CrossFit Open 18.4 – Strategy and Tips
Videos by Hunter Britt and Travis Ewart
Everyone’s favorite activities – standing up and going upside down – make their appearance in CrossFit Open 18.4. Here are some tips from the Invictus Athlete team to make sure you have a game plan going into the workout.
Deadlift Technique for Fast and Light Cycling
In this video, Invictus Athlete Coach, Hunter Britt, demonstrates and discusses the proper set-up, finish and hip movement for deadlift cycling as well as positions to avoid so that you remain strong and protect your spine.
The 3 Most Important Hand Positions for Successful Handstand Work
Static handstands, handstand push-ups and handstand walking may all have a handstand in common, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that they are supposed to be performed the same way. Hand positions during handstands can make or break the movement as the job of the hands differ for each application. Please take a look at the video we have put together for you, and hopefully it will shed some light on the most typically overlooked piece of the handstand. This video is brought to you by Invictus Gymnastics, our online solution to deficiencies in gymnastics for CrossFit.
CrossFit Open Prep
Introducing the 2024 pre-season cycle. This cycle will begin on January 1st and will take us through the CrossFit Games semi-finals in late May / early June. This cycle will consist of multiple phases that will allow us to take advantage of how the 2024 season is laid out.
Pre- CrossFit Open and Quarterfinals Prep
Phase 1:
Specific movements that are staples to the open and quarterfinals will make regular appearances
Test and repeat workouts
Shift to different skill movements seen in previous quarterfinals workouts
Semi-Finals Prep
Phase 2:
Add higher skill pieces as well as volume and specific semi-final style workouts
Continue to get stronger
Improve aerobic capacity
Increase gymnastics volume
All primary sessions can be completed in 75-120 minutes depending on the day. If you’re someone that struggles staying on a timeline and cannot complete all the work in this time, or are someone that trains on a shorter clock, we’ll be happy to help you determine what to prioritize with your time.