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CrossFit Gets Called "Too Intense," But This Gets a Pass?
Critics say CrossFit is too intense for regular people, then in the same breath recommend a four-round, all-out interval protocol with zero coaching, zero scaling, and zero entry point. Two CrossFit coaches break down what the Norwegian 4x4 actually is, why it's a reckless first workout for a beginner, and where it does have a place in a real training program.
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For time:
400-m farmers carry, 50lbs.
right into …
10 rounds:
5 burpees
1 rope climb, 15ft.
8:53
*50m x 8
*Jump/Jump Burpees Only
*3-Pull Climbs from Standing
Beast!
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100 strict pull-ups (15 min)
Great job!
HERO WOD Thursday's
"Jenny"
RX'D Workout
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 minutes of:
20 overhead squats
20 back squats
400-meter run
♀ 35-lb barbell
♂ 45-lb barbell
4R + 39 reps. Finished round 5 after the bell. Like most things HERO, way worse than I thought it would be!
RIP Jennifer Moreno.
Very well done, James!
400m Farmer walk 35#
6 rounds of 8 DB Devils press 35#
Affiliate said at home option was 10rds of 50 DB Devils press, took it as a typo. Unless Spencer wants 500 DB devils press. 🤷♂️ not today.
Where is that from? With the home options etc.
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