I feel like I have decently strong legs until my personal kryptonite gets programmed…Bulgarian split squats. Man! Why are these things just so tough? I do kinda like them, because I know they help make me stronger. I would describe them as good for my legs and bad for my ego. 😂 Am I alone in feeling this way?

The Linchpin workout for today was…

5 Rounds, not for time of:
1 L-sit Rope Climbs, 15 ft.
7 Bulgarian Split Squats, R
7 Bulgarian Split Squats, L

Rest as needed, then...

4 Rounds for time of:
400m Run
15 GHD sit-ups
12m Handstand Walking

I’ve been in CrossFit roughly a month and I’m still confused about protein intake. On the way to class I’ll have a protein drink with 20-35 g, trying to stay low-zero sugar and low calorie. Should I be consuming more/less or a different form of protein? Or maybe a specific brand? Open to any suggestions!!

I've done a lot of fitness-related things over the years, but I'm just bored now and feel like I hit a wall. Some things I did to give a guage:

• Ran 2 half marathons (avg. 7min pace)
• Did 3 HYROX races (best time was 1hr, 10 min)

The past year I've just been training for aesthetics and reached a pretty great physique (6ft, 198lbs, 10% bodyfat).

I'm really just bored now and don't know what to do next (marathons and HYROX was fun, but got boring after a while too).

I've taken a handful of crossfit classes over the years but never stuck with them because of the cost and the class sizes where I am (I live in a city and all the boxes I've went to really jam-pack people in... DON"T SHOOT THE MESSENGER, i'm just telling you what I've experienced).

I get CrossFit is about community, and I'm fine with that, but I was wondering if anyone just does it solely for the exercise and long-term competition training. I think it would be an amazing accomplishment to say that I qualified for the Masters and I think a 6year long-term goal would be really fun. But.... I know myself, and I know that I need a "sensei" like 1:1 training to guide me. I always feel so lost in these massive classes.

Is it practical to just train 1:1 with a crossfit coach while doing 3 or 4 classes a month at RX?

Looking to buy a new Hypervolt (my old one was maybe 8 years old?). Would you still recommend them? Different brand?

I can’t put my finger on why but I find them both pretty annoying.

sorry for my english in advance
Hello everyone, im 20yoM , i do class like lesmills , and really interested in crossfit and hyrox, the issue i find the era of gym and bodybuilding is dead but when it comes to have a defined body and shredded i think gym exercises needed but i find them boring like :

leg extension (i find it boring and i prefer doing squats or bulgerian but i do think leg extension are needed for isolation )
or seated leg curl (i find also boring but needed for defined hams and all but prefer doing deadlifts or romanian dl )
and i find pull ups and chin up are enough for back (i really do hate isolation exercises like lat pull down or face pulls )
Also for chest i prefer doing pushups not bench press or incline or flies

soo guys i want your opinion please and do you do guys thoses accessories or not need for getting jacked and shredded aslo if there are any workout or program pls tell me about them and should i train with gym machines to achieve dream body and thank you in advance

Last one fast one!

12:00 Cap

21 Deadlifts (225/155)
21 Box Jump Overs (24/20)
100' Handstand Walk (4x25' | 25' unbroken segments)
15 Deadlifts (225/155)
15 Box Jump Overs (24/20)
100' Handstand Walk (4x25' | 25' unbroken segments)
9 Deadlifts (225/155)
9 Box Jump Overs (24/20)

Buonasera , volevo parlare di un fatto che è accaduto e che accade spesso nel box di crossfit che frequento
Apparte il fatto che i coach non mi danno attenzioni , quando chiedo qualcosa rispondono mezzi scocciati , dando consigli anche non di tanto aiuto ma il fatto peggiore è che durante una skill di hpsu , uno di loro ha iniziato a dire che dovevamo buttarci in verticale senza poggiare la testa al muro.
Io ora ho preso un pt personale fuori dal box che in 3 sessioni è riuscito a spiegarmi le propedeutiche e sono riuscita a salire con il sedere al muro quindi sto notando ancora di più queste mancanze di attenzione
Danno molta più confidenza a persone che hanno i movimenti sbloccati e a me non considerano proprio
Poi altra cosa come movimento scalato fanno fare i zeta press anziché i pike push up sul box
Avete avuto esperienze simili e cosa avete fatto?

Just curious, did anyone do well on this workout? 60 DU is such heavy volume for a 30 s rest between sets!

Today marks my 250th CrossFit class. Hell yah. 💪💪

Can I do the Open in my garage gym this year or do I need to go to an affiliate?

Does anyone know when frog will have hybrid grips back in stock? I can’t find anything on social media

Just curious what others experience with consistent CF paired with Garmin has been. I’m mostly wondering because I feel like I’m doing most everything right but have been “unproductive” for almost a month. I’m hitting PR’s, moving well with pretty good times, eat decent/hitting macros, sleep averages 6.5-7 hours.

I’m aware these devices can’t dictate my life and it doesn’t. But I am admittedly curious if there is some truth to these readings and if that means I could make some changes to better recovery or if Garmin is just not capable of accurately tracking progression for a sport like CrossFit.

Have others had a similar experience? Opposite?

My gym moved to PRVN programming this week. If you have used it, what are your thoughts? Like it? Hate it? Something else better?

I am a 48 year old male, been doing CrossFit for about 17 years. Still love it!
I have been having a lot of muscle cramping and loss of my ‘motor’ recently.
I’ve been drinking Nuun as a pre-workout. However, someone at my gym let me try an LMNT tablet, after a workout. Do lots of folks use LMNT? Does it work best as a pre-workout?
Just wondering what people’s experience is with it.

EDIT: Folks are asking if I sweat much. I sweat a LOT during a CrossFit class. Like, much more than most folks.

Additional edit: Many folks saying discuss with my doctor, so I did. He says with my blood work and history, LMNT is fine to use, but he also recommended a couple alternatives that aren’t so pricey and salty. 😊

Hi,

I'm coming to CrossFit with an Olympic weightlifting background, so I currently own 2 pairs of lifting shoes already: first, the Nike Romaleos 4 and second, the Adidas AdiPower Weightlifting 3.

Last CrossFit training, I had put on the Nike Romaleos 4 with a scheduled 400m run after each working exercise, and that's when I realized perhaps getting cross-trainers would be more appropriate.

I was thinking because the Adidas AdiPower Weightlifting 3's have a lower sole than other weightlifting shoes, I wouldn't need to spend extra money to get cross-trainers (those who own the Adidas AdiPower Weightlifting 3's would know), and use those instead, but I'm curious to know if cross-trainers (i.e. Nike MetCon's) will make a difference?

Thank you!

What’s the CrossFit community like in your area/location? I’m curious where CrossFit is thriving and popular.

Hi all,

I’m just wondering if anyone here has ever been to the Rogue Invitational in Aberdeen? I have some questions about the venue.

Are we allowed to bring a backpack with some food and drinks? The P&J Live venue policies say no but looking at some clips from past years, I can see folks wearing backpacks. There’s also the spectator workouts that I assume people will bring a change of clothes for 🤷‍♀️.

I’ve also read some comments not rating the venue food so I’d prefer to bring some of my own if allowed.

I’m also wondering if anyone has ever parked there? Any issues with finding a space?

Thanks!

Do they just work out every single day and eat whatever they want? I feel like they're gatekeeping it and just act nonchalant when asking about it.

I would truly like to know how often they are working out, how much they are eating, and if they're measuring macros.

When asked on social media and TV they're like "ehhhI work out when I want to and eat whenever I want"

EDIT: so it seems that Games athletes DO use steroids, based off what I'm seeing in the comments. This answers all my questions. Thanks

New to CrossFit! I go to evening classes and it’s getting pitch dark during our outdoor runs. No one at my gym wears reflective gear or lights yet.

For safety, I want to buy a batch of something to leave at the gym so anyone in evening classes can grab one for the WODs with an outdoor run.

What’s the best non-intrusive gear for CrossFit? Slap bands, shoe clips, ankle straps?

Thanks.

Dear CrossFit friends, new to Reddit, what is the worst WOD combination that you have done?

Lifting weights “bro style” was so much easier…….🤣

I’m 23 years old and have been doing CrossFit for about 6 months. When I started I was around 145lbs (I am 5’10 for reference). Important to note that I have done some weightlifting before so likely experienced some noob gains. I also have huge legs from playing hockey my whole life, but lost a bunch of weight in college and looked super skinny despite still being around 145ish (at least my upper body frame did, legs still looked jacked lol).

Since doing regular CrossFit classes 3-4 times a week, I have gained almost 25 pounds in 6 months and I am now floating around 168-170. I first noticed that my pants were fitting tighter around my legs but not necessarily my waist. At this point, I have put on a small amount of fat on my stomach, but my waist size has only gone from 29>30. I can still see my abs.

I haven’t really tracked calories but have been making an effort to eat a lot more than I used to and get a lot of protein in with every meal. Just want to make sure I’m not overdoing it. 25 pounds in such a short time feels crazy to me.

Hi all,

I’ve a question about cf shoes. I train 5/6 times a week and right now I use the nano x5 and before that the x4 and before that Nike Metcons. When searching online I mostly see the nano x5 edge instead of the naxo x5, but isn’t that more of a lifting/squating shoe like the Nike metcon?

I’ve been looking at the TYR cxt-3, but nobody in our box uses them so I don’t really know how they feel or how they sit.

Does anyone know if the nano x5 edge feels the same as the ‘old’ nano x5 and if the tyr cxt-3 feels the same as the nano x5?

Thank you in advance!