Developing Power & Strength through the use of the Olympic Lifts.
In our previous blogs discussing athlete monitoring initiatives, most examples have revolved around the weekly jump testing we perform at HQ every Saturday on our dual force plates. Whilst not as sport-specific as some of our testing has become (more … [Read more...]
We are very excited to host the Power And Grace Fall Classic at No Excuses Crossfit September 26. We expect a lot of really good lifting and some really competitive matchups. Below you will find all the information you need for the meet. … [Read more...]
We are very excited to host the Power And Grace Fall Classic at No Excuses Crossfit September 26. We expect a lot of really good lifting and some really competitive matchups. However, in order to limit any unnecessary exposure to Covid-19 we … [Read more...]
Power and Grace Performance Standard #2: Back in 2018 when Jourdan Delacruz made her first senior world team, Team USA decided to do a training camp prior to the competition in Germany. I was unable to attend the training camp and had planned to … [Read more...]
Over the next few weeks I’m going to release the three staple standards of Power and Grace Weightlifting. As a preview, we have three really specific standards that we established for our team when it comes to how we approach the sport of … [Read more...]
There are a ton of misconceptions when it comes to nutrition. You might be surprised by how many you believed in prior to this. Here’s a brief myth vs. fact check for you to use and move forward with in your nutritional endeavors. Myth: “I want to … [Read more...]
Thoughts From the Power and Grace Staff The 2019 CrossFit Games Open has come and gone. We preach to our athletes, in the gym or remotely, to periodically reflect on their goals to ensure that their actions match their pursuit. As coaches, we also … [Read more...]
Truth: Minutia Makes the Difference By: Spencer Arnold My coaching career began as an assistant under Stan Luttrell at Chestatee High School. He gave me the privilege and the responsibility of training his middle school team. I wasn’t writing a … [Read more...]
Truth: Successful Coaches and Athletes Think in Years not Months By: Spencer Arnold When I walked into my high school weight room at fourteen years old I had no idea what sport was about to ignite in my life. I weighed 80 pounds soaking wet, had … [Read more...]
By: Jourdan Delacruz As an athlete, I battle with this question time and time again. With all my experience I still do not truly know the answer. I have worked with multiple nutritionists and dieticians in order to boost my performance and … [Read more...]
An Athlete’s Success is Linked to the Big Lifts they Make in Training By: Spencer Arnold I remember the first time I saw a human being put 400 pounds over their head. It was Matt Mays, an assistant football coach and competitive weightlifter at … [Read more...]
In this edition of Power and Grace Radio, J.J. talks with athletes who recall their favorite Regionals moments, recorded from the 2018 Power and Grace Fall Training Camp. As always you can find this episode on iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher! … [Read more...]
In this edition of Power and Grace Radio, J.J. talks with Phil Kniep and Austin Kemink about coaching and training as a masters, fitness and health in fire departments, and more from the 2018 Power and Grace Fall Training Camp. As always you can … [Read more...]
The label, “sugar-free” has made quite the appearance on many popular food products in the last few decades. “Sugar-free” is surprisingly enticing to many, as people often choose certain products with this label because they think it is a healthier … [Read more...]
In this edition of Power and Grace Radio, J.J. and Spencer talk discuss recent events in weightlifting, how to start a club, and how to program for different demographics. As always you can find this episode on iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher! … [Read more...]