My latest video from the CrossFit Powerlifting seminar back in Pittsburgh.  Shane Sweatt takes the class through the proper setup necessary in order to bench big weight safely. Check it out here.

Kulsoom Abdullah started out as a CrossFitter and eventually became an Olympic Lifter. However, Kulsoom lifts fully covered in a hijab, and is not allowed by the IWF to compete in national and international events. Kulsoom petitioned the IWF on a compromise that would allow her to further her Olympic Lifting career and, in the process, become a spokesperson for women living under different cultural beliefs to be included in the athletic community on an Olympic level.  Check out her story here.

Chad Hamilton just recently was deemed cancer free.  But even while enduring chemo treatments Chad participated in Barbells for Boobs and had plenty of reasons why.  You can watch Chad’s story here to learn just where strength comes from in CrossFit.

Greg Amundson hits the WOD for December 21st.  Here he’s with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.  Hopefully you’ll get to see a couple more videos from Greg’s visit soon.

Travis Harkey of CrossFit North Atlanta recognized the importance of play in his kids life. Because of that, he started up a Kids program at his gym in hopes to create a place for kids to learn how to be fit and have fun at the same time. But Travis learned such a program is almost too much extra work for one owner to handle. Check out his story here.

At a recent CrossFit Powerlifting Seminar eager lifters got to learn about the Bamboo Bar: A wooden lifting bar that’s much lighter and has more “give” making it hard to stabilize the weight you hang off of it. Intrigued? Watch the video here!

Zach Miller has impacted the lives of many with his boisterous spirit as a CrossFit athlete and trainer.  But in early August Zach has been comatose after being thrown from his car in a horrific accident.  If it wasn’t for his level of fitness, the doctor’s say Zach wouldn’t have survived.  Watch his story here and you can help Zach through the Z Fund.

Laura DeMarco-Nielsen from Outlaw CrossFit just recently had a new baby boy.  Just a few months after childbirth Laura was back competing at the Mid-Atlantic Hopper.  Check out how she’s handling her new responsibilities while picking back up her old goals here.

Dan MacDougald is often referred to as the Godfather of CrossFit in Atlanta. He was the first to bring CrossFit to the area by teaching clients in his backyard. Now he owns and operates CrossFit Atlanta which houses a multitude of top notch Games athletes and Olympic lifters. Learn how it all came to be here.

Travis Harkey, owner of CrossFit North Atlanta has meticulously spent the past 4 years growing his CrossFit box. Now, he’s looking to upgrade his facility and expand from his current space. Learn about what it takes to open up a new CrossFit box here.