Similar to the handstand walk on the wall, the Partner Assisted Walk provides tactile feedback for the handstand walker to lean into. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ A partner simply places their hands at calf level while you kick up... facebook.com/SycamoreCrossFi…

Hand stands are so much fun. And can be equally as challenging. Simply “kicking up” isn’t always so easy. Being effective at getting yourself into the handstand will play an extremely large role in your... facebook.com/SycamoreCrossFi…

‘Wow, that was easy! That was my first try!’…Said no one ever!⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ While handstand walking might not be a ‘foundational movement’, it sure is fun. It’s also beginning to show up more and more in competitions.... facebook.com/SycamoreCrossFi…

🔅One of the essential exercises in any athlete’s handstand training toolbox should be the handstand wall walk.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 🔅Regardless of your experience level, this exercise can be incorporated into your training. It... facebook.com/SycamoreCrossFi…

💯Not only are you making your shoulders stronger and more stable, you are also forced to maintain a tight, braced midline/core throughout the movement. ⁣ ⁣ This skill transfers over to many other CrossFit... facebook.com/SycamoreCrossFi…

💡The Farmer’s Carry is great for developing core strength and improving midline stabilization. ⁣ ⁣ 💡Once you stand with weight and begin to walk, almost every single muscle works together in order to stabilize... facebook.com/SycamoreCrossFi…

🥗 Meal Swap - May 5 @ 5:00 PM ⁣ ⁣ ✔️Make 5 meals to swap⁣ ✔️Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner⁣ ✔️Make sure to add the Nutritional Information for your meals (Protein, Carbs, Fat) so we can track it in MFP⁣ ✔️Swap... facebook.com/SycamoreCrossFi…

This loaded carry will get you bigger, stronger, and leaner. ⁣💥💥💥⁣⁣ -⁣⁣⁣ Here’s how to make sure you’re getting the most out of this movement. ⁣⁣ -⁣⁣ 1️⃣ Elbows locked out ⁣⁣ 2️⃣ Hands at your sides ⁣⁣ 3️⃣... facebook.com/SycamoreCrossFi…

They look so simple, yet have so many benefits. Want to improve grip strength? Farmer carries. Want to gain muscle and get stronger? Farmer carries. Want to get your heart rate up? Farmer carries!⁣ -⁣ You will... facebook.com/SycamoreCrossFi…

They look so simple, yet have so many benefits. Want to improve grip strength? Farmer carries. Want to gain muscle and get stronger? Farmer carries. Want to get your heart rate up? Farmer carries!⁣ -⁣ You will... facebook.com/SycamoreCrossFi…

Our Thrive group classes are always getting their sweat on! ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 🔶WHAT IS THRIVE?⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 🔸Led by experienced coaches, within a group setting, Thrive is a calorie-burning, interval training class designed to... facebook.com/SycamoreCrossFi…

😣 Those of us that lack mobility through the thoracic spine (the 12 vertebrae that run from the base of the neck down to the rib cage) are subject to more injuries involving the shoulder and neck, as well as... facebook.com/SycamoreCrossFi…

The health and mobility of the thoracic spine - the area of the spine that runs from the base of the neck to just beneath the rib cage - is incredibly important for maintaining upright posture, ensuring proper... facebook.com/SycamoreCrossFi…

Mid-back or T-Spine mobility is a B I G deal. It can help improve performance in sports and in the gym, helps with posture, and also helps offset the likelihood of your shoulder, neck, or lower back becoming... facebook.com/SycamoreCrossFi…

✈️ Heading out of town for spring break? Check out this list of healthy road trip snack ideas to keep everyone happy and satisfied!⁣ ⁣ 📌Unsweetened Greek Yogurt with Berries/Nuts⁣ 📌Olives ⁣ 📌Hard Boiled Eggs⁣... facebook.com/SycamoreCrossFi…

Better midline stability = Better movement control. ⁣ ⁣ This is one of the most valuable lessons we teach in CrossFit! Stabilizing your spine is a challenging skill to learn and it takes some practice to feel... facebook.com/SycamoreCrossFi…

We’ve all probably felt pride and awe the first time our hands bled from too many toes to bar. But after that we realized the injuries to our hands kept us away from the pull up bar and made the barbell painful... facebook.com/SycamoreCrossFi…

🔑 The key to a good snatch begins with the starting position! ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Here’s how to check your mid-shin position and make sure you are setting up for a successful snatch. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Do: ⁣⁣ •Hinge at hips⁣⁣ •Slide bar... facebook.com/SycamoreCrossFi…

Properly loaded glutes ✔️ hamstrings ✔️ and hips ✔️ = POWER OUTPUT 💥 . *Why is everyone giggling? Check our story for the outtakes. 🤦🏻‍♀️ . #trainingtiptuesday #hang #power #sycamorecrossfit #sycamoreillinois facebook.com/SycamoreCrossFi…

Having trouble with your position during your snatch? Check out this quick tip for keeping your high hang in check. . . . #snatches #highhang #trainingtip #sycamorecrossfit #sycamoreillinois facebook.com/SycamoreCrossFi…