- Russian Dips
Still struggling with the turnover in your strict muscle-up?? Marc & Aimee detail the Russian dip on today's Wisdom of the Week. This skill allows you to support your full body weight while practicing the turnover on a steady surface before moving to the unstable rings.
#WODoftheWEEK 2.13.17 - Partner WOD
This week's #WODoftheWEEK is 100 calories on the Assault Bike or Ski ERG, followed by 100 power cleans (155#/105#). Post your time to comments and read the blog for more info on why we picked this brutal WOD for this week's post.
Wisdom of the Week- Muscle-Up Transition Drills
This week we take a long, hard look at the muscle-up transition, which prevents many people from performing it successfully. Here's one drill to help get the feel of keeping the rings close as you transition from the pull to the turnover. Good luck!!!
Wisdom of the Week - Introducing the Muscle-Up
That's right- the most coveted gymnastics movement in the sport of CrossFit, the muscle-up, is the star of our next Wisdom of the Week series! By: Aimee Young
Wisdom Of The Week - Wrapping Up The Handstand Push-Up
This week closes out our handstand push-up series! Try out this unique strength-building exercise to get you to that first strict handstand push-up. Don't forget to use a spotter!
Why Full Range of Motion?
Marc and Aimee introduce their newest Wisdom of the Week video, and Marc explains why it is important to keep full range of motion in mind when picking a scaling option for your metcon.
How To Do A Handstand Push-up Part 1
How to perform a handstand push-up, part 1. Watch our video series on tackling some pristine movements, such as the HSPU - an excellent CrossFit gymnastics movement to learn. Follow us on Youtube and Twitter @VoyEdgeRX