CrossFit

Recovering from rotator cuff surgery involves more than simply waiting for the shoulder to heal. This guide explains the typical rehabilitation timeline, when strength training can safely begin, how to progress lifting, and warning signs that may indicate you're advancing too quickly. It also highlights the gap between traditional rehabilitation and returning to heavy lifting or CrossFit, emphasizing gradual progression, proper mechanics, and realistic expectations throughout

Returning to CrossFit after a knee replacement requires more than completing standard rehabilitation milestones. While most people regain enough strength and mobility for daily activities within about three months, returning to high-demand movements like squats, Olympic lifts, running, and jumping often requires additional progressive training. This article explains typical recovery milestones, how to recognize safe progress, which CrossFit movements require extra caution, an

This week's warm-up will probably feel pretty familiar. Many of the movement demands for this week's workout are similar to the ones for 26.1 and 26.2. You'll still need good overhead positioning for thrusters and strong posterior chain engagement to protect your back during the burpees and cleans. I suppose the only new thing is lat mobility for the front rack position, but that also requires good thoracic extension, which I've already covered the last two week. So this weed

Compared to last week, this workout still involves some legs and posterior chain, but it’s going to feel much more shoulder-dominant. Because of that, your warm-up should prioritize two main things: Preparing your shoulders for overhead stability Priming your pulling muscles for the gymnastics work A good warm-up will help your shoulders feel better during the workout and make your movement more efficient once fatigue sets in. Prefer to follow along visually? Watch the warm-u

Open Workout 26.1 is essentially a couplet of wall balls and box jump overs with med ball step-overs snuck into the middle. This workout is definitely leg-heavy, and will also probably fatigue your back. Here's what to target during your warm up so you feel primed for the workout. Prefer to follow along visually? Watch the warm-up exercise video demo below. Wall Balls: Prep for the Squat and Overhead Position Wall balls are essentially weighted squats that require good ankle