I used to like Crossfit. I even tried it myself for a while. It really seemed like there were some decent ideas at the core of the system. Their ideas about the so-called "American" kettlebell swing aside (which will eventually be its own topic of discussion), I've tried not to say too much bad stuff about them as they've gotten further away from their roots. This video I just came across, however, is just too much to stay quiet about. Take a look:
Amazingly, this video is supposed to be encouraging, and not a warning against bad technique. As a fellow trainer put it, the things going on in this video are "simply egregious". If you train at a gym that condones, much less encourages, this type of lifting with no regards for safety, get your money back and go somewhere else. It's not a question of if you'll get hurt, but when.
(Also, I understand that strongmen do this lift. However, these are average people, not professional strongmen. I have no doubt that the "Strongman Certified Coaches" the video mentions are just Crossfitters who had an extra $299 to spend and 8 hours to play with strongman equipment one weekend. It also bears mentioning that professional strongmen are almost constantly nursing some type of lifting-related injury. So take that as you will)
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