Eric Trent Miller Member



Profile: Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 256

Re: Cal Strength Does "Regular" Grace



Expecting an oly lifter to dominate a metcon with Oly movements in it is like expecting a sprinter to be able to dominate the 1600, because it has running in it.



Quote: Clint Harris Originally Posted by Clearly it was the counter because he didn't count right nor no rep him (weak sauce judge) - probably that idiot who thought he was a window -



Folks, this workout and the video was done as a joke/for fun. From the comments: "More funny videos of the weightlifters at Cal Strength"



Athletes like Jon, Donnie, and Spencer do not give a rat's a** about our named benchmarks, and yes 135 is a complete and utter joke to them. I mean, for the love of God, Jon has the unofficial us snatch record for a 94 at 166kg?



I'll translate for the crossfitters: that means he weighs 207lb or less at any given time, and can snatch 367lbs with form that would pass oly judging. He can snatch more than most non-elite cf'ers can squat.



Keep in mind, guys, that they don't train for this at all. They rarely do more than 3 reps without several minutes of rest in between. This kind of short/heavy metcon is not what they train for, so it makes complete sense that they don't absolutely kill it the first time they try it. Their CNS just isn't trained for this.



But, we know strength is king, right? So...how many days do you think it would take for Jon North to train Grace to the point that he could set a CF record with perfect form? I'd say less than a month....



athletes who reach the top of their sport have more than just athletic skill..they have a mental toughness that makes them scary at anything they do. A guy like Jon North would absolutely dominate at CF if he took a notion to. We should not expect Oly lifters to own a CF event first time through anymore than you should expect CF'ers to own an Oly event first time through.Expecting an oly lifter to dominate a metcon with Oly movements in it is like expecting a sprinter to be able to dominate the 1600, because it has running in it.um...that weaksauce idiot is Glenn Pendlay. I'm not sure where to even start with you on this, honestly. I will respectfully suggest that you spend a few minutes on Google, then come on back and draft a light hearted apology.Folks, this workout and the video was done as a joke/for fun. From the comments:Athletes like Jon, Donnie, and Spencer do not give a rat's a** about our named benchmarks, and yes 135 is a complete and utter joke to them. I mean, for the love of God, Jon has the unofficial us snatch record for a 94 at 166kg?I'll translate for the crossfitters: that means he weighs 207lb or less at any given time, and can snatch 367lbs with form that would pass oly judging. He can snatch more than most non-elite cf'ers canKeep in mind, guys, that they don't train for this at all. They rarely do more than 3 reps without several minutes of rest in between. This kind of short/heavy metcon is not what they train for, so it makes complete sense that they don't absolutely kill it the first time they try it. Their CNS just isn't trained for this.But, we know strength is king, right? So...how manydo you think it would take for Jon North to train Grace to the point that he could set a CF record with perfect form? I'd say less than a month....athletes who reach the top of their sport have more than just athletic skill..they have a mental toughness that makes them scary atthey do. A guy like Jon North would absolutely dominate at CF if he took a notion to.