Comments on: Is LHM Like Crossfit?

By: wrestler strength

wrestler strength — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 17:13:14 +0000

This post really helped distinguish LHM training. Thanks!

By: bill

bill — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 18:55:50 +0000

Working up to 1 rep in the lean hybrid programs – what does that mean? Do you do one rep of maximum weight or do you work towrds 1 rep in that workout? For example do 3×100, 2×150, 1×200 if 200 was your max, or just do 1×200?

By: Skadwaz

Skadwaz — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:42:37 +0000

a few days ago… i saw a guy..who looked as though if his name was Mr.Muscle…pick on a daily wage manual laborer…well, the laborer won.. he never hits the gym.does he??too poor…the only thing he does is carrying stones all through the day.. and using the sledge hammer for about the same time, no days off, no rest…. makes u wonder whether there is anything called over training, doesn’t it?

By: Michael Moore

Michael Moore — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:06:50 +0000

As the man says (and DOES) : “Stop whining and start working”… Crossfit is bollocks. Go lose weight AND MUSCLE if thats what you want. I did heaps of cardio years ago (cycling, running, hiking) and yes I lost weight, but did I gain muscle? NO!! Did I end up carrying extra pounds again? YES! LHM is the goods cos in 37 years nothing else has worked.

By: JJ

JJ — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:46:53 +0000

Sweet as! Good distinction!:D

By: Dano

Dano — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:41:25 +0000

Excellent Comparison and article! I loved seeing your beautiful family in the last video I watched. You have a blessed life.

By: Lupe

Lupe — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:07:22 +0000

Stephen –
I’m with you guy! I too am a Crossfitter but also love Elliott’s LHMB
approach. I think it’s okay to take the best of two worlds to customize
what works best for the individual. The important thing is to be committed and consistent with your training.

Elliott – Congrats. You have a great program. I just wish I didn’t live way out in Riverview. Have you considered opening any affiliates??

By: keith fine

keith fine — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:50:35 +0000

well crossfit is a little more than just sprints,squats,DLs & push presses.
Some workouts are quit heavy.The beauty of crossfit is that you can scale it to your fitness level and needs.Don’t get me wrong I use your ideas in my training also,Zach and Defranco,have inspired me also.The final outcome is what are you training for?,not all of us wanna be bodybuilders or strong men.Some of use just like being better than 95% of everyone else,lol.
Best to you bro keep up the good work.

By: Jim

Jim — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:45:43 +0000

Elliott – That was a great response.
I also enjoy your comments and videos. I used to workout 5 times a week, but time contraints have reduced that to 3 times a week. I have a very good routine and make the most of the time.

Your constant grooming of training techniques is a joy to watch and at times can provide me with an opportunity to shake up my workouts a bit.

Jim

By: kelly

kelly — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:07:25 +0000

Elliot, you probably described Crossfit better than most trainers and gym owners ever could. I like that you pointed out that it is a great conditioning program, which it is. Though many of us crossfitters have taken it into our own hands to build extra strength so that the workouts become easier. The one thing that many in the family forget to remember when they do their own programming is that “we like to move lots of weight long distances very quickly.”
That is one reason I keep looking to you and Zach and even Defranco and many others to get ideas on bridging the gap. Anyways, I like LHMB and use it to compliment my program. Again thanks for pointing out the differences of the two great programs.