November 16
How To Break Up With CrossFit
Maybe it's the cost, maybe you got hurt, or maybe you just want to specialize. Here's how to move on to something that better fits your needs.
October 16
CrossFit and Steroids
A noted performance enhancing drug expert examines CrossFit and answers the controversial question: are top CrossFitters using PEDs?
August 21
7 Things You Need to Dominate CrossFit
CrossFit is no longer a game of endurance. To compete at a high level, you need all seven of these skills and athletic qualities.
July 27
Kelly Starrett, Mobility, and CrossFit
Kelly Starrett is a physical therapist and expert on movement and injury prevention. Here's his take on the current state and future of CrossFit.
July 15
The NPGL: America's Newest Sport?
Scoot over, CrossFit. Competitive fitness is on the rise. Could it become America's new team sport? You decide.
June 25
How to Prevent CrossFit Injuries
Injuries are progress-killers, and CrossFitters are racking them up. The best way to stop them is to prevent them. Here's how.
May 11
A Doctor's View of CrossFit
CrossFit attracts just as many participants as critics. Dr. Stuart McGill gives us his perspective on the pros, cons, and future of CrossFit.
April 17
Better Than Thrusters
Barbell thrusters are known for hypertrophy + heart-pounding intensity, but they have a lot of drawbacks. Here are two better methods.
February 26
Know Your Ratios, Destroy Weaknesses
Strength ratios reveal weaknesses. And weaknesses must be destroyed, whether you're a bodybuilder, Olympic lifter or football player.
February 6
Stop Doing Box Jumps Like a Jackass
Box jumps are great for building athleticism and muscle. Trouble is, most people do them stupidly. Let's fix that.
November 3
CrossFit and Functional Training
Heavy barbell training is the best way to build strength. And everything about sports performance gets better when you're stronger.
October 13
Kipping Pull-Ups: The Truth
Is the kipping pull-up a legit movement or an exercise abomination? You may be surprised.
September 17
Does CrossFit Lead to Injury?
CrossFit claims that the NSCA is out to get them. Is it a conspiracy or does CrossFit just enjoy bullying people?
September 11
Beating the CrossFit Drug Test
Plenty of athletes cheat, but surely not CrossFit Games competitors. After all, it's drug tested so they can't take PEDs, right? (Wrong.)
August 7
CrossFitters Aren't Athletes
Are bodybuilders or CrossFitters athletes? Are bodybuilding and CrossFit even sports? You might not like the answers.
July 25
Bodybuilder Goes CrossFit
Powerlifter, Olympic lifter, and bodybuilder Christian Thibaudeau became a CrossFit athlete for three months. Here are the lessons he learned.
June 27
CrossFit and Starting Strength
Most training programs will deliver results, but are those the results you really want? Let's look at two popular methodologies.
May 27
A CrossFit Apology
Christian Thibaudeau used to make fun of CrossFit athletes, but since he began coaching them, they've taught him a few valuable things... along with earning his respect.
April 14
In Defense of CrossFit
For all its flaws, CrossFit has done wonders for fitness. It's time we give credit where credit is due, even if CrossFitters are kinda annoying.