Instructor Jacob

Jacob Cavins
Level 1 Certification

I was introduced to Crossfit in 2008 while serving overseas. It was more rigorous than any previous exercise methodologies I had encountered. Poring over the website and various books prescribed, I desired to learn more and received my level I certification in 2009. Surrounded by fake tans, people staring into mirrors, and the occasionally oiled guy in tights at the Globo Gym, I searched for an outlet. I found that in Crossfit ACT. My goal at the gym is simple. I want you to experience success.

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Apr 25 Posted by Jacob in Jacobs Blog | Comments

Good J(y)ob

I would just like to take a moment and say good job to those members that I have seen over the past month or so. There have been a few things that I have noticed that are worth mentioning. Many of you continue to increase the weights you are using with correct form. I have ...

Hey Coach, How much weight should I use?

So, let’s be honest. How many times have you asked this? How many times have you heard this? I know the coaches and myself have zero issues assisting you with your weight selection, but we also want to develop your ability to self assess and plan your workout. How does the old adage go? If ...

Hi (insert name here), I am Jacob.

Welcome! I am very honored that you decided to look at my blog. I am a numbers guy by trade, so you may notice that my blog won’t be quite as verbose as some other coaches out there. Having never really “blogged” before, this little corner of the website will take a few directions until ...

Adrian Teaches Kipping, Part I [wmv][mov] » Jan 11 08
Adrian Teaches Kipping, Part II [wmv][mov] » Jan 16 08
Adrian Teaches Kipping, Using the Hips [wmv][mov] » Feb 1 08
Air Squat Demo w/explanations [wmv][mov]

Back Extension, Hip Extension, Hip-back Extension [ wmv]
Back Squat (aka Squat) [mpg]
Ball Slams [wmv][mov]
Barbell Snatch [wmv]
Bar Muscle-up [wmv]
Box Jump Variations [ wmv]
Burpee Demo [wmv]
Clean & Jerk [wmv][mov] Clean [wmv][mov]
Developing Pushups [wmv][mov] » May 19 07
Dip [wmv]
Double-Unders (Brendan Gilliam demo) [wmv][mov]
Double Unders [wmv]
Dumbell Snatch tri-panel [wmv]
Dumbell Split Lifts [wmv][mov]
Eva Teaches the Kipping Pull-up [wmv]
Front Lever Pull-ups [mpg]
Front Squat Good/Bad Bi-panel [wmv][mov]
Glute-Ham Sit-up Elements Lecture Clip [wmv][mov]
Glute-Ham Sit-up [wmv]
Greg Amundson's Warmup [wmv][mov]
Handstand Push-up [mov]
Handstand Push-up Variations [wmv]
Handstand (self assist) [wmv]
Hang Clean [wmv][mov]
Hang Power Clean [wmv][mov]
Hang Power Snatch [wmv][mov]
Hang Snatch [wmv][mov]
Heaving Snatch Balance [wmv][mov]
Jerk [wmv][mov]
Jerk (behind the head) [wmv][mov]
Jolie's Rope Climbing Tips [wmv][mov] » Apr 6 08
Jumping Squats (Coach Burgener) [wmv][mov]
Jumping Pullups [wmv]
Kettlebell swings [wmv][mov]
Kipping Pullup Concepts [ wmv]
Kipping Pullups, Step 1 [wmv][mov] » Nov 29 07
Kipping Pullups, Step 2 [wmv][mov] » Dec 4 07
Kipping Pullups, Step 3 [wmv][mov] » Dec 10 07
Kipping Pullups, Step 4 [wmv][mov] » Dec 15 07
(The) Kipping Pushup? (CrossFit HEL) [wmv][mov] » Feb 14 08
Knees to Elbows Demo [mov][wmv]
L-sit-demo [wmv]
Medicine Ball Cleans [wmv][mov]
Muscle-up/False Grip Demo [wmv]
Overhead Squatting Safely [wmv][mov]
Overhead Squat [wmv]
Power Clean [wmv][mov]
Power Snatch [wmv][mov]
Pressing Snatch Balance [wmv][mov]
Pressing Snatch Balance, slo-mo [wmv]
Pull-up [rmvb]
Push Jerk [wmv][mov]
Push Jerk (behind the head) [wmv][mov]
Push Press [wmv][mov]
Push Press (behind the head) [wmv][mov]
Push-up Standards [wmv][mov] » Jun 06 07
Ring Dips [ wmv]
Ring Dips (CFJ Preview) [wmv][mov] » Sept 15 09
Rope Climb Variations (Annie) [wmv][mov] » Sept 6 07
Shoulder Press/Push Press/Push Jerk tri-panel [wmv]
Shoulder Press-Push Press-Push Jerk [ wmv]
Snatch [wmv] [mov] [link]
Snatch Balance [wmv] [mov]
Strict vs Kipping Pullup Demo [wmv]
Tabata Squat Demo-3 Flying Ladies [wmv]
Thruster tri-panel [mov][wmv]
Towel Pullup & Variations [wmv][ mov]
Wall Ball/Karen [mov][wmv]
Walking Lunges [wmv][mov]
Weighted Pullup Variations [wmv][mov]

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Hey Coach, How much weight should I use?

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