I stated in the comments section of a recent barbell squat post that went viral, that
I’ve been thinking a lot lately that crossfit™ might actually have a 100% chance of injury when practiced over a lifetime.
Which of course, is crazy, and should make everyone run from it.
People don’t like this idea. Probably because it’s true, and it conflicts with something they “like”.
If (true), it’s also an absolute statement, which people dislike in general, for reasons outside the scope of this post.
Now, as for CrossFit™ and it’s chance of injury, am I convinced it’s chance of producing an injury when performed over an adult lifetime is 100%?
Basically, yes.
Now, (assuming CrossFit™ fans are anything like barbell squat fanatics) before you run to the comments section and emotionally vomit to me what a horrible human being I am, allow me to *suggest* you finish reading this post, before you make an ass of yourself; because I am going to discuss why this is true, as well as respond in advance…
I wouldn’t normally care to pick on someone like Mark Rippetoe, but he’s one of the most popular proponents of performing a barbell squat, AND, he says stuff like this on a consistent basis.
There are few things graven in stone, except that you have to squat or you’re a pussy.
As it turns out, this isn’t true. In fact in reality, you would be quite wise to avoid the free standing barbell squat entirely.
I discuss why in the (informal) video blog below, in which I might come off as polarizing or aggravating to some. If I do, please understand that wasn’t necessarily my intention, nor did I try to avoid it.
I was primarily interested discussing the downfalls of the barbell squat, not being sensitive (or insensitive) towards your feelings, and potentially decade + long investment into the barbell squat.
So I simply don’t care one way or the other, and if the video aggravates you, just stop watching it.