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      03-08-2018, 07:36 AM   #42
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Haaaaa, thanks. But I have had a few injuries, that goes with the territory due to the high level of training I do. I definitely push my limits. All injuries were overcome with rest, self rehab and patience.

I must say I have not always agreed with some of CFs programming, with heavy emphasis and daily doses of excess shoulder movements. This can lead to a multitude of problems. At my age (46) I’m careful with my programming and do a bit of cherry picking to preserve my shoulders.

As for your “posture and alignment” statement, I believe they addressed this early on with Kelly Starrett. Castro brought him onboard to teach these types of things along with MOBILITY and positioning to CF staff. Starrett was linked to CFs mainsite with his Mobility WOD. Starrett is hands down one of the best in his field for Human Movement. Unfortunately he became such a success on his own, he slowly separated from CF.

I must say, as much as I enjoy CF competing in each Open (except this year) and other CF Competitions during the year, I have moved to more of a hybrid style of training focusing on more FUNCTIONAL types of movements. This suits my body and goals better. I still do plenty of CF stuff, I just avoid the high injury type movements.

TRAIN SMARTER NOT HARDER!
I got a bad taste in my mouth for CF in 08 just before the wave and I'll never forget the guy that said to me go get CF cert'd and you'll see your 6 different training certifications mean nothing for the body. I just smiled and said ok. My biggest pet peeve is the WOD concepts and lack of real complimentive structure, especially when against the clock. #rhabdoisntcool

Another big flaw that results in a lot of injuries is excessive mobility or hyoerflexion of joints. People forget that the muscles are giant rubber bands essentially and there is supposed to be a certain level of "tightness". That and the fact that in the 3 ranges of motion the body has, somehow CF discovered a non existent 4th Lol.

Bad coaches are beyond the problem, and IF people think the "bro" mentality of the gym is exhausting then just go to a CF facility. It automatically is a room full of experts, and what they teach is the right way..... and everybody is cookie cutter in teachings of alignment.

In order to even step foot in a CF facility one should have a sheer understanding of strict training, and a background in physical activity and NOT obese! The movements are not designed for a novice user and that includes using PVC to do RDLs or overhead squats and someone who's obese in the first place!

It's good thing you went hybrid though, we've called it cross-training for the last 30yrs!!

In all seriousness though, this chick is probably one of the best examples to adherence to mechanics and hybrid philosophy.

https://www.instagram.com/steficohen/
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