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Nike Metcon vs Reebok Nano: CrossFit Shoe Faceoff

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When it comes to practical CrossFit footwear, the Nike Metcon and Reebok Nano are two of the most highly regarded shoes available on the market. Through frequent re-releases of each model, both Nike and Reebok are focused on improving WOD performance and providing the much sought after comfort, stability, and durability of the ideal CrossFit shoe.  But which shoe is best for maximizing your CrossFit performance? Let’s take a look! Affiliate Disclaimer: This page contains affiliate links from Amazon and other third parties. We earn a commission from any purchases made through these links. However, you’re under no obligation to purchase anything and we promise that all our recommendations are based on honest research. Warning! Spoilers Ahead! Let’s cut to the chase… if we’re comparing which shoe is better for CrossFit, then the Reebok CrossFit Nano wins. While the Nike Metcon 5 (and all its previous versions) is a really great shoe, the bulky design and construction hol...
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Barbell Snatch and Press Exercise Form Guide [Videos]

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You want to build boulder shoulders and max out your upper-body strength. The problem is that gains on the shoulder press are unusually slow and oftentimes discouraging. If you’re ready to spice up your shoulder day and see real gains, stay tuned. We’re about to go over why the barbell snatch and press might be what’ll get your gains back on track for good. What is a Barbell Snatch & Press? The barbell snatch and press are sometimes called the “barbell push press.” And if you’re an avid CrossFit athlete, then you’ve probably faced this exercise at least once during a WOD. This exercise is somewhat of a combination of a snatch and a shoulder press. Instead of holding a stable posture as you would during a shoulder press, you’ll be incorporating your lower body muscles as well. You’ll be holding a wider grip (like a snatch grip) and using momentum from your legs to help you to extend the bar over your head (like a shoulder press). This is a full-body exercise, though it mo...
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The Jonnie Candito Linear Program for Beginners

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Today, we’re going to be looking at a useful resource if you’re just getting started on your fitness journey: The Jonnie Candito Linear Program for Beginners. This easy to follow program has three varieties, all covering strength and helping you get started whether your goal is hypertrophy, power, or control. Oh, and did I mention it’s free? Keep reading to find out what the Jonnie Candito Program for Beginners entails. About The Creator – Jonnie Candito View this post on Instagram 550 lbs for a paused squat PR. Followed by a 3 x 5 w/ 455 lbs on, dare I say, conventional deadlifts. Remember you can use submax variations as a tool without training them. I did 0 pause squats this cycle, and it’s just an ending metric to track the cycle. I often have clients start with a pause squat + paused deadlift + 3 second paused bench for very conservative 1 RM projections, yet no intention to train them off the bat. For those coming back from train...
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