Is that photo of tomorrow's WOD?

Conner Moore you're a beast! Anyone got a height and weight for him? He doesn't look big!

how long are the rest periods in between sets?

@Sean, give as long as you need but 3-5 minutes is a good standard.

To Scott Rogers...show off.

I have a question about diet. I am 5'11 and weigh 235ish with a lean body mass around 175. I have tried several times to eat "clean" and have had a hard time getting enough calories in. I stick with the diet for a few days then I end up becoming so hungry that I snap off of it. I feel like I eat a lot but do not seem to get enough calories in. I am doing the crossfit workouts, Plus I play basketball a couple times a week. I also work am a working student in a resturant. So even though I am seditary in my studies I am on my feet 3-4 nights a week at work. I know at first there is some will power but when I stick with it, I loose weight DRASTICLY and I know that is why I crash back off the diet. Any suggestions? I am considering adding a glass of whole milk to each meal for about a 500 calorie boost to the diet.

Thank you in advance for your time,
J. Sargeant

25 6'4" 210

Rested about 2 min between sets. Was in a hurry to try out one of the regional workouts so kind of hustled through it.

m/44/5'11/200

Bench press 3-3-3-3-3 reps.
111 133 155 177 188

Mr. Moore, that was solid. Keep on keepin on.

M / 26 / 5'7"/ 180

225-275-315-315-315x4

I haven't been able to max because I have no spotter. My last set I had a little extra in me so I did an extra rep.

M / 26 / 5'7"/ 180

225-275-315-315-315x4

I haven't been able to max because I have no spotter. My last set I had a little extra in me so I did an extra rep.

That picture is incredible.

I predict a Bench Press Ladder at the Games.

M/22/5'6"/184

Did a 7x3 yesterday

325-335-345-355-365-345-325

WOW~ Looking at Connor's over all size I would never have guessed he would be capable of 290#.Yikes! Thats tough. The only thing is that bouncing that weight off your sternum is incredibly dangerous.
You should be benching that kind of weight in a power cage with cross bars and stop the weight 1/2" to 1" off your sternum. That way you don't use your ribcage as a spring to help bounce the weight up. You may have to back off the weight a bit because it will be harder but it will be safer.

M/16/165lbs/5'10"
155-175-185-195-205(1)
Those are pretty lite weights but hey I'm just starting out I expect big improvements!

I agree with Comment #13. Bouncing off the chest like that is soooooooooo dangerous that its not even funny, plus he is lifting his butt off the bench almost everytime, which is super bad for your lower back. He has to engage that core a lot more. In a powerlifting competition, all those would constitute a "no-rep".

INTENSELY DISLIKE the photo, unless he had permission from the park service. If that is the arch I think it is, it is an icon and has been harmed by show-off's climbing it.

INTENSELY LIKE the photo, the guy is definitely in the moment and loving life and having a great time with mother Earth. He's showing us what brass balls are and is a motivating sight for a man.

my question is, can i do the bench press exercise, and after do another cross fit work out.

#20 sure but don't overtrain yourself either - as a general principle

maybe add a metcon to it after or something

#18

You're not going to get any love on this comments page, dude.

I posted something similar about a pic of some guys BASE jumping off a locale where BASE is strictly prohibited by law.

No one cares. Save yourself the trouble and stay away from the Kool-Aid.

Talk about defining mental and physical fitness. Sweet slacklining and pic. There has been and always will be a difference of opinions about the ethics of climbing. And every climber and non-climber with an opinion believes he or she is right. He is likely on removable gear and cares for the arch as much as anyone else.

"Each life is too unique for ideological dogma of any kind to be applied as law." Jeff Jackson. Rock and Ice.

"Sin is cruelty and injustice, all else is peccadillo. Oh, a sense of sin comes from violating the customs of your tribe. But breaking custom is not sin even when it feels so; sin is wronging another person.” Heinlein. Glory Road

80, 85, 90, 100, 105f weight in kg

Suffered a Cat 3 AC Joint separation last week, can anyone tell me if there is any hope of something near a full recovery ?
Just looking for a little hope at the moment.

Bench press 3-3-3-3-3 reps.
lbs = 44-66-66-66-66
kgs = 20-30-30-30-30

Tried to press 88lbs/40kg on 3rd set but it was a weight too far!

135-165-185-205-225

I have a question. Is doing the WOD enough, or do you have to do more training a day??
I'm new to the concept of crossfit. Thanks in advance.

Germany, Münster

M 38/5´11/185

242,5 - 253,5 - 259 - 264,5 - 259

m/43/5'6"/145

185-195-205-210-215(2)f

M/23/180

180 190 200(f) 190 190 200(pr)

I wanted 200 so I did an extra set

Awesome picture. People who are the haters are just jealous

44/m/176cm/73kg

85-90-95-100-95 kg

No spotter, couldn't go to failure, but was close anyway. Good form.

175,185,190,190,195 failed on the third one

M/24/187/5'11"

no spotter as well

in kg
60,70,90,100,110 (only 2 reps),105

lb: 185-205-225-235-235
kg: 84-93-102-107

Another goat.

Sigh.

140->165

FOB Salerno

155/185/205/215/225

#23 The guy in the picture is performing a phenomenal physical feat. No doubt about it. He is also breaking the law -- not a custom. Removable gear or not, these arches are fragile. Rock climbing is an amazing accomplishment. Do it legally and where approved. I'm not a tree-hugger, but encourage us to use our resources wisely and well. It is sin to do otherwise. Within a few miles of this site is some of the best climbing in the world open to anyone who wants.

245-255-265-275-285(1)
M/24/5'11"/205

185-185-135-175-175

Working sets
275
285
300
305
305

1 mile light jog A/B.

Shame on Crossfit for posting that photo. What Scott Rogers is doing is illegal and posting it here only sullies Crossfit by associating its name with shameless behavior.

Looks like fun! He's not bulldozing the forests or anything which most of us do indirectly anyhow(a few directly).

135-160(uneven amount of plates)-185-195(x2.5)-190

Wanted to get my PR of 200 three times but didn't get that far

M/5'7"/165
185,205,225,235,245

225, 230, 235, 240, 245

185
185
185
175
175

Weak today.

155, 175, 185, 190, 195

M / 39 / 185
225 245 265 275 280

Now to practice muscle ups! Saw some great tips up in Maine at CrossFit MF this past weekend

205
215
225
235
250

M / 28 / 5'11"/ 185

185-205-225-255-265

BW 135.2 today

215 for all 5 sets

No spotter, so kept weight challenging but do-able. PL style, lockout at top and no chest bouncing.

Im new to all this but love it!! Am a big guy at 6'5" and 290 so struggle with alot of the bw stuff but love this! Should I do any assistance work with this WOD or do my strength sets and go?

120
135
147
159
164
 
I need an Olympic bar with more weight. Or a 7 foot standard bar that I can fit more weight on. Desperately.  

Okay, CrossFit, I have been an avid supporter of y'all for almost four years now, but there was NOTHING about Connor's form that was at all safe, and that is very dangerous for those people who have not studied exercise physiology. Him even mentioning bouncing the weight of your chest is a huge NO-NO! Why would someone say that? I sincerely hope this is not what y'all are recommending... Further, his lower back should have been pressed into the bench: him arching his back is not only improper form, but is also - once again - dangerous. If you can't lift without proper form, the weight is too heavy. We take enough risks with weight training, and improper weight training has debilitated people, sometimes permanently. This WOD demo video is a poor representation of what I believe CrossFit to be all about.

f/30/5'5/130

55-65-70-75 (no spotter)

225, 235 (1-1-f), 225, 225, 235

170-180-190-200-210 (f on rep 2)

36/M/5'9" 160....

don't know how some of you guys get such big weights. I am so jealous. I feel like I have been at strength training + CrossFit for a while and I am not near the weight that a lot of you guys that are a similar size as me get.

m/22/5'11/184

5 rounds 3 reps bench press
185-205(2)-195-200-205(2)

No bench :(

will row 2k when I get home from class tonight.

225
225
235
245
275

@#25 at Cat 3 seperation of the AC jt usually needs pinned surgically! I'm a physical therapist...just my experience. If you want "full recovery" people go without intervention, but lose strenght and stability

past hx of torn rotator cuff

warmed up with bar x 5 and then 95lbs x 3

145
165
170
175
180

failed at 185 with tired left shoulder

M/5'9"/182bw
305/315/335/340/345

Spotter stepped in on last set, last rep.

Topped out at 225#, getting 2 out of 3 in that round. Still favoring my left shoulder from a month ago.

#28 Johnny.
It is really up to you and how you feel that day. On a Met-Con day such as "Fran", or "Diane" I would just do the WOD because you should be putting everything you have into the routine. If you feel the need to do more get a least a few hours of rest. On strength day you may feel like you need another bit of exercise, but don't over do it. After today's WOD i plan on either running or rowing but not a super hard pace. Most athlete i talk to that are NOT training for the games don't find any benifit to multiple WOD's per day. Still it always comes down to you, your goals and how you feel that day.

I'm 26 6'0" 224lbs. I've dropped 15 lbs in 2 months after eating strictly paleo. Thanks Crossfit for the guidance.

135-145-155-165-170. The most I've ever been able to BP was 155. :)

Man 80Kg 180cm. Third day of crossfit.

Bench press 3-3-3-3-3 reps:

90-95-100-105-100 weight in kg.

255
275
295
315
325 (f)

m / 23 / 5' 11" / 202 lbs

m/29/5'8"/182

165x3
175x3
185x3
190x3
195x4

Is it ok to use a decline bench? I think I am a little bit stronger on this and it feels more comfortable.

M/44/203/5'10

185
225
285
295....shoulder gave out

M/50/280/5'10
315/330/315/330/315 with 1:30 rest between sets.

f/32/5'2"/130

85-95-106/115/120

M/31/5'8"/225

225-245-275-295-315

205
225
235
245
250

105/115/135/145/155 (fail on 3rd rep)
185 BE getting better and tips from west side barbell are taking a little getting used to

185-185-185-185-185

Jason, good luck in your next fight! Hope to see you in Calgary in July.

m/20/180/5'9"

Weight in kilos
105-90-95-100-102(f,2)

Went too high for the first set. Need to warm up better next time.

135
145
155
175
185f

M/23/5'10/190

185-225-235-245-255(1 rep)

225-235-245-235-235

Me - 275,295,305,315,335
The wife (Jeanne) - 85,95,105,110,110

m/25/6'2"/187

185-190-195-200-205(1)

Bench is def my weakest lift. Never been competitive within my weight class. Any pointers that will help?

M/29/5'5"/150

135-155-175-195-205

Greg P
M/24/73''/261lbs

185 x 3
225 x 3
255 fail
225 x 3
225 x 3
185 x 2 to make up for the fail

I was scared durring this workout, because I couldnt do it in a power rack or with a spotter.
Ive done 315x2 before but I couldnt get over the mental barrier of being by myself doing bench.

M/49/69"/170

135x3
205x3
225x3
230x3
235x3

Surprised myself. Haven't benched like this in a long time.

"Ah yes...It's all coming back to me now..."
-Peter Sellers, Pink Panther Strikes Again

m / 24 / 67" / 250 lbs

135
185
225
245
275

this is my first bench in quite some time -- definitely need a lot of work to get back to where I once was. I'm 100% dedicated to crossfit now and I love it!

This picture is NUTS!

16.5 mile Sandia Mtn run/hike. Very slow.
WOD: 95,115,135,145,165
Weak day.

F 24 /5'10/150

65-95-100-105-105

135 135 155 175 185

M/34/6'3"/200

225-235-245(2)-235-240(2)

A question: What technique is approved as being a good rep in bench press according to crossfit? I always learned that the upper back and the butt must be in contact with the bench throughout the lift and the toes must be on the ground. I remember the technique being showed in the video as being referred to as "Bar humping." Lifting the hips away from the bench makes the lift significantly easier... just asking guys, is this allowed? Thanks.

25/m/6'2"/280.0

225
235
245 (failed on 3)
230
235

185, 205, 215, 225, 235(2)

m/36/5'8"/137

135
185
205 (failed on 2nd)
195 (failed on 2nd)
185 (failed on 2nd)

Was sure at least 1 220 was in me.

185
195
205
215
225x1(f)

Alternated 5x3 bench: 135-155-160-160-160

and sets of 5x2 squats: 135-155-175-185-190

Lots of 7rep 50# kbs sets after squats & before bench

w/u - 30 sec Samson, 7x (el-feet pushup, scap push, sit, dip, be, 65# bp, 85# bp); bp 115# x 5; squat 95-115# x 2

c/d - fast sets: 135#x5rep bench, 135#x5rep squat, 95#x7rep bench, 95#x7rep squat; Egoscue elbow-pain exercises; 70# db x 2 farmer carry 50 meters in 50 secs; 2x10 48# face pull; :50, :20 tuck lever; 2x8 15# db lateral goblet squat

m/53/158
135x3
179x3
199x3
199x3
199x3
no spot an disapointed
210x1

M/39/200lbs
225/275/295/315/335- for 1rep

135-155-175-185-195(f)

Bench 3 reps
135-135-135-135-135

Made up the Squat session from Sat
185x2
on the minute
10 sets

Laura f/49/5'7/145

M/5´77/30/188

104/114/124/134/144

I was surprised also, i haven´t benched long time, i´m returning to training after a shoulder surgery and did not expect this perfomance so soon. i hope to improve these benchmarks soon.

M/35/5'4"/144lbs
185lbs for all rounds

#25
I had a grade 3 AC last year. My orthopedic surgeon told me I could have it repaired if I was bothered by the cosmetics of my clavicle sticking up over my shoulder. Recovery would include 6 weeks in a sling. As a surgeon,I couldn't afford to do that, so I struggled for a few weeks. I would say I was back to baseline in 2 months without pain. Definitely talk to your surgeon about the risks and benefits of surgery vs. observation. Good luck.

33yo M 175lb 5’10”
CFWU x 3, 5 pull ups, 5 ring dips, 4 HSPU per round
Bench press 45lbs x 5-5 95lbs x 5 135lbs x 5-5 185lbs x 3

Bench Press
200lbs x 3
205lbs x 3
215lbs x 3
225lbs x 3
235lbs x 2,F
3 minutes rest per set
Foam roll after

235/255/275/295/310

Felt strangely ok...
Pecs were a bit tight after the 52 dips from yesterday's WOD. Seems like an odd choice of WOD to follow yesterday.

25/m/195
225-235-245-255-265(2)

275 295 315 335 350 was doing alot of bench before starting crossfit. still love benching but have only done it 3 times in 6 weeks....
lost 19lbs and PR on 350 for 3.

28/m/211

130-140-140-150-170(x2)

M/44/5'11"/200

115-125-135-145-155(2)

4th week since TKA surgery; DND WOD, physical therapy only

M/54/6’/210

185, 195, 200, 205, 210

Bench press 3-3-3-3-3-3 reps.

165-185(f)-175(f)-170(f)-170(1)-165

22/M/5’6”/160
CFBD: 2/27/12

M\22\5'10"\160

160\175\185\205\225

BW 162
155(x4)-185-195-185-185

no spotter; I think I could've handled 205 pretty easily but didn't chance it. Interesting comments today...

Bench press 3-3-3-3-3 reps.

115-135-145(f on rep 2)-140(f on rep 3)-135

M/22/5’10”

M/27/5'8/189

225-235-245-250f-250f

modified:
sat on ground with shoulders resting on couch downstairs. 50ib dumbbell presses.
5 sets, 8 reps each.

Hell yes! Good luck JMAC!!! Kick ass in Virginia.

#25
I had a grade 3 AC last year. My orthopedic surgeon told me I could have it repaired if I was bothered by the cosmetics of my clavicle sticking up over my shoulder. Recovery would include 6 weeks in a sling. As a surgeon,I couldn't afford to do that, so I struggled for a few weeks. I would say I was back to baseline in 2 months without pain. Definitely talk to your surgeon about the risks and benefits of surgery vs. observation. Good luck.

125,195,205,215,225f

M/31/215

170
180
190
200
210

M/45/5'9/200

260
275
295
300
305 (2 reps)

180x3PR, 160x3, 160x3, 170x3, 170x2(1f).

f/25/5'9/165

95-95-95-95-95
no spotter so I didn't feel comfortable levelling up. next time!

185 - 200 - 200 - 200 - 192.5.

Heavy triples. 225x1x3, 205x4x3. All completed with chains.

Pench Press 3 3 3 3 3

110/143/148.5/148.5/143 lbs

m/24/132

M/41/5'11"/155lbs

135/155/175/195/205 fail on 3rd rep of last set. Only took 1-2 min between sets. I have not benched in over 6 years! Let's see where this progresses over time.

50kg-60-70-75(1)-70

130, 130, 132.5, 135, 137.5 kg

80-90-100-105-110 failed on 3rd

225,245,265,265,265f

3 x 40kg
3 x 50
3 x 60
3 x 70
1 x 72.5 then fail

180#, 210#, 210#, 210#, 210#

Bench is definitely NOT my strong suit.

185-195-205-215-225x2F

Tried to follow the technique prescribed by the Sweatt's Journal video "Proper Bench Technique". Worked really well but I had trouble executing the "stretch the bar" portion as the weight got heavier. Still this was great and I intend to follow this method from now on.

135 145 205 215 225 250 I'm only about a month into crossfit. I got into it alittle while in iraq but slacked off when I got home. Feels good to be back in this frame of mind!

Oh yeah M/30/220lb/6'1"

@#44

- Your right - it's not like he is 1 person bulldozing the forests (and even then forests can recover eventually), he is 1 person jabbing climbing gear into a rock that cannot grow back or be replanted. Imagine if 100 other people did that same thing to that very same rock, then what kind of damage is forever done? Shame on Crossfit.

F/138/5'5/31

85
95
115
125 (f)
115

M/235/5'11/22

135
155
175
195
205
210(2)

Trying to get this damn weight off. Got to get down below 230 by summer then set a new Goal.

M/230/5'9/38

185-205-225-250-275(1)

Should have started at a higher weight and increased in smaller increments.

5x95,5x135
3x185,200,215(tough),225(f-3rd),220(barely!)
Finished at 80% of 1RM of 275# so pleased w/ my scaling & effort.

Carole
F/53/5'6"/138

105-105-110-115-120(2)

Kevin
M/53/5'11"/177

Did shoulder press instead.

95-100-105-110(2)-105

Greetings from Lund, Sweden. Today i set a PR :)

80-90-95-100(pr)-105(fail)

I <3 CrossFit

oh and #55 Terrell, arching your back is no problem. 'Tis the way of powerlifting! Check out weightlifters' form...

M/32/6'3'/325

225,255,275,265,285 (3,3,3,3,1)

This would have been a warm up for 20 yr old me. Now 30 yr old me is going to be sore for the rest of the week :(

245, 255, 265, 275, 280f (2)

165,185,195,195,205F only 2x

205/215/225(2)/205/210(2)

185/205/205/195/205/

80-90-100-105-110 kg

275/295/315/335/350

Used to bench alot only done bench on main site for last 3 months last 1rm was 365. I was amazed that I got this strong without benching once a week. Also lost 19 lbs in 3 months.

28/m/5'10/ 211

130-135-140-145-150

M/40/190/5-10

5x3 did and extra

225-235-245-255-265-275
1 rep 285, 1 rep 305

Then 500 DU in 9:00.
A good day.

M/40/190/5-10

5x3 did and extra

225-235-245-255-265-275
1 rep 285, 1 rep 305

Then 500 DU in 9:00.
A good day.

worked up to last two sets at 195#

3 Mile Run
21:59
Then
155# Bench
3 X 5
Then
20 K's to E's

135,155,165,175,185(2)

1k run wu 4:56.

240-245-250-260-265(2)

Decent WOD; was a little sore, but don't think that affected me much. Wish I had a spotter...

M/27/5'11''/200

135/185/205/225/235
Done after c&j/mu workout

Comment #18

Not that you are probably going to come back and read the comments but the picture is completely legit. I took the picture

We are not doing anything illegal, there is no climbing involved to get into this shot and a BLM land manager actually came be previously and encourage the slack lining.

I am assuming you think it is delicate arch...last time I checked no train tracks at delicate arch. Look below the arch...train tracks. If you are so concerned with the environment I suggest asking them to be removed! Not that, that would ever happen. Not you possibly asking but some removing the tracks.

Cheers Tim

Tim

155
175
185
195
205

185
195
200
195
190 (failed on 3rd rep)

175, 185, 195, 205, 205

C-
125-135-135-140

M/40/6'4"/240

225,235,240,245, 250, 255 (2x fail on 3rd)

250 was my 1 rep max, now its my new 3 rep MAX
255 is now new PR

185/195/205/215/220

205/225/255/265/275

185 185 185 195 195

Wimpy but I never do bench presses

28/m/5'11"/180
135-155-175-185-205-215(1f)

M/34/5'9"/155

175, 185, 190, 1@195, 185

m/38/5'9/180
CFWU-3. Monkey touches 3rd. No dips third. Superman. Did second week of endurance programming after this WOD.
215,225,235,240,240-F on 3rd.
Tried to make sure breaks long enough. Bob & Jason did WOD so that helped with length of breaks.

37 yom 205 lbs

185
225
265
285(1)

Didn't do a last set, no spotter. Also arms still pretty sore from rope climbs.

KGs
60-70-75-80-85

M 38/5'10"/188

No Spot

205
215
215
215x2
205

CF WU

Bench press 3-3-3-3-3 reps.

135-155-165-175(f-1)-170(f-1)

Also did 4 sets each of incline and decline bench (3 reps):

incline: 115-135-145-155(f-0)
decline: 135-155-175(f-2, spotter barely helped on 3rd)-165

50 abs after each set except did 1 min bows and toes after last (650 total + 1 bows and toes)

CFWU x 2

BenchPress 5x3s @185# coupled with the DLs at #215

185 all sets done in 5's
155
165
175
175

#164 Tim -- I'm happy to be corrected. Even happier that this is not Delicate Arch. BLM land is what I was referring to in another comment about great climbing available to anyone.

Since this apparently is not Nat'l Park Land, I apologize. If you guys did this in a responsible way without harming those beautiful arches, more power to you, and go for it.

Those of us who only get rare opportunities to visit beautiful sites like this get a little jealous of preserving them for our children.

155, 165, 170, 170, 175

probably could've gone higher, but having trouble with these weights and keeping full rom

no spotter

45# 10
135# 8
185# 6

225# 3
225# 3
225# 4
225# 10
225# 8

m/41/5'8/240

185-185-190-195-195

225-245-255-265F-255

185,205,215,225,225

185
205
215
225
235 (fail, 3)

230-230-230-230-230lbs.

first bench since december shoulder surgery
185 - 205 - 225 - 225 - 225(1-F)

80x5,85x5,90x3,95x3,85x3

went for 5's before realising.

CFWUx2 (sub bench for dips 15x45 15x95 3x135)
75-77.5-80-85-85(2+1)

185
205
215
225
225x2