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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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Megan Thorn
August 28th, 2026 at 2:01 am
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dance class 1:30
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Derek Eason
August 27th, 2026 at 10:50 pm
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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


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Lincoln Kerger
August 27th, 2026 at 10:52 pm

Beast!

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Tyler Marsh
August 27th, 2026 at 5:02 pm
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Chance Billups
August 27th, 2026 at 3:28 pm
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1250m swim (30 min)
100 strict pull-ups (15 min)
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Lincoln Kerger
August 27th, 2026 at 10:53 pm

Great job!

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James Gentile
August 27th, 2026 at 2:56 pm
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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.

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Chance Billups
August 27th, 2026 at 3:29 pm
That’s beautiful, RIP Jenny
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Lincoln Kerger
August 27th, 2026 at 10:53 pm

Very well done, James!

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Sam Siegel
August 27th, 2026 at 2:42 pm
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M43 Intermediate
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.
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Sam Siegel
August 27th, 2026 at 2:42 pm
Time 11:18
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Mads Topp
August 27th, 2026 at 5:49 pm

Where is that from? With the home options etc.

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Yan WANG
August 27th, 2026 at 3:58 am
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snatch

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