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CROSSFIT FUNDAMENTALS #9: The Medicine Ball Clean

30 November 2017   Kaitlyn Sheppard

Take a look at the final Fundamental CrossFit move.The Medicine Ball Clean is the ninth and final Fundamental CrossFit move. When done correctly, this move works your hamstrings, glutes, thighs and core. It also helps develop your arm, shoulder and back strength. That’s a full body workout! Here’s a demonstration of a Medicine Ball Clean from CrossFit expert Julie Foucher:...

CROSSFIT FUNDAMENTALS #8: The Sumo Deadlift High Pull

30 November 2017   Kaitlyn Sheppard

Take A Look At The Eighth Of 9 Fundamental CrossFit Moves.Build on the Deadlift move and fast-track your strength with the Sumo Deadlift High Pull. Start off light with this one then gradually add weight as you continue your CrossFit journey. Here’s a demonstration of a Sumo Deadlift High Pull from CrossFit expert James Hobart: Keep these positioning tips in...

CROSSFIT FUNDAMENTALS #7: The Deadlift

30 November 2017   Kaitlyn Sheppard

Take a look at the seventh of 9 Fundamental CrossFit moves.The Deadlift move builds strength in your legs, glutes, back, arms and core. Once you have mastered the basic move, you can continue to challenge yourself by increasing the weight you lift. Your trainer will be able to guide you as to how much weight to add. Here’s a demonstration...

CROSSFIT FUNDAMENTALS #6: The Push Jerk

30 November 2017   Kaitlyn Sheppard

Take a look at the sixth of 9 Fundamental CrossFit moves.The Push Jerk is one of CrossFit’s most powerful moves. It may look straightforward, however you need to know the right technique to master it and build your strength more quickly. Here’s a demonstration of a Push Jerk from CrossFit Seminar Staff member Julie Foucher Keep these positioning tips in...

CROSSFIT FUNDAMENTALS #5: The Push Press

30 November 2017   Kaitlyn Sheppard

Take a look at the fifth of 9 Fundamental CrossFit moves.Now you are getting serious about your CrossFit training, it is time to master the Push Press. In time, you will be able to build up the amount you are able to lift. For now, start small in order to get the hang of the move itself. Here’s a demonstration...

CROSSFIT FUNDAMENTALS #4: The Shoulder Press

30 November 2017   Kaitlyn Sheppard

Take a look at the fourth of 9 Fundamental CrossFit moves.Build your biceps, lats and pectoral muscles with this Fundamental CrossFit move. The Shoulder Press must be mastered if you are going to make the most of your training sessions. Although it is an upper body move, you still need to be aware of the placement of your lower body...

CROSSFIT FUNDAMENTALS #3: The Overhead Squat

29 November 2017   Kaitlyn Sheppard

Take a look at the third of 9 Fundamental CrossFit moves.As you have probably noticed, squats make up a big part of the CrossFit stable of moves. This is because they are an excellent way of building your core strength as well as your leg strength. Take a look below at the Overhead Squat, the third of the 9 Fundamental...

CROSSFIT FUNDAMENTALS #2: The Front Squat

29 November 2017   Kaitlyn Sheppard

Take a look at the second of 9 Fundamental CrossFit moves.Once you have mastered the Air Squat you will be able to quickly get the hang of the Front Squat. This is basically the same move but adds a weight lifting bar. In the short video below, CrossFit Seminar Staff member Julie Foucher demonstrates the front squat. Keep these positioning...

CROSSFIT FUNDAMENTALS #1: The Air Squat

29 November 2017   Kaitlyn Sheppard

Take a look at the first of 9 Fundamental CrossFit moves.The Air Squat is one of the first 9 fundamental CrossFit moves you will learn. This move acts as a foundation, setting you up to perform more technical exercises down the track. In the video below, 4 x CrossFit Games competitor James Hobart gives you a clear demo of how...