by CrossFit Fibre | Jun 23, 2016 | CrossFit, CrossFit Fibre, Training Philosophy
Using a weights belt is a good thing for keeping your core tight and your spinal column straight, if you have troubles bracing your core or if you are maxing out on a very heavy weight. Using one correctly however is just as important as wearing it. If you have not...
by CrossFit Fibre | Jan 12, 2016 | Admin, CrossFit Fibre, Training Philosophy
When it comes to hanging on to the Chin Up bars or the Barbell, there are generally a few types of grip that we employ. Depending on the aim of the workout, having these different options will play to your advantage. Hammer Grip A very popular and easy to use grip...
by CrossFit Fibre | Oct 4, 2015 | CrossFit, Training Philosophy
Muscle is essential for CrossFit (and also beautiful). If you do not have muscle, you will not be able to lift as much or be as bad as as the Rxd boys and girls. To speed up your progress in crossFit, you will need to get strong. And to be strong you need to gain...
by CrossFit Fibre | Sep 23, 2015 | CrossFit, Training Philosophy
The Power Snatch is a powerful weight lifting movement that we use frequently in CrossFit. It is also the sexiest movement in CrossFit. Executed correctly, there is no other movement that will give you more satisfaction than a heavy Power Snatch or work your...
by CrossFit Fibre | Sep 24, 2014 | CrossFit Fibre, Training Philosophy
So you want to turn your world upside down. Some Tips for doing a Handstand: Fingers are splayed. Splayed fingers give you a bigger base of support. Arms locked out and pushing out. Elbows are locked out and straight. Think of the finish position of the Push...
by CrossFit Fibre | Jul 16, 2014 | CrossFit Fibre, Rest Day, Training Philosophy
Not everyone is strong enough to just jump on the bar and pull yourselves over the bar. This basic strength skill is lost in a large number of folks and before we just gently pull ourselves over the bar, we need to break down the movement so that we strengthen the...