Fubarbell

Vasily Polovnikov (@polovnikov105 ) demonstrating the clean high...

by Diane Fu Jan 27, 2014

Vasily Polovnikov (@polovnikov105 ) demonstrating the clean high pull off a narrow pulling block.

These space efficient pieces can be found used around the Russian and Asian weightlifting gyms.

Benefits of this neat little unit include space efficiency, forcing a more controlled decent back onto the block and the third you’ll have to hit up Ursula Papandrea of #WeightliftingWise for the answer. She gave me a more science-y reason behind this tool, but I’m uncertain I can recount it with full accuracy.

READ POST

New Jersey, done! So much good movement happening today at...

by Diane Fu Jan 26, 2014

New Jersey, done! So much good movement happening today at CrossFit Mercer and the vibe was on point. I feel so fortunate hanging out and meeting such wonderful athletes from all the different communities. I’ll be back to Jersey for more in the Summer so this isn’t goodbye!

#FuBarbell #CrossFitMercer #USAWeightlifting #crossfit #crossfitgirls #crossfitmen #Olympicweightlifting #snatch #clean #cleanandjerk #technique

READ POST

GREAT day at CrossFit Woburn today teaching Olympic...

by Diane Fu Jan 25, 2014

GREAT day at CrossFit Woburn today teaching Olympic weightlifting. Had a little piece of San Francisco in Boston with some familiar faces attending the day. Next stop Trenton, NJ!

#FuBarbell #USAWeightlifting #crossfit #crossfitgirls #crossfitmen #Olympicweightlifting #snatch #clean #cleanandjerk #technique

READ POST

You play hard, but do you recover equally as hard? I find that...

by Diane Fu Jan 24, 2014

You play hard, but do you recover equally as hard? I find that as the years wear on, it’s not my ability or my motivation to push through my workouts that make the difference; but rather, how I stay on top of my recovery that will determine my performance. Fall behind on mobilizing the quads? You bet my knees will be knocking on my door within a few weeks and squatting with even an empty bar will take mental preparation and effort.

READ POST

Brought the crew down to spend the morning with Coach Don...

by Diane Fu Jan 23, 2014

Brought the crew down to spend the morning with Coach Don McCauley. Coach McCauley is a master at the craft of coaching weightlifting and listening to him speak is always a treat. Thank you Jacob Tsypkin (@jtsypkin) for having us in your home. We will visit more often, I promise!

Coach McCauley will be conducting a WL clinic this Saturday down at CrossFit Monterey. Anyone in the SF Bay Area interested in attending should reach out to Jacob Tsypkin of CrossFit Monterey at Tsypkin@gmail.com.

READ POST