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    5 Ways to Get Faster at HYROX Walking Lunges, According to Rich Ryan

    Rich Ryan shares five strategies to improve HYROX walking lunges, covering mobility, strength, muscular endurance, specific fitness and lunge speed.

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    HYROX Co-Founder Speaks Out After Joanna Wietrzyk Incident at HYROX Beijing, New Rules Now Set in Place

    "I need to address all of you directly concerning the recent events in China."

    HYROX Beijing Full Results Recap: McElheny v Wietrzyk, The Incident, Heck Makes Elite 15 Case

    McElheny v Wietrzyk, Part 2.

    HYROX Release Official Statement Following Joanna Wietrzyk Incident at Beijing Event

    HYROX release their statement.

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    3 Best Exercises for Beginners that Want A Wider Back Faster

    A wider back can change how your entire upper body looks. It creates more contrast between your shoulders and waist, supports a stronger posture, and gives you the foundation for better pulling strength in the gym. For beginners, the fastest route is not an endless list of complicated exercises. It is learning a few effective […]

    3 Best Beginner Exercises for Massive Shoulders Faster

    Strengthen your upper body.

    The Only 3 Gym Machines Guys Need for A Muscular Upper Body

    Building a muscular upper body does not require a long, complicated list of exercises. You need enough productive training for your chest, back, shoulders, and arms, delivered consistently with good technique and progressive overload. Three well chosen gym machines can do that job extremely well. Machines are often dismissed as inferior to free weights, but […]

    Hammer Curls vs Preacher Curls: Which Builds Wider Biceps?

    If you want wider looking upper arms, hammer curls and preacher curls can both earn a place in your training. They are not interchangeable, though. Each exercise changes the position of your forearm and shoulder, which affects which elbow flexor muscles are emphasized and how easily you can load them with control. The short answer […]

    3 Best Exercises for Beginners that Want Wider Biceps Faster

    Build stronger arms.

    How Many Burpees Should You Be Able to Do in One Minute Based on Your Age?

    Burpees are one of the most demanding bodyweight exercises you can perform without equipment. One repetition asks you to squat, support your body through your hands and chest, move into a plank position, return to your feet, and stand up with control. When the movement is repeated for one minute, it becomes a useful test […]

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    Spend Too Much Time Sitting? Here’s How to Counter It and Stay Healthy

    Modern life makes sitting feel unavoidable. You may sit during your commute, at a desk, while eating, while watching television, and again when you relax in the evening. Even people who train regularly can spend most of their waking day seated. That matters because exercise is extremely valuable, but one hard workout does not automatically […]

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    The Heart Healthy Secret Going Viral: Why Everyone’s Talking About SuperBeets from Humann

    Looking after your heart is an important part of long term health, energy, and performance. It is also something that can be easy to overlook when training sessions, work commitments, family life, and busy schedules all compete for your attention. The visible parts of fitness often get the most attention. People want to lift heavier, […]

    Dr. Alyssa Lu Shares 3 Daily Moves to Undo the Damage of Sitting 40 Hours a Week

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    5 Ways to Get Faster at HYROX Walking Lunges, According to Rich Ryan

    Rich Ryan shares five strategies to improve HYROX walking lunges, covering mobility, strength, muscular endurance, specific fitness and lunge speed.

    HYROX Co-Founder Speaks Out After Joanna Wietrzyk Incident at HYROX Beijing, New Rules Now Set in Place

    "I need to address all of you directly concerning the recent events in China."

    HYROX Beijing Full Results Recap: McElheny v Wietrzyk, The Incident, Heck Makes Elite 15 Case

    McElheny v Wietrzyk, Part 2.

    HYROX Release Official Statement Following Joanna Wietrzyk Incident at Beijing Event

    HYROX release their statement.

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    3 Best Exercises for Beginners that Want A Wider Back Faster

    A wider back can change how your entire upper body looks. It creates more contrast between your shoulders and waist, supports a stronger posture, and gives you the foundation for better pulling strength in the gym. For beginners, the fastest route is not an endless list of complicated exercises. It is learning a few effective […]

    3 Best Beginner Exercises for Massive Shoulders Faster

    Strengthen your upper body.

    The Only 3 Gym Machines Guys Need for A Muscular Upper Body

    Building a muscular upper body does not require a long, complicated list of exercises. You need enough productive training for your chest, back, shoulders, and arms, delivered consistently with good technique and progressive overload. Three well chosen gym machines can do that job extremely well. Machines are often dismissed as inferior to free weights, but […]

    5 Ways to Get Faster at HYROX Walking Lunges, According to Rich Ryan

    Rich Ryan shares five strategies to improve HYROX walking lunges, covering mobility, strength, muscular endurance, specific fitness and lunge speed.

    Hammer Curls vs Preacher Curls: Which Builds Wider Biceps?

    If you want wider looking upper arms, hammer curls and preacher curls can both earn a place in your training. They are not interchangeable, though. Each exercise changes the position of your forearm and shoulder, which affects which elbow flexor muscles are emphasized and how easily you can load them with control. The short answer […]

    3 Best Exercises for Beginners that Want Wider Biceps Faster

    Build stronger arms.

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Ben Roberts

I first got into Crossfit from a background in powerlifting. I love that Crossfit trains everything and turns you into an all-round athlete: strong, fast, supple and skillful. I've been doing Crossfit now for 2.5 years and never looked back!

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