The intention of this article is to help you identify trends that are going to be a waste of time. When you have a goal that you are working towards, you don’t want to waste your time putting effort into a method that isn’t the most productive.

Should we be utilizing barbell movements if our goal is to build muscle?

The short answer is…it depends. Here’s why…

In the sport of CrossFit, many high skill movements are more similar than we might originally think.  Read about the connection between weightlifting and gymnastics movements in the sport of functional fitness. 

Every CrossFit coach talks about function fitness but what is the definition of function.  Monarch defines functional as, "if it assists in accomplishing your goal; it is functional.

Did you rip in today's WOD?  Find out how to heal that rip you got from the pull up bar and get back to your CrossFit training.

CrossFit is constantly varied, but if you constantly vary your workouts how do you know if you are improving?  Discover the optimal process to track your progress.

Engine training is the new buzz word in the CrossFit community, but most experts only look at it from one dimension.  Learn how being efficient increases your engine and work capacity.

Building core strength is pivotal to increase your snatch, clean and jerk, squat and deadlift.  Learn about the interconnection between core and strength here.

The Smolov Squat program is mentioned daily in CrossFit boxes around the world when most people do not know what the program really is.  Learn what the program is and why CrossFitters should avoid it.