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SSG Ben Ransom lifts heavy weight overhead in an Invictus green t-shirt

Remembering SSG Ben Ransom

Written by Kelly Sekulovski On October 17th, 2023 the Invictus Family lost a family member. SSG Ben Ransom passed away peacefully

Man loading barbell who is smart and wearing weightlifting shoes.

Equipment, Olympic Lifting, weightlifting

Five Reasons Why You Should Wear Weightlifting Shoes

Written by Jared Enderton It seems simple, yet in CrossFit it’s an ever increasing trend to NOT wear

Invictus Athlete, Chandler Smith, deadlifting 610 pounds at the 2023 Rogue Invitational and winning the event.

exercises, success stories

The Top Moment of the Rogue Invitational

Written by Kelly Sekulovski The entire stadium is quiet. There is one man left standing: Invictus Athlete Chandler

Invictus Masters athlete, Kevin Koester, deadlifting at the 2023 CrossFit Games.

Olympic Lifting, Thought Provoking, exercises, programming

Where Do You Stack Up Against These Masters Strength Numbers?

Researched and written by Nichole Kribs with contributions from Hunter Britt, Jared Enderton, and Michele

Group coaching members gathering around a white board listening to their coach brief the workout.

mindset

The Fallacy of the All or Nothing Mentality

Written by Fritz Nugent Most people don’t know how much administrative work is involved in being a

Invictus Gymnastics coach laying on his back with a PVC pipe demonstrating a bar muscle-up drill at a seminar.

exercises, gymnastics

Go SLOW(er) until you go FAST(er)!

A discussion on BMUs and understanding timing to move better in CrossFit Written by Kirsten Ahrendt They say “timing

Invictus Masters Athlete, John Mariotti, doing a sled pull at the 2023 CrossFit Games.

outside the box, people profiles, philosophy, success stories

Fitness and Quality of Life as a Masters Athlete

Interview by Nichole Kribs John is a longtime Invictus Masters athlete who first competed in

Athlete performing a heavy back squat with his coach and teammate watching.

philosophy, programming, strategy

Repetitions in Reserve and Hypertrophy

Written by Fritz Nugent At Invictus, we spend about half of our time in CrossFit programming focusing on strength. Therefore,

Olympic Lifting, exercises

Pro Tip: Sit BETWEEN Your Legs to Squat!

Video by Jared Enderton This is such a crucial tip for squatting efficiency and mobility. It is

Invictus Athlete doing a heavy overhead squat.

Olympic Lifting

You Overhead Squat WAY More Than You Snatch, So What’s the Problem?

Written by Jared Enderton This is by far one of the most popular

An Invictus coach coaching an Invictus athlete while she rows.

community

Fitness, Friendship, and Family

Video by Tyson Oldroyd This pretty much sums up what you get with your Invictus membership. Thanks to our friends at

Two women practicing a Yoga Nidra session on their gym mats in a park.

Recovery, anatomy and physiology, mindset

Yoga Nidra – My Secret Weapon

Written by Fritz Nugent Those that sleep well know the power of consistently good sleep. They recover from training

Invictus Athlete and online program follower, Candy Olkey, doing a side plank in her home gym.

Goal Setting, people profiles, success stories

Unveiling the Inclusivity of Invictus for Any CrossFit

Unveiling the Inclusivity of of Invictus for Any CrossFit Written by Tiffany Ammerman Often associated with elite athletes and grueling gym sessions, CrossFit might seem

Invictus Weightlifter with a massively heavy barbell in the front rack position getting ready to go overhead.

Olympic Lifting, philosophy

Getting Stronger is More Important for Your CrossFit Game Than You Think

Written by Jared Enderton If you think of CrossFit competitions – how many

Two people doing a "cheers" with ice cream bars.

Nutrition

Always Nibblin on the Sweet Stuff?

Written by Kim McLaughlin Have you ever felt so full that you couldn’t possibly take another bite of your

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