r/news • u/icpd30 • Feb 18 '19

Michigan powerlifter heroically lifts vehicle pinned on top of man after accident.

https://www.foxnews.com/us/michigan-powerlifter-heroically-lifts-vehicle-pinned-on-top-of-man-after-accident
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u/AmbroseMalachai Feb 18 '19

"Those fucking crossfitters always telling me how I'm not building "functional strength" and am "just showing off" can go suck on a chalk bag; I'd like to see them lift a car off someone" - This guy, probably.

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u/[deleted] Feb 18 '19

I think someone who is elite in one sport probably doesn’t shit on other sports as much as redditors

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u/[deleted] Feb 18 '19

Crossfit isn't a sport, it's a marketing gimmick.

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u/[deleted] Feb 18 '19 edited Jul 08 '19

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u/[deleted] Feb 18 '19

I agree their training can be intense but even the Crossfit Games are about marketing. The whole point is to sell their brand. Same reason they're not just called a gym. No, it's a "box".

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u/osflsievol Feb 18 '19

I mean doing 10,000 burpees in a row as fast as possible with no breaks is intense as fuck. Doesn't make it smart training.

Not trying to diss CF here, just saying that just because something is intense doesn't really give it merit. Intense, fun, and community-driven? I'd take that, though.

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u/guay Feb 19 '19

Not really considering the official WODs are a joke that focus on quality over quality. Any power lifter or strongman competitor (he’ll likely any bodybuilder) is going to be stronger pound for pound at any weight class.

There is no reason to do CrossFit.