Why Don’t We Bench Press More?
Written by C.J. Martin
Editor’s Note: This question came to us from one of our local group coaching members, so they typically follow our Performance & Fitness programming and … Read More
Pacifico Barbell Summer Meet Recap
Written by Fritz Nugent
The 1st Annual Pacifico Barbell Summer Meet took place in Oceanside this past weekend. Four athletes competed, and it was their first live Olympic Weightlifting meet! … Read More
3 Exercises to Strengthen Your Back
The back is arguably the most important component of the human body when it comes to exerting force against an object in order to move it in the direction … Read More
How to Know if Your Coach Believes in You
Written by Fritz Nugent
How do you know if your coach believes in you? One sure way is to ask! But who’s gonna do that? And … Read More
What’s the Difference Between Absolute Strength & Relative Strength?
Written by Hunter Britt
CrossFit is unique in that it tests both absolute and relative strength at the same time, and on a wide range. Sports … Read More
The Importance of Accessory Training
Written by Hunter Britt
Are you giving the same amount of energy to your accessory lift training as you are to your squats?
For most athletes, the honest answer would … Read More
Accessory is Successory
Written by TJ O’Brien
Here’s a quick shoutout along with some accessory work to address one of the most common CrossFit injuries: shoulder pain.
Alejandro has been working with me on his … Read More
What is Customizing?
Written by Kirsten Ahrendt
A big part of Invictus-style of coaching and programming is the level of agency and freedom to personalize that we encourage our members to have – maybe you’ve … Read More
The Art of Being an Adaptable Coach
Written by Nichole Kribs
Everyone appreciates an adaptable person; someone who isn’t stuck in their way and who can easily adjust to changing circumstances. This is a quality … Read More
Is Post-Deadlift Back Pain a Problem?
Written by Fritz Nugent
The barbell deadlift is definitely one of the more challenging tasks to perform well. Feeling that your back muscles did work is ok. Experiencing pain … Read More
Alcohol and Recovery
Written by Calvin Sun
The weekend is finally here. With another week of intense training under your belt, it’s probably time to have a hard-earned beer. Or not. Besides leaving you hungover, … Read More
Is Training Leaving You Sore or Beat Up?
Written Kirsten Ahrendt
Let’s set the record straight. Your training should not leave you perpetually sore, fatigued, or beat up. This is fact.Truth. Defendable by errrrbody & … Read More