21.2 Has Been Leaked?! // And 21.1 News

[@MrJinga27]

I miss Geoff....l feel better getting that off my chest....

[@DudeWalterandDonny]

Agreed, also a bit of Mikey and Kevin would be appreciated :)

[@svbelafonte5854]

@@DudeWalterandDonny Kevin and Mikey are hilarious

[@darrenshaw2154]

Me too

[@mattlawrence5669]

After March 29th they can meet in the garden. So here is hoping

[@kjones780]

Don't close your window or curtains fully, the birds woke me up at 530 this morning ha

[@smartrkl]

I loved the wall walks. People can do handstand push ups or walks, weightlift above their limits, but complain about this movement. If you suck at it, you need to train it. I have so many weaknesses. So what, this means, I can improve on a daily base. Leave your ego at the door. Let's get fit together. Respect your limits. Have fun together. Cheers

[@dominicsheldon]

"You know, like the earth, you know... and winter. You know during winter you're like ahhh I can't wait for a day when the sun touches my skin and I feel good and it's ... You know... Life is around me. Listen to the birds. Incredible." Craig Richey, 2021

[@craighammond5918]

nice day though init

[@hudsontaber123]

A work of art

[@thedavenaugler]

This movement simply tested people in a way that they were unprepared for. Yes, we normally don’t do them for time, but why not? Sounds like we all have room to improve. Dave finds our weaknesses and will test them.

[@akingtonone]

A "leaked" workout then switching it up at the last second would be such a Castro thing to do. Crossfit is preparing for anything after all.

[@justrione]

Yup. Mr. Castro is was my Drill Instructor in the Marines. Just kidding

[@theemptyatom]

Can't wait for someone else besides Castro - not a fan

[@Dan_8712]

21.1on paper seemed extremely approachable and ended up shitting on people... Hence the injuries. Castro played the community to perfection.

[@semaj30]

Idk why not put them in the open? No one asked people to break bones or hurt themselves and everyone should know their limitations.

[@jaoriprilj]

I agree with this, 100%.

[@watchesandfitness]

No more dangerous than HSPU for volume 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ramsden35]

I don’t attend a CrossFit gym, but have started doing variations of the workouts you show. Either in the gym (when it’s open obviously, I’m not breaking in) or at home. Have done since May 20Covid. I’ve dropped 2.5 stone, got stronger and clearly fitter (miles fitter). Thank you, from a one time “lifter”.

[@jaoriprilj]

I know a lot of crossfitters would have preferred a barbell movement in 21.1, but wall walks were a good addition. If people can't do them, then guess what, they should learn. Isn't that the whole point of crossfit - constantly varied training? It sucks that people got injured, but hey, people get injured attempting all kinds of exercises that they've never done before - there are hundreds, if not thousands of gym fail videos to prove that point. Anyway, if someone's ego got in the way and they tried to do 21.1 RXed, but they never did wall walks before, and it resulted in an injury, they really have nobody to blame but themselves. #ToughLove #RealTalk #NotEveryoneCanRX

[@robertholbrook2324]

So good to hear an update regarding Jack and hearing the Fabre name in the Vlogs! Could we see a Fabre reunion once the pissy lockdown ends? #staysafe

[@quintonmcqueen1382]

the fact that the quarter final equipment list went out of its way to specify that you would need a 30' lane for walking movements, and the open list didnt makes me think there will be no lunging in the open

[@assetactivities]

makes sense

[@ruthco8789]

Answering your question: I think people should leave their ego aside. If you can't perform those wall walks, please scale... you think you're better than wall walks? Then welcome to injury land. If you haven't practice them, don't do them in competition. It's easy. What happened to those people is that their ego stood in the way. Thank you for your videos!

[@nicholas7793]

Yea, I agree. I was scared my shoulder was gonna pop out. Thank God it didn't lol. I also thought the movement standards made it too complicated. Really had to focus on not moving that hand off the line too soon or you get screwed with a no rep.

[@dawnfiegen3249]

Ah, come on Craig. It's a variation of the handstand walk, essentially. People get injured when: they fail to assess accurately their own capacity, don't pace/rest appropriately, or refuse to do the scale version due to pride. It an ass-kicker for sure but what do you expect this is a movement you will see in CrossFit classes. "Putting the community at risk?" Practically all CrossFit can cause injury when done "for volume and time" (at least that what the critics have been saying for years) All that aside, you and Jas are awesome and I always LOVE your content.

[@spencergsmith]

I COMPLETELY agree about wall walks. I’ve been using them as gymnastics accessory work for years, and they are quite beneficial, but it is unwise to program them in a MetCon for the general population, especially when people are falling within a few feet of each other.

[@tylerrobinson6432]

definitely an accessory. Not for time. But one of the best for shoulder strength and midline strength to improve HSPU. Great for warm up and mobility aswell.

[@rosenelehman2883]

My neighbor- aged 48- children ages 17,13 & 7- is passing away from cancer, I’m learning to appreciate the sh***y days too, because even the bad ones are with the ones I love (just been given some perspective) PS cancer sucks

[@sil.d5]

Someone should ask Dave Castro to explain during the workout announcement what in his mind was the link with the clue he posted..

[@rigbissimo]

I cannot agree more about Lumie. Such a nice way to wake up 🔆❤️

[@amealor63]

I don't think 25ft space was listed as required for the Open, but it was for the Quarters.

[@tomevans9192]

I was going to comment the same thing

[@renatanovotna5311]

I loved the wall walks. I think it’s better then HSPU or sHSPU, because less people screw their neck -spine. You can get hurt walking down the stairs or whenever. That’s my opinion. Great vlog as always!!!!!

[@paigep1]

“I just woke up from a nap” = “I am so stoned right now”

[@rorylynch5466]

No devils lettuce in the UK

[@YonClark]

@@rorylynch5466 you silly ?

[@simonsilva250]

Hahahaha

[@rorylynch5466]

@@YonClark u what Jonny m9

[@YonClark]

@@rorylynch5466 you’re being silly if you think we can’t get it in the uk

[@DanButcherMK90]

wow, been following for a few years now. 1 in 25 in the open 21.1 used a #teamrichey. wow... keep it up guys! Loving the sick content from Milton Keynes, UK. FYI - a couple boxes down these ways too! ;)

[@keri4233]

Plant your feet in the earth is called grounding, and it is real thing that all humans can benefit from. Look it up if you don't know. Love the content as always!

[@jobbysandwich1797]

someone watched the Joe Rogan episode with Mat Fraser and bought everything Mat mentioned

[@arnodc5]

I got myself some beta alanine 😂

[@rodm49]

I got me that light alarm 😁☀️

[@sebgamboa7628]

he's mentioned that stuff in other podcasts before

[@assetactivities]

ngl i ordered some beta alanine

[@leroyleo1]

Ngl currently eating snickers and guzzling coke like a champion

[@MS-ds2uc]

Totally get where you're coming from regarding the wall walks. However, you'll probably see the same amount of fails and injuries from all the other skill-based movements such as cleans, snatches, and kipping movements. I think it comes down to staying in your lane and only doing a workout if your body can handle it. It should be the responsibility of the coaches and athletes to determine when a scale is needed. In my opinion, because few of us train wall walks regularly the majority of us shouldn't be doing that many wall walks in a workout - most of us RX'd when we really should've scaled

[@RubenEsteve123]

Yes sure she is fine, we missed her training

[@clintglaze8003]

your vids make me laugh so hard. The sick content sneeze* is unrivaled.

[@markkennedy1913]

Hey Craig thank you for the great content. All the best to you and Jaz, best of luck with the move. Jaz get well soon 👍

[@serik55on]

2nd photo of Dave. Froning farms hat and Fraser’s HWPO shirt, rig in the background. Could it be a repeat of 15.1 & 15.1A?

[@WayneGlass1]

Wall-walks have always been integrated in programming at my gym, but the Open definitely added the pressure for all of us to Sprint Wall-Walk, which can be scary if / when folks fall.

[@bias1609]

I like the wall movement, but agree it should be used in the accessory part of the training.

[@earthlyn94]

Literally LOLd at the 21.2 predictions at the end. Good one. Good one.

[@The_Engagements_wedding_band]

A nap so you can stay up for the announcement- a man with a plan!

[@Gborn73]

Completely agree with you Craig, wall walks should be accessory work...not a main exercise for time or volume.

[@lanzly6516]

That last part made me laugh my a** off🤣🤣🤣

[@sjy2243]

You can be injured by a lot of movement. Every years people try MU and we don’t speak about injuries. For me it’s exactly the same expect that wall walk are more accessible 😉

[@tetrionaspartacus2387]

“Listen to the birds..” *suddenly every bird in the vicinity ceases to make noise*

[@nicolaibalslev6411]

@Craig - any chance you will start posting more regularly, as well as updating? I am having to watch low-calorie updates because you guys are not updating as often as we would love to

[@katiebrick414]

Agree a little dangerous for the open. I mean, for those of us with good handstands, core and gymnastics backgrounds, it's a cool test. But I have a feeling it was a little sketchy feeling for some of the coaches scoring their athletes who just barely have handstands... Then again, I also am not a fan of handstand pushups, and that's a very standard movement.

[@kayakvideos123]

People getting injured from doing silly exercises (e.g wall walks for time) is the reason why crossfit gets as much hate as it does

[@ChadPenoyer]

I liked 21.1, I think its like any other workout for time... athlete needs to be careful and not give up form for speed. This was the first open workout that I've done (I've RX'd the past 5 -6 years) that I haven't been completely wrecked for the days following.

[@amandalobb1850]

I liked the wall walks. They are a great accessory for handstand walks and also a good sub for handstand walks for those of us who haven’t got the space to do them. However, it’s not something many athletes are used to, and so many would have done them for the first time in that workout which does make them a bit dangerous. I hope to see them become more of a CrossFit move.

[@OliverMarkowski]

Wall-walks are here to stay! Love them!

[@Eagle-on2nd]

I think the wall walks are fine as something for time. He was saying he didn’t like that idea bc the community was at risk but if you do CrossFit at all you’re putting yourself at risk lol just my opinion

[@barryfleming3767]

where did you place after 21.1?

[@MakeshiftMelody]

Hearing the injury list makes me feel like less of a prat. I managed to trap a nerve in my wrist, my thumb is still tingly and numb and wrist is sore. Waiting to hear tomorrow from the doc if Im allowed to keep working out as normal 😅

[@grahoward93]

I feel like wall walks were an interesting try but they need to be shelved for competition.

[@aweston111]

CAN NOT WAIT... for the "TeamRICHEY 21.2 Fails" video .... hope I make the final cut - no chance I'm getting through that without a faceplant!

[@777denis]

I can contribute. Twice...

[@nddahlen]

Can't be real. Equipment list does not call of floor space in the Open, only in the quarterfinal does it call for floor space. Below are the equipment requirements for the Open and the Qualifier : Open EQUIPMENT (RX’D ATHLETES) ƒ 1 dumbbell, 50/35 lb. ƒ 1 barbell (45/35 lb.) + a set of standard bumper plates and collars ƒ 1 jump rope ƒ 1 pull-up bar that allows for all common hanging movements and kipping ƒ 1 box, 24”/20” with at least a 15x15” surface ƒ Wall space Qualifier EQUIPMENT ƒ All recommended Open equipment as well as access to: ƒ 30’ of flat space suitable for movements covering distance ƒ 15’ climbing rope ƒ Medicine ball 20/14 lb. ƒ 2 dumbbells, 50/35 lb. ƒ C2 rower ƒ Gymnastics rings ƒ GHD ƒ Squat rack

[@sweetypippi]

Look at the picture of Dave with 2x2 fingers up. Froning Farms cap and HWPO t-shirt..... 15.1 + 15.1a Open announcement was Rich against Mat..... Just saying...

[@malaisewheelchairfitness2460]

I love this logic. But possibly giving too much credit to Castro's cleverness.

[@katieevans5412]

I may or may not have broken my foot...then box jumps in 21.2 🤦🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️

[@jamesz9139]

Like handstand walks--that not everyone can do (either not at all or not well)--put wall-walks toward the end of an Open WOD so only the best of the best have to worry about crackin a bone.

[@99RML]

Dude don't apologise, that alarm clock thing looks amazing. Also - you need an HSTL brand beer. Maybe Brewdog will make it for you...

[@mikerenshaw7867]

Love the sound of bird song!😍

[@iankristofer1]

ha ha in Mozambique that's how we wake up every morning, sun and birds

[@patrikjarl8650]

”...indigestion stitch” That’s a new one for me. 😖

[@SB-oh7hw]

The eyes of the cows in that painting look like they're taunting me lol

[@PackBackerTom]

Loved 21.1! Very entertaining. And for the folks who got injured, I mean, don't blame CrossFit or wall walks. Blame your poor judgment of your skills and lack of training. But of course it is easier to blame someone/something else instead of yourself, isn't it?

[@craighammond5918]

Watching your heels scrape down the brickwork hurts my soul...

[@stefansauder4872]

dude yes those alarm clocks are amazing

[@DrewWhitehouse]

I think wall walks are fine for the Open, they are *way* safer than kipping hspu which can really mess your neck up. Much rather the odd, mostly controllable, crash down than having a tweaked neck for weeks, months or years.

[@andersemil5541]

Wall walks are great for low volume workouts as a core strengthening tool but no way for a high volume wod. It’s insane.

[@BernhardKohli]

200'000 people or so: you could make 21.2 literally a walk in the park and you'd have twenty sprained ankles and five concussions from falls... give Castro a break. Wall walks are tough, safe and legit.

[@sbowen574]

Going into 21.1 they should have said to "check your ego at the door".

[@euroswilliams7303]

looks like the lumie you put on screen is the 100 which doesn't have any waking sounds.

[@micahandpennydodge3154]

No problem having wall walks in the open, I thin the standards tripped people up, but i don't think they are any riskier than muscle ups, HSPU, or any olympic lifts really. Change my mind? Even on oly lifts, anyone can try and complete it with poor form and hurt themselves

[@hassana6037]

I’m not exactly the fittest but midway through my round of 6 wall walks I decided to quit it. I was outside with a thin mat on concrete. Wasn’t worth the risk at all

[@NewGuy1911]

Kinda was hoping for a barbell cycle type of WOD

[@MikaelRudolfsson]

My knees took a damn beating 😆😂

[@chrisfink1683]

Wall walks caught people off guard which means it’s a great movement for the Open but I agree maybe lower volume. I mean they are a scaled option for handstand push-up and should be in your bag. I believe Chris Henshaw said that athletes should keep all skills in their bag when he programmed single unders for games athletes.

[@Kejcc]

Done 21.1 today. It was fun wod. 15 walkwalls with 5 min was hard. Happy to not recive no reps during this wod. Done 235

[@mrlaforgephysics]

How are wall walks any more risky than handstand pushups? Handstand walks?

[@williamdownes-hall6300]

Grey on grey on grey is my colour combo of choice😄👌🏼

[@wesleyflack8389]

I'm sorry but how is a wall walk putting people more at risk than any other movement? I mean it's basically a handstand walk, right? And if you got everyone to send you their injuries from any movement - snatch, clean muscle up etc you would get just as many imo

[@wilsonmoncada674]

Hey man! All the way from South Florida USA!! I really enjoy your episodes. Especially the one about that dude trying to defame CrossFit! 🤬 So dude, where’s you get that mat you were doing DU’s at? I’d love to purchase that! Again, thanks for all you do man!

[@dimitridespotakis7655]

Your amazing and a role model keep up the good work love you bro 🏋🏻‍♂️❤️💪🏻

[@johnnyboy3904]

Wallwalks def. Accessory only!!!

[@tfuller1984]

Cream crackered. Going to start using that in public now.

[@alexbielovich]

The actual 21.2 is exactly what I'd predicted and I'm very happy about it

[@ryanroehl3464]

Walk walks were a great test imo...

[@leightri]

I found the playback speed on youtube. The workouts look like Benny Hill sketch.

[@3375ms]

Which diameter has a pull up bar?

[@Corde99]

Love your videos man... following from argentina 💪💪💥💥

[@andrearagazzini8923]

i totally love brewdog's punk ipa

[@BDGKruger]

Jaa, I stopped on the Wall Walk no 3. Felt my wrist start hurting in a really bad way.

[@ravenswyrd4853]

Froning Farms Hat, Mat Fraser “HWPO”shirt in Castros pic... Seems like a hint at 15.1. However, I don’t think the 1RM Clean & Jerk will be there

[@nikolasclaus1473]

I don't think it's going to be that (the lunges workout) since not everyone has the space to do it

[@DrewTAdamson]

God Bless you.

[@ozzythegreat88]

they should add x amount of groceries you have to carry up 4 flights of stair and unpack them

[@chriscioffi5545]

How is wall walks any more dangerous than hand stand walks? Either you can do them or you can't...if you can't then you have to scale.

[@paulwalters7984]

Wall walks .... not a great idea... let’s hope they are a one off !

[@davidbeattie5482]

Check the women’s 65+ RX . First place 9.42. Somehow this is still standing.

[@Barefootjiggy]

I think the wall walks are a sign people need to move better then faster

[@ajsinspiredlife665]

Aww the news is always my favorite! Well done ! #sickcontent

[@jwaco4093]

Oh my gosh, that’s the first thing I said when I saw the workout. I thought Dave didn’t show much care for the CrossFit community.

[@juliocesarsalazargarcia6872]

So it is ok to do weightlifting, handstand walks and handstand pushups for volume and for time, but is not ok to do wallwalks for volume or for time??? That sounds contradictory.

[@MrDJGoodman]

bless you after that sneeze for the algorithm

[@simonwalter106]

They use the male and female symbol on the official scorecards this year to define the weight so it’s fake. But hey. Quite liked that wod.

[@dav369]

Wall walks will be a one and done,should never be a for time movement in my opinion.