CrossFit Discussion Board - Testimonials http://board.crossfit.com en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:28:46 GMT vBulletin 60 http://board.crossfit.com/images/cnome/misc/rss.jpg CrossFit Discussion Board - Testimonials http://board.crossfit.com 295 Overhead Squat 16 yr old http://board.crossfit.com/showthread.php?t=53144&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:29:05 GMT Here's a new one for you. Check it out: W/F/S
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lzvtq85GJLw

BIG D
Age 16, B.W. 195lbs.
295 Overhead Squat

Gotta work on the balance a little more. ]]> Testimonials Jeremy Barnett http://board.crossfit.com/showthread.php?t=53144 First public Fight Gone Bad in Israel http://board.crossfit.com/showthread.php?t=52989&goto=newpost Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:23:16 GMT Hey

My name is Zvi, I've been crossfiting for the last 2 years and about to go to my level 1 cert in Milan Italy at the end of November. We have a nice and growing crossfit community here in Israel. It is constantly adding new members, but we all usually worked out alone at home or in parks in small groups.
On the 5th of November I turned 35 and I decided to celebrate it by having a crossfit birthday storm. The chosen WOD was FGB, 3 rds of 5 min symbols nicely my 35 years. 16 of us met at Park Hayarkon on the 12th of November at 19:00 to do FGB. We only subbed the C2 rower (hard to get it to the park), with double unders instead of burpees. It was great and first of all FUN! Nothing beats the feeling you get when going through a WOD in a group that all are experiencing the same hell as you.
To all who came and took part a big :thanx: and here is a small clip of the occasion

Fight Gone Bad Tel Aviv ]]> Testimonials Zvi Fridman http://board.crossfit.com/showthread.php?t=52989 Sub 6 Mile! http://board.crossfit.com/showthread.php?t=52893&goto=newpost Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:57:58 GMT Well we started something new today at the gym where we took an entire white board and made blocks with Named Wods and other milestones such as 5k... Well we started something new today at the gym where we took an entire white board and made blocks with Named Wods and other milestones such as 5k Run, 1 mile run, 2k row, clean and jerk, etc. What we are doing is the top 5 male and females put their time/weight on the board. Anyone can challenge and try to take anyones place. I know competition is not what Crossfit is supposed to be about but everyone knows that in a gym most people fight to have the TOD. However, today we ran for our 1 mile PR and the time to beat was 5:58. Well i ran as hard as i could and despite a headwind the last 600 meters i came in at 5:55 for a new PR. I just love how you can just do crossfit and no running training and still run sub six even at 203#. So any Crossfit haters can read this and get off their high horse. ]]> Testimonials Brandon Tullos http://board.crossfit.com/showthread.php?t=52893 SS results http://board.crossfit.com/showthread.php?t=52867&goto=newpost Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:54:07 GMT I just finished a 5 week SS phase and wanted to share my results with everyone. I did start with weight lower than what I could handle at... I just finished a 5 week SS phase and wanted to share my results with everyone. I did start with weight lower than what I could handle at first.

Squat 185 - 275
Bench 135 - 185
Press 90 - 115
PC 115 - 165
Dead 225 - 315 - 345 *with straps

I'm starting to stall too much, and affording GOMAD is too much money. So for now I have to stop. ]]> Testimonials Andrew Talecki http://board.crossfit.com/showthread.php?t=52867 Font Squat PR!!!!! http://board.crossfit.com/showthread.php?t=52846&goto=newpost Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:41:56 GMT In June I decided I wanted to start training for the '10 Games. Back Squat max was 335lbs. Today, 2 rep 300lb Front Squat!!!! Im 190lbs and still reaching for that 1000 CFT. I missed the last totals, needed an extra day off, can't wait for it to come up again! ]]> Testimonials Joe Costanza http://board.crossfit.com/showthread.php?t=52846 475 lb Squat, 16 yr. old http://board.crossfit.com/showthread.php?t=52801&goto=newpost Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:58:07 GMT BIG D Age 16, B.W. 195 lbs 475 lb. Squat PR Today we tested to see where he was at to get him prepared for the 2009 RAW United Nationals on Dec.... BIG D
Age 16, B.W. 195 lbs

475 lb. Squat PR

Today we tested to see where he was at to get him prepared for the 2009 RAW United Nationals on Dec. 5th. So far so good.

Goals for this meet are:
Squat 480 lbs
Bench 300 lbs
Deadlift 515 lbs
Total 1295 lbs

Check out the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THJc88ZIuBc You must annotate if your links are safe for family/work
__________________ ]]> Testimonials Jeremy Barnett http://board.crossfit.com/showthread.php?t=52801 First 3 months results! http://board.crossfit.com/showthread.php?t=52792&goto=newpost Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:24:34 GMT So what seems like a long time ago back in the beginning of August I started my crossfit journey. I went full swing into it, starting with 30days of... So what seems like a long time ago back in the beginning of August I started my crossfit journey. I went full swing into it, starting with 30days of rather strict paleo (added in milk), and read starting strength. Then Crosscountry season started, and I juggled my crossfit in ever now in then.

Anyone here are some benchmarks from when I started to now:
Then Now
5k: 33:36 19:05
Cindy: 10rounds 15
Fran: 8:33, used around 45lbs of weight , first time with thrusters

My backsquat is over 160
My bench is 120s
My deadlift is over 145 (first time, havent done it again)
My Chest press is around 40lbs (only done once I think)
400m: 1:20
2mile: 11:48 (5k split at the 2mile)
1mile: 5:48
Tabata something else: 240 reps
Ryan (Scaled did pullups dips,4per muscle up): 30:34


Basically most of the results I have. But the biggest change has been my appearence and my weight. I dropped to 128 pounds from 144, and am now at 136 and have I am guessing, around 10-11% bodyfat. None of my jeans fit either, I dropped 3sizes roughly from a 32, to a 28/29.

Thank you Crossfit and members of this forum.


Now 2 questions:
Crosscountry is over, and wintertrack is nearing...
1. How long should i take off to rest, I have had practice virtually 5 on 1 off since August 20th and have done sometimes 2-3 workouts a day and havent had more then 3 straight days off other then when i was sick, so should i take a week off?
And anything specific i should do to get ready for Winter track i think i am doing 2mile, 1mile events.


Thanks you again everyone! ]]> Testimonials Alec Sean Kellish http://board.crossfit.com/showthread.php?t=52792 First Cindy! http://board.crossfit.com/showthread.php?t=52712&goto=newpost Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:02:13 GMT Well after about 3 months back at Crossfit, finally did Cindy. I got 22 rounds and beat everyone else in the gym so pretty proud of that. I just... Well after about 3 months back at Crossfit, finally did Cindy. I got 22 rounds and beat everyone else in the gym so pretty proud of that. I just wonder is that considered Intermediate or what? ]]> Testimonials Brandon Tullos http://board.crossfit.com/showthread.php?t=52712 Starting Strength Gym Comments http://board.crossfit.com/showthread.php?t=52709&goto=newpost Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:34:02 GMT So I have been doing ss for about 3 weeks now. I was happy with my strength but I wanted to gain some weight, so i figured id give it a shot. Im... So I have been doing ss for about 3 weeks now. I was happy with my strength but I wanted to gain some weight, so i figured id give it a shot.

Im 21, 5'7", and started at 160lbs. Im up to 164 right now.

Anyways, today I was doing my 3x5 squats, which is currently 285 (5lbs increase each workout) As I finished my last set a guy that looked all puffed up from creatine and his 200 bicep curls walked by a gave me this weird look.
I turned to him with a look on my face like, what? He said to me, "dude, thats a sh** load of weight, and you took those squats really deep."

I chuckled and said thanks. It felt good to have a guy many people would consider "buff and strong" look at my squats and be dumbfounded!!! ]]> Testimonials Scott Crivelli http://board.crossfit.com/showthread.php?t=52709 1025 CFT after 9 week of Crossfit http://board.crossfit.com/showthread.php?t=52655&goto=newpost Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:10:14 GMT Hey all wanted to share as I am still stoked from last night at the box. Started CrossFiting about 9 weeks and 40lbs ago. 7 weeks ago we CrossFit... Hey all wanted to share as I am still stoked from last night at the box. Started CrossFiting about 9 weeks and 40lbs ago. 7 weeks ago we CrossFit totaled and I hit 830, with 300BS, 135 OHP, and 395DL.

Between CrossFit and strict paleo the entire time (4 meals total that i have cheated on) I was able to push my CrossFit total almost 200lbs. Hit 385BS, 165OHP, and 475DL.

The training and guidance I have been getting at TriCities CrossFit has been amazing, with a shout out to the greater CrossFit community. This is only 1 step in a long road to get back into shape but i am really stoked after last night.
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]]> Testimonials John Barry http://board.crossfit.com/showthread.php?t=52655 Squat success http://board.crossfit.com/showthread.php?t=52578&goto=newpost Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:20:24 GMT I hit 305 for 5 today (actually two sets of five). First time going over 300 on my squat. :kicking0:

I know for a lot of people on here, that's nothing. But I'm pretty happy.

I have not done a one rep max in a long time. I'm curious what it is now. ]]> Testimonials Andrew Thompson http://board.crossfit.com/showthread.php?t=52578 30 muscle ups for time - 2:59 http://board.crossfit.com/showthread.php?t=52552&goto=newpost Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:09:43 GMT This was a goal of mine for the past month or two and I finally got it tonight (30 ring muscle ups in less than 3 minutes)! Takes place at one of... This was a goal of mine for the past month or two and I finally got it tonight (30 ring muscle ups in less than 3 minutes)! Takes place at one of CrossFit's newest affiliates, AMG CrossFit.

Set goals, train hard, and accomplish them!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rw7JqgL2uR4 (WFS) ]]> Testimonials Ryan Ford http://board.crossfit.com/showthread.php?t=52552 13 mos. pull up fail to muscle up success. http://board.crossfit.com/showthread.php?t=52515&goto=newpost Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:37:48 GMT This video was taken about about 3 months after I started crossfitting. It was september '08 I believe and I was weighing in around 280/90 pounds.

http://vimeo.com/1779704

This video as taken about a week ago, weighing around 230.

http://www.kyte.tv/ch/336249-albany-...s-newest-trick

Enjoy! ]]> Testimonials Eugene Kyea http://board.crossfit.com/showthread.php?t=52515 Cft Pr!!! http://board.crossfit.com/showthread.php?t=52440&goto=newpost Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:17:12 GMT Got an 845 on my CFT today with 185 SP, 365 DL and 295 BS, not bad considering my last was the mid 700's. Also we did the total cause we are about to start a strength program along with the WOD's. Hope to post a better total in a month. ]]> Testimonials Brandon Tullos http://board.crossfit.com/showthread.php?t=52440 Locked Out 405! http://board.crossfit.com/showthread.php?t=52404&goto=newpost Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:44:18 GMT I DID IT! WITH A LITTLE LESS THAN ONE MONTH LEFT IN THIS PLACE, I'VE MANAGED TO REACH MY DL GOAL! 405! I DIDN'T GET A PICTURE, BUT THE NEXT TIME I DO IT...I WILL! :pepper:


MY NEW GOAL IS 330 BACK SQUAT. I'M AT 310 RIGHT NOW, AND 315 IS DOABLE, BUT LOOKS REAL SLOPPY. MY WEAK POINT IS ABOUT 5in FROM THE BOTTOM COMMING UP I JUST LOSE THE WEIGHT. ANY SUGGESTIONS? ]]> Testimonials Rick Kolberg http://board.crossfit.com/showthread.php?t=52404