The Art of Coaching: How We Teach CrossFit

When you watch our sessions, you won't see us pacing around with a clipboard shouting generic encouragement. You will see us drilling. We believe in strict before kip, and we believe that a perfect movement is the only way to avoid injury and build real strength.

The "One Cue" Rule

In my experience as a CrossFit Level 3 trainer, the biggest barrier to progress is verbal diarrhea of cues. If I tell you to keep your chest up, pull your elbows, breathe, engage your core, and look straight, you will likely do none of those things well. We identify the single biggest bottleneck in your movement—like a lack of hip extension in your clean—and we isolate it. We drill that one thing until your body remembers it without you thinking about it.

Why We Use Video

You will see us using video recordings constantly. It is the most honest feedback you can get. When you see your own bar path or your feet position, it clicks faster than any explanation I can give you. We break down complex movements like the snatch or the split jerk into a sequence of small parts. We use the Burgener warmup not just as a drill, but as a diagnostic tool to see where your mechanics break down before we ever load a heavy barbell.

Scaling is a Skill

There is no shame in scaling. In fact, if you want to be here for the long haul, it is a necessity. Whether you are learning to muscle up or working on your first push-up, we help you find the variation that challenges you without compromising your form. We are here to build athletes, not just wear people out.