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A closer look at the Chinese Pull:

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1. Teaches an athlete the timing of the extension into the pull under/reversal under the bar using proper back and arm involvement.

2. Builds confidence for the athlete helping them clearly see how they handle driving higher weights.

3. Most importantly, for those practicing a more Chinese-style pull, allows the athlete to feel how far forward of their base they can be without actually tipping forward.

REPOST FROM @barbellshruggedpodcast: “Do you practice the fundamentals of weightlifting? Are you getting lost in all the details of what elite level lifters are doing? This week on the @barbellshruggedpodcast we’re joined by weightlifting coach @dianefu of FuBarbell”

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Round 2 coming up with my favorite boys! Always a great time with these guys.

I saved the best for last! I’m so proud and honored work along side these two on a daily basis. Watching their dedication and hard work each and everyday towards practicing their craft is inspiring to everyone around them. These two moved well from start to finish and made all 3 attempts in Event 1 (hang snatch) at the NorCal Regionals. Congratulations Lisa Warren and Courtney Walker for closing out a great season!

Lisa Warren (@lrwarren88) 135lbs, 145lbs, 155lbs

Courtney Walker (@walkercourtney5) 145lbs, 155lbs, 165lbs

Highlight reel 2 from the women’s Event 1 (hang snatch) at the NorCal Regionals. Brooke Ence swept this event with her easy peasy 185lbs lift while Alessandra Pichelli took 1st place in our NorCal Region winning her a spot at the 2014 CrossFit Games!

Jenny LaBaw (@jenlabaw) 155lbs

Alessandra Pichelli (@alessandrapichelli) 170lbs

Brooke Ence (@brookeence) 185lbs

Highlight reel from the women’s Event 1 (hang snatch) yesterday at the NorCal Regionals. This heat was STACKED so apologies for some of the spastic camera movement. Trying to catch them all go at once proved quite the challenge. Congratulations goes to Chyna Cho for placing 2nd overall and advancing to the 2014 CrossFit Games!

Annie Sakamoto (@anniesakamoto) 150lbs

Katie Hogan (@katiehogan777) 160lbs

Molly Vollmer (@molly_vollmer) 160lbs

Chyna Cho (@chynacho) 160lbs

Highlight reel from the men’s Event 1 (hang snatch) yesterday at the NorCal Regionals. Both Ben Alderman and Neal Maddox won their respective heats with Neal taking the event overall. Amazing performance by both men!

Ben Alderman (@ironmile_ben) 290lbs

Neal Maddox (@nealmaddox) 295lbs

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Highlight reel from the men’s Event 1 (hang snatch) yesterday at the NorCal Regionals. Many of the men in the final heat were neck and neck — such an exciting event to spectate!

Marcus Filly (@marcusfilly) 260lbs

Jason Khalipa (@jasonkhalipa) 265lbs

Garrett Fisher (@garretmfisher) 265lbs

#FuBarbell #CrossFitGames #weightlifting #crossfit #crossfitgirls #crossfitmen #Olympic #Olympicweightlifting #usaw #snatch #clean #cleanandjerk #technique #inspiration #motivation #instagramfitness

So proud of Jackie Perez (@jackie585) for making both of her hang snatch attempts today at the NorCal Regionals! Best of luck to her and the rest of the @csagym team for the rest of this weekend!!

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Had a great time yesterday talking weightlifting and smashing doughnuts during round 2 of my podcast with the fellas from Barbell Shrugged Podcast. If you don’t already, head over and give these guys some love. They’re funny, fun, and the information they provide in regards to fitness, strength and conditioning is top notch!

www.barbellshrugged.com

Video cred: @barbellshruggedpodcast

by @johnleopost “Position is power. Work your #mobility goats. #weightlifting legend @dianefu working the #splits with super friend Elena #sanfranciscocrossfit #crossfit”

I had all my splits once upon a time. Let’s see how long it takes me to get them back. Shout out to my boy Johnny for capturing this shot of me challenging my goat.

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