Crossfit: I'm hurting. Bad.

[Eurodriver]

Guys, I know there are a ton of crossfit threads on here but I need to share:

I thought crossfit was for the birds. I have been in decent shape all my life, and in the past 4 or 5 the best shape of my life. I got into serious weight training overseas and really started eating healthy. What I'm trying to say is I'm not new to conditioning, cardio, or strength training. I'm not even new to the idea of crossfit, alot of it is very similar to unit PT.

But I am getting my ass KICKED. I am hurting in places I didn't even know I had muscles (deadlifts are obliterating my lower back). My traps are always sore.

Keep in mind, I've done deadlifts and shrugs as part of a weight training regimen before. But I've never done 100 deadlifts in a workout before crossfit, and I've never done "snatches" which really work your traps.

My quads, hamstrings, shoulders, literally everything from my neck to my ankles is sore by the end of the week. I'm a believer. I wonder why people still aren't a fan?

[Smash]

Not everyone has the same goals. Some people are trying to gain massive size and don't want to burn the calories on high intensity training when they're trying to devote them to muscle mass increase. Other worry about pure power as opposed to over all fitness. I've done cross fit and I understand it's value to certain goals. But I train cardio when I want to train cardio and when I want size and strength I go heavy and hard with a lot of rest in between sets. Different strokes for different folks.

When I have plenty of time like stuck on a navy vessel for 2 months on a MEU I do 2 hours of heavy lifting 30 minutes of running and a crossfit test work out like 30 hang cleans for time or 15 power cleans 15 burpees X 3 for time. 5 days a week.

[WillBrink]

I wonder why people still aren't a fan?

Different goals, knowing being sore from "my neck to my ankles" is not a reflection of productive workout or even a good idea in most cases, wanting to avoid various exercises that are known to be high risk to joints, knowing already how to put together effective programs that have cross training elements, knowing CF has it's pros and its cons, etc, etc.

If you like it and it works for you for your goals, great, but many of your more respect coaches are not big fans for above reasons, and others. Some comments with link to an excellent review of CF:

http://www.brinkzone.com/training-pr...ossfit-review/

Good luck!

[QuickStrike]

I'm not really impressed by those kipping pull ups, etc..

Doing powerlifting/olympic moves for many reps against the clock is asking for injuries IMO.

I'll stick to basic compound and isolation lifts + getting my ass kicked and skipping rope for cardio thanks.

[Smash]

I'm not really impressed by those kipping pull ups, etc..

Doing powerlifting/olympic moves for many reps against the clock is asking for injuries IMO.

I'll stick to basic compound and isolation lifts + getting my ass kicked and skipping rope for cardio thanks.

I agree on the kipping pull ups. I understand the concept but would rather isolate with dead hangs.

As far as the oly lifts for time I disagree. Yes you definitely can hurt yourself doing that. But by the same token you can hurt yourself doing basic 5x5's with plenty of rest in between if you're trying to pull too much weight. Most of those "for time" programs are very light weight even for an average lifter. If you're used to doing compound lifts 30 power cleans at 135# for time isn't very dangerous except for the skin burned off your thumbs.

[Hizzie]

I fell down the stairs yesterday and I'm really sore all over. It must have been a good workout right?

[DavyJones]

You can split it in parts.
25 reps in the morning 25 in the afternoon and 25 in the evening and 25 in the night.
Hope that helps.

[pleaforwar]

I know the feeling Euro.

I know there is a lot of hate for Crossfit, but I always consider the source. Most of the hate comes from the community that has lost the most income from the inception of Crossfit, and that is the personal training community.

It is not a great regimen if you are looking for a specific fitness goal like powerlifting or marathon running, but if you're looking for a great overall workout its hard to beat with instructors who know what they are doing.

Like all fitness routines the individual performing the workout should stay within their limits. People become injured from all aspects of physical training and it is certainly not limited to Crossfit.

[WillBrink]

I know the feeling Euro.

I know there is a lot of hate for Crossfit, but I always consider the source. Most of the hate comes from the community that has lost the most income from the inception of Crossfit,

I have no "hate" for CF, justy legit comments/concerns, and those I know who have major criticisms of various aspects of CF have not lost a penny to CF. If it works for you, and fits your goals, drive on.

[Uglyguns]

Guys, I know there are a ton of crossfit threads on here but I need to share:

I thought crossfit was for the birds. I have been in decent shape all my life, and in the past 4 or 5 the best shape of my life. I got into serious weight training overseas and really started eating healthy. What I'm trying to say is I'm not new to conditioning, cardio, or strength training. I'm not even new to the idea of crossfit, alot of it is very similar to unit PT.

But I am getting my ass KICKED. I am hurting in places I didn't even know I had muscles (deadlifts are obliterating my lower back). My traps are always sore.

Keep in mind, I've done deadlifts and shrugs as part of a weight training regimen before. But I've never done 100 deadlifts in a workout before crossfit, and I've never done "snatches" which really work your traps.

My quads, hamstrings, shoulders, literally everything from my neck to my ankles is sore by the end of the week. I'm a believer. I wonder why people still aren't a fan?

What's your diet?

V/r
Uglyguns