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Third Snatch from the Sun


The internet is amazing. It’s one of the most important technological developments in the history of modern society, and almost anybody can use it for almost anything. The internet has opened the gates for pure, wonderful experiences such as tw... Continue reading
Teaching Complex Movements


I recently had a run in with Robb Wolf after a level 1 class at CrossFit Norcal. I was the aggressor and with anyone else I may not have even touched this topic. My comment to Robb was “Why the fuck aren’t you teaching these people how to... Continue reading
Recipes: Issue 54


Chicken Marinade Time: 40 minutes, plus marinading time • 6 chicken thighs • 1Tbsp fresh lemon juice • 1Tbsp fresh lime juice • 2 Tbsp olive oil • 3-4 minced garlic cloves • 1 tsp ground sage • 1 tsp th... Continue reading
The NorCal On-Ramp: Part II, Curriculum


The following is the curriculum for the NorCal Strength & Conditioning / CrossFit NorCal On-Ramp program introduced in the last issue. WELCOME and INTRODUCTION “The emphasis of the On-Ramp is on skill development and exposure to our ... Continue reading
Getting Scaling Right: A Systematic Method for CrossFit Programming


Introduction: Scaling and Intensity Scalability is what allows athletes of all ages and abilities to gain access to CrossFit’s benefits. It is also what allows CrossFit athletes to progress, as they meet and then move beyond their fitness g... Continue reading
Nice Snatch


Nice Snatch! A phrase that I hope I would never utter to a female athlete but one that would be shouted in praise of a male with an outstanding lift. This example also serves to illustrate maybe the greatest difference in how I coach men & women.... Continue reading
Chromosomes, Clean and Jerks, and Coaching


In 1992, a writer named John Gray published a book called Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus. The book was a massive success because it focused on the idea that there are several major differences between men and women. These differences make me... Continue reading
Recipes: Issue 53


Za'atar Omelet By Ido Portal Earlier this month, I had the great pleasure of hosting amazing coach and athlete Ido Portal from Israel. Longtime Performance Menu readers may recognize him from an article that appeared back in the very first issu... Continue reading
Plandomization


Periodization has become a bad word in CrossFit Land. My optimistic view on this phenomenon is that it’s due simply to widespread misunderstanding of what exactly periodization is, how variable its implementation can be, and not only its value ... Continue reading
The NorCal On Ramp


The way in which new clients are introduced to your Crossfit program can be the deciding factor in whether you retain them for life (and they refer friends, family and co-workers) or they come for one dose and vanish. Perhaps the most common way aff... Continue reading
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