
[ 🏃🏽♂️ ] Adding Strength to CrossFit, Getting Muscle Ups, and Overcoming Rhabdo
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We dive into listener questions about the five factors of health, focusing on the MOVE category.
We discuss improving muscle-ups, taking precautions against rhabdomyolysis, optimizing workouts in small CrossFit gyms, and prioritizing strength training as we age.
TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 02:00 Question 1: Tips for Chest to Bar Pull-Ups and Muscle-Ups 06:47 Question 2: Dealing with Rhabdo and Rebuilding Confidence 13:52 Thanks to our Sponsors: Cozy Earth & Bon Charge 17:41 Question 3: Effective Workouts in Limited Gym Space 21:36 Question 4: CrossFit and Strength Training for Older Adults 24:40 Conclusion and Farewell
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📍 Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain. Find him on Instagram.
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