This cycle we’re doing Romanian deadlifts instead of conventional or even sumo deads. Why, you ask? Well, because variety is always good, but more importantly, posterior chain strength. We do a lot of Olympic weightlifting (and variations), mostly in WODs. To be able to effectively recruit your posterior chain in this lifts, you must be […]
Get ready for everybody’s favorite exercise: farmer’s walks are back. They’re great for posture and grip strength. Have trouble holding on to the bar in deadlifts? Farmer’s walk. Poor posture? Farmer’s walk. Want a stronger back? Farmer’s walk. LET’S WALK!
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Hey team, this week we’re deloading from our last strength cycle and doing a bit of testing. We’ll be testing some gymnastics movements, some running, and a couple weightlifting movements. Have fun and push your limits!
Today ends another strength cycle. Hopefully you’ve been recording your weights and have been noticing some progress, and maybe even setting some new personal records! We’ll be easing off over the next week, doing some longer workouts and a bit of testing. As for today’s workout, have some fun, communicate with your partner and kick
Alright guys and girls, This week we’re focusing primarily on strength, and doing shorter WOD’s. Put your effort in to strength work, really concentrate on good technique and maximal effort. Try to hit all lifts – don’t get too ambitious and start missing.
Hey Team, Shoulder press, then a Cindy-esque workout today. Choose a weight that is challenging for the power clean and jerk, but light enough that you can manage it with good form throughout. All reps should feel smooth and doable, and make sure to always leave a couple in the tank – don’t go to
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Hey team, Lots and lots of pull-ups this week, and today in particular. Make sure you scale appropriately and PROTECT YOUR HANDS! Tearing is not cool, no matter what the internet says! Protect your shoulders, too – keep a strong scapular position throughout and don’t compromise quality for speed.
Join us for a day trip over to the mainland to watch our team and individual (Kiana) compete in the Taranis Titan Challenge (formerly on the island). Show your love for Kiana, Tammy, Colleen, Rebecca, Tim and Sean! We will be taking the 7:00am ferry on Saturday, November 8th and coming back on the 7:00pm
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9:30 tomorrow. I”m still stuck in Van so Steph is going to look after you guys. Have fun! Sean
Dynamic effort (DE) again today. We’re working with sub-maximal weights in order to create maximal force. Accelerate through the lift and, again, shoot for EXPLOSIVENESS. But now we’re incorporating the shoulder/spinal stability demands of the overhead squat, so it’ll be even more challenging. Be safe, go hard.
