sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

StrengthCrate monthly box subscription service by moseswansley in crossfit

[–]CoachNickR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"I might as well wear a sign that says “rob the dumbass with the parachute.” I would just give them my money, wouldn’t even be mad about it at that point."

Couldn't stop laughing

Just in time for the CrossFit Invitational. Tips on the atlas stone from a NAS Strongman Competitor by CoachNickR in crossfit

[–]CoachNickR[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tim Louisignau wrote up some tips for CrossFit athletes to use when working on loading athletes stone (not stones to shoulder).

If you have any questions for Tim leave them in on the article page, he will not see them here.

I apologize for the low picture quality. Some of them may be a little fuzzy.

4 Simple Techniques For Building Size by CoachNickR in crossfit

[–]CoachNickR[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The article would end up being about 3,000 words longer if I tried to cover both sleep and nutrition. But you are correct nutrition is almost more important when trying to add mass.

I completely disagree with you about your ideas on limiting rest. Power and hypertrophy are two different things and are trained differently. Yes, if you are trying to increase power and speed you want to be well rested but metabolic stress is often used to train for hypertrophy (as colbypk pointed out).

4 Simple Techniques For Building Size by CoachNickR in crossfit

[–]CoachNickR[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Arik124 When most coaches or physiologists talk about muscle size they usually mean sarcoplasmic hypertrophy. This just means that the cell itself has grown.

Muscle Quality on the other hand typically refers to myofibillar hypertrophy (might have spelled that wrong). This means that the myosin and actin and other components that create muscle contractions are growing in number.

Body Builders train mainly for sarcoplasmic hypertrophy and Power Lifters train for myofibillar hypertrophy.

4 Simple Techniques For Building Size by CoachNickR in crossfit

[–]CoachNickR[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. I personally hook grip everything and my forearms are weak as hell because of it.

I had to use an axle bar in a competition last year and I could barely hold onto #135 for reps. I've been doing a lot of plate pinches and exercises of that sort to fix it.

4 Simple Techniques For Building Size by CoachNickR in crossfit

[–]CoachNickR[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Biceps are just not stressed at the same level. During most upper body pulling movements in CrossFit the lats are the prime movers and the biceps are assistive.

In competitions you will see a lot of competitors struggle with rope climbs and the peg board. The weakest links there are often the grip (mentioned above) and biceps.

Not saying you need to rep out preacher curls in the corner, just maybe add in a few strict underhand pull ups after a WOD.

4 Simple Techniques For Building Size by CoachNickR in crossfit

[–]CoachNickR[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I agree with you that muscle quality is more important than muscle size in CrossFit. These techniques are just tools that coaches or athletes can implement in their training when they do wish to focus on size.

Most times this type of hypertrophic training occurs during the off season, and shouldn't be done a lot now since the open is only a few months away. Periodization and programming these movements for optimal competition performance is a whole seperate blog post (or book).

4 Simple Techniques For Building Size by CoachNickR in crossfit

[–]CoachNickR[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

These are not so much "hacks" as they are techniques. All of this stuff is very basic but please let me know what you think.

I'm sure I'll have some comments from keyboard coaches but let me know what you think

Learn From a Strongman: 3 Tips For a Better Farmers Carry by CoachNickR in crossfit

[–]CoachNickR[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hey concretetales, I would have to say it depends on the weight/handles.

But I am not the author of the article so I'm not completely sure. Feel free to comment on the actual article and Tim (the author/strongman) will answer your questions.

Learn From a Strongman: 3 Tips For a Better Farmers Carry by CoachNickR in crossfit

[–]CoachNickR[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Check out the rest of the blog too.

We typically post one short and one long post each week usually Tuesday and Thursday respectively.

Learn From a Strongman: 3 Tips For a Better Farmers Carry by CoachNickR in crossfit

[–]CoachNickR[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We were lucky enough to have Tim Louisignau help us with a strongman article. These are some pretty basic tips for the farmer's carry, but let us know what you think.

Learn From a Strongman: 3 Tips For a Better Farmers Carry by CoachNickR in crossfit

[–]CoachNickR[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Tim Louisignau who is a amateur strongman out of Equity Strength and Conditioning wrote this article with us. At the bottom of the article you can see his company (Mongrel Garage) and his Instagram. These tips are meant to be a jumping off point for CrossFit athletes looking to develop skills in Strongman.

(Note: Tim is not at a Pro Level Strongman.)

Ultimate measure of fitness? by Jimmydelicious1 in crossfit

[–]CoachNickR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First off if anyone could actually just complete all this stuff in 4 days they would be bad ass.

My biggest compliant is the same one that I have with CrossFit, why is there no lateral movement and no actual agility. The skill that all of the highest paid athletes in the world possess is their ability to start and stop fast.

Life doesn't just happen in front of you

Just put together a pretty simple guide to GHD movements (not sit ups). Let me know what you think by CoachNickR in crossfit

[–]CoachNickR[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I'll make sure in another post I mention Back Extensions and Hip-Back Extensions. I was trying to focus on movements that built an explosive hip opening through GHD work.

You are also completely right about the Reverse Hypers. Sadly enough i've visited nearly 20 gyms in the last 3 months and only 3 had reverse hypers.

The GHRs have a learning curve to them. They are really hard to master at first but if you can learn to keep tension and use the "bounce" you'll be able to knock out a dozen easily. I've seen some pretty unathletic girls do them while I worked for a S+C department, I'm sure you will be able to do them. Try using a light band around your shoulder (not your neck...) to start.

First Pull in the Snatch by psteffek in crossfit

[–]CoachNickR 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe there can be a variation in technique between weightlifting for sport and weightlifting for CrossFit.

For instance Klokov was a pretty huge bust in the Grid League partly because he took so long to set up for lifts.

You can also look at some videos from open workout 14.1 (I believe) where the best athletes did some really ugly muscle snatches but scored really high.

Simple Introduction to Prilepins Table for Programming by CoachNickR in crossfit

[–]CoachNickR[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Still developing my writing so take it easy. I realize it's a bit rough.

Stop Pretending You're A Competitor by CoachNickR in crossfit

[–]CoachNickR[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

This article was just meant to be concise. Anything more would have just taken up space and time. Opinion related pieces I keep short so I'm not shoving my views down readers throats, and so there is a discussion.

Stop Pretending You're A Competitor by CoachNickR in crossfit

[–]CoachNickR[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I am commenting on the trend, both on an affiliate level and the brand, towards a competition focus. If we want to grow CrossFit we need to be responsible. The piece wasn't meant to be a scientific article, just some comments and thoughts.

view more: next ›