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In coaching, we want to try and provide cues that will address multiple issues at one time. Being that there are 1,001+ things to remember, simplification of technical processes will free up mental and physical capacities resulting in improved performance.

The flip side is that cues are just that — cues — and should address technicalities from a foundation of understanding bridged between the coach and athlete. I would yell “magic unicorns” if it got my athletes moving the way I want to see them move.

Thank you CrossFit Proper (@crossfitproper, @charisseskye) for inviting me down. Great seminar with great folks and PRs all around!

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In the Olympic squat (aka high bar back squat), a proper rack is formed by having the athlete retract and then elevate the shoulder blades. This prominently exposes the upper traps where the barbell can then rest securely without crushing the spine.

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Rockin’ my Bless The Gym gear thoughtfully sent over by @kendrickjfarris.

Not only do I look and feel like a super hero. I’m pretty sure it made me stronger while I was training.

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A good coach is that voice of reason; that vote of confidence during the heat of competition.

A good coach doesn’t need to push his/her athletes to train harder, but knows when to pull them back from training too hard and becoming injured.

A good coach is a leader inspiring his/her athletes to believe in larger message.

Does it warrant me even saying? Every athlete needs a coach :)

Photo Cred: @elpfeiffer

The fun continues with day 3 at San Francisco CrosSFit doing a workshop with the @WODTours group. Great group of athletes all eager to learn and have some fun!

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The word is out! Kendrick Farris (@kendrickjfarris) and I came together to put down the 5 most important things you MUST remember when snatching:

1. Set-Up: Tight back, loose arms, and get ready to drive the legs through the platform.

2. Focal point: Eyes to the horizon (or above).

3. Chest Up: Throughout the lift maintains position of the body.

4. Finish the hips and shoulders: Be aggressive!

5. Lockout: Light or heavy, put that bar where you want it to go.

Day 2 @crossfitganbatte for the FuBarbell seminar. Another day. Another amazing crew! Thank you for inviting me down. It’s been an honor working with your community.

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FuBarbell seminar @crossfitganbatte. Great day with JP and his crew. Everyone moved well, and I am always so blown away at the warm and welcoming communities everywhere I go.

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Cecily Basques executing a beautiful clean&jerk at 97kg/213lbs. Cecily trains with Ben Claridad at Midtown Strength & Conditioning.

Thinking about competing? Competition is a critical driver of performance adding value to the training we do everyday. Regardless of your level, demonstration on the big platform builds confidence, community, focus and allows the athlete to push towards new benchmarks.

Much self discovery is made when your performance lies in a total of 6 attempts

exposing opportunities for continued self improvement.