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    Cross fit?

    Hey guys. I have worked hard to build up my physique where I can now bench 225 4x (with no assist). This was a big accomplishment for me and is the strongest I've ever been. My question: I just started a crossfit program at a new gym and the trainer there wants me to stop benching/lifting free weights outside of their classes - says in 6-8 weeks with him he can get me to 275 just by doing stretching and their cross fit program. Is this realistic?

    My current program is doing a full body workout 3x per week with free weights. I mostly do compound movements like bench, squat, deads, military press etc. I try to go heavy as much as possible and I don't use a trainer. Crossfit would be a departure from this completely obviously. I have just started with this program and it is clear that I lack flexibility! I think it would probably increase my explosiveness as well. But I am not certain that the investment in cross fit training makes sense for me. Looking great and feeling great/being strong is my goal overall - I want to be jacked! Would like to hear opinions on this. My career is demanding from an hours per week perspective, so I am unable to participate in many other sports besides fitness currently. I am currently using an hrt dose of test cyp which has helped me make great strides lifting. Look forward to hearing opinions on this, you guys on this forum are great; extremely helpful to me

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    I love cross fit, but doing it only once sometimes twice a week, in the nature.

    It is the best cardio for me, but I don't think that you can get massive from it, strength Yes!

    I have it only as a cardio with my gym that is my priority!

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    u would sat its good for cardio/weight loss....as said muscle growth nit so much....but if it falls in line with ur goals ie losin weight go for it

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    It matters your diet if you can get strength. Some cf there are alot of compound exercises.
    If you want the beach body look I would high recommend this

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    i am currently doing a cross fit/kick boxing/resistance bands and for me the results have been outstanding. i have no idea what i bench at the moment but ask your self this. what is more important lifting heavy or haveing the look you want. For me it doesnt matter if I can bench 50 or 500 i look in the mirror and i can see that i am growing as well as dropping BF.

    That being said giver a go. what do you have to lose

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    Appreciate the responses guys. What probably makes sense is to supplement my standard weight training with cf. I definitely want the beachbody look, but don't want to give up any gains I have made in strength.

    Maybe the cf trainer is right - perhaps he really can increase my bench weight over time. Will report back on how this goes.

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