Am I missing something? Couldn't see the video anywhere...

Hmm weird, I can't see the video anywhere.
Anyway, I've seen a bunch of videos of people doing crossfit with TERRIBLE form (like doing a c&j with alternate grip, so they have to hold the weight on their stomach while they switch their hands around) and cannot believe there are coaches out there teaching the movements like that. I guess like everything there will always be some people doing it wrong, and it's a lot easier to pick on those few than to focus on the majority that are doing it right.
Very glad to read this though. Let's hope more people see it and realise that crossfit really isn't as horrifically dangerous as some people like to think.

I picked up my first injury in less than a month.
















Someone dropped a 20kg plate on my foot and broke my little toe

You know what it just goes to show that not everyone should be allowed to open a box and coach. I understand not everyone has perfect form but at the same time you need good, knowledgeable and attentive coaches. I feel Crossfit at times sold out to Reebok, it costs only $1000 for a level 1 certification which is needed in order to open a box. I can't solely blame the coach, or the box, but people get injured cause they do stupid things and push themselves to achieve things which might make their form suspect. People should just follow one rule form first strength second and they should be fine.

I don't understand this technique AT ALL. The only reason I would pick up a bar like that is if I was doing deadlifts and the weight was heavy enough that I ended up gripping with the tips of my fingers by the end of the set. Enter alternate grip. I can't see any benefit of using alternate grip over standard/hook grip...
Holding the bar on your hips like that is sure to result in hyper-extending your back, and that's rarely a good thing...

Finally watched this video. The trainers at that box should have their certifications removed. If I EVER picked up a bar that way my coaches would rip into me - and then take off the weight and redirect on form.

Barring a fluke (like dropping a weight on your toe), I think most people get injured doing CrossFit because they are competitive and take on too much at once. It's important to be smart and to slow down when you need to...

I took a six week hiatus from CrossFit and I'm just getting back into it now. I'm not lifting weight anywhere near my PR's yet and I've even had to modify some of the WODS. Not being able to do what I used to do sucks and it's embarrassing, but it sure sucks a lot less than being injured.

I am naturally apt to injuring myself, so when I busted open my shin, it was practically inevitable. I lost focus on a high box jump and blammo, hello blood. I also have a tendency to jump head first into some things and when I first started I was so focused on getting a kipping pullup I injured my shoulder. No biggie after I learned correct form and actually listened to what my coach was telling me. *kitten* happens, particularly to those who are already accident prone.

Now, I'm older, wiser and pay a lot more attention to my form and I have not had a semi serious injury in a year and a half. Lots of scrapes and bumps and bruises, but that's pretty much normal anyway.