Training
Box Jumps and the Fear of the Box
One of people’s biggest fears is the box jump. I’ve seen amazingly fit people stumped by it. More often the barrier is mental and not physical.
Gymnastics
Movement
The Pull-Up You're Still Chasing
Almost everyone has a movement they've filed under "not for me," and for a lot of adults it's the pull-up.The strict pull-up is one of the most achievable "impossible" goals there is — not because it's easy, but
Training
The Kipping Pull-Up: Misunderstood, Not Dangerous
Few movements in CrossFit attract more criticism from outside the community than the kipping pull-up. Dangerous. Cheating. A shortcut that will destroy your shoulders. The comments under any CrossFit video featuring kipping pull-ups are predictable and largely wrong, and it is worth addressing them properly — not defensively, but
Training
Strict Before Kipping: Why Your Shoulders Need the Strength Foundation
Everyone wants the fast, flashy kipping pull-ups, but without a strict foundation, you are inviting injury. Jeremy Reilly explains why "Strict Before Kipping" is a non-negotiable rule at CrossFit Chiltern for long-term shoulder health.
Training
The Double-Under Fix: The Single Secret to 100 Unbroken Reps
Double-Unders are the ultimate frustration—easy to get a few, impossible to link 50 unbroken. Jeremy Reilly reveals the single secret to linking high-volume double-unders (Hint: it's not your speed, it's your rhythm and positioning) and how to fix that inevitable trip.
Training
Don't Let Your Hands Bleed! The Definitive Guide to Grip and Chalk
Ripped hands are a badge of honour, but they are also a major performance killer. Jeremy Reilly shares the definitive guide to using the right grips, mastering your chalk strategy, and immediate hand care to prevent painful rips that derail your gymnastics progress.
Uncategorized
Mastering the Handstand: Your Practical Guide to Building Balance and Strength
Jeremy Reilly, owner and CF Level 3 trainer at CrossFit Chiltern, shares practical, actionable tips and progressive drills to help you master the handstand, building strength, balance, and confidence.
Training
Elevate Your Game: The Path to Handstand Press-Up and Handstand Walking Mastery
Today, I want to talk about developing advanced gymnastics skills. The journey to mastering handstand press-ups (HSPU) and handstand walking is a significant undertaking, demanding patience, consistency, and a structured progression. Achieving these movements represents a considerable athletic accom
Training
When will I be able to do a Pull-Up, muscle up, etc.?
Alright team, let's talk pulling mastery, shall we? We all want to be mastering those big gymnastic movements. That feeling when your feet finally hit the bar on a T2B, when you get your first strict pull-up, or that oh-so-satisfying moment you nail a Ring or Bar Muscle-Up? Yes, that feeling! But th
Training
Diving Deep: Reflecting on Our New Training Cycle and Peeking Ahead
CrossFit Chiltern is built on the belief that fitness should be functional, measurable, and achievable for everyone willing to put in the work.
Training
Breaking Through the Plateau: Part 2 - Exposing Your Fitness Fault Lines
CrossFit Chiltern is built on the belief that fitness should be functional, measurable, and achievable for everyone willing to put in the work.
Training
Breaking Plateaus Part 1 - Are you challenging yourself enough?
CrossFit Chiltern is built on the belief that fitness should be functional, measurable, and achievable for everyone willing to put in the work.