The Second Pull Blog

By now, we’ve all heard the negatives that seem to accompany CrossFit: it’s dangerous, it leads to injury, it makes you bulk up … but what about the other side of the coin? What is it about CrossFit that's got everyone talking? Many people who stumble into this world of CrossFit emerge as changed people. I’m not talking about the physical changes. (Though of course, they're a bonus!) For CrossFitters, the greatest transformation is in the mind. I’d like to share some of the shifts I have witnessed firsthand, in everyday people, after two and a half years of running...

 Crossfit Open workout 14.4 turned out to be one of the more fun Open WODs I've had the "pleasure" of doing. I guess I have a thing for chippers and I was comfortable with all of the movements involved. With that said I still think I could've done better by coming up with a strategy beforehand and following it throughout the entire 14 minutes of work. This feeling of "I should've been able to do more" or "What would I do differently next time" is pretty common among crossfitters. We're always looking for ways to move better, push harder, and...

Much to my surprise it was announced that rowing would be making its first ever appearance in the Crossfit Open. Like running, crossfitters have unfairly cast rowing into the shadows as far as exercises go. But like running, rowing is a highly technical movement and when performed incorrectly will slow you down and potentially cause you harm. Shane Farmer of CrossFit Rowing has put out some very useful videos offering you rowing strategies and tips to help you improve your rowing and crush Open Workout 14.4!

Are you a master of the meme, blessed with wit, or just bored out of your mind at work and want to win a prize? If you answered yes (or even maybe) to any of these then you need to enter our What the Heck is Going on Here Meme Contest! Rules (Easiest EVER!): Dig deep into your imagination to create the most hilarious meme to go along with the provided image (see below). Top 3 Memes win special prizes, and everyone who enters walks away a winner. All submissions must include: 1)      Your full name 2)      A copy of...