May ’26 Gymnastics Skill Work
May ’26 Gymnastics Skill Work: PVC Lifts by Coach Jackie Why It’s Important: Being able to move safely through an arch position from the floor or a static movement will help you tremendously when you turn it into a dynamic movement. When we do any type of kip swing, you see the arch position, and […]
Fortem Talk: Bring a Friend: Why CrossFit Is Better Together ⎸ Ep. 12
Fortem Talk: Bring a Friend: Why CrossFit Is Better Together ⎸ Ep. 12 🎧 Listen now on:Spotify Apple YouTube Trying CrossFit for the first time can feel intimidating. Unfamiliar movements, new equipment, people who seem like they already know what they’re doing…we get it! That’s why Bring a Friend Week exists. In this episode, we […]
May ’26 Movement of the Month
May ’26 Movement of the Month: Sots Press by Coach Aidan This month’s movement of the month is the: Sots Press (press in snatch) Most people, when performing an overhead squat or any form of snatch, struggle with Set Up: Your feet should be in your typical squat stance (feet shoulder-width apart).Hands in your wide snatch […]
Fortem Talk: What the Open Reveals, and What We Wish We Knew Sooner ⎸ Ep. 11
Fortem Talk: What the Open Reveals, and What We Wish We Knew Sooner ⎸ Ep. 11 🎧 Listen now on:Spotify Apple YouTube What does the CrossFit Open actually tell you, besides where you landed on the leaderboard? In this episode, we debrief the 2026 Open, talk through what these workouts exposed, and unpack the bigger […]
Apr ’26 Gymnastics Skill Work
Apr ’26 Gymnastics Skill Work: Strict HSPU Progressions – Piked HSPU by Coach Jackie Why It’s Important Working on Piked HSPU is important for developing your strict HSPU because it teaches the proper movement pattern without requiring the full strength (yet) to complete the full movement. This allows you to be intentional with hand placement, […]
Apr ’26 Movement of the Month
Apr ’26 Movement of the Month: KB Overhead Carry by Coach Aidan This months movement of the month is the KB Overhead Carry. In CrossFit we always talk about “active shoulders” in anything we do overhead. Think of when we progress the Snatch, OHS, Push Jerk, and Strict Press I can guarantee you that you […]
Fortem Talk: Get Stronger and More Durable: Six Simple Training Upgrades ⎸ Ep. 10
Fortem Talk: Get Stronger and More Durable: Six Simple Training Upgrades ⎸ Ep. 10 🎧 Listen now on:Spotify Apple YouTube Most people think getting stronger means doing harder workouts. More intensity. More sweat. More punishment. That’s not the full picture. In this episode, we talk about six simple training upgrades that help you feel better, […]
Mar ’26 Gymnastics Skill Work
Mar ’26 Gymnastics Skill Work: Hollow Hold by Coach Jackie Why It’s Important Hollow holds are one of my favorite skills because they improve almost all of your gymnastics movements. The reason is simple: they teach you how to brace and maintain the position required for things like muscle-ups, handstand walking, and really any type […]
Mar ’26 Movement of the Month
Mar ’26 Movement of the Month: Bulgarian Split Squat by Coach Aidan This months movement is the Bulgarian Split Squat. This is a Unilateral movement that will target your glutes, quads, and hip flexors. Now that we are in the “CrossFit Open” season we will be doing a lot of bilateral squat patterns (Thrusters, Wall […]
Fortem Talk: The 2026 CrossFit Open ⎸ Ep. 9
Fortem Talk: The 2026 CrossFit Open ⎸ Ep. 9 🎧 Listen now on:SpotifyAppleYouTube If you’re new to CrossFit, the Open can feel like it’s “for the fit people.” It’s not. In this episode, we break down what the CrossFit Open actually is, why it matters, and why it’s one of the best things you can […]
