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[...]
Posted Jun 08 2012 by Ryan Savard
Stay CrunchyFree Saturday class at 10am… Everyone is invited! Weekend ED*CF Endurance class is in the works… [...]
Posted Jun 06 2012 by Ryan Savard
Flight TestLarry 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. [...]