Today we’re talking to CrossFit athlete Griffin Roelle, who competed as a rookie at the 2020 CrossFit Games. Griffin found the sport after a lengthy football career. He brought an immense base of strength to his CrossFit training, which is reflected in his results: He’s one of the all-out strongest athletes in the sport, and he won the max front squat event at this year’s CrossFit Games with a 490 pound lift. We discuss the limits of programming for strength and endurance, along with what Griffin thinks athletes should prioritize to excel at heavy workouts.
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On this episode of The BarBend Podcast, host David Thomas Tao talks to Griffin Roelle about:
- Winning the front squat event at this year’s CrossFit Games (2:40)
- Griffin’s strength background before CrossFit (5:40)
- Transitioning from football to CrossFit (9:10)
- Qualifying for this year’s CrossFit Games (12:30)
- The game plan for eventually winning the CrossFit Games (17:30)
- Can anyone beat Mat Fraser? (19:00)
- Looking to this year’s CrossFit Games Finals (24:00)
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