Team Strong Figure Ambassador and Doughnuts and Deadlifts Sponsored Athlete, April Harper, contacted fellow Doughnuts and Deadlifts Athlete Kristin Pope for a Strong Figure Athlete Interview. How does it feel to be an inspiring and motivating athlete for fellow lifters, strong … [Read more...]
15.1: I Over-Underestimated My Snatch
The Road to the CrossFit Games is officially upon us. Some of us have dreams of making it to Regionals, some to Carson California for the Games, but most of us? Most of us just want to get better, improve our skills, and have a few more PRs each and every year. If you've seen the … [Read more...]
To 1 RM or Heavy Single? That is the Question
1 RM VS. HEAVY SINGLE Guest post by Strong Figure Athlete Ambassador, Ally Arts First posted on Ally's blog: http://daretobreath.wordpress.com/ I had an athlete ask the other day what the difference between a 1RM (One Rep Max) and a heavy single is, since I am often going … [Read more...]
“Hard Works Pays Off”
With Big Numbers, Big Lifts, and Big Wins! This past Thursday, April 18th, 2013: I head into my box for some Olympic lifting practice. I see on the board that today's plan is to establish a one-rep max for the squat snatch and clean-and-jerk. I'll be honest...I'm not looking … [Read more...]
