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Power Monkey Podcast 176 - Bruce Young

 

Today we welcome CrossFit Games multi time Masters Athlete Bruce Young on the podcast. Not only is Bruce and impressive athlete, but he is also an accomplished mental performance coach who definitely practices what he preaches. We have been lucky...
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Power Monkey Podcast 175 - Jessi Smith

 

  This week we welcome Jessi Smith onto the podcast. After 10+ years of training in the sport of CrossFit, Jessi has qualified for the Games. Whats most impressive about Jessi, is that not only has she successfully chased down...
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Power Monkey Podcast 174 - The Squat Jerk

  The discussion on today's podcast revolves around the movement of The Squat Jerk and why there is value in working this variation into your training. ⁠⁠ Essentially a progression on the way to a close grip snatch, the squat...
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Power Monkey Podcast 173 - Alex Gazan

On this episode of the podcast, we welcome CrossFit Games Athlete, Alex Gazan. Alex most recently won the North America West Semifinal, securing her return to the CrossFit Games for her second appearance. Not only is Alex an incredible athlete,...
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PMPC172 - Sam Briggs Volume 2

  Sam Briggs, a renowned CrossFit athlete, has not only conquered the competitive landscape in her prime but has continued to excel in the Masters division. We delve into what that transition between divisions was like and the mindset required...
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Power Monkey Podcast 171 - Zack Height

  Join our conversation with Zack Height, a remarkable athlete on a transformative journey, transitioning from competitive sports and CrossFit to a more holistic approach to fitness centered around hand balancing and mobility work. In this episode, we get into Zack's compelling story,...
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PMPC170 - Brian "Tosh" Chontosh Part 2

  In this week's episode, we are joined by the remarkable Brian Chontosh.  As a highly decorated Marine Corps officer, Brian has demonstrated unwavering leadership skills in the face of adversity. Drawing upon his wealth of experience, Brian shares with us his insights...
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PMPC169 - Wall Facing Handstand Push-Up

We are taking it back to another movement focused episode. This time, we are discussing one of the newest movements introduced at the CrossFit Games this past year: The Wall Facing Strict Handstand Push Up. We talk about good technique...
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Power Monkey Podcast 168 - Arielle Loewen

  Welcome to this episode of our podcast, where we sit down with CrossFit Games Athlete Arielle Loewen, an accomplished athlete and mother who shares her unique perspective on competition, training, and identity. Arielle shares how having a child has...
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PMPC167 - Grant McCartney

  Welcome to this episode of our podcast, where we sit down with Grant McCartney, also known as "The Island Ninja". Grant is a professional athlete and one of the most popular competitors on the hit TV show "American Ninja...
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