June 19, 2018
by NYWA
NYWA’s Head Coach Danny Casey sat down with Crossfit 845 to talk about approaching fitness with patience, chasing weaknesses in the gym, and his coaching philosophies.
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March 19, 2018
by NYWA
It’s difficult to summarize a Dmitry Klokov weightlifting seminar as so much was covered in just two days. We began with an overview of the different philosophies behind the major training systems and then moved into learn-by-doing sessions where everyone received a lot of individual attention and constructive feedback. In a short amount of time, it was obvious why Dmitry is a world champion.
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October 6, 2016
by NYWA
Much like building a house, the establishment of a good foundation is requisite for the structure above. In weightlifting, the same principle applies. All too often I see videos posted of people performing the lifts and they miss a few small but essential pieces that have a great effect on their body and the barbell once it is broken from the floor. Instagram is loaded with videos of people attempting heavier weight, as well as series of videos and reviews by coaches or other athletes. In all The videos that I have witnessed I have never seen one that actually addresses properly approaching the body to the barbell. If the body is not aligned properly from the start any error will compound the further the bar gets from the floor.
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