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CrossFit is a branded fitness regimen that involves constantly varied functional movements performed at high intensity. [1] The method was developed by Greg Glassman, [2] who founded CrossFit with Lauren Jenai in 2000, [3] [4] [5] with CrossFit its registered trademark. [6]
CrossFit Mayhem is a CrossFit affiliate located in Cookeville, Tennessee. Mayhem was started in 2009 by Rich Froning Jr. in his father's barn as a place to train. [ 1 ] In 2012, Rich opened the original downtown facility, but almost immediately began plans to expand.
The deadlift is performed by lifting a weight off of the floor until fully upright. This is a compound exercise that also involves the glutes, lower back, lats, trapezius (upper back), and, to a lesser extent, the quadriceps and the calves. Lifting belts are often used to help support the lower back.
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The CrossFit Games is an annual athletic competition owned and operated by CrossFit, LLC. [1] Athletes compete in a series of events at the Games, which may be various standard CrossFit workouts consisting of metabolic conditioning exercises, weightlifting, and gymnastics movements, as well as a range of activities from other sports such as swimming, road cycling and strongman.
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The Open started on February 29, 2024, and continued for three weeks until 18 March. [22] [23] A workout was released every week for a total of 3 workouts.[24] [25] [26] This year 343,528 athletes (344,396 including the adaptive divisions) registered for the Open, up over 6% from 2023.
The apparatus originated as a 'free exercise' for men, very similar to the floor exercise of today. [1] Most competitive gymnastics floors are spring floors. They contain springs and/or a rubber foam and plywood combination, which make the floor bouncy, soften the impact of landings, and enable the gymnast to gain height when tumbling.