The Best & Worst of CrossFit | Lift Companion

Coach ZT, Dylan and Chris from Modern Wisdom train in the driveway and discuss the pros and cons of CrossFit.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:41 - Fitness vs Health
03:07 - Group Motivation in CrossFit
08:10 - The Worst of CrossFit
18:35 - The Press Out Rule Ruins Weightlifting
23:25 - CrossFit is Real Fitness
35:15 - The Importance of Back Strength
41:10 - Wrap Up

[@crazybluelemur5738]

Been missing the ZT Dozer combo!

[@jeromevalantino]

we've needed another Companion Classico

[@brendenbowers]

The random cuts to Chris eating gruel had me loosing it.. I don't know why

[@Ryan-wx1bi]

Tighten up then

[@StraitjacketFitness]

​​​@@Ryan-wx1bi Hee. Hee. I see what you did there.

[@cfuse]

Gruel cam.

[@bigtrees5782]

Hey zack, just wanted to share that today I did my first full snatch with 65lbs, thanks to all your videos!

[@balnazzar10]

Well done! 🎉

[@BallisticTech]

An interesting thing about CrossFit is that you CAN ask a CrossFitter what their snatch is. And C&J, and Back Squat, and Mile time and 2k row time, etc.. They probably won't be all that impressive to somebody that primarily does Oly Weightlifting or whatever that sport is. But it means a CrossFitter can often connect to and relate with ppl from so many disciplines. I'm pretty frequently having really good conversations with ppl from all sorts of fitness disciplines. A lot of the time learning from them. Seeing how I can apply the knowledge to what I do in CF.

[@anaussie213]

Whatever that sport is? Its called rowing!

[@player8967]

You gotta get eric bugenhagen in here. That would be epic. The conversations would be epic

[@StraitjacketFitness]

This.

[@kylehouge9690]

Dozer's crunching knees should be in the intro music

[@vidchannel8409]

love how the discussion of 'why you focus on squatting less and train your back' immediately morphs to 'pause squats are the best'

[@Xxxtra_Sloppy]

I’m very obsessed with movement quality, and I kinda struggle to participate in class with people who are competitive that don’t hold themselves to the same movement standards as I do. At the end of the day, I know I have to stay in my lane, and I use it all as a way to fuel my workouts. Today we did Cindy, and the dude next to me didn’t squat to depth, touch the floor or extend his elbows during the pushups, or even extend his elbows at the bottom of the pull-up. Probably didn’t even get his chin to the bar. Can you imagine how good it felt to beat him by over a round? Shave reps all day, idgaf. That shit makes it allllll worth it 😂

[@Fabel555]

I love crossfit but the competitive class comparing thing is such a facade.

[@augustuslinke]

Xtra Slop is a Savage. Can't beat a Savage.

[@Xxxtra_Sloppy]

@@augustuslinke takes one to know one, my friend!

[@Xxxtra_Sloppy]

@@Fabel555 yeah, it’s tough. Gotta play some mental gymnastics sometimes, but in general, I love it and wouldn’t trade it for any other methodology

[@Fabel555]

@Xxxtra_Sloppy many crossfit gyms stopped posting the reps to compare a long time ago.

[@1haterinamerica705]

Yessss!!!! Boys! Lift companions is the best! The last one ruled! Love it when you and Dylan get together!

[@katieloker]

Always like to believe I'm the lady you refer to in the intro.

[@feliciacoffey6832]

Me too!!😂

[@stephaniemckoy4996]

Me three! 😂

[@feliciacoffey6832]

@@stephaniemckoy4996 Ha ha!

[@vladibarraza]

23:30 Dylan's take on CrossFit is spot on.

[@Arms.Enthusiast]

Nothing more therapeutic while working to listen to the clank of plates as bros shoot the shit.

[@JCole808]

ZT needs views...time to make a CrossFit video. 👍🏼

[@SuperContrasted]

Me, fully out loud: "that sounds crunchy as hell" Dylan, a second later: "I wonder if they can hear how crunchy my knees are"

[@WesternRenaissance1]

Loved the video guys! Keep it up!

[@cmsumit]

This is unintentionally such a great video. Full of life advice and chill moments.

[@Ryanv7x]

Amazing Episode! Missed having yall in the driveway!

[@gnagelschmied]

New episode!! Love it.

[@nickprunkl541]

All roads lead to rippetoe

[@billwilliams4877]

No, all roads lead to Gironda.

[@SweatiestToes]

HYIP DRAHVVVVVVVVVVVVV AND FAHVS

[@joaquinroces9332]

The streets needed another lift companion

[@Timdesmond]

Needed this duo, needed this classic lift companion, needed this. Also, GREAT conversation topic, and thats coming from a person who loves crossfit.

[@un-for-given]

We are so back

[@RogueLifter-nx1qz]

Absolutely loving this lift companion thing

[@RachOld.]

Love your intro Lady and Gentleman.. yes best colour of @TYR shoes.. great workout and glad to see your lift companion again. Zack and Dylan 🙌🏼

[@jeremynowak2800]

Was just thinking about some lift companion the other day. Good timing gents.

[@zwryy7622]

Missed this type of video so much

[@snorrekr]

With all the short format content that's mainstream I'm really enjoying the longer format and more relaxed videos. Something to wind down to at the end of a long day.

[@scottv6726]

At 21:20 Dylan feeling 145 lbs heavy on his back and crunchy knees, and then at 21:40 Zack feeling knees at 165 lbs., I'm glad to see you're both human and it's not just me that feels like that! 😆

[@tysonreesmusic]

Even with my busted attention span, these longer videos of the boys just lifting and talking shit are so good man

[@timothyclark7414]

Awesome video dudes. Boring is the ideal state in life. Exciting means life is going wrong, usually from trying to relieve boring

[@Derek-qu5to]

I missed this!

[@Wisey_83]

Nothing quite like a Lift Companion video to watch over lunch. ❤

[@Bman1113]

Always need a good lift companions video

[@l.abuddy23]

Hearing that the pres out rule is inconsequential caught my interest. I've always seen the rule as that one annoying sibling or family member. It's just there to sour the mood. I'm glad to hear the press out to a jerk isn't the be-all, end-all to my progress.

[@nicholassellers816]

You’re talking about gym culture here. The culture is set at the top and travels downstream, like in the Army. If the leadership doesn’t accept BS and has that integrity then the company/gym will have that culture. Call “No Reps” in a gym! Rep shavers in metcons, depth or lockout in the power lifts. Great convo, thanks for the episode.

[@benpoortenga8917]

I’m 2 minutes in and had to jump to the comments to let you know we need more of you and Dylan.

[@hampusmodigs8326]

Love it!

[@WatchMeLiftt67]

I quit vaping like a month ago, that boredom quote is so fuggin real.

[@larry351]

More of these!

[@MrWiskytango]

I got into CrossFit because of my T3i coach and honestly it’s been amazing. Just know not all boxes are the same (that’s what she said)

[@mikephelps799]

I was vicariously craving a ZYN with you Dylan even though I had an ON in my mouth while watching. So right about the boredom.

[@shannonsteven3982]

"Then you say, lets get a bag!" hahahahaha accurate

[@Sodeep6931]

Now I want to get in my basement and squat. Pause squats! Ha, you guys scared Chris off. What was that about. Poor guy probably didn't know where the cameras were. Guess he's deep down a shy guy. Loved watching!! Thanks for the motivation! ❤

[@TDace25]

Loved the dialogue

[@bakotako]

good to have the boys together again

[@joefernandez1241]

Best two on youtube.

[@ttusna]

This could've been a nice follow along workout!

[@jakubchuchla5061]

More of OG Lift Companion please

[@OpenBarGarage]

I would love to do something like this with a good friend. Reps on squats and fun conversations.

[@korvetkeith]

I ran the cal poly deadlift program (3x20 touch n gos) and my back strength exploded. The touch n go turns it into more of an RDL and top of my pulls felt extremely strong.

[@Eliobren]

Fantastic Lift Companion. 🙌🏽

[@coreytalbott2270]

What rack is that? I have low ceilings in the garage and need something to fit w/ an optional pull-up bar. Plus moving it in and out of the garage would be a plus.

[@pallekjrlaursen8388]

Having watched 5 minutes of this, I realize I really don't give a flying fu** what non-CrossFitters think about CrossFit. You do you.

[@therealforestelf]

it's 9am, a holiday, actually didn't have training planned, watching Lift Companion, now 3 coffees in, I guess we go Gym

[@michaelturner9049]

What do you think about the bergner warm up? Is there a better warm up sequence?

[@Ezimodner]

Why the change in grip Zack? As someone who's body proportions are pretty similar (6'4", long femurs and long arms) I've always somewhat struggled with where I feel comfortable for my hands when doing backsquats. I kind of like a really wide grip and noticed you were and the start but when more narrow later. I don't have mobility issues for my shoulders in getting to a narrow spot.

[@thomasvieth5571]

Haha, I did Murph in 35 minutes and those reps were shit weren't they. This made me chuckle. Spot on about CF.

[@nickdalesandro5652]

These are the best

[@4ndyroux]

@18:30 I think there’s something to be said that a smaller weightlifter, or, in many cases (not all-tranquilo) male and female lifters. While the smaller and/or female lifter may be able to snatch more than a larger/male lifter, it’s reasonable that the larger/male is actually stronger than the smaller/female lifter. When incorporating technique and widening the aperture for movement, the lift becomes more dependent on technique and less reliant on strength. Thoughts?

[@toddsikes7292]

i need a group setting. my gym is mostly girls and let me tell you that is both motivating and terrifying. i'm 41 and 275 and i am that guy finishing 24.1 for no reason lol

[@mattyosborne1453]

I want to see Zack drag Dylan to a crossfit session

[@Klepsterify]

Chris is killing me, haha. So glad I follow all three of these dudes

[@abstractgeniuscomments]

Good times, good talks, good life.

[@kevinchitsaz9447]

missed this

[@johantrevinoalvarado7437]

Video number 5. Zack, what do you think of someone who has never trained in a gym trying to learn weightlifting to improve their overall athletic state, specifically their strength and explosive power for Judo?

[@jeremyhohengarten8254]

I could watch hours of this

[@palmenable]

15:49 sick peach my boi.

[@josephburns7561]

Spoke in the wheel of fitness. Should be utilized in a balanced manner. BB, Oly, CF, cals, PL, running, cycling, rowing, all spokes in the wheel. Unless you are a specialized athlete, most are not.

[@UnhumanNewman]

Or just do what you’re interested in. No point of doing calisthenics (for example) if it’s a chore or you feel bored doing it

[@patrikjarl8650]

Quest: Find the set when they lifted an uneven load on the bar. Go!

[@Zach845]

Zach would you trade bodies to be 5’7 but with a world class total?

[@Pocketpullin]

“You can be unhealthy as long as you pair it with something healthy, you’re going to stay in the middle all the time.”

[@cameronfyffe6346]

22:35 is that a very unevenly loaded bar?

[@andreasjansson2907]

Think so 😀

[@haldendoerge]

The press out rule in weightlifting and the bench press commands rules in powerlifting are the worst parts of each sport.

[@kameronfadden6210]

Favorite videos

[@sportybeth]

Most people I know in CrossFit don’t really care about who’s beating who. People have so many strengths in different areas. But I can see how if you like to compare and prove yourself to others (outside live competition) it must be really frustrating. It’s definitely an easy sport to cheat in if you’re measuring yourself against others in an unjudged environment

[@Hernan.r.r]

Classic dawggg combo

[@zacharyzbeetnoff7043]

The only time I have shaven reps. Is when my ego tells me to RX a cardio workout. Then as it progresses come to the realization that the pace is unsustainable and blowing up.

[@nishanth.f6262]

Finally, lessshhhgooooo

[@KalispellBarbell]

What happened to the glassman video?

[@chaseharris9095]

My dog wants to keep squatting and Zack just keeps talking haha

[@thethraxinchronicles8058]

dylans stance in the squat to zachs stanch are both different.... interesting

[@ChrisTexan]

Once you learn/realize someone is a rep shaver, their performance becomes completely irrelevant to yours, but agree that before you realize "oh, we started at the same point, and did the same pace, but somehow he switched at 49 and not 50 reps", it sucks. But it only takes catching them once. And sometimes people are just oblivious or can't count, but it's very obvious who the actual shavers are, they are the ones when no one is challenging them, they seem to have actual reps, but when someone is in class with them that is comparable, they suddenly "can't count right". In our box (very "family-friendly/oriented" not a lot of "bro-stuff" going on, although a little good-natured stuff of course), we have a few that sometimes are finishing a cycle at the same time as someone else, but clearly cycling the moves at a slower rate... we often pre-discuss round times "you should complete the 10 snatches in 1:15 or less" for example... if I'm the one barely getting to 10 snatches in 1:15 (that's optimistic, LOL)... and the guy who is clearly cycling slower than me, switches at the same time as I do, I'm totally fine with that, because if the stimulus says 1:15, I don't care about their rep count even if they claim it "wrong", they are still hitting the intended stimulus if that's the guidance. It only takes about 3 workouts with someone to know they are rep shavers and/or form cutters, which we strongly dissuade (try to cheat the movements more than a couple and a coach (including myself) is going to stop you and correct you. I wish Denise Thomas could come to every box in the nation for both accountability and coaching tips, saw her here in Ft. Worth a little while back and it was truly inspirational.

[@alternativeidiosyncracy]

same feelings with 24.1 haha

[@thecloofer1255]

"She ain't 180 she ain't a lady". Caused me to laugh and lose my breath during a bench and I had to bail. Hahaha

[@SuperDimitarmkd]

Crossfit doesn't suck at all, people suck. Crossfit's methodology is good if you want to be fit. It starts to suck when people practice that methodology and make a competition out of everything.

[@shorecasted9295]

Sure but if the methodology manifests the same negative behavior at virtually every CrossFit gym, does that distinction really matter?

[@SuperDimitarmkd]

@@shorecasted9295 the CF methodology does not say that you should compete with others during training. The competing is reserved for the competitions only.

[@chreyzor]

I've never done crossfit as I don't feel that my body mechanics are built for it. I'm not sure if I'm just bein naive, but I see crossfit amateurs and hobbyists seem to be in great shape.

[@scottwatson1778]

Zack you look like you shift to the left in the bottom of your squat. Might be the camera angle.

[@linctheweightlifter04]

“MY NEW WR BOSU BALL SQUAT SNATCH AT 15 AND 11 MONTHS AT 180LBS BW”

[@Sodeep6931]

That's exactly the difference! Ego , lifting is 💯 ego. Crossfit, nobody cares what you do. We only care what we do personally. Some people don't finish a wod for 10+ minutes after everyone. We all love to see them fight themselves to the end. Lifting is black and white. Rep or no rep. Monostructual is a heavy lift. No fitness necessary. Sorry but I've been a professional athlete and I've had the worst cancer you could imagine. Crossfit saved my life. Never boring, never know what's coming. After maybe 2 dozen sports. Boring is the enemy and I think it's probably a good thing. Btw, tall, thin girl and my coach can't understand why I have great squats and snatches. Probably my past diversity. Lol. Hi Chris 😊 Yup, old and beat the hell up but Crossfit is my jam 💯

[@_bergflow]

hell yeah boys.

[@Skadooshbag]

CrossFit is literally just bringing the best of multiple sports and activities to develop an all around athlete. Can a CF Athlete beat an athlete in their own sport? More often than not the answer is no. But when you have someone who is built to be an all around athlete competing in an event with multiple activities, they will most likely come out on top. Sure they may never win an actual event, but they'll only get beat by those who have specifically trained for that event while beating those who haven't. At the end of the day, they would overall have more points combined. That's all CF is and how it was explained to me by the actual HQ staff at the seminar I attended for my level 1. But I did finally put a focus on OLY and that has been all I've been training after doing CF for about 10 years.

[@intermediate212]

The caveat here is that you have to have a specific and effective CF program to follow in order to become a well rounded athlete. Doing the regular 1 hour classes at CF will not make you a well rounded athlete.

[@J4MTV]

Small but strong community

[@Squareheaddude]

Can we all stop and talk about what rack that is. Does anyone know?

[@binyaming7921]

Yeah in jiu jitsu there's still a ton of fuckery with the testing to protect people's egos. "In the streets it would be different bro" "It's in the gi/ it's nogi" "He's a weight class above me" "He's a powerlifter" "He's a wrestler, a judoka" "I was on my third roll, he was fresh" "Leg locks are bullshit anyways" Love watching fighters post on social media after they lost a fight going "no excuses buuuuuuuuut".

[@jamesguacamole3246]

good times

[@snorrekr]

"they reviewed it! How dare you" fucking sent me.

[@yeahdudex]

having thought a lot about cheating and cheaters, I think that both you and the other people in the class are right: in the short-run, they're cheating the class. But in the long run, they're cheating themselves.

[@Afrezeu]

Misloaded on the 74 kg/ 165 lbs at 22:40 guys

[@Elfurioso85]

Exercise racing 🫡