The Second Pull Blog

In honor of Mother's Day, we thought we would take the time to feature some great crossfitters who are also great mothers. These badass women remind us that strength can show itself in all sorts of ways. If you know any other great crossfitting moms (maybe your own?) share it in the comments. 1) Annie Sakamoto As one of the original CrossFit "Nasty Girls", Sakamoto hardly needs an introduction. She was one of the first trainers at CrossFit Santa Cruz, and now maintains her own gym at CrossFit Santa Cruz Central. A mother of two, she is a skilled trainer...

Ladies you squat, deadlift, lunge and squat some more. All of this leads to what is commonly known as the crossfit booty. Your jeans are harder to get into, your derriere starts to get more stares, and you carry yourself with a little more swag and confidence. Embrace your booty with these 10 life lessons you can learn from having a little junk in your trunk by Laura Argintar. Having an especially plump butt is no small feat(ure). Your life, much like your body, is not one straight line. Oftentimes there are burdens that stand in your way, but you...

As athletes we all want to be stronger. We want those 315 lbs. resting on our back to feel light. We want to go unbroken doing a set of heavy push presses. And we're also willing to put in the time and hard work to get there. What we may be unsure of is how to get all of this. Our friend, Strong(wo)man, coach, and overall badass Kristin Newman shows how simple it can be to get strong (and swole!). A quick internet search brings up a plethora of strength programs, all promising BIG GAINZ and the endless love of...

Heading to Jacksonville, Florida for the Regionals? Want to make the most of your trip? We've done the Crossfit friendly research, and we're ready to help make your stay that much more satisfying. Things to do (Between Competitions) If you're not planning on spending every waking moment at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, where the Regionals are being held this year, you can explore this fine city with its friendly locals and country feel. Head to the Riverside Arts Market for delicious local food and fun (free!) entertainment. Atlantic Beach, just a few minutes away from downtown, is a great...