Kirk wrote a post about how the Chinese use pulls and their variations in their weightlifting training.Why do snatch pulls (or clean pulls)?Teaching the body, of the most accurate angles for exerting the maximal amount of powerAccurately moving the … [Continue reading]
2011 Challenger Cup in Ghent
Update: See the complete still rings final and results here.Lefteris Petrounias just qualified first on still rings at the 2011 Challenger Cup in GhentHere is his routine from the 2011 European Championships.Still Rings Qualification Results:MAG … [Continue reading]
Jeb Corliss Wingsuite BASE Jumping
Another awesome Wingsuite BASE jump video by Jeb Corliss.That spot seems to be pretty popular among BASE jumpers.If the video is blocked in your country, use a proxy and enter the video url (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWfph3iNC-k) there.Also … [Continue reading]
Stephan Guyenet responds to Gary Taubes
Stephan Guyenet has A Response to Gary TaubesCould it be possible that, rather than thousands of career obesity researchers in academia and the pharmaceutical industry being stuck in the wrong paradigm for the last 60 years, a journalist with a … [Continue reading]
Causes for Heel Spurs
Heel Spur X RayKelly Starrett shows us a Calcaneal spur (heel spur).It's the result of the body's amazing ability to adapt to compromised positions due to tight knees, tight anterior hip, missing ankle range of motion.Here is more info on how to … [Continue reading]
7 years old and stronger than most of us
You probably came across these super strong kids on YouTube.Here are some clips I found particularly impressive.Hand balancing on a single barhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oijp1Apzeg4Human Flag Pike … [Continue reading]
Are you ready for the Overhead Press?
Over at T Nation Todd Bumgardner goes over some points you might want to consider before starting heavy overhead presses.Before you start shoulder pressing we need to assess a few things:Excessive internal rotation at restScapular anterior … [Continue reading]
15-12-9-6-3 reps for time of:
Mixed in a CrossFit mainsite WOD after some power snatch technique training today.Workout was:15-12-9-6-3 reps for time of:135 pound Power cleanBar-facing burpeeSubbed normal Burpees for Bar-facing burpees and didn't go overboard with my … [Continue reading]
Complete Gymnastics Warm Up
Check out "The Complete Warm Up Thread" over at Gymnastic Bodies.A nice collection of different warm-up routines targeting every body part. … [Continue reading]
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