Deats said:
Do you have a C2 in the house or something else?
I do. Not a fancy new one, but a Model C that is very functional.
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I'll bite since I have done Crossfit previously (I just lift oly and do my own cardio now). What are these "dangerous" exercises referenced? Are y'all referring to the olympic lifts or other movements at too high a weight for good form? If so, I would argue that's more related to the specific "coaching" rather than the exercise itself
I think there are a number of fair points in here. But yes, in general the kiy-ups, Snatch, Overhead squats, etc. I mean nothing is really dangerous if you are strong enough and have perfect form, right? But a lot of these are very complicated, require borderline perfect form, and the times I've been around these gyms the 1 on 1 attention/teaching/technique/supervision has never been present in what I would consider an appropriate amount. Anecdotally even my primary doc (who's office is in the same neighborhood as the CF gym) has related to me that he saw an exponential spike in injuries after the gym opened, and individuals noted that is where the bulk of the injuries occurred.
Given the right time, training, and avoidance of machismo that allows you to use the appropriate amount of weight (without bending to the peer pressure of lifting what others do) then it should all be safe. But to me one of the great benefits of Crossfit is the camaraderie and "push" that others give you that makes you push through barriers that would probably stop you at home. ...that same "push" leads to a lot of injuries in my estimation.
Having said all of that, I am not a Dr., nor do I pretend to be one and everything I say is anecdotal or personal observed experiences in my area. Hell, I get hurt lifting at home by myself and I really don't "push through" those barriers.