The couch thread

Shafpocalypse Now · Post by **Shafpocalypse Now** » Fri Jan 14, 2011 1:06 pm

I was never in deep, but was pretty active in the online community. I tried workouts when they looked interesting. It was only after a certain amount of time, and I posted some criticisms regarding the @F so-called 'programming' that Glassman tried to poo-poo me, then after Dan John got hammered with a nasty bit of character assassination, I went on the offensive.

Kazuya Mishima · Post by **Kazuya Mishima** » Fri Jan 14, 2011 2:29 pm

Shoreline has a new WOD called "temper tantrum".

http://www.shorelinecrossfit.com/2011/0 ... u-nowhere/

WildGorillaMan · Post by **WildGorillaMan** » Fri Jan 14, 2011 2:36 pm

Whichever of you this is, you're doing great work.

http://drywallcrossfit.blogspot.com/201 ... eople.html

CrossFit Codebreaking - What Are People Really Saying?

CrossFitters love jocking each other. Anyone who has been to a CrossFit social event knows that hardly a minute can go by in a CrossFit conversation without someone praising someone else’s progress.

But is that what they’re really doing?

Let’s be honest: From the very first time you walked into the box, you knew something was different. People are smiling, walking up to you, introducing themselves, and calling their converted warehouse full up PVC pipes and bumper plates a 'box.' At first you think you’ve just met the nicest people in the world.

But let’s crack the code and find out what CrossFitters are really saying:

"Hey, good job figuring out those double unders!" = Jesus Christ, I can't believe it really took you this long. You have no rhythm whatsoever, watching you dance must be high comedy.

"How'd you do on the WOD?" = I already know how you did on the WOD, I just want you to tell me how you did, then ask me how I did so I can see the look on your face when you realize how badly I crushed you.

“Keep your weight in your heels, maintain active shoulders...” = I really don’t know what the fuck I”m talking about, I just like barking out orders and making you feel dumb.

“I just hit a PR on my strict press!” = I’m a big fat attention whore.

“Good job hitting that PR!” = No one gives a shit, I’m just hoping this will shut you up.

“Oh my God that WOD sucked!” = I sucked, I’m just hoping someone will agree that they also sucked. Misery loves company.

“How long have you been CrossFitting for?” = I can’t believe I got beat by a newbie, maybe they’ve been doing this for a while but just joined our box recently...

“When we did this WOD last year at regionals...” = I went to regionals. You didn’t. Suck it.

tzg · Post by **tzg** » Fri Jan 14, 2011 2:44 pm

It's some guy in Chicago.

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Yes I Have Balls · Post by **Yes I Have Balls** » Fri Jan 14, 2011 5:24 pm

Someone get ready for a memorial service when this chick dies. Hello Rhabdo

http://vimeo.com/14194558

powerlifter54 · Post by **powerlifter54** » Fri Jan 14, 2011 5:45 pm

Yes I Have Balls wrote:Someone get ready for a memorial service when this chick dies. Hello Rhabdo

http://vimeo.com/14194558

i can think of no worse low back tweaker than a GH situp.

WildGorillaMan · Post by **WildGorillaMan** » Fri Jan 14, 2011 6:11 pm

How come no one ever does GHRs on a GHR bench? Is it because they're too hard? Is it because even with 20% slop most people can't even get one rep when they're first introduced to the GHR?

tzg · Post by **tzg** » Fri Jan 14, 2011 6:17 pm

Because if you try to do 5 sets of 20 for time on the GHR, it just won't work.

Speaking of which, my calves and hamstrings always cramp on the GHR. I don't know whether it's because I'm weak or what. Maybe it's because I only ever try to mount the thing at the end of workouts when I'm apt to cramp anyway (I have to be careful when I try to run for the bus, for instance) and rarely try it.

TerryB · Post by **TerryB** » Fri Jan 14, 2011 6:18 pm

WildGorillaMan wrote:How come no one ever does GHRs on a GHR bench? Is it because they're too hard? Is it because even with 20% slop most people can't even get one rep when they're first introduced to the GHR?

It is because neither the trainers nor the trainees know what a glute-ham raise is.

toddmr · Post by **toddmr** » Fri Jan 14, 2011 6:25 pm

I keep waiting for some of the crappy @fit boxes in our area to start going out of business so I can buy a hardly-ever used GHD for cheap.

WildGorillaMan · Post by **WildGorillaMan** » Fri Jan 14, 2011 6:27 pm

toddmr wrote:I keep waiting for some of the crappy @fit boxes in our area to start going out of business so I can buy a hardly-ever used GHD for cheap.

I too am on the hunt for a bargain GHR. They kick my ass something fierce, but I don't get to train at the club often enough to really improve on them. At the same time I'm not prepared to pay retail for a new one.

One will turn up used within driving distance, I am a patient ape.

Shafpocalypse Now · Post by **Shafpocalypse Now** » Fri Jan 14, 2011 6:41 pm

Good GHRs are worth paying for.

I've tried 2 that fucking sucked, and the fabricator that made mine got it all wrong, so it too, fucking sucks.

climber511 · Post by **climber511** » Fri Jan 14, 2011 6:52 pm

Some of the junk Glute Hams can be "rehabbed" with a new footplate and a MUCH better pad assembly. It takes a little work but not a ton of money to do it.

WildGorillaMan · Post by **WildGorillaMan** » Fri Jan 14, 2011 6:53 pm

Regardless, a thousand bananas at retail for a new single-purpose device offends my mixed Scots/Gorilla heritage.

Alfred_E._Neuman · Post by **Alfred_E._Neuman** » Fri Jan 14, 2011 7:03 pm

WildGorillaMan wrote:Regardless, a thousand bananas at retail for a new single-purpose device offends my mixed Scots/Gorilla heritage.

One of the best I've ever tried is the Sorinex one Rogue sells for around $500. The pad's nice and thick and in the right place, and the foot board is just right.

The York one which is over a grand sucks hard. Pads are way to thin and the diameter is too small. Always hurt my knees trying to do GHRs on those.

WildGorillaMan · Post by **WildGorillaMan** » Fri Jan 14, 2011 7:12 pm

Alfred_E._Neuman wrote:
WildGorillaMan wrote:Regardless, a thousand bananas at retail for a new single-purpose device offends my mixed Scots/Gorilla heritage.
One of the best I've ever tried is the Sorinex one Rogue sells for around $500. The pad's nice and thick and in the right place, and the foot board is just right.

The York one which is over a grand sucks hard. Pads are way to thin and the diameter is too small. Always hurt my knees trying to do GHRs on those.

Thanks. I'll have to talk to Kim at Rogue Canada who conveniently happens to be just down the street from me. But I have a feeling that once it crosses the border the price is going to climb dramatically.

TerryB · Post by **TerryB** » Fri Jan 14, 2011 8:37 pm

WildGorillaMan wrote:Thanks. I'll have to talk to Kim at Rogue Canada who conveniently happens to be just down the street from me. But I have a feeling that once it crosses the border the price is going to climb dramatically.

Just bend forward over the end of your couch and have your fat old lady hold your legs down.

knuckles · Post by **knuckles** » Fri Jan 14, 2011 8:44 pm

Legend fitness GHD is a great piece . Mine is green . Its purty.

Jay · Post by **Jay** » Fri Jan 14, 2011 8:49 pm

knuckles wrote:Legend fitness GHD is a great piece . Mine is green . Its purty.

We use the Legend GHR, solid as hell

Yes I Have Balls · Post by **Yes I Have Balls** » Fri Jan 14, 2011 9:27 pm

luls

Camille wrote:The CrossFit Discussion Board is intended to be a positive place for the community to come together to discuss CrossFit. It is not the place to discuss politics, including those of HQ. This discussion board and the Main Page are two separate entities. We will be repeating this for quite some time until discussions center more around productive content for the community's purpose.

Since we can't seem to stay away from the politics of HQ discussion, I am closing this thread. Those of you who insist on discussing HQ politics may be moderated. Fair warning.

Shafpocalypse Now · Post by **Shafpocalypse Now** » Fri Jan 14, 2011 9:41 pm

My foot plate is good, on the GHR, my pad sucks dog dick.

Dazed · Post by **Dazed** » Fri Jan 14, 2011 9:55 pm

A "box" opened up two warehouses down from my business, literally a 1:00 walk. I haven 't gotten a look inside, but I hope they have a shit ton of GHR, bumpers and C2s, oooh I'd love me a C2 on the cheap. I've gotten mail with two other Crossfit boxes advertising within minutes of my house. It will only be a matter of time before I can get some nice shiny stuff, on the cheap - go CrossFit!

TerryB · Post by **TerryB** » Fri Jan 14, 2011 9:57 pm

Dazed wrote:A "box" opened up two warehouses down from my business, literally a 1:00 walk. I haven 't gotten a look inside, but I hope they have a shit ton of GHR, bumpers and C2s, oooh I'd love me a C2 on the cheap. I've gotten mail with two other Crossfit boxes advertising within minutes of my house. It will only be a matter of time before I can get some nice shiny stuff, on the cheap - go CrossFit!

Somewhere the Level 1 trainer is looking over the invoices, scratching his head, wondering when Roman Chairs got "so damn expensive!"

Damien · Post by **Damien** » Fri Jan 14, 2011 10:34 pm

protobuilder wrote:
Dazed wrote:A "box" opened up two warehouses down from my business, literally a 1:00 walk. I haven 't gotten a look inside, but I hope they have a shit ton of GHR, bumpers and C2s, oooh I'd love me a C2 on the cheap. I've gotten mail with two other Crossfit boxes advertising within minutes of my house. It will only be a matter of time before I can get some nice shiny stuff, on the cheap - go CrossFit!
Somewhere the Level 1 trainer is looking over the invoices, scratching his head, wondering when Roman Chairs got "so damn expensive!"

Dude, you need a GHR for GHR sit-ups. That's why they're called "GHR Sit-Ups"! Duh!

IGX

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