HomestakeLibraryGold Maps
Start Mining Free

Move Better

Training with 10x CrossFit Games Red Bull Athlete Noah Olsen | Out of Breath — Key Takeaways

YouTube

Training with 10x CrossFit Games Red Bull Athlete Noah Olsen | Out of Breath

Making Moves with Vanja 57mOct 29, 2026

Watch the original

For a long, healthy CrossFit career, build into movements gradually under quality coaching rather than pushing heavier or faster than your fundamentals allow.

Key takeaways

Toe pulls are the gateway to freestanding handstand holds

Toe pulls are the gateway to freestanding handstand holds

  • From chest-to-wall, lean shoulders over wrists until toes float off
  • Hold balance 3 seconds, 5 reps per set to build capacity

Excess mobility saps power in squatting athletes

Excess mobility saps power in squatting athletes

  • Olympic-level CrossFitter says too much range costs tension and force output
  • For power, stop just below parallel rather than going butt-to-ground

Horse stance held for 2 minutes trains hip capacity

Horse stance held for 2 minutes trains hip capacity

  • Drive hips forward, knees out, and rip floor apart with feet
  • Hold at moderate squat depth without hands on ground

This Dig holds 2 more insights, 4 flashcards, and 3 quotes — free with your trial.

Unlock this Dig free

Start free with 100 credits · No card, no expiry

In this video

  1. 1mIntroductions and Mobility Baseline
  2. 3mMobility vs. Tension and Warmup Philosophy
  3. 6mMover App and Movement Recovery Journey
  4. 9mSquat Warmup Sets
  5. 10m2019 Games Podium Mindset
  6. 13mMasters Win and Heavy Squat Attempts
  7. 18mSpecialization Trade-offs and Metcon Round One
  8. 20mIdentity, Sleep, and Metcon Rounds
  9. 27mCost of CrossFit and Career Earnings
  10. 33mPost-Workout: Motivation, Crossroads, and Dog Max
  11. 40mUniversal Movement and CrossFit Critique
  12. 46mEndurance Goals and Handstand Coaching
  13. 51mHandstand Contest and Horse Stance

“I beat an Olympic gold medalist gymnast in a handstand hold.”

— Noah Ohlsen

This page is a partial, transformative summary produced by Homestake. All rights to the original content remain with its creator — please support them at the source link above.

Related in the Library

The Undeniable Strength Technique We've Lost

Master one weight or movement for over a year before progressing — this builds more strength, muscle, and injury resilience than constantly chasing heavier loads.

I STOPPED Following Fitness Advice - Now I’m Here

Master a single weight (like one kettlebell or sandbag) with 20-30 minute workouts twice weekly rather than chasing progressive overload with multiple weights.

Can a Hyrox Gym Reviewer Survive my Mobility Workout? | Out of Breath

Incorporate mobility into your existing gym workouts rather than treating it as a separate extra session, and weave 5–10 minutes of movement (squat holds, hangs) into daily life.

What Am I Actually Training For?

Long-term consistency across 10+ years beats peak specialization for fulfillment, sustainability, and real-world relevance to most people.