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The start position allows you to create leverage against the...

by Diane Fu     May 27, 2014    



The start position allows you to create leverage against the floor when initiating the first pull. The importance of this is to set the system up for a good second pull. There are dynamic starts, static starts, high hip starts, low hip starts. How do you know which is best suited for you or your athlete? A few things to consider would be:

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1. Comfort of the athlete. Can the athlete adopt the shape he/she is trying to get into for the start? If flexibility or strength is an issue, temporary adjustments need to be made.

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Working within the CrossFit and Olympic-style weightlifting...

by Diane Fu     May 26, 2014    



Working within the CrossFit and Olympic-style weightlifting communities, I come across many men and women within the Armed Services. I am reminded almost daily of the sacrifices these men and women make to protect our country. For this I am thankful and I wish everyone a very happy Memorial Day. #FuBarbell

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There’s just never a dull moment at San Francisco CrosSFit...

by Diane Fu     May 23, 2014    



There’s just never a dull moment at San Francisco CrosSFit (@sfcf). Check out my friend Mark Bell (@marksmellybell) floor pressing ALL the weights (insert meme here). We will be choosing winners from yesterday’s #HipCircleContest. This was a fun giveaway. We had some really great entries of photos and videos. Thanks for playing everyone!

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Do your knees like to wobble in and out like you’re...

by Diane Fu     May 22, 2014    



Do your knees like to wobble in and out like you’re getting ready to warm up the dance floor when you lift? Are your hips truly ready for that big squat sesh you’re about to take on? Hip Circles are a great tool to have in your arsenal to get the structures around the hip ready to support the load coming ahead in your workout!

My friend Mark Bell (@marksmellybell) and I are giving away 3 Hip Circles today.

To win (Instagram only):

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1. Be creative and take a fun/interesting photo for us to check out.

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