Number 1 and Number 2: A Day of Training
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ก.ค. 2011
- Find out how 2010 Games champion Graham Holmberg and second-place finisher Rich Froning Jr. are training for the 2011 Reebok CrossFit Games. At the Rogue Fitness training center in Columbus, Ohio, and CrossFit Cookeville at Tennessee Tech University, Sevan Matossian captures these two elite athletes preparing themselves for the mental and physical battles they are soon to encounter.
Reminiscing on his experiences last year, Froning says, "You can look at it like I lost or you can look at it like he won, and either way the outcome is he won. There's not much you can do about it, and I can't change anything about it."
To prepare for this year's Games, Froning says his game plan is simple: "Train as hard as I can. That's what I'm going to do, and that's what I have been doing."
Reigning champion Holmberg confronts criticism about his performance and obscurity over the past year. He says the Open was a "lose-lose situation" for him-if he did well, people expected it, but if he did poorly, people would question his capability. Holmberg finished 37th overall in the Open, and he didn't compete in a regional event.
Both athletes say they are ready for the Home Depot Center and July 29. They analyze their own past performances and that of their peers, sizing up the competition.
"We'll see what happens when we get to the Games," Holmberg says. "That's all that really matters."
Originally published July 10, 2011
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I just come here to watch this on regular basis, just to get motivated.
As each year goes past since this and other Matossian wonders were filmed, you realise what precious gems of film making and history they are.
'Rich Froning - The Second Fittest Man Alive'
Holy shit that was weird....
Thank you. Too many people are still stuck in the "everyone want to be a bodybuilder and look good" mentality. I love crossfit because it challenges me in ways the common three day split routine never did. I never climbed a rope or even attempted a handstand push-up before I found crossfit, but now I'm good at both as well as many other skills. It's good to hear from a fellow crossfitter.
I really think everyone is entitled to say whatever they want, but I do find it so funny when "bodybuilders" or "fitness enthusiasts" or even 'Keyboard warriors" rip on the kipping pullups or movement standards . Whenever I see bodybuilders, all I see is half movements (bench squat, lat pull, you name it) and they kip almost everything. Just look at anybody in a gym or video do bicep curls or triceps pushdown or whatever, it is all kipping. I know some limited range of motion comes from bulk and other is a choice to build bigger muscle. the point is everyone does what they do to be the best they can be. Let's just leave it at that ;-)
those guys are both very humble yet very hungry while at the top of their game. any time i start to lose my mojo this video helps to put me back in a positive and motivated state of mind. I cant wait for the 2013 open to start. Its a great build up to the regionals and then the Games. Im glad CFHQ is doing more stuff like the US vs Europe in the "Off Season". I would love to see a CF League one day so we could see the top CFers all year long.
Really enjoyed watching this video, im new to the whole cross fit sport but love it. Graham and Rich are both beasts, different people but both so determined and driven, Respect!
I don't understand why people are butthurt about form, and how crossfitters can't *perform* in terms of weight lifting competitions. Who gives a fuck. Obviously, the only people that care about that are internet trolls and people thats mirin. Who cares if the workouts have always been around, who cares about all this bullshit on form. Crossfit is designed for people who just wanna get fit and thats exactly why crossfit does. It provides an environment for people to be active, positive, and most important. *FIT* !
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These guys work out more in a day than I do in a week, and I visit the gym 4 times a week.
what do you do with the other three days lol
matt thomas
Fap.
guess you cant push hard if your life depended on it son!!!!
thecanadianwill There's nothing wrong with that, look at bodybuilders from the 50's and 60's like Steve Reeves and Leroy Colbert..they were stronger, fitter, and had more muscle mass than most crossfitters and they only trained fullbody 3 days a week! Have fun with your burnout workouts and screwing up your hormones with crossfit lol!
Bro Broson How on earth can Crossfit mess with hormones? Do you have proof supporting that claim?
Great video, loved the insight into these two great guys. Froning is such a workhorse and so Graham is so quiet and unassuming. Documentary quality video, 5 star work.
Overall good interviews, but this Crossfit reporter is trying to throw in some drama, stick to the sport and knock off the BS and stop trying to start bullshit with the athletes.
Anyone notice Rich playing that gospel rap by Tedashii while first being interviewed in the beginning of the video? Love it dude!
Your points are all valid. Just a footnote though, Rich Froning did a work out he did where he had 8 minutes to find a 1rm clean and jerk and 8 minutes to find a 1rm snatch. His total at his weight class would have qualified him for the USAW open this year. He did this about 2 years after this video.
A Lot Of Respect To Theses Guys Keep It Up Man
That's tight, I want more of these!
Crazy! This was like my version of Pumping Iron back in the day only instead of Arnold and Lou it was Rich and Graham
Great vid men...dedication right there!!!!
It's crazy how much bigger they have both gotten. Rich, too, but especially Graham, and maybe more so EZ!
you gotta love rich froning man!
Incredible work ethics! Role models!
Nice workouts from these guys, much respect to Graham and Rich. Some people yet don't understand that Crossfit is a new approach to fitness, it brings back movements from olimpyc weightlifting and functional movements, physical appearence it's not essential, any sport and physical activity carries the risk to injury.
yeah it could be that strength and conditioning coaches have been used some of this movements, i'm not denying that, even mma coaches put in practice some of this movements, you can see it in Georges st. Pierre training or other athletes, but Crossfit put together all this movements that have been forgotten for many people that just think in Bodybuilding training style when they think about training...and do 30 reps of clean an jerk is tottally respectfull thing you know, if you are trained for that and if you want to so do it!!! is the same thing with guys that practie Parkour, Freerunning, Street Workout or somenthing else, they do some unconventional movements or reps, and you can't assure that "intelligent" training can avoid the risk of injury, because any kind of physical activity carries the risk of injury specially if you do it with the goal to achieve a better performance or change your body if you don't belive me search how many injurys professional athletes have even if they are with a strict trainer or coach
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No it's not a "new approach to fitness". Granted, it has helped popularise the fitness movement so in that regard I am thankful for the existence of CF, but really, it's nothing new. They just made it seem like they made this stuff up. But some people have been training like this for a long time.
forzacavaliere the thing is a significant amount of average people nowadays have a wider variety of options in training and think beyond than just do bench press and curl biceps...and of course JUST SOME PEOPLE have been training like these for a long time but in some closed or elite circles but as you said we have to be thankful to Crossfit to put it closer this kind of perspectives to the average people. Peace.
great vid! need more like this
People rail against crossfit, i don't think they fully realise what they are saying. I don't really do crossfit, but i do dosome Crossfit workouts, why? Because they are good workouts. Crossfit basically did not invent a single thing they talk about, they just came up with a method and trademarked it. Barbell complexes, olympic lifts, circuit and HIIT training have been around for fucking years. Kipping pull-ups and putting beginners in to do snatches is fucking stupid, and why Crossfit should be critiqued (also because they act like they are a REVOLUTION, how can you revolutionise anything that has been around for decades?). But don't rail against their overall approach, which is at the very least admirable.
Geez. Rich was and still is way ahead of his time in the competitive field of CrossFit. Insane looking back at this
The gyms these guys workout are insane!
Cant wait to see this live . . .
I'm just glad one of the top comments supports crossfit. I love this video and the edited version of 20 minutes, but all it seems to get is meatheads spamming hatred on it. Both Rich and Graham are examples of where hard work can take you, and that should be appreciated by ANYONE, let alone just the crossfit community.
i don't say the fittest but the most complete man in my opinion. But i see your point man! Ray Mears has the biggest skillzz!
Well put. Cheers
Riches old facility is PERFECT
where can i find the video of the 2010 final, featuring the rope event they're talking about? thanks
The best videos.
@K8T0 those plates are made exactly for the point of being rubber and dropping. They also need to have tue same radius so when they are doing a power clean or snatch or deadlift, its the correct distance off the floor and not too close like using 25 lbs steel plates which are a smaller radius
wow.. these guys are beasts
hey you guys great work so far. You did good work on introducing and documeting crossfit via your channel. You even gave great tutorials to single exercises. But what I think is rather rare in the whole youtube community are actually FULL CROSSFIT WORKOUTS! Would you please start a Playlist in which you post actual WODs (wokout of the days) we can watch n our devices and train with them? You don't have to post them fast, with time the repertoire of wods will grow even when you post 1 in a month
Luck is a word used by critics to explain the impossible, or what does not make sense to one.
You said it Rich, there is no luck.
i hope they do another video like this for 1 and 2
Excellent question. Crossfit it designed to build well-rounded functional body that can accomplish many things, you will learn to run faster, jump higher and be stronger, if you do crossfit even for a short time you will find that you have better overall fitness. Think jack of all trades. For the average person who doesn't want to be a skinny distance runner or a bulky bodybuilder and wants to improve their all around fitness, crossfit is the perfect mix.
It's unbelievable how Rich has lost the first place, but yet he had great attitude all the time ! Great sportsman !!
These two guys are real warriors....
Their called bumper plates, specific to olyimpic lifting. The point of the plate is that it is a specific size regardless of it's weight and made of a rubbery material that can be dropped on the floor. They're not fake. They're just not made like typical metal gym plates.
Graham's 35 reps in squat clean and power jerk is impressive.It takes a strong mind to tolerate the pain.
I love rich froning hes a good inspiration
Crazy workouts.
Fitest man alive.
Please make another documentary like this!!
yeah me too man! Crossfit is a great sport!
Rick is training his jaw too, at the same time!! that s awesome
Why Do people bag on x fit so much. I'm not the one to comment on videos a lot. but people are going to do what they love. if you love baseball, LOVE BASEBALL! if you just love lifting, THEN JUST LIFT! if you love running, THEN JUST RUN! my point is is don't hate and bash on something other people love to do. All these people love doing is crossfit. If you hate it then WHY THE FUCK ARE YOU WATCHING A CROSSFIT VIDEO! I work out 5-6 times a week. running, Olympic lifting, calisthenics, kinda what crossfitters do. I have a friend that goes to a crossfit gym and he brought me along. I though " hey how hard can it be" the coach watched me dead-lift, squat, snatch, etc.... he wanted to see what i was capable of. come to find out some moments of mine were off. Correcting these, I found out that doing the right movement actually made me drop about 20-25% of my MR. We did an EMOB witch was not bad. But then the WOD came.... All and all, CROSS FIT KICKED MY ASS..and Im " man enough" to say it, as for some of you commenting have not even tried cross-fit, and if you have tried it, IT PROB KICKED YOUR ASS AS WELL! and you quit and said it was stupid because you couldn't do it! LET THE PEOPLE WHO DO CROSSFIT DO AND LOVE CROSSFIT! because the people in these vid training and competing in the games are prob making a hell of a lot more money then half of your asses comment and blowing crossfit out of the water
that's just my 2 cents for everyone that bags on crossfit :)
crossfitters, keep doing what your doing! much respect from me!
This argument is exact the reason that some people consider crossfit athletes to be the fittest, if you define fittest as a situation where you are overall good in all the athletic movements and endurance, and not only in one specific sport where one movement or endurance state is dominant.
This video is amazing. I can't wait to start training for this. Does anyone know any gyms around San Diego that only deal with cross fit?
Fitness isn't restricted to cardiovascular strength. These guys displayed at a globally recognized competition that they can perform tasks with every aspect of their body at a quality that puts them at the top. The only competition that would compare is the decathlon at the Olympics.
No weight divisions. Its based on performance. One guy might be stronger but how will he do in a swim, rope climbs, pull ups etc. It kinda balances out on how they program the contest. Its airing this weekend on espn 3 if you wanted to watch
I agree. Also try Breathslim. It's a great addition to any exercise regimen...
Rich is so patient with this guy; I would have lost my rag with him keep asking questions about the rope climb and not winning the 2010 games etc.
This video is either to motivate or to envy. At any cost, much time is spent following these two crossfit competitors in lieu of training one self.
they did not sure if you saw the 2012 games but it started with a tri component, not full length iron man stuff but still tough stuff sand ride and elevation climbs you should check it out
I use to work out twice a day six days a week, but my lack of proper nutrition was really messing with my aesthetics and strength :( These guys are animals!
Dude, I totally agree with you on that. Nonetheless, I think that a CrossFit Games Champion is the person that would best be able to do all that series of tasks at a high level. These dudes can handle 10k runs with ease and lift 355lbs from the floor over their heads, they can do up to 30 handstand push-ups unbroken and deadlift almost three times their bodyweight. My point is that, in that "list with no end", they would be the best performers if they compete with any other sport's champion.
Very true, when i wrote that comment back then i was very ignorant about cross fit, but after i did more research i agree with you 100% cross-fitters are fuckan incredible athletes. I watched some cross fit games the other day and the events they do are CRAZY...
EXACTLY! If you read anything about what CrossFit is by Greg Glassman he will tell you competing in CrossFit is only half of what CrossFit is about. Application of what you do in the gym is the other half. On the sports field, on a mountain or a life or death situation. Apply what you do in the gym to real life and that's what makes an "elite" athlete.
@CxOxLxE just finished. awesome, documentary worthy. the pain they put themselves through it scary.
@polishdrummer94 I mostly strength train, and being able to squat very heavy gives me a good cardio workout and has improved my running, cycling endurance, sprinting and jumping. I think too many people put down strength training as if it doesn't carry over to other parts of athletics.
Let me explain something to you guys real quick. I completely understand the hate for crossfit. I think many, and possibly the majority, of crossfitters brag too much about it, and use shitty form in their movements. However, I think crossfit is a great thing to add to anyone's athletic training, when done right. I think that professional crossfitters train exactly the right way. Look at a pro like Chris Spealler. He works on mobility and form more than any other athlete I have ever seen. He also focuses on main lifts like squats, deadlifts, and bench for strength. Crossfit can be a great thing to do, but it is absolutely necessary to work on form, mobility, and strength as you do it.
Why does everyone hate on crossfit? If its so easy then you fucking do it
Most of them are wannabe fitness "scientists" who have never tried it, read some articles that discredit it (mainly by former sponsors), because they are just are insanely in love with convention gyms to the point they discredit any other form of fitness. We've all seen the guys I'm talking about in gyms, they spend more time looking in the mirror looking at themselves and sniggering at other people than anything else, thats why they're in there for 5 hours a day when they spend 2 working out. The crossfit community is amazing everyones supportive and friendly if you go to a conventional gym leave today and join a crossfit gym you wont regret it. Unless you're the type of person I mentioned above.
I already do cross fit. Been doing it for about 6 months I love it so far. Its probably one for the hardships things I've done
Hardest
I wanted to respond to your comment of why Froning deserves the title: the fittest man alive. Of ALL the things happening in the world, this title got you bewildered. You sound like a smart guy how about you provide descriptions of what "the fittest man alive" should be. And then it's best that you make a game or a show based on your descriptions, so that you can back it up with something you created other than words. I think it's fair.
CrossFit alone? I'll take that as a compliment since CrossFit encompasses everything. Olympic lifting, Endurance, Speed, Agility, Flexibility, Strength, Cardio, it's all there. It's not the same as when you say Powerlifters only Powerlift. So when you say someone does CrossFit and nothing else, you are actually saying they do everything.
Proper form in these workouts yields proficiency in 10 key dimensions of fitness, not readily found in any other sport - without injuries.
Sevan was the best, why they got rid of him is mind blowing.
Two points.
1. Graham Holmberg reminds me of Toby from "The Office",
2. Rich Froning called others "freaks of nature". 15:16
Rich Froning has near perfect form with almost all of his lifts. He is one of the best Crossfitters out there. just look at him snatching at 45:55. He's a machine!
Times have changed
that crossfit gym.... oh man I'm jealous. Needs something like that here
Just curious, how would you define the fittest in the world, or who would you pick as the fittest in the world if not these guys? Or do you not think that you can choose?
According to Muscle & Fitness (Dec/12) Rich's best ever clean & jerk is 365lbs (165kg) and snatch 285 (129kg) (keep in mind this is CF form, not Olympic discipline). His total would be about 294kg and the person who finished in last place at the 2012 olympics, in his weight class, did 313kg. The gold medal winner snatched 185 and clean & jerked 233. Rich is a heck of a CFer, but he couldn't hang with olympic lifters
god look at how into his clean and jerks he is at 2:33 look how he just tosses the bar away. then he goes on with the words of wisdom. "You can look at it like he won or he lost, but either way he won". CROSSFIT YA
The fittest man is someone who is the best overall, he is not the world record holder for dead lifts or bench presses but he can average out the best physical shape over any other man in the world, that is what makes them the fittest men on earth
But being fit isn't about being the best at one thing though. It's about being the best at doing every thing at once, or back to back to back. I definitely see your arguement though! Great perspective! I still need to try out CrossFit for myself!
CF, IMO is an example of "teaming up with someone in the know". The box I attend employs certified olympic lifting coaches who teach separate classes only for lifting. The CF coaches I've worked with have all taught other sports before, like martial arts, gymnastics or team sports. We seem to agree with the idea behind the latter part of your post, though I don't think you give people all the credit they deserve. It is our responsibility to know the risks associated with the sport we're playing.
what kind of gloves are those that rich has on at like 25:30 after his muscle ups?
I would (as well as everyone else) consider myself to be the fittest person on the planet. I sometimes go to the gym but I don't like embarrassing everyone around me so I usually just stay home and watch tv to allow others the opportunity to get on my level.
wow how or when do these guys recover? do they have off days? these guys are beasts!!
I've not liked other crossfit videos but this looks like a workout, instead of throwing weights around and letting dogs run loose in the place.
True that, these guys have a good even base for athleticism, they would be good at most sports with the right skill set. I would have to argue that navy seals are the most well rounded though
0:13:14 WOW that question hurts. Graham, you deserved to win in 2010. Froning was not as efficient as you were when it came down to rope climbing. Froning did climb the rope using primary his upper body strength. May not be the case in 2011 and 2012 but in 2010 you were the man.
Holmberg is like the silent assassin. Great attitude
I totally understand why Froning is more of a fan favorite. He's more charismatic, while Holmberg seems like he's just there to workout. Froning is a hardworking maniac, but I think his character is what allows the casual fan, and fellow crossfitter to like him more. I admire both of them, but in different ways. I relate more to Holmberg so I tend to favor him.
Holy shit. That facility looks pretty damn nice.
I look at it like retirement. We do all we can to prepare ourselves for when we're over 60. Why bother saving your money and joints for when you're 80? Enjoy your life. Spend your money. And be strong!
i skipped most of it, but watched some power cleans and wasn't that bad.
i love how beastie boys is bumpin in the background
The gym Rich works out at is so cool
yea i see your point to i just like to say things see how crazy people get about only seeing one thing tunnel vision, as i say i love crossfit and do it 6 days a week :)
Rich is the man
What happened to the "2010 GAMES CHAMPION GRAHAM HOLBERG DOCUMENTARY" ? It was on youtube for a while then all of a sudden it disappeared. Could you please put it back on youtube?
I would bet anything that if Rich wanted to spend a year training for the olympics in power lifting he would be representing the USA next go round. Dude is definatly and elite lifter. Maybe after winning the games again for the next 3 years he will give it a shot just to challenge himself.
They did add this year
There are multiple aspects to fitness. From being an elite athlete, doing ironman comps, cyclist, etc. You cannot take away the hard work and mental prep they do for this style training. It is as hard as any other competitive training out there.
The champions of the CrossFit Games are boasted as the fittest men and women on the planet, and they likely ARE according to CrossFit's model of fitness. The model includes "cardiovascular/respiratory endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power,
coordination, agility, balance, and accuracy" so that really any feat that could be described as 'athletic' is included.
These people are the best at being able to complete work that fits into any of the above category.
Well, I'm not doing the EXACT style as crossfit... mine is a little harder I have to admit but I like to push myself like that. And just a heads up scotty boy... the caps lock key is all the way to the left, in the middle. Take care, Kitten.
@Enongacong It's all around fitness. I play football and find some things that crossfit offers "easy" and others are gruelingly hard.
Am i the only powerlifter who admires crossfit? Not that its the sport i wanna do. But it has its perks. They train hard and for most people it's the best way to start working out. From there on you can go bodybuilding, powerlifting or do olympic lifts if you would like.