Something that I have gained with crossfit is not only physical gains but my mental strength has also increased. Pushing through crossfit workouts when things get uncomfortable has benefited my mental health and has boosted my confidence more than I ever had with just weightlifting in a typical gym. However I do enjoy a good bro session in a gym and I use that time to measure how much stronger I'm getting every month.
Crossfit keeps me engaged, on my toes. The community is just awesome. Body composition become a side effect, a by product. As long as form is good, crossfit is safe.
True but thats kinda like saying Nascar is safe is you just don't hit anyone or get hit. Like with the high tempo and complexity of the movements, crossfit comes out to be just as prone to injury as rugby. I'm not saying you shouldn't do it. But there is no denying that the chances of getting injured are rediculous when compared to other muscle building fields like powerlifting or bodybuilding. And yes while if you do crossfit correct that statistic lowers. It's not about the 1%of people who do it right. It's about the 99% of people who think breaking a sweat means they're working out. And if you get severely injured, it doesn't matter what you have done cause you'll be out for a while. Now to reiterate, I'm not saying you should not practice crossfit. But saying it's safe is just a plain lie
@@ionixm3496 I completely agree with you, but I think that there are some people that are ego lifters and tend to try and do workouts with weights that are too heavy, thus causing injuries. Don't you think? Though of of course there is the fact that the workouts are high volume with weight, meaning that injury is somewhat inevitable.
Key phrase there is “when good form is used”. Finding good form in a CrossFit gym is like finding a unicorn. All I see is jerking, swinging and momentum reps.
Key phrase there is “when good form is used”. Finding good form in a CrossFit gym is like finding a unicorn. All I see is jerking, swinging and momentum reps.
Crossfit is definitely helpful for building muscle but definitely not the most optimal method. But like you said it is better than classic hypertrophy bodybuilding for building more rounded overall fitness (gymnastics, powerlifting, conditioning, etc). All depends on what your goal is!!
It all about protein synthesis and "crossfit" has a good cycle for this to be optimal. Saying that it does have a high percentage for injury because its about speed and weight (a physio friend worked right next to a crossfit and they were very busy for that reason). Just train intelligently with compound movements, body weight and cortisol control time limits and recovery.
@@AntiTrollable yeah, I think some people go to crossfit and try to hit weights that are too heavy, not keeping in mind that they are going to be doing high rep exercises and they end up getting injured as you say. And as for size, I completely agree, you probably won't get jacked like a bodybuilder but I think as long as you eat enough ( healthy) calories to have that caloric surplus in spite of the high amount of cardio you can still gain sufficient size whilst staying lean!
deeshmond yeah i agree. I think its all about what you want out of your training and what you like. Some people want to do strength training and only that. Others want to do conditioning. Etc..
Always interesting watching your videos and implementing some of the workouts you do and advice you give to each of my sessions and find myself having fun and pushing myself for progression. Don’t stop making videos!
@@lesliegee42069 it is tough to ever know for sure who is natural, but he has competed in natural organizations his whole life (powerlifting and bodybuilding) and has been randomly tested multiple times. Plus, his physique isn't naturally unattainable, so why assume he isn't natural when most signs point to him being natural? I think all kinds of athletes can learn a lot from Jeff, regardless of if they are into CrossFit, bodybuilding, powerlifting, etc. Of the youtubers, he should be one of the last ones someone should be throwing shade at.
People who are so quick to point the finger and cry "steroid user" are often defeatist losers that don't understand the power of good habits performed consistently over time.
I've worked out at regular gyms for over 10 years, dieting, being supported by nutritionists and personal trainers, as well as being very careful on how to split my workouts, whilst researching for more effective ways of building muscle and trying different methodologies from the so-called experts over the years. I've switched to CrossFit, and after 1 year I was bigger, leaner and my blood test results were overall much better. So no matter what experts might say, there's NOTHING in this world that will ever convince me to go back to a regular gym, period.
@@tombeans2204definitely could be, especially if all you do before Crossfit is bodybuilding. The health benefits of bodybuilding are close to none, whereas crossfit provides incredible conditioning and cardiovascular health, and I find CF workouts to be much more challenging, motivating and enjoyable than just plain weightlifting workouts
Craig, any chance of making a movement series, just to breakdown the basic's HSPU, Kipping, Rope Climbs ect. I know you have touched on them before but a full series would be great. Training alone I'm struggling to progress in lots of areas.
Great video. Something I’ve been thinking about doing lately and this video has definately made my mind up to change the way I train. 🤙🏽 top video as always
I've noticed since I've incorporated more Crossfit workouts into my week I feel overall better as an athlete. I'm stronger and my endurance for running and on the bike has improved dramatically.
Having switched from bodybuilding style of training to CrossFit I‘ve seen some parts of my physique develop better and some not so much. Doing CrossFit twice a week does not yield as much return on muscle growth as a twice a week double progression bodybuilding style training because of the randomness of CrossFit. However, I‘ve almost never in my life had such a solid level of conditioning. I believe this is the main drawback of CrossFit: you need to do it at least 3x per week to see quick and dramatic changes. Even then due to random sampling of sessions and no clear progression/periodisation and fatigue management you will not be able to grow as much muscle and strength as with a focused programme. Since CrossFit by definition aims to achieve multiple goals at the same time not excelling at any one of these, I believe it’s a fair trade.
You said it perfect! It is interesting to see that the "CrossFit vs. bodybuilding" debate is still a thing, although it is even resting on a false premise of the two being (or needed to be) comparable. People sometimes don't even have a clear definition of bodybuilding. I never did real bodybuilding, when I started to hit the gym 8 years ago, I had no clue what to do, and (fortunately) started with functional training: kettlebells and "crosstraining" (which was a sort of crossfit training without the official label). I got hooked ever since, and I love all sorts of functional training. Although since the beginning I started to read up on bodybuilding, split training, and strict programs, and I always do involve some of these. I am so happy that many people start to realize that bodybuilding is evolving, as well as CrossFit does, and ultimately all these are ways to strengthen and to better ourselves. This video is great on explaining what CrossFit is for, and how you can use it for your benefits. Also, Obi Vincent has a great channel on this topic (he's coming from the bodybuilding world, transitioned to CrossFit and made a great synthesis of the two - what he calls CrossLifting).
I totally agree, I was a bodybuilder and I changed to CrossFit, so the result was my legs got bigger and stronger and my upper body was very weak and I lost muscles at the end. I do not know why CrossFit people do not mention muscles lost.
I really liked this video!! Would love to watch more content from you talking about exercise printables and not just crossfit..... wow never thought I'd say that lol
As a guy who started in Bodybuilding then moved to powerlifting, I have fully enjoyed my transition into crossfit. I still hit strength abs as you mentioned I'm getting toned as well, its the best of both worlds!
As someone who lives a bodybuilding lifestyle (but not someone who subscribes to a bro-split), I really appreciate your perspective on this. Crossfit can be very effective for improving someone's physique, but as you said, Crossfit is a sport, so the main goal isn't aesthetics but rather performance across a variety of athletics. As such, there may be other forms of exercise/lifting that are more conducive for hypertrophy and ultimately physique improvement.
@@JuanChavez-vz9my I used to do full body workouts and home and I completely agree with you! Though now I have started crossfit and I have to say I really love it. And as they say above I have to agree that Its really great for all round or functional fitness.
@TeamRICHEY You should do a “Full Day Of Training” video with Jeff Nippard! I think it would be so cool to see a meeting of the minds like that since there is this weird disconnect between body building and CrossFit.
I’ve come to the conclusion (from my experience) that for the majority of fitness enthusiasts who just want to look good doing CrossFit with a few accessory bodybuilding movements is best and easiest way to build a well rounded physique
I think the issue is that so many crossfitters are average people who just go for an hour like 3 times a week. So sure, they don't look shredded. But they are getting more fit. That's why I love crossfit. People just flexing in mirrors is cringe to me, lifting big numbers isn't a metric of manhood, but improving daily and being able to do actual cool stuff in the real world is amazing. Body building doesn't help you kayak, hike, snowboard, etc...crossfit does because you can modify it to meet your sport
Great catch Craig. As an exercise science major it’s easy for me to understand these comparisons but I think you make it easy for the average listener to understand as well. Keep up the good work my guy!
The main thing with the CrossFit look is that the athletes have muscles in all the right areas, round Delts, developed upper back plus Abs gives a hell of a look 👀 That’s why when you see them in a T-shirt they look fit but when they go shirtless they looked jacked
Hi Craig, really helpful commentary today. It is hard to train 5-6 times a week at 50 years of age so I don't, but If I put in a good 4 sessions it shows. How often does your dad train? Do you have any views on Spartan races?
Anytime I’ve joined a new gym, for whatever reason I always get asked, so what is it your looking to do, my answer has always been the same, overall fitness, and that’s what CrossFit seems to be to me, yes I’m new to it, but all these videos that I’ve watched of yours and CrossFit Mayhem, does it for me, although help in the nutrition side of things would be good 👍🏻🙏🏻💪🏻 Nice 1 Craig 👍🏻
So I was bodybuilding for 5 years and recently switched to crossfit with a mix of cheeky bodybuilding every now and then 6 months ago. My physique has never been better! I look as lean as I was when I was like 4 weeks out from stepping on stage and I am 7kg's heavier with far bigger traps and shoulders which make me look even bigger. BUT Aside from that I am mentally so much more stable and happy with my physique because it is not an obsessive focus but rather a biproduct of training for performance.
I’m only pointing out what you pointed out in your post. No need to be upset with me. Many people get into bodybuilding for the wrong reasons and don’t train properly for it then quit like you did. I wish you the best in your fitness journey!
@@conorjohnmcnulty127 exactly clearly was not doing bodybuilding correct was probably just shoveling in tons of food with little to no cardio and then wondering why his physique isn't lean or impressive bodybuilding will be forever and a day better than Cross fit and I have nothing against cross fit
Alot of the top level cross fitters were already top level competitive athletes in other disciples before they started crossfit. As for Tia toomey she got too, and won the Olympics from doing traditional weightlifting training with a weightlifting coach not directly from CrossFit though she did get introduced to it when she went from being a runner to CrossFit training.
There are so many variables that go into the amount of work that your body can do that aren't being considered. Age, testosterone levels, genetics. You may be able to do all of these things and i will say time under tension builds muscle and stamina it depends on those things I previously mentioned to a huge extent. All of the variables are in your favor hence why you can do all the things you are accomplishing and others like you are able to accomplish. It is not even close to an If I can do it you can do it scenario. I got huge but I was never cut and I followed all the rules and took all the supplements and did quite a bit of cardio. I wasn't meant to be cut and unless you have connections to people with drugs you won't get there but that is ok. Play around with it all and see where you fall in and how your body reacts to it.
Sitting here 6mo pregnant, never done CrossFit a day in my life (I do OrangeTheory, make fun of me I don’t mind lol) but totally loving this video and the team. Ya’ll are always so positive and fun and make Crossfit seem totally approachable for anyone. Go team.
Jessica Smith as long as you are staying healthy and enjoying it, that’s good! But you should try CF sometime - it totally is doable by anyone and is a great community :)
Hi Jessica! Occasionally my friends and I take knocks at OrangeTheory, but realistically I do applaud that their short-class, cardio-monitored methodology has relatively high retention rates. The more people who are including activity as a staple in their weekly or daily regimen, in a growing society that is largely sedentary, is better for overall health. If you enjoy the culture of the OT classes, than I'm sure that you'll enjoy CF classes; I've been to both and feel that OT culture is like a small microcosm of what a larger CF community is. If I could participate in CF more regularly, I definitely would, but business hours and rates are just a bit out of my reach, I make do at commercial gyms :)
Great informative video! For those of us who are keen gym goers but dabble in the functional fitness side - what CrossFit programme would you recommend as a starting block for us 'semi' novices? Many Thanks!
Thanks so much for the informative video. I do powerlifting as my basis and crossfit on the side. But I do always wonder why I see a lot of Games athletes doing classic bodybuilding accessory work...
I started crossfit in the end of last year and I've notice a heap of muscle growth and definition it has been a great experience and feeling great. crossfit gladstone
Hey Craig - as an older dude in your audience - I'd love for you to include your dad more in your videos - especially to provide either confirmation or push-back for some of your advice - especially in this context! Thanks for including him when you can!
I would like this as well. At 51, I do WODs three days a week and lift twice a week. 5 total days but more able to show up ready for the WODs by skipping a day between WODs. I wonder what you dad's split is.
hey bro, what do you suggest through your experience and living with the best, for those who want to enter the crossfit world, I do crosstraining but I need an extra. not in terms of competition, but in terms of overcoming, building a healed body. I have seen your videos. I give a lot of importance to the correct and not too aggressive movements, but I want my training to be much better and to be able to do most of the crossfit exercises. you are a machine. strong hug.
As a former bro gym guy who has transitioned into a crossfit style training. I very rarely feel as sore as I did back in my typical split training. I definitely feel way stronger than I did back in the day. I do through in some typical bodybuilder exercises before hitting my EMOMS, or AMRAPS or FORTIME workouts and try to focus on the mind muscle connection
@@shybeast7931 I’ve always trained like a bodybuilder but as a natural lifter Ive only gotten so far. Lately I’ve been getting bored in the gym. I can’t remember that last time I had a killer workout. I’ve trained for aesthetics for so long that I don’t feel functional at all and for a natural gym goer, my physique is average. I’m thinking of giving CrossFit a shot.
@@EarlOSandwich They may want to also try increases their caloric intake or change the sources of those calories. Or, something that I accidently found that works, is to take a break from it for a little while. Not too long, maybe a month or 2. Then, get back into it. Your muscle shouldn't get too much smaller but you may lose the strength. But, that's good cause it'll be like getting a small reset back to your "beginner progress", but from a much better starting point.
@@Triple_Aces getting too big dude is not worth it unless you go pro, so I think it’s better for you to transition to crossfit, it makes you overall fit, Bigger doesnt mean better in fitness.
I’ve been training for 10 years now and lately I find crossfit extremely interesting, however I find it way to expensive (at least in Belgium). I pay 400 euros a year for all in fitness (drinks,sauna,fitness, etc...) and crossfit is 1300 euros for just crossfit.. If it was less expensive I’d do it for sure.
@@jarrydf Except you can be just as healthy and fit without paying this much. It's just ridiculous how expensive crossfit is, and that's all because of marketing.
Crossfit has become so popular that most gyms have some kind of crosstraining (generic name before crossfit organized and marketed it) classes with a trainer. I'd say try to find one of those and do the classes however many times a week fit into your budget. Then, just use the rest of the gym the rest of the week.
@@MyZ001 I've started crossfit in august this year despite of it being so expensive. I enjoy it alot so it's actually worth the money.. 😁 I guess... however it would be nice if they dropped the price in time.. 😶
I used to think that too, but then I realised that gymnasts do that all the time and they are not only ripped but seem to generally be injury free if they have a good coach etc.
@@shortzor I mean if looking dumb is your qualifier for wether or not you want to do an exercise than I think you have a bigger issue than the ring muscle ups
I love body building/power lifting or in a more simple way to put it, I like to lift barbells and dumbells in all sorts of different ways lol. But I also run around 5 miles spread out in a week and jump rope for 15 mins straight around 5 times a week to keep my cardio up. I feel like crossfit is calling my name I just don't know where to go to start
I've heard GOBs of responses about the randomness of Crossfit workouts as a coach. They are NOT random at all. The randomness comes from usually someone inability not to see the focus of the workout. TeamRichey pointed out what body parts he hits during the workouts and that's true. Coaches program just like any other coach or athlete with a specific goal in mind for a prescribed set of weeks. This is STANDARD in crossfit. Period. Yes, there are random exercises to layman eye, however, they is a targeted approach by using random exercises to elicit muscle response every time you participate in a workout (WOD). Aesthetically, a bodybuilder LOOKS better but we are focused on performance. One rep on barbell doesn't make you a great athlete. you still need to jump, run, lift, climb, and be faced with the uncertainty of an obstacle before you can test performance. Challenge a decent crossfitter to run, gymnastics, lift, and you will see where your fitness counts in the real world. They may not win against a collegiate runner but they wont loose to a bodybuilder. on the other hand, they wont beat a bodybuilder in looks but they will beat the world class marathoner in aesthetics. You can not be everything in one sport, however, we are looking to close the gap between every sport and have less gaps than most athletes.
Good video mate, you need ti find what is best for yourself and CrossFit or fill body splits can definitely work. It's all about finding the right tool. It would be great to train with you and the other athletes ones day. See what it takes to train like a CrossFit athlete
Yeah, kipping/butterfly pullups are easy to injure, you need to actively keep your shoulders engaged rather than just hang, and you need to get the kip form correct - kipping and butterfly pullups are not intended to build muscular strength, but rather muscular endurance. CrossFit does include strict pullups when focusing on strength.
@deeshmond said it 'Crossfit is definitely helpful for building muscle but definitely not the most optimal method' I totally agree on this and I do Crossfit 5 times a week.
After 2 yrs of following comptrain programming.... I’m now following StrongLifts 5x5 and doing CrossFit 2x a week... doing this, I’ve increased my squat 100lbs since October.
Ive started crossfit for couple weeks now after years of solo gym training and i can see the difference in results it does affect mussle mass in reducing it comparing to solo gym hypertophy but you have to focus on diet to prevent losing muscle but definitly makes you lean more than normal gym and is no doll moment in it because you train in a group and put yourself through paces
Awesome and informative video, Craig. I have been following a bodybuilding routine for years, but since watching your sick content, I’ve begun to incorporate many CrossFit movements into my workouts. I’ve noticed a tremendous improvement in my cardiovascular endurance and overall athleticism. You and Jas are the best. Keep it up! #gymbroturnedcrossfitter
You can make gains on a regular crossfit program if you are a newbie. After that, you need programming, which is exactly what pro Crossfit athletes do, but it's not what the commercial, average Joe, Crossfit experience is like. If you go to the box, do your technique and then the WoD, like 99% of Crossfit trainees do, you'll make some decent gains for the first 6 months and then almost completely stall after that. It would be interesting to track the progress of average crossfit enthusiasts that do just WoDs (i.e. the standard Crossfit protocol) and see how much they improve after their first year of working out. I'm pretty sure the answer is: close to zero
My problem is I’m that guy who was a big athlete in high school played every sport went to state in powerlifting twice in Texas and even though I have been doing CrossFit since leaving high school I’ve been off and on with how much I’ve moved and transferred colleges and now living in Dallas as a graduate about to get back into it full time and hoping to do it 4-5 days a week but would I be considered a newbie again and need to limit it 3 times a week for now?
You have just addressed my primary "gripe" / concern with CrossFit and as far as I'm concerned you smashed it! And no, I don't care about gains, but recovery. This is the main reason for sports injury. Well done.
I am just a natural bb/strength focused usual gym goer but I now want to get my fitness up this year and have been looking at CrossFit heavily now and I love the Chanel! Plus u live literally round the corner!👍🏻 can I hit my usual training as-well as doing say 2 days a week CrossFit?
I have a few problems with your video. Firstly, Jeffs video is based on a study that was never publicly released, so it's not peer-reviewed and has yet to be repeated. Jeff is pretty upfront about this in his video but you never even mention it, you instead make blanket statements like "Full body training as a natural athlete, training 5 to 6 times a week SCIENTIFICALLY has shown to increase gains" and "I'm just saying what the science says". This is misleading. Secondly, you keep mentioning bro-splits even though it's relatively uncommon to find anyone doing these anymore, particularly if they are natty. Upper lower, and push pull legs are by far the most common protocols. There is a general scientific consensus that training a muscle 2 to 3 times a week is optimal for muscle growth and recovery. You're treating bro-splits like a strawman which misleading again. Thirdly, you opened your video showing a bunch of athletes who have top tier genetics and who are on gear. These individuals would look just as jacked if they were competitive sprinters or rowers and it's unrealistic to say an average natty person can look like this from doing crossfit (or any sport). I say they are on gear because of all the Crossfit games competitors who have failed drug tests, and given how easy it is to cheat a drug test I'd wager most if not all of them are using.
I got a question. I did workout in a gym up untill 2,5 years ago. Then I did not do anything. Now I just got into crossfit. I got really fat and want to lose the weight. What will be a good routine for me? 2 or 3 times a week? What would be best for my muscle memory to be as effiecent as possible?
The elephant in the room is that the top crossfit competitors don't just do the daily WOD and go home, they have a whole program outside of doing WODs that most people who do crossfit will never touch. Don't also forget the PEDs
Just saw Jeff’s videos last night and had the same thoughts you just expressed! I’ve found his videos very helpful during my undergrad in exercise science. I would constantly bump heads with classmates who would bash CrossFit or any type of cross training. Definitely gonna share this video!
Would you say in order to get bigger overall with crossfit you would need more calories since maybe your burning way more calories since it’s faster paced?
CrossFit training will make you good at CrossFit. Which includes muscle hypertrophy, but it’s not the same as training for body building, which trains specifically for hypertrophy (at the cost of other things like conditioning or maximum strength). It just depends on your goals.
Craig, I have been in a conventional gym since I was 14 (now 30) and I looked fairly good. BUT... I had started CrossFit just before the cornavirus shut everything down. Lucky I got equipment before everything got bought and in all seriousness my physic has never looked better BUT, more importantly my mental health is super healthy. Far to many individuals caught up in flexing biceps will never understand the high you get from feeling amazing!
Have to admit the Science behind it dude reminded me of Cartman with his voice lol... Craig since I started in August I’m all ready stronger than any time previously in over a decade of fitness!! Man even my running times are getting shredded too and I’m no slouch at running... Looking to get gains as I increase my food intake for next yrs comps and get a good base built... CrossFit is more than just fitness - it’s my family 🐺
You lost me at 2:25, those were pro CrossFit athletes, I was watching Rich Froning and a few others vids and the pros do multiple sessions a day and have dedicated strength sessions with accessory work which gives them that pump. Now, I’ve seen normal gym goers do 1hr sessions 5 days a week, have bodies like pro crossfit guys, note I’m not talking about fitness. At 90min sessions which have a 30min cardio component I sit at sub 10% body fat. My point is that bodybuilding is optimized for just that and CrossFit requires more work to look like a bodybuilder and be good at CrossFit. Now, add in drugs and the difference is even more pronounced, there was an Australian Crossfit athlete booted from the games for testing positive and his body looked like a lower level pro bodybuilder.
CrossFit I would say makes you an overall better athlete than just pure bodybuilding. You do a lot of the core compound movements in CrossFit anyways while also adding in swimming, gymnastics, running, plyometrics. Bodybuilding is about the physique and focusing on your aesthetic, choosing one over the other would depend on what your personal goal is and what you find fun
Rotate movements, contraction type (eccentric, isometric, concentric), volume, intensity and full-body 5-6 days per week is absolutely sustainable. I'd say the biggest caveat is conditioning level for recovery purposes - CrossFit can build your aerobic base so you can recover between sessions faster, and handle a greater amount of volume in each session. Too many anaerobic Crossfit metcons, and you run the risk of interfering with muscle gain. (I'm not a cross fitter but I am all about full body workouts).
I've recently started the Functional Bodybuilding program by Marcus Filly after doing crossfit for 2 years. It's been amazing for me! I've progressed more in 2-3 months than I have in one year doing 3 crossfit sessions per week.
The program (base camp) prescribes three per week, but I personally prefer doing a workout every other day. I'm going to start Awaken Training Series tomorrow, very excited for that, lots of good reviews.
I’d love to do CrossFit instead but it’s way more expensive than a gym membership so it’s just not an option for me. So I get your point but it doesn’t take everything into account.
I’m just starting to look into CrossFit and have no experience with it but it seems like a lot of their workouts have minimal equipment and use dumbbell and barbell exercises. All gyms should have these and calisthenics can be done anywhere. If you’re able to at least get a CF program to follow, any gym should work
Crossfit is clearly lacking in a key area. There are nowhere near enough shouts of "Lightweight!", "Yeah buddy" or "Nothing but a peanut".
🤣🤣🤣🤣 I read these phrases in Ronnies voice 🤣
@@TeamRICHEY We all know Castro is a big ronnie fan. I bet castro shouts those out all the time in his barn doing 1000 muscle ups.
@@thefraseman plenty of steroids in crossfit something which is failed to be mentioned about
Me and a girl power lifter at my CF box yell these such statements from Ronnie pretty much every class! 🤣 Light weight BABAY!!
I tend to use “That was supa heavy” a lot
Something that I have gained with crossfit is not only physical gains but my mental strength has also increased. Pushing through crossfit workouts when things get uncomfortable has benefited my mental health and has boosted my confidence more than I ever had with just weightlifting in a typical gym. However I do enjoy a good bro session in a gym and I use that time to measure how much stronger I'm getting every month.
Same with me; I noticed I obtained a change in mentality after participating in Crossfit
Crossfit keeps me engaged, on my toes. The community is just awesome. Body composition become a side effect, a by product. As long as form is good, crossfit is safe.
Yesssss bro! 😁
True but thats kinda like saying Nascar is safe is you just don't hit anyone or get hit. Like with the high tempo and complexity of the movements, crossfit comes out to be just as prone to injury as rugby. I'm not saying you shouldn't do it. But there is no denying that the chances of getting injured are rediculous when compared to other muscle building fields like powerlifting or bodybuilding. And yes while if you do crossfit correct that statistic lowers. It's not about the 1%of people who do it right. It's about the 99% of people who think breaking a sweat means they're working out. And if you get severely injured, it doesn't matter what you have done cause you'll be out for a while. Now to reiterate, I'm not saying you should not practice crossfit. But saying it's safe is just a plain lie
@@ionixm3496 I completely agree with you, but I think that there are some people that are ego lifters and tend to try and do workouts with weights that are too heavy, thus causing injuries. Don't you think?
Though of of course there is the fact that the workouts are high volume with weight, meaning that injury is somewhat inevitable.
Key phrase there is “when good form is used”. Finding good form in a CrossFit gym is like finding a unicorn. All I see is jerking, swinging and momentum reps.
Key phrase there is “when good form is used”. Finding good form in a CrossFit gym is like finding a unicorn. All I see is jerking, swinging and momentum reps.
Crossfit is definitely helpful for building muscle but definitely not the most optimal method. But like you said it is better than classic hypertrophy bodybuilding for building more rounded overall fitness (gymnastics, powerlifting, conditioning, etc). All depends on what your goal is!!
Yep! 😁
It all about protein synthesis and "crossfit" has a good cycle for this to be optimal.
Saying that it does have a high percentage for injury because its about speed and weight (a physio friend worked right next to a crossfit and they were very busy for that reason).
Just train intelligently with compound movements, body weight and cortisol control time limits and recovery.
@@AntiTrollable yeah, I think some people go to crossfit and try to hit weights that are too heavy, not keeping in mind that they are going to be doing high rep exercises and they end up getting injured as you say. And as for size, I completely agree, you probably won't get jacked like a bodybuilder but I think as long as you eat enough ( healthy) calories to have that caloric surplus in spite of the high amount of cardio you can still gain sufficient size whilst staying lean!
deeshmond yeah i agree. I think its all about what you want out of your training and what you like. Some people want to do strength training and only that. Others want to do conditioning. Etc..
Indeed depends on your goal.
Always interesting watching your videos and implementing some of the workouts you do and advice you give to each of my sessions and find myself having fun and pushing myself for progression. Don’t stop making videos!
Jeff Nippard is a bit of a legend, and one of the few bodybuilders worth listening to
obviouslyrudy Do you have proof? And what does his height have to do with anything?
@@lesliegee42069 uhm basis?
@@lesliegee42069 it is tough to ever know for sure who is natural, but he has competed in natural organizations his whole life (powerlifting and bodybuilding) and has been randomly tested multiple times. Plus, his physique isn't naturally unattainable, so why assume he isn't natural when most signs point to him being natural? I think all kinds of athletes can learn a lot from Jeff, regardless of if they are into CrossFit, bodybuilding, powerlifting, etc. Of the youtubers, he should be one of the last ones someone should be throwing shade at.
Greg Doucet did a nice video on Nippard check it out
People who are so quick to point the finger and cry "steroid user" are often defeatist losers that don't understand the power of good habits performed consistently over time.
I've worked out at regular gyms for over 10 years, dieting, being supported by nutritionists and personal trainers, as well as being very careful on how to split my workouts, whilst researching for more effective ways of building muscle and trying different methodologies from the so-called experts over the years. I've switched to CrossFit, and after 1 year I was bigger, leaner and my blood test results were overall much better. So no matter what experts might say, there's NOTHING in this world that will ever convince me to go back to a regular gym, period.
Is this real?
@@tombeans2204definitely could be, especially if all you do before Crossfit is bodybuilding. The health benefits of bodybuilding are close to none, whereas crossfit provides incredible conditioning and cardiovascular health, and I find CF workouts to be much more challenging, motivating and enjoyable than just plain weightlifting workouts
Absolutely true!
Craig, any chance of making a movement series, just to breakdown the basic's HSPU, Kipping, Rope Climbs ect. I know you have touched on them before but a full series would be great. Training alone I'm struggling to progress in lots of areas.
Great video. Something I’ve been thinking about doing lately and this video has definately made my mind up to change the way I train. 🤙🏽 top video as always
I've noticed since I've incorporated more Crossfit workouts into my week I feel overall better as an athlete. I'm stronger and my endurance for running and on the bike has improved dramatically.
Coming from Minneapolis! Love the channel bro!
About 2 years behind on the videos, glad to see the channel has grown and I’m enjoying the success on Instagram!
These vids have been great, would love a vid like this on nutrition.
I legit just watched this video and then your response uploads! What timing
It’s more of an agreement/response! Just doesn’t have to be in a commercial gym! CrossFit when done well, perfect physique building tool
same!
Having switched from bodybuilding style of training to CrossFit I‘ve seen some parts of my physique develop better and some not so much. Doing CrossFit twice a week does not yield as much return on muscle growth as a twice a week double progression bodybuilding style training because of the randomness of CrossFit. However, I‘ve almost never in my life had such a solid level of conditioning. I believe this is the main drawback of CrossFit: you need to do it at least 3x per week to see quick and dramatic changes. Even then due to random sampling of sessions and no clear progression/periodisation and fatigue management you will not be able to grow as much muscle and strength as with a focused programme. Since CrossFit by definition aims to achieve multiple goals at the same time not excelling at any one of these, I believe it’s a fair trade.
You said it perfect! It is interesting to see that the "CrossFit vs. bodybuilding" debate is still a thing, although it is even resting on a false premise of the two being (or needed to be) comparable. People sometimes don't even have a clear definition of bodybuilding. I never did real bodybuilding, when I started to hit the gym 8 years ago, I had no clue what to do, and (fortunately) started with functional training: kettlebells and "crosstraining" (which was a sort of crossfit training without the official label). I got hooked ever since, and I love all sorts of functional training. Although since the beginning I started to read up on bodybuilding, split training, and strict programs, and I always do involve some of these. I am so happy that many people start to realize that bodybuilding is evolving, as well as CrossFit does, and ultimately all these are ways to strengthen and to better ourselves.
This video is great on explaining what CrossFit is for, and how you can use it for your benefits. Also, Obi Vincent has a great channel on this topic (he's coming from the bodybuilding world, transitioned to CrossFit and made a great synthesis of the two - what he calls CrossLifting).
Good summary
I agree and disagree. Lol if you do it enough, you will get enough progressive overload over time to gain and maintain.
Well crossfit is where you train to perform, not like bodybuilding you just look good and cant even run straight for 1 hour.
I totally agree, I was a bodybuilder and I changed to CrossFit, so the result was my legs got bigger and stronger and my upper body was very weak and I lost muscles at the end. I do not know why CrossFit people do not mention muscles lost.
I really liked this video!! Would love to watch more content from you talking about exercise printables and not just crossfit..... wow never thought I'd say that lol
As a guy who started in Bodybuilding then moved to powerlifting, I have fully enjoyed my transition into crossfit. I still hit strength abs as you mentioned I'm getting toned as well, its the best of both worlds!
LOVED this video, thanks for taking the time to speak to this!
As someone who lives a bodybuilding lifestyle (but not someone who subscribes to a bro-split), I really appreciate your perspective on this. Crossfit can be very effective for improving someone's physique, but as you said, Crossfit is a sport, so the main goal isn't aesthetics but rather performance across a variety of athletics. As such, there may be other forms of exercise/lifting that are more conducive for hypertrophy and ultimately physique improvement.
I just think it’s great overall fitness if done correctly and a good program
Agreed
Not into CrossFit or bodybuilding but I agree I’ve seen more upside and better movement in my everyday life from doing a full body workout 5x a week.
@@JuanChavez-vz9my I used to do full body workouts and home and I completely agree with you! Though now I have started crossfit and I have to say I really love it. And as they say above I have to agree that Its really great for all round or functional fitness.
Love the calmness of this video. More like this Richey!
Love the videos Craig. I’m new to CrossFit and find myself on your channel daily. 👍
@TeamRICHEY You should do a “Full Day Of Training” video with Jeff Nippard! I think it would be so cool to see a meeting of the minds like that since there is this weird disconnect between body building and CrossFit.
Im a week into CrossFit and this video convinced me further to keep it !!
I’ve come to the conclusion (from my experience) that for the majority of fitness enthusiasts who just want to look good doing CrossFit with a few accessory bodybuilding movements is best and easiest way to build a well rounded physique
Couldn’t agree more
as long as you progressively overload and eat in a caloric surplus you'll build muscle while doing crossfit no problem.
Sick content :) Thanks for this. I love Jeff's videos, this was a fun watch, and I learned stuff
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I think the issue is that so many crossfitters are average people who just go for an hour like 3 times a week. So sure, they don't look shredded. But they are getting more fit. That's why I love crossfit. People just flexing in mirrors is cringe to me, lifting big numbers isn't a metric of manhood, but improving daily and being able to do actual cool stuff in the real world is amazing. Body building doesn't help you kayak, hike, snowboard, etc...crossfit does because you can modify it to meet your sport
Great catch Craig. As an exercise science major it’s easy for me to understand these comparisons but I think you make it easy for the average listener to understand as well. Keep up the good work my guy!
The main thing with the CrossFit look is that the athletes have muscles in all the right areas, round Delts, developed upper back plus Abs gives a hell of a look 👀
That’s why when you see them in a T-shirt they look fit but when they go shirtless they looked jacked
Hi Craig, really helpful commentary today. It is hard to train 5-6 times a week at 50 years of age so I don't, but If I put in a good 4 sessions it shows. How often does your dad train? Do you have any views on Spartan races?
Anytime I’ve joined a new gym, for whatever reason I always get asked, so what is it your looking to do, my answer has always been the same, overall fitness, and that’s what CrossFit seems to be to me, yes I’m new to it, but all these videos that I’ve watched of yours and CrossFit Mayhem, does it for me, although help in the nutrition side of things would be good 👍🏻🙏🏻💪🏻
Nice 1 Craig 👍🏻
So I was bodybuilding for 5 years and recently switched to crossfit with a mix of cheeky bodybuilding every now and then 6 months ago. My physique has never been better! I look as lean as I was when I was like 4 weeks out from stepping on stage and I am 7kg's heavier with far bigger traps and shoulders which make me look even bigger. BUT Aside from that I am mentally so much more stable and happy with my physique because it is not an obsessive focus but rather a biproduct of training for performance.
Riley & Mik Riley & Mik sounds like you weren’t “bodybuilding” correctly.
@@conorjohnmcnulty127 sounds like you aren't "crossfitting" correctly
Riley & Mik I don’t do CrossFit.
I’m only pointing out what you pointed out in your post. No need to be upset with me. Many people get into bodybuilding for the wrong reasons and don’t train properly for it then quit like you did.
I wish you the best in your fitness journey!
@@conorjohnmcnulty127 exactly clearly was not doing bodybuilding correct was probably just shoveling in tons of food with little to no cardio and then wondering why his physique isn't lean or impressive bodybuilding will be forever and a day better than Cross fit and I have nothing against cross fit
Alot of the top level cross fitters were already top level competitive athletes in other disciples before they started crossfit.
As for Tia toomey she got too, and won the Olympics from doing traditional weightlifting training with a weightlifting coach not directly from CrossFit though she did get introduced to it when she went from being a runner to CrossFit training.
Another great informative video! Your videos deffinitley boost the morale for The Team deployed away in South Sudan! #WeDontQuit
There are so many variables that go into the amount of work that your body can do that aren't being considered. Age, testosterone levels, genetics. You may be able to do all of these things and i will say time under tension builds muscle and stamina it depends on those things I previously mentioned to a huge extent. All of the variables are in your favor hence why you can do all the things you are accomplishing and others like you are able to accomplish. It is not even close to an If I can do it you can do it scenario. I got huge but I was never cut and I followed all the rules and took all the supplements and did quite a bit of cardio. I wasn't meant to be cut and unless you have connections to people with drugs you won't get there but that is ok. Play around with it all and see where you fall in and how your body reacts to it.
This was a great video! Lovin the channel Craig
Sitting here 6mo pregnant, never done CrossFit a day in my life (I do OrangeTheory, make fun of me I don’t mind lol) but totally loving this video and the team. Ya’ll are always so positive and fun and make Crossfit seem totally approachable for anyone. Go team.
Jessica Smith as long as you are staying healthy and enjoying it, that’s good! But you should try CF sometime - it totally is doable by anyone and is a great community :)
Jessica Smith shoot I’ve done CrossFit for about 10 years and recently did a Orange Theory workout and it was no joke! Best of luck to you!
Hi Jessica! Occasionally my friends and I take knocks at OrangeTheory, but realistically I do applaud that their short-class, cardio-monitored methodology has relatively high retention rates. The more people who are including activity as a staple in their weekly or daily regimen, in a growing society that is largely sedentary, is better for overall health. If you enjoy the culture of the OT classes, than I'm sure that you'll enjoy CF classes; I've been to both and feel that OT culture is like a small microcosm of what a larger CF community is. If I could participate in CF more regularly, I definitely would, but business hours and rates are just a bit out of my reach, I make do at commercial gyms :)
Great informative video! For those of us who are keen gym goers but dabble in the functional fitness side - what CrossFit programme would you recommend as a starting block for us 'semi' novices? Many Thanks!
Show up to a CrossFit gym and do what they tell you 😳🧐
Thanks so much for the informative video. I do powerlifting as my basis and crossfit on the side. But I do always wonder why I see a lot of Games athletes doing classic bodybuilding accessory work...
Which excersises have caused the scars on your forearms, aswell as the outer biceps? #battleacars
I started crossfit in the end of last year and I've notice a heap of muscle growth and definition it has been a great experience and feeling great. crossfit gladstone
Good stuff. Interesting to shift your mindset from a body part 2-3 times a week to evey day. But thats what we do in crossfit... thanks.
Hey Craig - as an older dude in your audience - I'd love for you to include your dad more in your videos - especially to provide either confirmation or push-back for some of your advice - especially in this context! Thanks for including him when you can!
Okay!😁
Me too. I love watching people my age crossfitting. Let’s show Glassmann that masters do matter and do inspire.
@@andreadevine8268 the reason you don't see them is because they have all been injured :(
I would like this as well. At 51, I do WODs three days a week and lift twice a week. 5 total days but more able to show up ready for the WODs by skipping a day between WODs. I wonder what you dad's split is.
hey bro, what do you suggest through your experience and living with the best, for those who want to enter the crossfit world, I do crosstraining but I need an extra. not in terms of competition, but in terms of overcoming, building a healed body. I have seen your videos. I give a lot of importance to the correct and not too aggressive movements, but I want my training to be much better and to be able to do most of the crossfit exercises. you are a machine. strong hug.
My struggle is to program a decent workout. Being new to it and having a gym that’s very small and overfilled
As a former bro gym guy who has transitioned into a crossfit style training. I very rarely feel as sore as I did back in my typical split training. I definitely feel way stronger than I did back in the day. I do through in some typical bodybuilder exercises before hitting my EMOMS, or AMRAPS or FORTIME workouts and try to focus on the mind muscle connection
yeah Im transitioning to crossfit from bodybuilding and I seem to enjoy it a lot more
@@shybeast7931 I’ve always trained like a bodybuilder but as a natural lifter Ive only gotten so far. Lately I’ve been getting bored in the gym. I can’t remember that last time I had a killer workout. I’ve trained for aesthetics for so long that I don’t feel functional at all and for a natural gym goer, my physique is average. I’m thinking of giving CrossFit a shot.
@@EarlOSandwich They may want to also try increases their caloric intake or change the sources of those calories. Or, something that I accidently found that works, is to take a break from it for a little while. Not too long, maybe a month or 2.
Then, get back into it. Your muscle shouldn't get too much smaller but you may lose the strength. But, that's good cause it'll be like getting a small reset back to your "beginner progress", but from a much better starting point.
@@Triple_Aces getting too big dude is not worth it unless you go pro, so I think it’s better for you to transition to crossfit, it makes you overall fit, Bigger doesnt mean better in fitness.
I’ve been training for 10 years now and lately I find crossfit extremely interesting, however I find it way to expensive (at least in Belgium). I pay 400 euros a year for all in fitness (drinks,sauna,fitness, etc...) and crossfit is 1300 euros for just crossfit.. If it was less expensive I’d do it for sure.
You can't put a price on your health and fitness. It's an investment and not an expense.
@@jarrydf Except you can be just as healthy and fit without paying this much. It's just ridiculous how expensive crossfit is, and that's all because of marketing.
Agree, even in Dubai a Crossfit gym is 3 times more expensive than a normal gym
Crossfit has become so popular that most gyms have some kind of crosstraining (generic name before crossfit organized and marketed it) classes with a trainer.
I'd say try to find one of those and do the classes however many times a week fit into your budget. Then, just use the rest of the gym the rest of the week.
@@MyZ001 I've started crossfit in august this year despite of it being so expensive. I enjoy it alot so it's actually worth the money.. 😁 I guess... however it would be nice if they dropped the price in time.. 😶
I watched, taking everything seriously, untill the part where you do "muscle ups" in the gymnastic rings
That was an off moment for me and thats why i will never like crossfit.
I used to think that too, but then I realised that gymnasts do that all the time and they are not only ripped but seem to generally be injury free if they have a good coach etc.
@@jamesanderson6130 It might be good for u, but it looks stupid enough for me to disregard that.
@@shortzor I mean if looking dumb is your qualifier for wether or not you want to do an exercise than I think you have a bigger issue than the ring muscle ups
@@jamesanderson6130 I mean how can I take this seriously? I'm trying but I keep seeing those muscle ups.
I love body building/power lifting or in a more simple way to put it, I like to lift barbells and dumbells in all sorts of different ways lol. But I also run around 5 miles spread out in a week and jump rope for 15 mins straight around 5 times a week to keep my cardio up. I feel like crossfit is calling my name I just don't know where to go to start
Last year, before starting CrossFit, I was 62kg. Now after a year of training (and eating extremely well) I'm 73kg.
Please can you explain you nutrtition ?
I am 59kg and want to get to 70.
I've heard GOBs of responses about the randomness of Crossfit workouts as a coach. They are NOT random at all. The randomness comes from usually someone inability not to see the focus of the workout. TeamRichey pointed out what body parts he hits during the workouts and that's true. Coaches program just like any other coach or athlete with a specific goal in mind for a prescribed set of weeks. This is STANDARD in crossfit. Period. Yes, there are random exercises to layman eye, however, they is a targeted approach by using random exercises to elicit muscle response every time you participate in a workout (WOD). Aesthetically, a bodybuilder LOOKS better but we are focused on performance. One rep on barbell doesn't make you a great athlete. you still need to jump, run, lift, climb, and be faced with the uncertainty of an obstacle before you can test performance. Challenge a decent crossfitter to run, gymnastics, lift, and you will see where your fitness counts in the real world. They may not win against a collegiate runner but they wont loose to a bodybuilder. on the other hand, they wont beat a bodybuilder in looks but they will beat the world class marathoner in aesthetics. You can not be everything in one sport, however, we are looking to close the gap between every sport and have less gaps than most athletes.
Great video dude
Good video mate, you need ti find what is best for yourself and CrossFit or fill body splits can definitely work. It's all about finding the right tool. It would be great to train with you and the other athletes ones day. See what it takes to train like a CrossFit athlete
I hurt my shoulder while making fun of CrossFit pull-ups
Yeah, kipping/butterfly pullups are easy to injure, you need to actively keep your shoulders engaged rather than just hang, and you need to get the kip form correct - kipping and butterfly pullups are not intended to build muscular strength, but rather muscular endurance. CrossFit does include strict pullups when focusing on strength.
those are useless pullups, do them strictly
Do you need a CrossFit gym? I trained for rugby union all my life and do know any crossfitters, so hows the best way to get started?
This is also an excellent response to Firas Zahabi (mma coach) talking about the problem with CrossFit on the Joe Rogan Experience.
@deeshmond said it 'Crossfit is definitely helpful for building muscle but definitely not the most optimal method' I totally agree on this and I do Crossfit 5 times a week.
After 2 yrs of following comptrain programming.... I’m now following StrongLifts 5x5 and doing CrossFit 2x a week... doing this, I’ve increased my squat 100lbs since October.
Ive started crossfit for couple weeks now after years of solo gym training and i can see the difference in results it does affect mussle mass in reducing it comparing to solo gym hypertophy but you have to focus on diet to prevent losing muscle but definitly makes you lean more than normal gym and is no doll moment in it because you train in a group and put yourself through paces
I'm wondering what's going on with the scrapes on your arms? Lifting scars?
Awesome and informative video, Craig. I have been following a bodybuilding routine for years, but since watching your sick content, I’ve begun to incorporate many CrossFit movements into my workouts. I’ve noticed a tremendous improvement in my cardiovascular endurance and overall athleticism. You and Jas are the best. Keep it up! #gymbroturnedcrossfitter
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I need to get on that Gear!
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so glad i found your channel, you're great
Love that you added elgintensity at the end.
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where is the best place to find programs to structure your own workouts?
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You can make gains on a regular crossfit program if you are a newbie. After that, you need programming, which is exactly what pro Crossfit athletes do, but it's not what the commercial, average Joe, Crossfit experience is like.
If you go to the box, do your technique and then the WoD, like 99% of Crossfit trainees do, you'll make some decent gains for the first 6 months and then almost completely stall after that.
It would be interesting to track the progress of average crossfit enthusiasts that do just WoDs (i.e. the standard Crossfit protocol) and see how much they improve after their first year of working out. I'm pretty sure the answer is: close to zero
My problem is I’m that guy who was a big athlete in high school played every sport went to state in powerlifting twice in Texas and even though I have been doing CrossFit since leaving high school I’ve been off and on with how much I’ve moved and transferred colleges and now living in Dallas as a graduate about to get back into it full time and hoping to do it 4-5 days a week but would I be considered a newbie again and need to limit it 3 times a week for now?
Great video Craig! Love this
Good job Crag! This video was amazing, high quality stuff, super cool!
Ps. We do miss Jas! 🇧🇷🇧🇷
How long would your session last when hitting every muscle group?
You have just addressed my primary "gripe" / concern with CrossFit and as far as I'm concerned you smashed it! And no, I don't care about gains, but recovery. This is the main reason for sports injury. Well done.
I am just a natural bb/strength focused usual gym goer but I now want to get my fitness up this year and have been looking at CrossFit heavily now and I love the Chanel! Plus u live literally round the corner!👍🏻 can I hit my usual training as-well as doing say 2 days a week CrossFit?
I have a few problems with your video. Firstly, Jeffs video is based on a study that was never publicly released, so it's not peer-reviewed and has yet to be repeated. Jeff is pretty upfront about this in his video but you never even mention it, you instead make blanket statements like "Full body training as a natural athlete, training 5 to 6 times a week SCIENTIFICALLY has shown to increase gains" and "I'm just saying what the science says". This is misleading.
Secondly, you keep mentioning bro-splits even though it's relatively uncommon to find anyone doing these anymore, particularly if they are natty. Upper lower, and push pull legs are by far the most common protocols. There is a general scientific consensus that training a muscle 2 to 3 times a week is optimal for muscle growth and recovery. You're treating bro-splits like a strawman which misleading again.
Thirdly, you opened your video showing a bunch of athletes who have top tier genetics and who are on gear. These individuals would look just as jacked if they were competitive sprinters or rowers and it's unrealistic to say an average natty person can look like this from doing crossfit (or any sport). I say they are on gear because of all the Crossfit games competitors who have failed drug tests, and given how easy it is to cheat a drug test I'd wager most if not all of them are using.
I got a question. I did workout in a gym up untill 2,5 years ago. Then I did not do anything. Now I just got into crossfit. I got really fat and want to lose the weight. What will be a good routine for me? 2 or 3 times a week? What would be best for my muscle memory to be as effiecent as possible?
The elephant in the room is that the top crossfit competitors don't just do the daily WOD and go home, they have a whole program outside of doing WODs that most people who do crossfit will never touch. Don't also forget the PEDs
Just saw Jeff’s videos last night and had the same thoughts you just expressed! I’ve found his videos very helpful during my undergrad in exercise science. I would constantly bump heads with classmates who would bash CrossFit or any type of cross training. Definitely gonna share this video!
Would you say in order to get bigger overall with crossfit you would need more calories since maybe your burning way more calories since it’s faster paced?
Do you have any CrossFit programs?
Loving your channel and always been curious about CrossFit, how do you think it would translate as in complimenting a triathlete I.e. me 🧐🧐
Great advice, totally agree with you!
CrossFit training will make you good at CrossFit. Which includes muscle hypertrophy, but it’s not the same as training for body building, which trains specifically for hypertrophy (at the cost of other things like conditioning or maximum strength). It just depends on your goals.
Craig, I have been in a conventional gym since I was 14 (now 30) and I looked fairly good. BUT...
I had started CrossFit just before the cornavirus shut everything down. Lucky I got equipment before everything got bought and in all seriousness my physic has never looked better BUT, more importantly my mental health is super healthy. Far to many individuals caught up in flexing biceps will never understand the high you get from feeling amazing!
Great vid!!!
🧐What happened to your arms Craig? Looks like it hurt.
Have to admit the Science behind it dude reminded me of Cartman with his voice lol... Craig since I started in August I’m all ready stronger than any time previously in over a decade of fitness!!
Man even my running times are getting shredded too and I’m no slouch at running... Looking to get gains as I increase my food intake for next yrs comps and get a good base built...
CrossFit is more than just fitness - it’s my family 🐺
Great! More videos
Hey Craig
You dudes going to be at Southern California Classic?
You lost me at 2:25, those were pro CrossFit athletes, I was watching Rich Froning and a few others vids and the pros do multiple sessions a day and have dedicated strength sessions with accessory work which gives them that pump. Now, I’ve seen normal gym goers do 1hr sessions 5 days a week, have bodies like pro crossfit guys, note I’m not talking about fitness. At 90min sessions which have a 30min cardio component I sit at sub 10% body fat. My point is that bodybuilding is optimized for just that and CrossFit requires more work to look like a bodybuilder and be good at CrossFit. Now, add in drugs and the difference is even more pronounced, there was an Australian Crossfit athlete booted from the games for testing positive and his body looked like a lower level pro bodybuilder.
CrossFit I would say makes you an overall better athlete than just pure bodybuilding. You do a lot of the core compound movements in CrossFit anyways while also adding in swimming, gymnastics, running, plyometrics. Bodybuilding is about the physique and focusing on your aesthetic, choosing one over the other would depend on what your personal goal is and what you find fun
Thank you
Rotate movements, contraction type (eccentric, isometric, concentric), volume, intensity and full-body 5-6 days per week is absolutely sustainable. I'd say the biggest caveat is conditioning level for recovery purposes - CrossFit can build your aerobic base so you can recover between sessions faster, and handle a greater amount of volume in each session. Too many anaerobic Crossfit metcons, and you run the risk of interfering with muscle gain. (I'm not a cross fitter but I am all about full body workouts).
I’m going to say this is a classic example of nucleus overload.
I had more results from 2 months of crossfit than I had with 2 years at goodlife. Ita been a year and a half now and I still do crossfit 4x per week
I've recently started the Functional Bodybuilding program by Marcus Filly after doing crossfit for 2 years.
It's been amazing for me! I've progressed more in 2-3 months than I have in one year doing 3 crossfit sessions per week.
How many bvb times do you workout each week?
The program (base camp) prescribes three per week, but I personally prefer doing a workout every other day.
I'm going to start Awaken Training Series tomorrow, very excited for that, lots of good reviews.
No one
Absolutely nobody
Craig: Jeff NippAARRD
🤣🙋🏻♂️ that would be me
Same as Eddie Izzaarrd. I reckon you'll find it more common across the Atlantic.
I’d love to do CrossFit instead but it’s way more expensive than a gym membership so it’s just not an option for me. So I get your point but it doesn’t take everything into account.
Same here in my country 🇮🇩
I’m just starting to look into CrossFit and have no experience with it but it seems like a lot of their workouts have minimal equipment and use dumbbell and barbell exercises. All gyms should have these and calisthenics can be done anywhere. If you’re able to at least get a CF program to follow, any gym should work
What's with the cuts and burn on your arms?