Programming Overview: Jan. 25-30

Posted Jan 25 2016 by Ryan Savard

The 2016 CrossFit Games Open is right around the corner! It is 5 workouts over 5 weeks with 1 released each Thursday night. EDCF is doing it big this year and we want you on our team! There is both an advanced and scaled division. Sign up for team EDCF by clicking >HERE<. Having some front ra[...]

Front Rack Position Mobility

Posted Jan 25 2016 by Ryan Savard

With tons of front rack positioning popping up in our recent programming I thought it necessary to discuss it. In this video I cover why having good front rack mobility is a necessity as well as every way that I could think of to help you open up your front rack. Hope you enjoy! [...]

Overhead Squat Mobility: Pt. 3, 4, & 5

Posted Jan 22 2016 by Ryan Savard

If you haven’t already checked out the first two videos covering the ankles and hips check them out here: 1 & 2. Part 3: Hamstrings The hamstrings could have been lumped into the him video but even those with loose hips can also suffer from tight hamstrings. If the hammies are tight, it w[...]

Programming Overview: Jan. 18-23

Posted Jan 19 2016 by Ryan Savard

Mobility with RJ is back on this week at 6:00pm on Thursday! ——————– Monday 1/18 A) Barbell cycling 2 sets for technique: – 5 UB TnG power clean + push jerk @ 135/95, 115/75, 95/65 *Pause 1 sec in PC catch and 1 sec in jerk catch. R2M   B) 2 sets[...]

Programming Overview: Jan. 11-16

Posted Jan 11 2016 by Ryan Savard

Apparel pre-orders! We have started taking pre-orders on our newest EDCF winter apparel including the 3/4-Sleeve Raglan Shirt and the Classic Hoody. Check them out and pre-order yours today by clicking >HERE<. Pre-ordering will end this Friday at 12 noon. This Week’s Schedule: Tuesday[...]

Overhead Squat Mobility: Part 2 of 5 (Hips)

Posted Jan 11 2016 by Ryan Savard

The next link in the overhead squat mobility chain is the hips. If there is restriction around the join of the hip there can be a lack of flexion of the hip (closing motion) and the femurs will not be able to angle out correctly to enable knees to track over or outside of the toes. Really this mean[...]

Overhead Squat Mobility: Part 1 of 5 (Ankles)

Posted Jan 06 2016 by Ryan Savard

I often refer to having tight ankles as having a bad foundation under your house. It doesn’t matter how nice your house is,  if you’ve got foundation issues then you have major problems from the ground up. Similarly, if your ankles are tight your hips won’t sit right and your tor[...]

Programming Overview: Jan 4-9

Posted Jan 04 2016 by Ryan Savard

Welcome Back! Fall off the wagon a little these past few weeks? That’s okay and we don’t blame you. However, we will blame you if you don’t make the effort to fix it! Make coming to classes part of your daily routine again starting today. See you at the gym. ———&[...]