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I started lifting at the beginning of the year and haven't found maxes in lifts for months, so I will just use most recent sets: Bench: 3x145 lbs Deadlift: 2x275 lbs Squat: 3x235 lbs

As someone else mentioned, if you don't have extremely specific goals, I say go for it! I absolutely love CrossFit. I've even gotten my mom and younger brother to join, because it truly is for everyone. I've been doing CrossFit for about nine months, and I would say I started noticing improvements in about the first 4-6…

This is generally true, depending on the gym. Though crossfit isn't considered circuit style training. At my gym, we have individualized progressive strength programs that we follow that is great for strength training from the ground up. However, that's not very common I don't believe. I would agree with Sardelsa on…

I also CrossFit! I typically go to evening classes (7:30 pm), so I eat dinner about an hour before the workout (I know a lot of people don't like eating that close to workouts though). After the workout I will typically have a greek yogurt or banana. Feel free to add me if you'd like!

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Agreed!!

The specialty is not specializing. CrossFit is not going to be the best decision for someone with specific aesthetic or strength goals. But it is a great option for those who want to develop overall strength and improve in multiple fitness modalities.

I didn't say it takes 18 years to become competitive. But CrossFit Kids is newer, and you don't typically start training straight out of the womb. What I meant is that it hasn't been around long enough for someone to start their training with only CrossFit at around 5 years old, which is when most top tier athletes of any…

I just maintenance my calluses with things to file them down. It's worked pretty well for me. But I don't like things on my hands, so I am against gloves for that reason.

CrossFit is a sport. People get busted in every sport where it is illegal. Yes, there are some top tier athletes that use them, just like every sport, but certainly not all of them. And also, CrossFit hasn't been around long enough for someone to come in from the ground up. Though you're right, there are things that will…

I agree with some of this, but not all. CrossFit definitely aims to not specialize. It's in the level one trainer's handbook that their specialty is not specializing. The goal is to build a solid foundation in all 10 fitness domains, not just a couple. I also agree that you will not become as strong as a powerlifter, or as…

First, every CrossFit gym is different. Know that going in. Good coaching is super important, and if you don't feel like the gym has that, I would look elsewhere. People like to say that CrossFit is dangerous, but the truth is that bad coaching is dangerous. My gym has amazing coaches that are constantly watching our form…

https://www.instagram.com/p/BlcAvVjh7JW/?taken-by=kaceyhenik I tend to skip power position when pulling from the floor. Work in progress lol

Like others said, it depends on what you're doing. I agree with someone on Nike Frees, as they are light and comfortable. I do CrossFit and love my Metcons, but you may do a bit more cardio than I would prefer to do in them (they are great to be able to effectively do a variety of things, but I wouldn't want to run longer…

https://www.instagram.com/p/BlCItPlALrl/?taken-by=kaceyhenik 210lb X 5 - Pretty sure I could have managed a few more, but I just wasn't feeling squats yesterday. Lol

https://www.instagram.com/p/BkeJ_KpAQea/?taken-by=kaceyhenik None of these are great technique, but are a couple new PRs! C&J at 155lbs and clean at 160lbs (I should have at least attempted the jerk)

What are your goals? Planks are an effective way to strengthen your core, even in small but frequent doses, with the caveat being that it needs to at least be long enough for you to feel it. If you do a 10 second plank and feel nothing, you probably aren't going to get any stronger for having done it. If your goal is to…

I recently told my coach I was caught between wanting to lose a little more weight, and wanting to get stronger. He told me, hands down, get stronger. Obviously things are going to vary based on your main priority and goals, but in general, it is easier to gain muscle now than it would be to lose 10 pounds and then try and…

I have had good results with a progressive lifting program, but on that same note, I quickly lost my desire to eat at a deficit in favor of getting stronger, so I can't say how great the results would have been if I had continued the deficit longer. Also, throw in some lunges! Even bodyweight lunges have me feeling it the…

I don't really do specific training for OCRs, but am planning to do Tough Mudder again in August and maybe pick up a couple of others as well

To the point of bailing on obstacles. Pushing your limits and accomplishing new things is great, but please don't do obstacles that you're not comfortable with. For instance, the Reach Around. That was one where there wasn't much assistance and I could see people getting hurt if they aren't careful (I didn't see anyone get…

I ran my first Tough Mudder last October and will be running it again in August. I could only run a 5k when I did my first one, so don't worry about trying to get up to running 10 miles before running it (the run is very broken up by obstacles, I felt fine with only having my 5k distance). It's true that there is a ton of…

Don't shy away from PCs! They are a great lift to train if you do so safely. It does look like the price for coaching with Starting Strength is a bit high, but it seems you get a lot for it (I've never done the program myself). I just also believe that as a beginner, having someone in person to help is the best way to go…

I've heard good things about New Rules of Lifting as well, but I haven't tried it personally. I follow a 5/3/1 cycle and it has been working well for me - I'm definitely getting stronger! Good luck with whatever you decide! Love seeing more women getting into lifting *insert flexing emoji here, but I'm on the computer and…

I haven't tested chin-ups, but for strict pull-ups I can do seven.

Last time I tested 1RM was a few cycles ago and was 120lbs. My new training max will move up to 123 this week, so I would assume it has gone up since then

Is there a reason behind no free weights?

I'm sure that people much more knowledgeable than me will answer as well, but even if you aren't seeing the scale change right now, you are likely still changing your body composition. The weight loss will come with time. But try keeping track of things like inches right now, and maybe get a dexa scan done somewhere if you…

Bad *kitten*! You're killing it - keep it up!! I saw your video on IG, you are going to have that muscle up in no time!

That's awesome! I will have to talk our coaches into doing that sometime!