Mr Money is entirely correct. I train with bodybuilders and have done a few shows in the past myself (physique). I also carry my BCRPA.
People watch the Crossfit games and see these jacked dudes and chicks and end up wanting to do that style of workout themselves. Here are a few reasons why you can't:
-You're old or not young enough to be doing that shit to your joints anymore. When you're in your lower 20's you can swing and throw and conduct all those explosive movements all day, once you hit your 30's it's a no go.
https://www.livestrong.com/article/1...it-statistics/
The average age of male athletes in the 2018 Games was 27, according to the CrossFit Games.
-Secondly you're not on "supplements". Many of these Crossfit competitors are juiced up, making it much easier for them to take that type of wear and tear on the joints.
-Thirdly, you're not a genetic freak. Lets be real here, the top level Crossfit guys and gals are genetic freaks, they do this as a lifestyle. Your 9-5 office working ass isn't that (not targeting anyone in here.) The reality is you will eventually hurt yourself, and with an injury that will linger.
If you want tendonitis in every joint, float your boat, it will catch up to you. Slow and steady is the way to go as you get older, any trainer, any pro will tell you that. Focus on the mind muscle connection, focus on higher reps, lower the weight. You can still ball out occasionally and go mad heavy (which I do at times), 70% of my training is in the 12-15 rep range, slow and controlled.
By training this method if anything I've gotten bigger with
WAY less stress on the knees and elbows.