October 13
Kipping Pull-Ups: The Truth
Is the kipping pull-up a legit movement or an exercise abomination? You may be surprised.
September 17
Does CrossFit Lead to Injury?
CrossFit claims that the NSCA is out to get them. Is it a conspiracy or does CrossFit just enjoy bullying people?
September 11
Beating the CrossFit Drug Test
Plenty of athletes cheat, but surely not CrossFit Games competitors. After all, it's drug tested so they can't take PEDs, right? (Wrong.)
August 7
CrossFitters Aren't Athletes
Are bodybuilders or CrossFitters athletes? Are bodybuilding and CrossFit even sports? You might not like the answers.
July 25
Bodybuilder Goes CrossFit
Powerlifter, Olympic lifter, and bodybuilder Christian Thibaudeau became a CrossFit athlete for three months. Here are the lessons he learned.
June 27
CrossFit and Starting Strength
Most training programs will deliver results, but are those the results you really want? Let's look at two popular methodologies.
May 27
A CrossFit Apology
Christian Thibaudeau used to make fun of CrossFit athletes, but since he began coaching them, they've taught him a few valuable things... along with earning his respect.
April 14
In Defense of CrossFit
For all its flaws, CrossFit has done wonders for fitness. It's time we give credit where credit is due, even if CrossFitters are kinda annoying.
March 21
How to Fix CrossFit
CrossFit hurts a lot of people, and the goal of exercise is to make you better, not worse. There's a simple fix, though.
January 29
CrossFit, Kevin Ogar, and Questions
A CrossFit athlete severs his spine during a competition. Freak accident or something that could have been prevented?
December 2
CrossFit: The Good, Bad, and the Ugly
CrossFit is the greatest thing ever to happen to barbell training, except for all the awful parts of it.
October 7
CrossFit and High-Rep Olympic Lifting
Are high-rep Oly lifts dangerous? Will they fail to make you strong? Here's what a variety of experts have to say.
August 26
The Fallacy of High-Rep Olympic Lifting
High-rep Olympic lifting is rising in popularity largely do to CrossFit. But is it a smart way to train?
April 9
4 Things to Steal From CrossFit
Hating on CrossFit is trendier than those hipster Ray-Bans your aunt bought you. There are some aspects of CrossFit that deserve your attention, however.
April 21
Crossed Up by CrossFit
A T Nation contributor goes undercover to score a coveted CrossFit certification. Here’s what happened.
November 4
The Truth About CrossFit
Is CrossFit a cult? Are its workouts insane? We answer those questions, and many more, in this investigation.