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>>176481 (continued)
>5. Doing more of less does not necessarily translate into >the same effort. You're right, but only if the load is significantly less than whatever you're comparing it towards. 150 lbs of strict pull-ups for 10 reps = 1500 lbs of work being done. When you do kipping pull-ups, its not like you're pulling 0 lbs. If you've ever done them, you know you can only do 5-10 more. Which means the load of a kipping pullup is not significantly greater than a strict one. For example, if you weigh 150 again, kipping is like pulling 120 lbs of weight, but you can do it 5 more reps than a strict. So, 120 lbs for 15 reps = a load 1800 lbs. Hell, I'll even be generous with you. Lets say a kipping pull-up means you'll be pulling 100 lbs. 100 lbs at 15 reps would be the same amount as a strict hanging pull-up. But, if you're generating enough momentum to make you weigh only that much, it's a much safer bet to say you'll be doing 20 reps instead of only 15. Which means you'll be pulling a load of 2000 lbs. Personally, I do both versions of the pull-up, because I want it all.
>6. Much like Squatz(!), Crossfit has a place, but is not the be all end all of exercise. Whatever you're doing MUST be right then. /sarcasm
I don't go out of my way to say that I'm not a huge fan of powerlifters' goals to be the strongest person possible while ignoring everything else, nor do I come up with gay ass lists of reasons why I don't like something.
Everyone says Crossfitters get butthurt when someone says they're program is uneffective. Well yea, I bet you a nickel that many will get upset too when I criticize their 5x5 lifting plan with uninformed, invalid reasons.
TL;DR - Shut up and train. That's what all of us are here for.
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