![The group of super fit Invictus athletes who programmed this workout.](https://www.crossfitinvictus.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Invictus-12-Days-of-Christmas-Athletes-300x175.png)
12 Days of Christmas: Invictus Athlete Style
Written by Kelly Sekulovski and Luke Layton Tis’ the season for 12 Days of Christmas workouts: the sneaky…
![Invictus Athlete Dani Speegle lifts a sandbag with ease at the 2023 Rogue Invitational.](https://www.crossfitinvictus.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Dani-Sandbag-Rogue-300x175.png)
Can I Use Strongman Training for Fat Loss?
Written by Michele Vieux If you’ve been paying attention, then you’ve probably noticed the uptick in Strongman…
![Coach Travis leading an Invictus Gymnastics seminar](https://www.crossfitinvictus.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Travis-Coaching_DC-Gymnastics-Seminar-2_2023-300x200.jpg)
Ready To Improve Your Gymnastics?
 Written by: Kelly Sekulovski If you don’t believe us that Invictus Gymnastics is truly the…
![Invictus athlete doing perfect handstand push-ups because she enrolled in Invictus Gymnastics.](https://www.crossfitinvictus.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/HSPU-Problems-300x175.jpg)
Common Handstand Push-Up Problems
Written by: Travis Ewart Having handstand push-up problems? We see a LOT of these recurring handstand push-up problems scrolling through Instagram…
![Invictus Athlete making aggressive barbell contact during a snatch at the CrossFit Games.](https://www.crossfitinvictus.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_4623-300x200.jpg)
Making Barbell Contact for Olympic Weightlifting
Written by Jared Enderton Do you make aggressive contact with the barbell in your Olympic weightlifting? Bar body contact…
![Man loading barbell who is smart and wearing weightlifting shoes.](https://www.crossfitinvictus.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/pexels-victor-freitas-1092874-300x200.jpg)
Five Reasons Why You Should Wear Weightlifting Shoes
Written by Jared Enderton It seems simple, yet in CrossFit it’s an ever increasing trend to NOT wear…
![Invictus Athlete, Chandler Smith, deadlifting 610 pounds at the 2023 Rogue Invitational and winning the event.](https://www.crossfitinvictus.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screenshot-2023-11-02-at-9.16.34 AM-298x300.png)
The Top Moment of the Rogue InvitationalÂ
Written by Kelly Sekulovski The entire stadium is quiet. There is one man left standing: Invictus Athlete Chandler…
![Invictus Masters athlete, Kevin Koester, deadlifting at the 2023 CrossFit Games.](https://www.crossfitinvictus.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/IMG_0650-300x200.jpg)
Where Do You Stack Up Against These Masters Strength Numbers?
Researched and written by Nichole Kribs with contributions from Hunter Britt, Jared Enderton, and Michele…
![Invictus Gymnastics coach laying on his back with a PVC pipe demonstrating a bar muscle-up drill at a seminar.](https://www.crossfitinvictus.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Travis-Arch_DC-Gymnastics-Seminar-2_2023-300x200.jpeg)
Go SLOW(er) until you go FAST(er)!Â
A discussion on BMUs and understanding timing to move better in CrossFit Written by Kirsten Ahrendt They say “timing…
![Invictus Masters Athlete, John Mariotti, doing a sled pull at the 2023 CrossFit Games.](https://www.crossfitinvictus.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_0336-300x200.jpg)
Fitness and Quality of Life as a Masters Athlete
Interview by Nichole Kribs John is a longtime Invictus Masters athlete who first competed in…
![Athlete performing a heavy back squat with his coach and teammate watching.](https://www.crossfitinvictus.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/DSC02692-300x200.jpg)
Repetitions in Reserve and HypertrophyÂ
Written by Fritz Nugent At Invictus, we spend about half of our time in CrossFit programming focusing on strength. Therefore,…
![Weightlifter doing a front squat.](https://www.crossfitinvictus.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Jared-YT-Thumbnail-Squat-2023-300x169.png)
Pro Tip: Sit BETWEEN Your Legs to Squat!
Video by Jared Enderton This is such a crucial tip for squatting efficiency and mobility. It is…
![Invictus Athlete doing a heavy overhead squat.](https://www.crossfitinvictus.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/KAY_6577-300x200.jpg)
You Overhead Squat WAY More Than You Snatch, So What’s the Problem?
Written by Jared Enderton This is by far one of the most popular…
![Invictus Weightlifter with a massively heavy barbell in the front rack position getting ready to go overhead.](https://www.crossfitinvictus.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/151A5733-300x214.jpg)
Getting Stronger is More Important for Your CrossFit Game Than You Think
Written by Jared Enderton If you think of CrossFit competitions – how many…
![Invictus Masters Athlete, Kevin Koester, uses the grinding breath technique while grinding out deadlifts at the 2023 CrossFit Games.](https://www.crossfitinvictus.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_0656-300x200.jpg)
Grinding vs Explosive Breathing
Written by Fritz Nugent There are a number of different breathing styles. One can argue infinite variations. For many people, CrossFit…