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Fight Night 3 in Dubai — How to Watch the Hafthor Björnsson Vs. Devon Larratt Boxing Match
The most anticipated fight night of the strength sports world is almost here. On Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, 2018 World's Strongest Man (WSM) champion Hafthor "The Mountain" Björnsson versus Devon "No Limits" Larratt headlines a stacked fight card in Dubai, UAE, that features a total of nine bouts. The card...
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CrossFit Guides
10 Shoulder Press Variations to Build Upper Body Strength
The shoulder press is a movement used by most strength, power, and fitness athletes to increase overhead strength, pressing abilities, and add significant size and strength to the shoulders (and upper chest, traps, and triceps). The shoulder press has a...
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CrossFit Basics
What Is CrossFit®?
CrossFit® is often referred to and known as “the sport of fitness”, but originally got its roots as a fitness regimen developed around functional exercises and high-intensity workouts. CrossFit® is a registered trademark of CrossFit, Inc.; more information can be found at their website, CrossFit.com.
This fitness methodology numerous movement staples, including:
- Box Jumps
- Thrusters
- Weighted Carries
- Squats
- Snatches
- Clean & Jerks
- Handstands
- Pull-Ups
These are a few of the movements an athlete can perform in any given CrossFit® workout. In order to excel in this sport, an athlete must be well-rounded and carefully curate programs that improve strength, mobility, power, and much more.
CrossFit Events
After Becoming a Mom in 2020, Annie Thorisdottir Wins Bronze at 2021 CrossFit Games
Two-time Fittest Woman on Earth® Annie Thorisdottir made a statement at the 2021 CrossFit Games by placing third overall in dramatic fashion. Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr won the 2021 CrossFit Games, and Laura Horváth placed second. This is Thorisdottir's sixth podium finish at a CrossFit Games and her 11th time competing in...
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Watch CrossFitter Graciano Rubio Snatch 330 Pounds 30 Times in Under 20 Minutes
What a way to kick off September. On the first of the month, strongman and CrossFit athlete Graciano Rubio shared a video of himself snatching 330 pounds for 30 reps in less than 20 minutes. The Level Two CrossFit Coach...
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What You Probably Don’t Know About Adaptive Fitness (w/ Alec Zirkenbach)
Today I’m talking to Alec Zirkenbach, Executive Director of Adaptive Training Academy. Alec is a military veteran, trainer, athlete, and entrepreneur who has played a key role in growing the adaptive athletic community in and around CrossFit. Through his work...
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CrossFitter Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr Goes Vegan for a Day With James Newbury
In late 2019, CrossFit Games veteran James Newbury revealed that he became fully vegan after following a plant-based diet for approximately four months. It was a decision that he contemplated since 2013, as he did not like how animals used...
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Guilherme Malheiros Is the Future Star CrossFit Needs
Most of the CrossFit community didn’t know what they’d get with Guilherme Malehiros on the roster at the 2021 CrossFit Games. But Brazil did. Twenty-one-year-old Malheiros grabbed attention from fans across the globe this year in Madison, potentially setting the...
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Adidas Set to Sell Reebok to Authentic Brands Group in 2022
On Thursday, August 12, 2021, Adidas announced that it has reached a compromise in an ongoing deal with retail conglomerate Authentic Brands Group (ABG) regarding the acquisition of Reebok for roughly 2.1 billion dollars. With the acquisition expected to close...
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Brooke Wells To Undergo Tommy John Surgery for Injury Suffered at the 2021 CrossFit Games
During Event 12 of the 2021 NOBULL CrossFit Games, competitors were challenged to establish a one-rep max snatch. During a 190-pound snatch attempt, Brooke Wells dropped the barbell after she suffered a visible elbow injury, fell to the platform, and...
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