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CHALK UP IN 2 MINUTES
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU HIT THE BOX
COMING SOON…“Chasing Excellence,” a new book by Ben Bergeron with a forward by Katrin Davidsdottir, telling the story about building the fittest athletes in the world.
WHAT TO TELL YOUR FRIEND WHO THINKS THEY WANNA TRAIN LIKE A GAMES ATHLETE…
WHAT TO TELL YOUR PROFESSOR WHEN YOU SEE HER IN THE SCHOOL WEIGHT ROOM…
THINGS TO…
WATCH: The Strongest 72-Year-Old
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HEAR: Preparing for the Games with Ben Bergeron
LISTEN UP.
EAT: 5 Ways to Cook with Honey You Never Thought Of
BUMBLE BEE.
CHALK UP AFFILIATES
“Growing up, I hated my big thighs. Now, i’ve learned to appreciate these big, strong thighs that can lift some weight!” she told a Billings, MT tv station.
CHALK UP READS
“In Depth With Olympian Weightlifter Morghan King” by She Thrives
Standing 5 foot nothing and weighing in at a whopping 105 pounds, you may expect Morghan King to be quiet, shy, or otherwise little, and frankly, you’d be wrong. This weightlifter (who was born and raised in the Seattle area) is as fun, bubbly, funny and chatty as they come, and I had such a great time hanging out with her and chatting about her trip to the 2016 Rio Olympics, where she came in 6th.
She has one of those personalities that makes you feel like you’re best friends, even if you’ve known her for an hour, and she was constantly making us laugh with her quirky and outgoing style while we chatted in her gym in Bellevue, WA, while the CrossFit Regionals played in the background. She has recently relocated to Arizona, where she is opening a gym with her fiancé and coach, Dean Kruse, called Falcon Weightlifting, where she will continue to prepare and train for the 2020 Olympics. So go get cozy and settle in and prepare to be inspired! Without further ado, let’s get right into it!
“7 Movements You Need to Do More” by Athlete Daily
Most training programs have holes and we, as human beings, have imbalances that can make things even worse. While we’ve detailed the importance of carrying external loads and approaching mobility for ankles, hips and shoulders in a different way, the best solution –of course– is to become a stronger, more-balanced athlete with your everyday programming.
These seven movements are by no means an exhaustive list, but they should be a fairly regular part of your routine if you want to prevent injury, gain better mobility and stability for your lifts and develop strong glutes and core.
When should you do them? If you’re on a strict program -say, a one-hour CrossFit WOD – arrive 15-20 minutes early and do 1 or 2 as a primer before that day’s training or a post-workout cashout. They could also be loaded up in challenging weights and sets as accessory work (go heavy and close to failure) or used for light, tempo-style circuits on active rest days.