Pre-Exhaustion The concept behind The Pre-Exhaustion Method is as follows, during a compound exercise (multiple joint), the larger muscle groups are not completely taxed, this is due to the limited work capacity of the smaller muscle groups involved in the movement…
Circuits The term “Circuit” typically refers to a training method including 5-12 exercises, completed in succession with little to no rest. Circuits can be completed by performing a prescribed number of reps with each exercise for a predetermined number of…
Giant Sets Complete four or more exercises consectivley with no rest between exercises. Giant sets are typically comprised of exercises focused on a single muscle group, this differentiates them from circuits which typically work a variety of muscle groups. Examples:…
Tri-Sets To perform a Tri-Set, complete three exercises in succession with no rest between exercises. Tri-Sets are an effective means of boosting intensity (more work in less time) and completing training in a time-efficent manner. Examples: The first example provides…
Compound Sets To perform a Compound Set, select two exercises that work protagonistic muscle groups. (push/push or pull/pull) Don’t allow for any rest between exercises. Synonyms of the word Compound: aggravate, exacerbate, worsen, add to, augment, intensify, heighten, increase, magnify;…
Supersets To perform a Superset, begin by selecting two exercises that work antagonistic (opposing) muscle groups. Move from one exrecise to the next with no rest. Supersets can be used to increase overall training intensity by performing more work in less time…
The Double Progressive Method This system is called “Double Progressive” because you increase the number of reps until you hit a predetermined number and then you increase the weight and start again at a specified number of reps. The Details…
Cumulative Sets Select a weight that you can complete for 8-12 reps, in good form and at a controlled tempo. Begin the workout by completing one rep at your selected weight, followed by a :10 rest. Next, complete 2 reps…
The functional fitness movement was to some degree a backlash against the commercialization of fitness. The fitness industry was dominated by large corporate gyms who had moved increasingly towards machines and away from an integrated modalities approach to training. In…
Sat, July 28th (12p-2p) Iron Athlete Handstand, Handstand Pushup, and Handstand Walks Taught by Andy Timm Hosted by East Valley CrossFit Cost $50 2 Hour Clinic Format: All skill levels welcome and encouraged Learning the mechanics of a handstand Learn…