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Great Success for Invictus Athletes at WODapalooza 2016

Written by Tino Marini We thought Miami would be a good place to go during the winter to catch some sunshine, but we were wrong! The forecast was for torrential rain, and mother nature even threw in some gale force winds to add to the party. It…
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Nutrition Case Study: A Vegetarian Who Wants to Gain Lean Mass

Written by Fritz Nugent To preface all case studies, I must quickly introduce how we approach nutrition at Invictus. We look at habits, and specifically those surrounding the areas of sleep, movement, stress, and nutrition. We conduct in-person or virtual meetings, and from those…

Muscle-Up Fault: Losing Wrist Control

Written by Hunter Britt Establishing control over the bar or the rings is important during the muscle-up. You can establish that control on the initial grip on the swinging/pulling phase of the muscle-up or the catch, as both matter when it comes to mastering an efficient muscle-up.   A lot…
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101 Days of Cold: Lessons Learned

Written by Kirsten Ahrendt  I recently finished my 2020 ice bath challenge! Ice-Ice-baby! What?! Huh?! Quick recap for those who have no clue what I’m talking about…on October 1st I began a 90-day habit challenge. I chose to perform a daily ice-bath for each remaining day of 2020.  The…
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Pro Tip: Don’t Drop Your Deadlifts

Written by Tiffany Bucher Did you know it was recommended to not drop the bar from the top of the deadlift? Why, you ask? The deadlift is a very functional movement for our everyday lives. Think about how we pick things up from the floor. Do we typically drop…

Q&A: Which Muscles Should I Feel in the Push-Up?

Q&A: Which Muscles Should I Feel in the Push-Up? Written by Michele Vieux Q: Today during the push-ups I could feel my tris and lats working hard..but I moved my focus to my biceps and it really helped relieve some of the strain on the other muscles. Is this normal?? A: Very interesting indeed…remember the…

Which Type of Strength is Most Important in CrossFit?

Written by Holden Rethwill One question that has popped up a couple times since we published the article: Understanding the 4 Types of Strength, was how those types of strength relate to CrossFit, which one is most important, and which one we should focus on especially…

What You Need to Know About Protein

Written by Jenn Ryan Whenever the topic of nutrition comes up, it seems you’re going to hear a lot about protein first. While it may seem like a lot of the ideas and comments about protein are more ‘bro-science’, there are also some legit claims and rationales for…

10 Must Have Gym Bag Items

Written by Kaitlyn Kassis Even if you’re not a Games level athlete, there are some pieces of equipment you should seriously consider carrying with you to the gym so that you can make the most of your workouts with as few malfunctions as possible. Workout Shoes  It’s better to…

Should You Supplement with Glutamine?

Along with creatine and BCAAs, L-glutamine (glutamine) is a supplement that is one of the most popular yet misunderstood in the fitness industry. Based on current research and anecdotal evidence from our own clients, glutamine is a safe and effective supplement for gut health, immune function, recovery for athletes, and curbing sugar cravings. Should You…

How to Butterfly Chest-to-Bar Pull-Ups

Written by Travis Ewart I love checking the Invictus blog every night to see what the workout is for the next day. I don’t know what it is, but when I see that the workout has pull-ups or chest-to-bar pull-ups, I get very excited. I know it’s not the same…
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