Box squats are a great way to add more power and strength to your regular squat while also helping to improve your flexibility and mobility. In addition, box squats are a great accessory movement to add to your CrossFit training program. The box squat is a great compound exercise that you can implement into your ... Read more
A vast amount of exercises in weightlifting, CrossFit, and fitness in general, are performed in the sagittal plane. Although you can make massive amounts of progress with such exercises, neglecting other cardinal planes can cause your body to be more prone to injury and not reach its full athletic potential. In this article, we will ... Read more
If your gym has a landmine, you are one lucky lifter. There might not be a better piece of exercise equipment than the landmine to help you get a good quality workout. This simple-looking tool is basically a short tube that’s mounted to a swivel joint and it can be usually found in some corner ... Read more
There’s a golden rule in squatting: break parallel. But do you strive to hit full depth? I’m talking full range of motion (ROM), ass-to-grass position. There’s no doubt some people may have mobility issues that prevent them from exercising their full range of motion, but squatting to full depth is far more effective—and safe—than squatting ... Read more
Everyone loves to squat. This you already know. It’s not only a great reflection of your strength and power, but also serves as a measuring stick to see how far you’ve progressed in those areas. You can literally see it right in front of you by the steady increase in the bumper plates that adorn ... Read more