by chetcromer_ut5n0x1i | Jul 29, 2018 | Barbell Shrugged, External Posts, TechniqueWOD
Full Contact Twists are easily one of the Top 5 Movements I’ve ever done for core strength and stability. They’re especially great at building strength, speed and power in rotation. If you’re an athlete who has to run, throw, punch, hit, kick, etc., then you...
by chetcromer_ut5n0x1i | Jul 22, 2018 | Barbell Shrugged, External Posts, TechniqueWOD
Yo! Coming at ya with more exercise to train your grip and forearms. Haven’t seen Part 1 from last week? Check it out here: Part 1 was all about isometric grip strength. This video is Part 2 and is all about using repetitions to build muscular size and...
by chetcromer_ut5n0x1i | Jul 15, 2018 | Barbell Shrugged, External Posts, TechniqueWOD
You can’t excel in CrossFit, MMA, gymnastics (etc) if you have a weak grip. Most of your gains in grip strength will come as you build total body strength by consistently doing (grip intensive) compound movements like pull-ups, rope climbs and deadlifts. That said, if...
by chetcromer_ut5n0x1i | Jul 9, 2018 | Barbell Shrugged, External Posts, Squat, TechniqueWOD
Cossack Squats are a new favorite of mine. I used to only do them as a part of my dynamic warm-ups; bodyweight only, essentially using them just to get ready for heavy cleans, squats, lunges etc. It wasn’t until a few years ago that I started using them as assistance...
by chetcromer_ut5n0x1i | Jul 2, 2018 | Barbell Shrugged, External Posts, Press, TechniqueWOD
Landmines are radically underutilized in my opinion. Like barbells, dumbbells, and kettlebells they are versatile tools; you can do so much with them! Press, pull, hinge, squat, lunge, twist… there’s all kind of great options. On this episode, I discuss the benefits...
by chetcromer_ut5n0x1i | Jul 2, 2018 | Barbell Shrugged, External Posts, Press, TechniqueWOD
Landmines are radically underutilized in my opinion. Like barbells, dumbbells, and kettlebells they are versatile tools; you can do so much with them! Press, pull, hinge, squat, lunge, twist… there’s all kind of great options. On this episode, I discuss the benefits...
