If front squats or cleans leave your wrists throbbing or your elbows pointing toward the floor, it’s not just poor form — it’s probably a mobility issue. At BayWay CrossFit in Baytown, we see this all the time. Athletes of all levels struggle with the front rack position, and most of the time, it’s not about wrist flexibility. It’s tight triceps, stiff lats, or a locked-up thoracic spine causing all the trouble. That’s why this week’s Technique Tuesday is all about front rack mobility. We’re walking through two simple drills you can use before class, after training, or at home to improve your front rack and reduce strain on your wrists and shoulders. Watch the full video here: 👉 [YOUTUBE LINK HERE] 🔹 Why Front Rack Mobility Matters The front rack position shows up in some of the most important movements in CrossFit: front squats, cleans, jerks, thrusters — you name it. If your elbows can’t stay...
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