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Title: Bodybuilding vs Crossfit
Post by: Big N on June 06, 2013, 09:11:06 AM
I believe the majority of us like body-building/weightlifting over Crossfit. But it seems like it's becoming more and more popular with Crossfit? What's so special about it which is basically timed workouts to get fit with different type of weightlifting,gymnastics,running,bike, etc.

-Discuss
Title: Re: Bodybuilding vs Crossfit
Post by: Psychopath on June 06, 2013, 11:03:02 AM
(http://crossfiteasternhills.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/crossfit-girl-beer.jpg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KuZaeBw97ek/URO67fVK08I/AAAAAAAABWo/P5_LFBX0Dhw/s1600/105-audreyburgioparallette.jpg)

(http://images.vogue.it/Storage/Assets/Crops/42992/10/41786/crossfit_784x0.jpg)
Title: Re: Bodybuilding vs Crossfit
Post by: El Diablo Blanco on June 06, 2013, 11:13:09 AM
Basically you need to wear long socks and be hardcore to do crossfit.  I mean real hard core.
Title: Re: Bodybuilding vs Crossfit
Post by: Grape Ape on June 06, 2013, 11:19:01 AM
I don't follow Crossfit, but definitey prefer the chins/farmer walks/plyo/sled/olympic types of exercise to the tricep kickbacks, flies and breaking the body down into bodyparts on different days.

I combine these with the basics - squat / dl / bench.

I think too many train the bodybuilding way who don't need it - lots of unecessary sets.  This leads to tearing your hammy in a softball game.
Title: Re: Bodybuilding vs Crossfit
Post by: DearLatspread on June 06, 2013, 01:09:49 PM
We first need to be clear. Does schmoe squatting count as bodybuilding or crossfit?
Title: Re: Bodybuilding vs Crossfit
Post by: viking1 on June 06, 2013, 02:34:29 PM
I do a lot of aggressive yard work, thats my crossshit.
Title: Re: Bodybuilding vs Crossfit
Post by: fathead on June 06, 2013, 04:31:45 PM
We first need to be clear. Does schmoe squatting count as bodybuilding or crossfit?

only if the schmoe AND the squatter are BOTH wearing long socks
Title: Re: Bodybuilding vs Crossfit
Post by: Abacab on June 06, 2013, 04:36:55 PM
I'm taking up Crossfit because I want to wear those cool bands of tape across the back of my shoulders.
Title: Re: Bodybuilding vs Crossfit
Post by: jude2 on June 06, 2013, 08:03:45 PM
I could use a women like that to carry my keg of beer.
Title: Re: Bodybuilding vs Crossfit
Post by: Pray_4_War on June 06, 2013, 08:08:26 PM
(http://crossfiteasternhills.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/crossfit-girl-beer.jpg)





Maybe this crossfit thing isn't so bad after all. 
Title: Re: Bodybuilding vs Crossfit
Post by: chaos on June 06, 2013, 08:14:43 PM
I'm taking up Crossfit because I want to wear those cool bands of tape across the back of my shoulders.
Who the fuck are you ???
Title: Re: Bodybuilding vs Crossfit
Post by: Big Chiro Flex on June 06, 2013, 08:18:13 PM
Who the fuck are you ???

His name is Abracadabra. Hes a local magician, mainly works around the docks,  known for making dozens of Ugandan penis's disappear inside his body.
Title: Re: Bodybuilding vs Crossfit
Post by: Krankenstein on June 06, 2013, 09:36:55 PM
His name is Abracadabra. Hes a local magician, mainly works around the docks,  known for making dozens of Ugandan penis's disappear inside his body.

Are you saying Chaos has competition?
Title: Re: Bodybuilding vs Crossfit
Post by: dj181 on June 06, 2013, 09:44:45 PM
good tune, thanks for the reminder

Title: Re: Bodybuilding vs Crossfit
Post by: tommywishbone on June 06, 2013, 09:52:10 PM
If there was even one drop of beer in that keg we might have something.
Title: Re: Bodybuilding vs Crossfit
Post by: 240_Iz_Nutz on June 06, 2013, 10:49:37 PM
For sure. For all the pics you see of these Cross Fit fucks, you never see the pics of the idiots that quit. Really all it is what a number of PT organizations predicted years ago. Group training would be cheaper for clients and keep dipshits around longer. $100 a month for group training is cheaper than paying me $75 bucks four times a week. 
Title: Re: Bodybuilding vs Crossfit
Post by: CalvinH on June 07, 2013, 06:00:06 AM


I think too many train the bodybuilding way who don't need it - lots of unecessary sets.  This leads to tearing your hammy in a softball game.

I see what you did there...
Title: Re: Bodybuilding vs Crossfit
Post by: Grape Ape on June 07, 2013, 06:07:29 AM
I see what you did there...

 ;D ;D ;D

Took you long enough.
Title: Re: Bodybuilding vs Crossfit
Post by: rocket on June 07, 2013, 06:19:25 AM
As lame as "get fit" fad shit is, bodybuilders and powerlifters aren't fit and we can bullshit being "in shape" to people who don't know any better, all we want - reality is that most of us have only a vague, passing interest in being fit (and only when we're actually dealing with the ramifications of permabulking).



Title: Re: Bodybuilding vs Crossfit
Post by: chaos on June 07, 2013, 06:25:26 AM
Are you saying Chaos has competition?
I'm challenging your crown!
Title: Re: Bodybuilding vs Crossfit
Post by: CalvinH on June 07, 2013, 06:31:35 AM
;D ;D ;D

Took you long enough.


Just read it this morning >:(
Title: Re: Bodybuilding vs Crossfit
Post by: Grape Ape on June 07, 2013, 06:36:00 AM

Just read it this morning >:(

We need to make modifications to increase your OBP, power, speed, and health.   Just a few tweaks.
Title: Re: Bodybuilding vs Crossfit
Post by: CalvinH on June 07, 2013, 06:36:46 AM
We need to make modifications to increase your OBP, power, speed, and health.   Just a few tweaks.

I'm ok with that!
Title: Re: Bodybuilding vs Crossfit
Post by: Krankenstein on June 07, 2013, 07:09:38 AM
I'm challenging your crown!

Aw, come on you are being humble.  Everyone knows you are the G.O.A.T. at that stuff.  Chiro has shirts printed in your honor.
Title: Re: Bodybuilding vs Crossfit
Post by: chaos on June 07, 2013, 07:29:10 AM
Aw, come on you are being humble.  Everyone knows you are the G.O.A.T. at that stuff.  Chiro has shirts printed in your honor.
Those are his big sisters hand me downs. Someday he'll fill the sleeves on those extra smediums.
Title: Re: Bodybuilding vs Crossfit
Post by: Seven Copper Coins on June 07, 2013, 07:31:14 AM
As lame as "get fit" fad shit is, bodybuilders and powerlifters aren't fit and we can bullshit being "in shape" to people who don't know any better, all we want - reality is that most of us have only a vague, passing interest in being fit (and only when we're actually dealing with the ramifications of permabulking).





I agree but it's not universal. I bike almost 100 miles a week and i weigh 235 as of yesterday. At first it was basically forced cardio...to and from the gym...but i got into it and put in some miles solely for the exercise....and my wind is the best it's been in decades.

I'll never stop bodybuilding, but it's not the worst idea in the world to improve your cardiovascular fitness as well.
Title: Re: Bodybuilding vs Crossfit
Post by: Grape Ape on June 07, 2013, 10:57:08 AM
I agree but it's not universal. I bike almost 100 miles a week and i weigh 235 as of yesterday. At first it was basically forced cardio...to and from the gym...but i got into it and put in some miles solely for the exercise....and my wind is the best it's been in decades.

I'll never stop bodybuilding, but it's not the worst idea in the world to improve your cardiovascular fitness as well.

Sound advice.

To force cardio, I signed up for a Tough Mudder race.  Now that it's over, I'm not going all out, but will do a few five Ks each week.  It just makes you feel better overall.