CrossFit accessory workouts

CrossFit Accessory Workouts

Many CrossFit athletes crush their daily WOD, eat right, and sleep properly. But still, they find themselves looking for just a little more to help push their CrossFit performance. For many CrossFit athletes, adding targeted CrossFit accessory workouts can be the key to hitting their performance goals. At Performance Plus, we specialize in writing accessory programs for athletes of all …

fixing a hip shift in a squat

How to Fix a Hip Shift in a Squat

Fixing a hip shift in a squat can be a challenging issue to fix. You’ll need to consider injured tissues, mobility, and strength deficits to change your squat technique. In the following video, we’ll teach you what you need to improve your squat movement patterns! Hip Shift in a Squat Transcript Hey everyone, Zach and Pamela from PerformancePlusProgramming.com and today, …

Shoulder Pain Kipping Pull-Ups

S2E1 – Shoulder Pain During Kipping Pull-Ups

Season 2 of the Performance Plus Podcast kicks off with a bang! Dr. Zach Long and Coach Johnny B sit down to discuss shoulder pain while performing kipping pull-ups.   Yes, we know the internet hates kipping pull-ups. So we start the show off by telling you why you should do a kipping pull-up and then how to see if …

Best CrossFit Mobility Exercises

The Best CrossFit Mobility Exercises

The movements performed in CrossFit challenge the athlete from a mobility perspective as much as almost any other form of exercise. Rarely do gym-goers challenge the human body’s ability to move through maximal range of motion required for skills like the overhead squat, toes to bar, and muscle-ups. Because of that, many athletes understand the importance of including CrossFit mobility …

best crossfit gymnastics exercises

The Best CrossFit Gymnastics Accessory Exercises

One of the most unique components of CrossFit training compared to other forms of exercise is the variety of gymnastics skills programmed. While many athletes perform pull-ups, few progress to muscles-ups, handstands pushups, and pistol squats. Many athletes struggle progressing to more advanced gymnastics movements doing the daily WOD at their gym. For those athletes, adding in some specific CrossFit …

best crossfit accessory exercises

The Best CrossFit Accessory Exercises

CrossFit provides a unique test of athlete’s fitness by combining movements that challenge your mobility, absolute strength, bodyweight/gymnastics strength, and multiple energy systems. The result is daily workouts that push the body with high-intensity workouts. Many athletes understand that the daily WOD alone won’t maximize their performance and regularly do CrossFit accessory exercises in addition to the prescribed metcon. At …

E19 – Ask Me Anything with Dr. Zach Long (The Barbell Physio) pt.1

You asked the questions and now they are getting answered. Episode 19 of the Performance Plus Podcast is an Ask Me Anything with Dr. Zach Long. On this episode we cover 13 different questions that were submitted by you via Instagram and email. Check out the episode to hear the following questions answered Best way to measure shoulder mobility progress …