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A Word on the CrossFit Body, I Mean Physique

A Word on the CrossFit Body, I Mean Physique

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You will not find many crossfitters who started crossfit to get the “CrossFit body“. Everyone has their own reason for doing crossfit, but the more people I meet, the more I realize not many are after a certain physique. Sure some want to lose weight to look and feel better, but I think CrossFit is more of WHAT can you do, not HOW you look when you do it.

The CrossFit body is a prime picture of what a human looks like at its peak functionality, and it actually looks pretty good. I am writing this to all my bodybuilding friends and teens who may stumble across this article. Those who think they know what they want to look like. I have been in too many environments where “bodybuilders” (young guys who read this months muscle and fitness) talk about all that is wrong with crossfit. So here is my point.

Bodybuilding

CrossFit BodyThis is Branch Warren winner of the 2011 Arnold Classic. A top, if not the top, bodybuilder in the world. I have nothing against bodybuilding and if you want to do it, go for it. Just know that this guy is at his peak. While not all bodybuilders go through the following list here is what it takes to look like this guy. Aside from a crap ton of hard work in the gym (won’t discredit that at all).

  • 1 liter of fake tanner
  • Enough supplements to bankrupt Ethiopia and fail the kidneys of a small animal
  • Severe dehydration
This guy does not wake up in the morning, every morning, and look like this. It takes a lot of nutritional planning and strategy. It certainly is an art form. But for the guys trying to look like this day in and day out at the gym… it’s not going to happen… unless you are actually trying to become a bodybuilder.

 

CrossFit

This is Rich Froning, winner of the 2011 CrossFit Games. I am not one of the crossfitters who has overdosed on the kool-aid. I knowCrossFit Body that Rich does not go to crossfit.com everyday and get his one workout and maintain his strength level or physique. Just like Branch Warren does not open up Muscle & Fitness to get his latest routine. Being the best does not come from mediocrity. However this is Rich at his peak. Full of calories and well hydrated. He could be a little dehydrated from the competition, but he didn’t say “You know what I want to look good for this competition, NO water for 15 hours!!”.

The CrossFit Body

Back to my point. The CrossFit Body is made for use, the bodybuilding body is made for show. So if you are debating what kind of fitness to get into, think long and hard. If bodybuilding appeals to you then do it. If working out is just something you do 3x a week know that you won’t look like either of these guys, but doing crossfit will be a healthier choice.