Is Crossfit for sissies?

[zombieslayer]

I mean I always thought it was sissy weights.

Like in a previous post 'LA FITTEST CHALLENGE' the weights posted for the event are:

TIMED EVENTS FOR MALES
squats 155 for 2 minutes
deadlifts 155 2 minutes
bench 155 for 2 minutes
burpess for 5 minutes
box jumps for 3 minutes


But, recently a friend of mine told me about some guy named Froning who is actually crushing some respectable weights.
I don't know for sure, but thought I would ask.

What kind of weights are being used in Crossfit today?

Are some Crossfit challenges now using heavier weights than others?

 

[misterB]

i don't think its easy or for sissies, i just think it promotes an unhealthy joint movements and is an injury prone exercise program

 

[krustus]

Crossfit is not the best way to get jacked ...imho... might get you more cut?...certain get you it great cardio vascular... fighter style condition...

But injuries seem common.... and I am kind of a minimalist. .. take the exercise plan and diet plan that you can do for r life...

But using g some elements of crossfit for conditioning seems like an ok idea

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[vrod2002]

I used to crossfit regulaly .. but was getting injured or having long recovery times.. mind you not , I used correct form .. was just the constant reps of mid to high weights .. example as many as possible clean in 2 mins at 80 percent max.. I do incorporate some concepts in my training but not the full crossfit mentally

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[krustus]

Also to answer the question. ...crossfit is not for sissies. . Can be really brutal... and Froning is a monster

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[jbryand101b]

Has op tried squatting 135 a2g non stop for 2 minutes?

Deadlifts and Olympic lifts shouldn't be done over 8-12 reps IMO.