Cross Fitting for the LONG TERM?? If you really want to become strong and fit for life, your gains should be measured in terms of months and years, not days and weeks. The way you continue to make these gains into the long term is by being consistent in your sessions and remaining INJURY FREE. Leave your ego at the door, and focus on safe, correct movement (this can still be efficient) as opposed to weight and speed. And as we all know, once your movement is correct and efficient, you’ll probably end up moving heavy shit at speed, because efficient movement is by definition, “the fastest and safest way to manipulate a barbell, kettlebell, or your body.” BOOM.

Read the following article (language warning): The Final Stroke

As the 70's Big post tells us, you’re probably not going to feel any negative effects from those first 999 squats. But if you spend enough time coming forward on your toes or letting your elbows drop on those front squats, eventually you’re going to pay the price on rep number 1000. And then you instantly lose that 1RM you were previously so proud of and be back at square one. Square One is not enjoyable!!