Crossfit Norwest

Sydney's Premier Strength & Conditioning Facility located on Old Northern Rd, Castle Hill.

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CrossFit Skills in the Hills: The Deadlift

Posted on Wednesday, 19 December 2012 in General Crossfit

For the Advanced CrossFit Program please see the RAW Strength and Conditioning Website.

** AMMENDED XMAS/NY TIMETABLE **

The deadlift is considered to be one of the simplest CrossFit movements, it's 100% functional and will build strength from head to toe, however without correct technique the deadlift can also become one of the ugliest movements with high potential for injury.

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Weightlifting Shoes for CrossFit

Posted on Wednesday, 19 October 2011 in General Crossfit

For the Advanced CrossFit program visit the RAW Strength and Conditioning website.

 

Once you've decided that CrossFit is your sport, you're ready to compete in a few games days, and are constantly striving to improve your lifts and performances, it would definitely be worthwhile at looking to invest in your own pair of Olympic lifting shoes. Olympic weightlifting shoes are supported by a wedged, wooden heel that is raised about 1″-2″. The sole of this wooden wedge is covered in tacky rubber and is squared off rather than rounded. This design makes the shoe as rigid as it can possibly be in order to aid in stability for the clean, snatch, and jerk.

 

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