Posted Jun 29 2012 by Ryan Savard
What Our Program Is Not…What our program is not… Our program is not a lot of things. Our program is not having mirror-lined walls to look at yourself in between 3 sets of 12 reps of bicep curls. Our program is not selling Muscle Milk and Ripped Force drinks for 4 dollars a pop at the front desk. Our program is not[...]
Posted Jun 27 2012 by Ryan Savard
Deep Ellum Brewery Tour Next SaturdayAfter the free workout next Saturday, July 7th, we will be heading down to Deep Ellum Brewing Company. The tours last from 12-3pm. For $10 a pop we get a tour of the brewery, a souvenir pint glass, and a beer. I’m sure you can have more than one beer if you’d like. Put this in your ca[...]
Posted Jun 24 2012 by Ryan Savard
Olympic Lifting: The 2nd PullThe second pull in the olympic lifts is where the majority of the power on the bar is generated. A rapid extension of the hips followed swiftly by a sharp shrug of the shoulders should apply enough force to move the bar upward. Before an extension of the hips is utilized, the bar should be close to[...]
Posted Jun 22 2012 by Ryan Savard
Get In LineCome see what we are all about… Free Saturday CrossFit class tomorrow from 10-11am. Free CrossFit class for ages 45+ from 9-10am. ———- Sunday Suckday this Sunday from 12-2pm. [...]
Posted Jun 20 2012 by Ryan Savard
Olympic Lifting: The Hook GripAs 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[...]
Posted Jun 18 2012 by Ryan Savard
Sunday SuckdaySunday 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[...]
Posted Jun 15 2012 by Ryan Savard
No Shower Happy HourNo Shower Happy Hour this evening at The Goat starting at 7:30pm. Free Saturday class at 10am. [...]
Posted Jun 12 2012 by Ryan Savard
Support Our ED*CF TroopsScott 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[...]