VARIED NOT RANDOM #178: ARE BUTTERFLY PULL-UPS WORTH THE RISK?
A CrossFit enthusiast asked if butterfly pull-ups are worth the risk? Pat & Adrian discuss this topic.
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VARIED NOT RANDOM #177: WOULD CROSSFIT BE BETTER WITH NO VARIANCE?
VARIED NOT RANDOM #176: “MURPH” WITH 100 LBS & RAISING TWINS. -DAN BAILEY INTERVIEW
A VNR listener does not like the “variance” aspect of the CrossFit methodology. He wants to know what would be the pros & cons of simply repeating the same 3 weeks worth of workouts over & over forever. Pat discusses these topics & more.
Dan Bailey is multiyear CrossFit Games athlete, a husband & a new father to a set of twins. Dan talks about how his life & training have changed since having kids, as well as the lessons he has learned. He also has been pursuing the goal of a 600 lb deadlift, a 500 lb back squat & a 400 lb bench press. Recently Dan completed the hero workout “Murph” with 100 lbs. Pat discusses these topics & more
ABOUT THE PODCAST
Hosted by Pat Sherwood & Adrian Bozman, each episode is packed with insightful & actionable information aimed at people passionate about CrossFit, health & fitness, as well as general strength & conditioning. If you are an athlete, coach, gym owner or simply enjoy improving yourself & those around you through fitness, you’ve come to the right place.
ABOUT PAT
Pat Sherwood has held credentials up to & including being a Level 4 CrossFit Coach. He worked for CrossFit, Inc for 14 years in various roles including media, health & seminar staff. He is married with 3 kids. He is the owner of CrossFit Linchpin, enjoys ice cream & hates handstand push-ups.
ABOUT BOZ
Boz started dabbling with CrossFit at the end of 2004 and got his L1 in early 2006. He has coached at:
San Francisco CrossFit: 2006-2011
CrossFit Brisbane (Australia): 2011
Huntress CrossFit/The Tuxedo Social club (his low-key garage-gym ): 2014-2021
He’s also worked for CrossFit from 2007-present in various roles on the Seminar team, Education department and the CrossFit Games. “I love this stuff!”
