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A number of members have asked form some help to improve their Olympic snatch technique. Over the years Tom and I have both done multiple Olympic lifting courses and trained with different lifting coaches, the most recent being the Catalyst Athletics course.  Every single one of them has taught the snatch in their own different way.  Some like to teach... [Read more]

They are in every box, gym, yoga studio, and sports club in all shapes and sizes, textures and densities! I get a lot of questions about foam rollers! How often? How hard? How long? Before or after exercise? Which muscles? (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]

This week will be a deload week in preparation for a 13 week macrocycle ahead.  A phase that will be very challenging and rewarding for those who train smart and take this opportunity maximise their recovery.  The next phase will have a heavy strength focus working towards 1RM testing for cleans, jerks, snatches and squats. Some food for thought: The... [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]

Triathlete: Day 1: Swim - : Repeat 50m, recover :60s, until form/pace deteriorates Day 2: Bike - : Repeat 500m, recover :60s, until form/pace deteriorates Day 3: Run - : Repeat 200m, recover :60s, until form/pace deteriorates Day 4: Swim -: Repeat 7:00 on, 4:00 off, until form/pace deteriorates Day 5 : Bike -: 15M @ 85% race pace Day 6: Run  -: Repeat 7:00 on, 4:00 off, until... [Read more]

Monday 23/06/2014 Warm-up With an empty bar perform:3 Rounds of: 5 Jerk Grip Behind the Head Strict Press 5 Strict Press (front)5 Push-Press 5 Push-Jerk rest as needed between rounds (more…)

CrossFit Hackney are running the fifth Hackney Hustle on Friday 25th July. All you need to know: Any CrossFitter from anywhere is welcome to come and join the fun, ALL WODS are scalable to include anyone who would wish to participate. The evening will include 2 WODs (announced upon arrival), Maybe 3. Turn up from 6.30pm for 7.00pm start, max... [Read more]

Calling all Weapons This weekend will all be about learning our limits and exploring. For what? The Round 2 of the London Box Battles. Weather you have entered or not we will be going through the following: Group A Group B Group C WOD1 5min to establish most weight moved in the following complex:1 Clean* 1 Front Squat 1 STOH*Any... [Read more]