Olympic Lifting: The Hook Grip

Posted Jun 20 2012 by Ryan Savard

As CrossFit athletes, grip strength is a key area of focus when lifting heavy. The traditional grip, while more comfy and natural, is highly susceptible to fatigue. Releasing tension on the forearm muscles, helping keep the arms straight through extension of the hips, and preserving grip are just a[...]

Sunday Suckday

Posted Jun 18 2012 by Ryan Savard

Sunday Suckday is a time to come in and work on anything you think needs work. Bryan P. came in yesterday wanting to work on snatch form. Bryan had a problem with opening his hips all the way and keeping the bar close. After working on the first pull from the ground to the “pocket position[...]

No Shower Happy Hour

Posted Jun 15 2012 by Ryan Savard

No Shower Happy Hour this evening at The Goat starting at 7:30pm. Free Saturday class at 10am. [...]

Support Our ED*CF Troops

Posted Jun 12 2012 by Ryan Savard

Scott I would like to recognize two of our members here at EDCF who are leaving on deployment to Afghanistan for the next year. Scott Lucas and John Veracruz will both be honorably and bravely fighting for our freedom. These guys have been a big part of our community since there start. Stay safe guy[...]

Stay Crunchy

Posted Jun 08 2012 by Ryan Savard

Free Saturday class at 10am… Everyone is invited! Weekend ED*CF Endurance class is in the works… [...]

Flight Test

Posted Jun 06 2012 by Ryan Savard

Larry PRs on deadlift at 245# this past Sunday at Sunday Suckday. He is lifting heavy at 63 years old, post disc surgery… a pure badass. [...]

9 Ways To Be Leaner, Stronger, Faster, and Happier (Outside The Gym)

Posted Jun 05 2012 by Ryan Savard

Reaching new goals and PR’s at the box takes hard work and dedication to the program. This is common sense. Show up 3-5 times per week and you will get leaner, stonger, faster, and healthier; I guarantee it. What you might not know, or choose to ignore, is that your environment and actions[...]

Oxford Comma

Posted May 31 2012 by Ryan Savard

Check this out. “If one can stick to the training throughout the many long years, then will power is no longer a problem. It’s raining? That doesn’t matter. I am tired? That’s besides the point. It’s simply that I just have to.” – Emil Zatopek [...]