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A male athlete at the top of a deadlift in the background with a female athlete pulling a deadlift from the floor.

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…

How To Stop A Cold Dead In Its Tracks

Written by Calvin Sun (Originally Published February 28, 2017) You know the usual symptoms: that tickle in the back of your throat, that first sniffle of the nose, or maybe your joints start to feel a little achy and you suddenly feel tired for no reason.…
Invictus athlete doing a snatch in the CrossFit Open 18.3 workout.

Should You Do The CrossFit Open?

Written by Tricia Moore Every year, it’s a question we hear from both our veteran and new athletes, “Should I do the Open?”. Or, “Hey what this Open thing all about?” Here are 5 reasons you should do the CrossFit Open! What is the CrossFit Open? The Open is…

The Pros & Cons of Keto

The Pros & Cons of Keto Written by Gino Escalante A few years ago, before #keto was all the rage, I followed my taste buds into the Ketogenic Diet. I knew that the foods I loved had fat in them: bacon…heavy cream…eggs…meat. I hope this conjures images of juicy goodness. There’s lots of it in…
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