Wine Country CrossFit | Linear Progression

Can you guess what is on the menu today? That's right, all things Sumo! Why Sumo stance? the below all excerpted from www.startingstrogman.com and written by Kalle Beck: "Increased glute/hip strength: The point where the bar will move off the ground is primarily determined by individual leverages, and more quad activation…

2015 10 13

Front Squats 1RM & AMRAP

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Woo hoo! The time has come. All of that work you've been doing with your linear progression on the Front Squat is about to make itself known. Today, you will be finding your all new Front Squats 1RM. Any solid warm-up routine should have two distinct parts, the general dynamic…

2015 10 08

Movies, Apologies, Sumo Dead Lift & Love 'da Ball!

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Movie Night is This Friday! Join us in the gym at 7.30 to watch the new Rich Froning flick on the Big Screen. Bring a lawn chair, some poppy corn, and BYOB! =================== Our blog has been a MESS this week, and for that we apologize. Technical troubles got the…

2015 10 07

Front Squats & Partner WOD & Pomegranates

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Pomegranates. Easily one of the greatest things about Fall. I know, I know, they are a pain to get the fruit out. But, this amazing fruit is so great! Pomegranates contain three types of antioxidant polyphenols, including tannins, anthocyanins, and ellagic acid, in significant amounts Their antioxidant activity is known…

2015 10 02

Horizon Line & Sumo Deadlift

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There are many parts to being a good CrossFitter, but at the end of the day there are three that matter most: Mobility, Pushing Yourself, and Nutrition. Mobility we work on daily, and lord knows we give you homework. But please consider taking it a step further by attending this…

2015 09 27

Sumo Dead Lift and the Gravity Line

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Have you heard the term " Gravity Line" in regards to your posture? There are many forces at work to pull your posture out of alignment and to screw up your day in myriad ways. "As gravity acts on all parts of the body, one's entire weight can be considered as…

2015 09 22

Front Squats, 500 Row, Ladder, Luke Abrahms, Crush Cancer

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We welcome Luke Alfredo Abrahms to this world and send love and congratulations to the new parents. Luke is Chef Walter Abraham's new baby, and wife Jenny brought him into this world on September 18. He weighs in at 7 pounds 7 ounces, and mama and baby are both reported…

2015 09 20

Front Squats Linear Progression Refresher

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A little Linear Progression refresher today for you. This is relevant to ALL levels of athletes: from the absolute beginner to elite level competitor.¹ Getting into any kind of training should be basic, simple to understand, and yield tangible results. For beginners, your training should be based around the concept…

2015 09 15

Cork Screw and Jerk Work

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Thursday's WOD Work the Jerk! 5 x 3 building up to a heavy set Focus on landing foot position and finding stability under the bar Pimp Your Pulls: Cork Screw Get on all fours, place your right hand behind your head and brace your core. Rotate your right shoulder and…

2015 09 09

Sumo Deadlift and Founder Position

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Watch your head position today. When deadlifting (in both the Sumo and regular deadlift) don't "break the chain" and crane your neck--this usually happens when you keep your gaze in a fixed position. This alignment will be reinforced with the founder position work we get to midway through the workout.…

2015 09 08

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