The weightlifting belt is an awesome tool, but just like any tool it only works well when it is used correctly.  Let’s take a minute and talk about what a belt can and cannot do. Belts can: 1: Help you increase your intra-abdominal pressure.  By wearing a belt correctly and actively “pushing out” with your...Read More

The Facts about “The Golden Hour” Most of us have heard of “The Golden Hour.”  If you have not, this is 45 to 60 minutes AFTER a workout.  During this time, muscles absorb the most nutrients, and glycogen is replaced very efficiently since it was just depleted by the strenuous exercise.  There are some questions...Read More

I have had some questions on what I do to keep my shoulders feeling healthy and strong.  Hope these exercises help! 1) Shoulder Mobility: I borrowed part of this routine from GMB Fitness. If you have not checked them out, do it! By starting out with a general shoulder stretch every other part of this...Read More

“You Stretch Too Much” Before you upset and comment, hear me out. Foam rolling and stretching are GREAT tools.  When done correctly they can effectively improve recovery, mobility, and performance. However, most people only stretch and never strengthen correctly. To use a very basic example try this:  Flex your bicep.  While your bicep is flexed,...Read More

We get a lot of questions about the butterfly pull-up.  Rightfully so!  It is the fastest way to get those reps in! This will be a step by step guide to learning the butterfly pull-up. The butterfly pull-up was designed as a way to execute the “Kipping Pull-up” at a faster turnover rate. This is...Read More

Dynamic vs. Static At UpReach Crossfit, we highly encourage our athletes to properly warm-up before workouts and stretch afterward to reduce recovery time and prevent injury. We typically talk about two types of stretching, dynamic, and static. Below is a brief breakdown of each. Dynamic: Dynamic stretching usually consists of movements directed to target the...Read More