Aug 11, 2026 · 43 min · 12 segments
-A VNR listener wants to know why so many CrossFit gyms seem to program a heavy lift followed by another workout instead of simply doing one workout a day. \-Pat & Boz discuss this topic.
"But my partner and I are having a bit of an existential CrossFit crisis." Well, you've come to the right place, Chris.
During the course, it was explained that according to the CrossFit methodology, a dedicated strength segment before the workout, for example, five by five power cleans or several set of snatches from different positions, isn't actually part of the methodology.
That was surprising to hear, 'cause almost every CrossFit gym I've trained at programs exactly that.
You want to arrive at the workout as fresh as possible since the intensity drives results.
What's your philosophy when it comes to including dedicated strength work, dedicated strength work before the workout? And if it isn't part of the original methodology, why do you think so many CrossFit affiliates have adopted that training approach? Thanks for your time.
"But my partner and I are having a bit of an existential CrossFit crisis." Well, you've come to the right place, Chris.
During the course, it was explained that according to the CrossFit methodology, a dedicated strength segment before the workout, for example, five by five power cleans or several set of snatches from different positions, isn't actually part of the methodology.
That was surprising to hear, 'cause almost every CrossFit gym I've trained at programs exactly that.
You want to arrive at the workout as fresh as possible since the intensity drives results.
What's your philosophy when it comes to including dedicated strength work, dedicated strength work before the workout? And if it isn't part of the original methodology, why do you think so many CrossFit affiliates have adopted that training approach? Thanks for your time.
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