Zack Ruhl: “I Don’t Want to Be Average”
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- Опубликовано: 26 окт 2024
- Zack Ruhl grew up playing football and staying physically active, but after high school he lacked a competitive outlet until he found CrossFit. His story might sound like that of a typical CrossFit athlete except for one detail: Ruhl was born without legs.
Ruhl thanks his parents for helping him develop independence, even though their challenges occasionally made his life difficult.
He recalls a time when he was 8 or 9 years old and asked his mother to lower some cups that were out of his reach.
“No,” his mother replied. “What are you going to do when I’m gone?”
This kind of tough love empowered Ruhl to tackle obstacles he thinks he otherwise might have avoided. He played football, he competed in a powerlifting meet-even setting the record for his weight class in the bench press-and he started training CrossFit.
With his community at CrossFit Uncontested, Ruhl adapts exercises when he has to, and he encourages others to do the same.
“Everyone’s an adaptive athlete in some ways,” he says between reps of kettlebell handstand push-ups, muscle-ups and wheels-to-bars.
“I don’t want to be average.”
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Honestly whoever disliked the video has no life. This man is inspiring. Keep it up man!
legit, likeable dude. Great ambassador for CrossFit.
Those handstand pushups tho
as a friend, and a fellow competitor, I have to say Zac is one of the thing most competitive and friendliest people I've ever met. he is just Zack.... CrossFit Journal and Zack, this was a great video!
Wow don't think il ever bench press that amount in my life and wow at the end them lines made me respect the dude on another level
This is amazing! Salute to Zack for never giving up (Y)
was in need of inspiration this week, thanks !
Hell yeah dude! You're a badass, next time I'm in Houston I'm gonna check your place out
Yesterday I complained about a cold sore bugging me and messing up my work out... guess I need to review my priorities... Thanks Zack for the inspiration!
That's the good thing in crossfit, community. Despite I don't practice crossfit and I don't share many in it, for instance: the bad technique I see in videos either amateurs or professionals in competition (because the ego to lift heavier than others). I always watch this kind of videos, they're inspiring. I have much respect to these people who fight against average mentality. Keep going Zack!
right in the feels man
Hells yeah. much respect!
"It's not about the hand your dealt, it's about how you play it." Wise wise words. Very inspirational video. Dude's a BEAST
There are people with full limbs living less than half of the life you live. Top effort Zack, super motivational.
Whoever down voted this is a douche. Your story is amazing bro. This video is so motivational it's not even funny. You're a fuckin beast ans congrats on continuing to push yourself based on your "handicap." I never knew the history on your condition and now knowing you've been legless since 2 - your story is that much more motivational. Keep doing you and pushing yourself. I saw the record setting bench vid a while back and it was so fuckin awesome! I love it. Keep up the hard work and motivating all!!!
Most motivating video I've seen. Thanks for your story brutha!
Such an inspiration I remember first seeing this dude as a trainer rolling around in a skateboard at Fitness Connection. Seeing how far he's come is AMAZING!
So motivational man.. stuff like this really makes you take a harder look at yourself.
this dude is one of the greatest!!! Truly inspirational
I like you so much more because of everything you turned out to be and to be SUCH an inspiration for those who are possibly struggling with what you might have gone through growing up. Keep Growing!
kinda amazing that he can lift more with his chest then i can with my legs😰😱😱
What an amazing story! Thanks for the motivation and positive influence you bring to the world!
That's the definition of a role model! Keep it up Zach!
Damn, this was way too real... You're a true inspiration Zack!
as a parent, salute to this man's mother
Nothing short of INSPIRATIONAL...!!!!!
awesome story dude and inspiration to all keep it up awesome job
I'm 52. Lost my right leg Memorial Day this year."22".
Waiting to get a cast off my right arm. My goal is to adapt and overcome. This guy obviously strikes a chord with me. I feel like balling....In a good way...If I'm saying that right..There really is no excuses
Zack you're a beast! Keep doing what you love and you'll keep inspiring💪
Inspirational dude. Good on you and wish you all the best with everything.
So inspirational..... so many things you said were so powerful...! Thank you so very much for sharing your story!
To hell with the bench, them handstand push ups were amazing. This dude is awesome. All the honors to him.
Fantastic video. An inspiration for anyone. Good work 👍🏻
Truly inspirational!
Mad respect! finding something positive in the negative, thats what life is all about
Truly inspirational. you are one kickass athlete!
Good for you my friend,
You are amazing boy💪💪
Zack you motivate the fuck outta me
Fantastic and motivating!
Nothing but respect for this guy.
Damn! Got up this morning feeling sorry for myself (4:45am), not wanting to work out. After watching this, got inspired and got it going on.......no complaining! Thanks! Very, very inspiring!
thanks for sharing your story. Everyone's excuse looks just a little bit petty compared to you, thanks for the motivation.
Truly amazing.. No other way to put it.
Damn dude your one driven human being, I think your all in or nothing, but the word nothing is a word that is not even in your vocabulary you're one badass proactive MFR. You inspire the hell out of me sir !!!!
much much much respect bro.
what an athlete......total respect
This man is stronger then 90% of people at most gyms
So impressive! Great attitude! So much respect!
Big respect to this dude!
props to this dude. all I can say is hella yea man. embrace the adversity!!!!
Man it's hard to make me cry
😎💪 keep up the awesome work Zack thank you for being an inspiration to me dawg 💯
This is so motivating! Respect!!!
Love this guy, a true champ
Unbelievable....you're a beast bud....carry on!
Zack, you're incredible!! Thanks for sharing your story and motivating the shit out of me!
He is now my inspiration!
Respect man.
Respect.
Incredible...
Keep pushing you are amazing
inspirational as fuck. this guy is awesome
Awesome personality.
Lol he came to our school today as a motivational speaker😁
outstanding sir. outstanding
If there is ever an open wod of just handstand push ups and handstand walks we are screwed
Big respect!
Thank you.
paused it at 1:24 and I already knew I needed to be more like this guy
big thumbs up for him!
Mein I have nothing but respect for you! You're badass
Beautiful story
This is really impressive!!
Salute....
What an amazing man 🔥
He's got heart!
This video freakin rocks!!!
Damn what an inspiration!!
Nice lifts!!
I will give 10 Thumps Up👍🏼
inspiration 👍💪
Your an inspiration!!!
Incredible!
Got chills at 7:45
What's your excuse? #Respect
Outstanding
You are awesome!
such a willpower can only envy
Killer handstand PU's
Lucky he doesn't have to do leg day >.> (seriously tho this was so motivational!)
Hats off
Amazing athlete!
This Dude is a bad ass.
Why??? Why are there any thumbs down???
Speechless... #massiverespect
Nothing against his spotter but if he'd failed that lift he'd be a dead man 0.o Very inspirational though wow. really takes the air out of any excuses we may have
Awesome!!!!!
no excuses
Nice video zack!
well done