The Second Pull Blog

Getting hurt sucks and no one ever plans to get injured. The only thing we end up having control over is our recovery. We have the power to rehabilitate at the pace we want under the supervision of the physical therapist we feel can help us get back quickest to the sport we love. Crossfitter, Physical Therapist, Army Captain, MobilityWOD Instructor, and friend of Box Basics Danny Matta offers some tips you can use if you ever find yourself injured and looking for a physical therapist: One of the most enjoyable parts of teaching the Movement and Mobility Trainer Course...

The CrossFit haterade has been flowing hard these days from all directions. Criticism can be good and differences in opinion are always welcome but it seems like the negativity being directed at crossfitters are based on misinformation, the conduct of a few, and in some cases just plain stupidity. CrossFit is not perfect and none of us can say we are perfect crossfitters (even Rich Froning i.e. swimming?), but I'm sure we can all say that CrossFit as a strength and conditioning program and community has made our lives better in one way or another. Check out this response by...

Why do we as crossfitters always seem to loath running? We honestly can’t say it’s because it's “too hard”. I mean come on, we lift heavy things repeatedly, climb up ropes hanging from 20 foot beams, do insane amounts of pull ups, double-under so much and so fast we lose count of our reps, and we do all of these and more over and over again. I think it’s safe to say the reason we hate running is because most of us suck at it. Running effectively and efficiently is a skill that is often overlooked or completely ignored because...

Super Heroes always evoke feelings of power, strength, and the ability to accomplish extraordinary tasks. In Crossfit we have our own Super Heroes who leave us in awe and inspire us to do what we think is impossible. In capturing the spirit of the Super Hero, Reebok has released a limited number of Reebok CrossFit Nano 3.0s in colors inspired by some of the most famous and recognizable Super Heroes. This will be a one-time only opportunity to get a pair of the Super Hero Reebok CrossFit Nano 3.0s. Box Basics is selling these Super Hero Limited Edition colors now...