CrossFit for Bodybuilders: 5 WODs Every Lifter Needs to Try

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In certain bodybuilding circles, there are some words you simply don’t use. And CrossFit is one of them—right? Actually, a large and growing number of bodybuilders are more exhausted with beefing with CrossFit than they are with CrossFit itself. And honestly, it’s very hard not to respect what athletes like Mat Fraser and Tia-Clair Toomey are capable of.

And let’s face it: While there are plenty of things that happen in a box that no bodybuilder is up for, there are a number of WODs (Workout of the Day) that are that special bad kind of fun that every diehard lifter can dig in and enjoy.

Ready to bury the hatchet? Do it by giving these five popular WODs a try. They all bridge the divide between aesthetics and functionality, and honestly, may actually help with your gains.

Lynne: Bench Press and Pull-ups

Is this a CrossFit workout for bodybuilders, or a bodybuilding workout for CrossFitters? You actually might have heard of a routine like this one in the bodybuilding universe. Arnold Schwarzenegger had a tendency to superset chest and back a lot in his favorite golden-age muscle-building workouts, and these two exercises were his favorites.

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This workout isn’t meant to be a sprint. If you need a few breaths and to sip on some BCAAs between rounds, go for it!

Perform the exercises in order with no rest between exercises and as much rest as needed between sets. Barbell Bench Press – Medium Grip Perform each set to failure, using a load equivalent to your body weight. 5 sets, to failure (no rest) + 1 more exercises

How to Use It: This is a perfect quick HIIT sesh or a full-body workout in a pinch. If you like the AMRAP format, substitute any three non-competing strength-building exercises. Just make sure you hit at least two different muscle groups so you can push hard without having to take a rest.

Your home gym needs a kettlebell—or more specifically, two: one heavy one to swing, and a lighter one to press and row.

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