My Neck, My Back
Written by Invictus Member Savannah Cannon
Above is a comparison picture of my DEXA scan from early 2017 to this Saturday, almost three years later.
I had joined Invictus in 2016, … Read More
How to Safely Cartwheel Dismount from a Handstand
Video by Travis Ewart
Are you afraid to work on your freestanding handstands or handstand walking because you aren’t confident with safely getting your feet back to … Read More
Mobility vs. Flexibility: What’s The Difference?
Written by Calvin Sun
Over the past few years, strength coaches and physical therapists have found themselves on convergent paths. Many PTs are required to have a certification in … Read More
CrossFit Open Rowing Tips
Video by Bryce Smith & Written by Kaitlyn Kassis
When the erg comes up in the Open, you want to make sure you understand and practice how to get the most … Read More
CrossFit Open 20.5 Strategy & Tips
Videos by the Invictus Athlete Team
Can you believe it’s the final week of the CrossFit Open?! Check out all the different options below and remember, unless you are … Read More
Erick Gavelan – Proof that Consistency Yields Results
Written by TJ O’Brien
Erick made an impression on the coaches here from the get-go. He was a member at Point Loma (RIP) and has kept his … Read More
Patience & Persistence are Kings
Written by Connor Nellans
While talking to a newer member of our Invictus family the other day who has recently gotten back into exercising after some time off, he asked … Read More
What’s the Difference Between Kipping & Butterfly Pull-ups?
Written by Kirsten Ahrendt
I have a lot of athletes ask to learn “how to butterfly” their pull-ups. I find it helpful if people understand the basic … Read More
Why Some Athletes Choke In Competition
Written by Calvin Sun
There’s no shortage of stressors in competition – the noise of the crowd, your coach yelling at you from the sidelines, and judges waiting for … Read More
CrossFit Open 20.4 Strategy & Tips
Videos by the Invictus Athlete Team
Check out all the different options below and remember, unless you are a Games hopeful, only do this workout once and give it … Read More
Invictus Hosts National Veteran Summer Sports Clinic
Written by Alec Zirkenbach
Invictus had the honor of hosting 130 veterans from all across the USA for a week of workouts during the annual Veterans Administration (VA) … Read More
Tips for Explosiveness
Written by Fritz Nugent
What is Explosiveness?
In human movement, explosiveness is the ability to produce power! Simply put, power is work performed over time and can be quantified. Explosive power usually … Read More
Desk Sitter Mobility: A Plan for Your Posture Problem
Written by Connor Nellans
Many of you head into the gym after sitting for hours while at work which may be one of the worst things … Read More
Handstand Walking Tips for Competition
Video by Ricky Moore
Handstand walking is already hard enough for most people without having it thrown into a workout for time. Here are some tips to keep you moving … Read More