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Overhead Squat vs swissball

Core Blimey

3 Rounds for time 15 Overhead Squats (40kg) 10 Knees to Elbows Run 400m Afterwards we worked on Push Jerk technique Welcome to Sean for his first Crossfit Workout. “What do we do for Abs?  Stabilize the Midline like a ************ ” Greg Glassman If you are thinking of trying Crossfit Tameside but are worried [...]

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We know squat

Today’s workout was simply to find your 3 rep max backsquat. “The full range of motion exercise known as the squat is the single most useful exercise in the weight room, and our most valuable tool for building strength and power… ” Mark Rippetoe – Legendary strength coach

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3, 2, 1 – GO!

Tonight saw the first ever workout at CrossFit Tameside.  We’d originally planned a light introduction to CrossFit, spending some time learning to squat and going over the press up.  However, everyone had squatted before and needed little or no adjustment so we scaled up the movement and hit some back squats. After that we ran [...]

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Official Sectionals Beanie Hat

UK & Ireland CrossFit Games

Last weekend I travelled to Mildenhall, Suffolk to help with judging at the UK & Ireland CrossFit Games Qualifiers.  Despite the typically British weather and a few last minute logistical problems it was a great and inspiring day, with every single athlete pushing themselves well beyond their limits, through three gruelling events, hoping for that extra second [...]

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