Yes, and fairly extensively. The problem is there is no true definition of how they even define what "crossfit" at least that makes sense. We are sandwiched between two crossfit outfits both with in 200 yards of each other. But that's besides the point. There is nothing in what I'm going to say now that I have not said MANY times on here before. So I'm going to say this one more time......it's not the lifts, the rep and recovery of the lifts (O-lifts). The girl in the video seemed to have decent form until she lost it. Why did she lose it? According to the article it was 1. She has only been training for 1-2 years, which isn't a problem BUT 2. She jumped up 25lbs on a technical lift.
Krank likes to make fun of when I call out the lack of progressions but the progressions are everything. We max every week based on what the 1RM is. Example, if I have an athlete that has a 1RM of 315lbs on a squat, the following week is 320-325lbs MAX even if he could do more we don't take beyond that and build from there. Also, programming is more important then the progressions, you can't have one with out the other.
There are little progressions and minimum recovery with high CNS exercises with crossfit which is why the higher injury rate. Just to add a note, comparing crossfit to WSM is an absolutely absurd comparison. They know the risk involved even though the training is sound.
So what is the definition of "worlds strongest man"? What was the point of mentioning that you are sandwiched between two CF places? Its about as relevant as a steak joint being sandwhiched between two italian restaurants.
The reps and the recovery of the lifts. Ohhhhh. So you have the magic number that allows athletes to not get injured or overtrain? How come you don't keep pulling of stupid bodybuilding videos or workouts where they expose 100 rep sets of squats, deads, leg press, etc. Where articles talking about resting 30 seconds in between sets for maximal growth? Yes, she made a stupid jump in weight. No one in a powerlifting competition ever made a stupid jump like that? Is that what you are trying to say Joe? PLEASE PLEASE tell me that you're not that dense.
Yes, I am making fun of you Joe. Your "progression" thing is so damn relative. Its a fucking buzz word with you. Its like saying "just cut calories". Easy to say, but there is no definitive amount. There never is. I love the generalized approach you take to the training with CF. I will say this again, you take a FEW examples and then say everyone is doing that. Again, please tell me you arent that dense. Yes I will compare WSM to CF. Have you ever taken a look at some of the events they have in the WSM??? You want to talk about very little rest time and often at high rep lifting??? So many of their events mimic olympic lifts. Here is an example...
Overhead Log Lift
Competing singly, athletes will lift a wooden log from the ground then raise it overhead as many times as possible in the time limit; returning the weight back to the floor in a controlled fashion before attempting to do the next lift.
The winner will be the one who completes as many lifts as possible within the time limit.
Weights: 115kg – Time limit: 75 seconds
Wait a sec.....wait a sec....isn't that similar to something. I know it.....hmmm....oh yes....THE CLEAN AND JERK (in this case a power clean and power jerk). 250lb+ log lifted as many times as posible in 75 seconds. I know exactly what you are going to say "But the CF workouts last so much longer". 1) The weights arent that heavy and 2) more often than not there is something in between the lift (opposite movement)
