Last week we took a look at “getting organizes,” “ finding the overhead position,” “the jerk rack position,” “strict press,” and “push press” technique.  Understanding these basic position and movements are important in the progression towards this week’s skills.   We are going to break down the power jerk (push-jerk) and the split jerk. Remember form last week “The movement of... [Read more]

Over the weekend I attended a CrossFit Gymnastics Certification in Northampton hosted by Jen, Sam and Katrina.  The level 1 course covered warm-ups, hollow body, arch body, bar work (TTB, pull-ups, kipping and more), rings (Skin the cats, back and front leavers, push-ups, dips, muscle-ups), handstands, planches and parallettes.  A lot of information in 2 days, but well worth the... [Read more]

Triathlete: Day 1: Swim - : Repeat 250m, recover 2:00, until form/pace deteriorates Day 2: Bike - : Repeat 1.5k, recover 2:00, until form/pace deteriorates Day 3: Run - : Repeat 800m, recover 2:00, until form/pace deteriorates Day 4: Swim -: 1000m @ 85% 800m TT pace Day 5 : Bike -: Repeat :90 on, :60s off, until form/pace deteriorates Day 6: Run  -: 10k @ 85% race pace... [Read more]

Here you go guys.. Read up and print out if you are here for real results! Phase 12 This month we will be going with some dynamic efforts to begin with. This will also give us volume over the 20 minutes. If you can't yet get your chin to the bar we will be working on tempo (see program). You... [Read more]

Week 11/12 Tne weeks are flying by and the feedback from members over the last 12 weeks has been very positive.  Here are some of the comments: "I've PB my snatch more than once in this 12 week phase" "I've PB my snatch and my clean in this 2 week phase" "I've deadlifted 20kg over my body weight and done... [Read more]

It’s a shame to report that CrossFit North London has decided to withdraw from the 2014 competition.  We hope to see them back in 2015. Round 3: Event Format Round 3 of The London Box Battles will be an individual event with the following breakdown: Battle 3: Number of athletes (more…)

In week 1 of the pushing edge we talka baout shoulder stability and the anatomy of the shoulder.  Its not uncommon for most weakend warriors to have weak rotator cuff muscles. We went on to test a 1RM bench press and the structual balance of the shoulder. In week 2 we took the 1RM bench press and used it to... [Read more]

A massive thank you to everyone who completed the survey in the summer. We read every response, and we’ve taken it all on board. There are some things we can’t do much about (like Josh’s hair), but the below is a summary of some of the common themes and the changes we’ve made or will be making in response to... [Read more]

What is CrossFit Foundations? CrossFit Foundations is a set of lessons designed to provide you with the knowledge and confidence you need to participate in a CrossFit class at CrossFit Hackney (and any other CrossFit affiliate you might visit for that matter!). The CrossFit Hackney Foundations programme is not part of your normal membership.  It has been designed to introduce... [Read more]