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.
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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