The Second Pull Blog

Labor Day and good food have always gone hand in hand. We've put together a Paleo menu pulled from our favorite Paleo gurus for you and your family to enjoy this Labor Day. Just good healthy food that won't have you dying in the gym the day after!    

One of the best things about doing CrossFit is it's scalability, which makes it accessible to pretty much anyone. Most of us have scaled WODs, especially in those first few months of training; but as you become stronger and fitter you may opt to do your WODs Rx. The attraction and desire to do a workout Rx comes down to the challenge. The heavier weights, extra reps, or challenging movements puts your fitness to the test. This mindset can lead to a belief that in order to be a better athlete ALL your WODs need to be done Rx. This is not necessarily...

When it comes to CrossFit and functional fitness you should never get too caught up in just 1 aspect of your training. If you neglect some parts of your training just to "get" another part, you're doing yourself a disservice. With that being said, it's hard for CrossFitters to deny the mystique and aura surrounding the muscle-up. Chelsea McKinney of Carl Paoli's Freestyle Connection walks you through S.M.A.R.T. way of getting and improving your muscle-up.  

When Physical Therapist Danny Matta and Competitive Olympic Weightlifter and Coach Joe Szymanek (Coach Joe) teamed up to launch their "Doc an Jock" podcast, they were looking to create a community resource that they could pour their passion and expertise into.