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@Ben_Smith13
Ben Smith
6 years
What if the circumstances you're asking God to change are the very circumstances God is using to change you? #IF
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3 months
The transition war has begun… #CrossFitOpen #24point2
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4 months
Good week so far. 340 moved well today. And Krypton Games this weekend will be the highlight!
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7 years
Try turning off your TV for a few days and watch how much more time and quiet you have...
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@Ben_Smith13
Ben Smith
1 year
TEAM
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1 year
CrossFit Krypton celebrated 10 years today since opening and bringing health, fitness, and community to our area. I thank God every day for the calling to start this “business”.
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@Ben_Smith13
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7 years
Well, that was uncomfortable... #17point5 @CrossFitGames
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5 months
Redemption on that 330# bar today.
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9 years
Whatever you want to be, Never quit. http://t.co/HBCHR6rumG
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@Ben_Smith13
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10 months
Machine.
@RogueFitness
Rogue Fitness
10 months
I think we’ve seen this before 🤔 Laura Horvath CRUSHES The Pig. #ryourogue #crossfitgames
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4 months
It’s Snatch day at your local CrossFit Affiliate… a 🧵…
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8 years
We live in a special place. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Thank you to all those Veterans who give so much of themselves for others. Happy Veterans Day!! #USA
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9 years
New neighborhood, new garage gym. Neighbor walks by "Soo... What are y'all doin? You know y'all look crazy right?" #CrossFit
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4 months
Consistency got me back here to a 350 C&J. In attitude, effort, exercise, nutrition. The biggest factor in your success or failure is consistency. Start by just showing up… consistently.
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Ben Smith
11 years
Snatch 136kg/300lbs. You can(and should) get stronger and improve fitness at the same time. #Crossfit http://t.co/ES06Xm1EO2
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8 years
Gave this week absolutely everything I had. I have to say it was one of, if not the most fun CF…
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@Ben_Smith13
Ben Smith
7 years
You ain't seen nothin yet!
@CrossFitGames
The CrossFit Games
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8 years
It was an honor to compete with these guys! Thanks to everyone who cheered us on, on site and on the internet land!
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Ben Smith
7 months
Crushed it🦾
@RogueFitness
Rogue Fitness
7 months
Title defended. Congrats to Laura Horvath, 2X Rogue Invitational Champion. #rogueinvitational #ryourogue
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3 months
CrossFit Krypton is 14th in North America east with 165 athletes registered for the @CrossFitGames open. 92 of those athletes qualified for Quarterfinals. It’s gonna be busy next month… @CrossFit @CrossfitKrypton
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5 years
330 today. Starting to feel like myself again. I mean... I'd go throw down hard next week if the wildcard opportunity came up... What do y'all think? #Ben11 ?
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2 years
2016 Regionals was the best programmed games qualifier.
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@Ben_Smith13
Ben Smith
9 years
Our Dad just turned 50. He wanted to deadlift 500 when he turned 50. Then this happened... #CrossFit
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@Ben_Smith13
Ben Smith
8 months
Got some good ones ready for you @CrossFit community!
@CrossFit
CrossFit
8 months
Ben Smith will program CrossFit workouts from Oct. 9-22, 2023. @Ben_Smith13 has competed in the sport of CrossFit for more than 11 years, earning the title of Fittest Man on Earth in 2015 and now coaches Laura Horvath, this year’s Fittest Woman on Earth.
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6 years
@CrossFitGames @alecsmith8 I wasn't aiming for @alecsmith8 , I was aiming for 1st
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1 year
My 23.2 prediction. Remember this one? @CrossFitGames
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9 years
I remember when I first cleaned 300#. It was awful. This is the same weight here four years later. So… http://t.co/3UmJEPExqn
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Ben Smith
9 years
Thank you to God, my amazing wife, family, and friends. You are all there for me through everything…
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Ben Smith
1 year
@CrossFit is the most effective tool people have ever had to achieve health and measure fitness.
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2 years
@CrossFitGames Impressive. 185 used to be a moderately heavy Front squat weight for workouts. Now it’s a thruster for reps kind of weight
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@Ben_Smith13
Ben Smith
10 months
Was year 12 for me at the games. Lots of times the years blend together, but this one will definitely stand out. This team was awesome, really proud of them. thankful they pushed me through 9 events on a partially town patellar tendon, and for lunging all those reps on one leg…
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Ben Smith
10 months
Thanks and glory to God for all of the opportunities to compete in this sport over the years, the gathering of this team, and all the incredible people I met this year. I don’t know what the future holds but I’m so grateful for the memories and friends. 🙏
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2 years
Just felt the need to say something controversial… more people should exercise… in different ways, using free weights and/or body weight, in a manner that is short and intense. The world would be just a little bit better? I dunno? You try it and tell me! Happy Thanksgiving
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Ben Smith
2 years
If you’re programming for an @CrossFitGames qualifying event you should be trying to expose weaknesses of the best athletes while also putting on a “show” by letting athletes show off their abilities.
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Ben Smith
2 years
At Krypton we set the bar high. There’s a reason for it. It makes EVERYONE better.
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Ben Smith
9 years
Like grandpa always said... "If you wanna be an animal, you gotta eat an animal..." http://t.co/O7X2uip72U
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@Ben_Smith13
Ben Smith
11 years
10pm workout. Yes, I'm addicted to @CrossFit .
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Ben Smith
5 years
To all these “Sanctional” event coordinators that are qualifying athletes for the CF Games: This seems like common sense?... Don’t have people programming the events for the competition…
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Ben Smith
8 years
Surround yourself with positive people, you're a product of your environment! Thankful for my…
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Ben Smith
8 months
It’s been a blast programming for you guys. Figured we’d end on a bang. I’ll keep posting some workouts here each day if you guys want to continue to follow along. Thank you @CrossFit for being open and for the opportunity. Todays workout: -Intervals couplets are always fun
@CrossFit
CrossFit
8 months
SATURDAY 231021 For time: 3 rounds of: 30-calorie row 30 push-ups Rest 3:00 3 rounds of: 30-calorie bike 20 toes-to-bars Rest 3:00 3 rounds of: 30-yard sled push, ♀ 90 lb ♂ 135 lb 10 muscle-ups 📍 2022 NOBULL CrossFit Games Mock Affiliate
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Ben Smith
2 years
Glassman always used the term “Elegant” to describe good programming. Simple, effective, and elegant. The hardest workouts always appear “easy” on paper.
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Ben Smith
1 year
Test vs. workout is a very important distinction.
@CaptAmericaXfit
Chase Ingraham
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I blame you…. I blame your coach for not doing their job to help you understand this.
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Ben Smith
8 years
Nobody who is great ever looked back and said it was easy. #BeGreat #BeStrong PHILIPPIANS 4:13
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Ben Smith
4 months
This is the 12pm Class at CrossFit Krypton. Athletes in this gym (and most CF gyms) are the fittest 1% of the population. That’s not by accident. YOU can be too. If wisdom grips you, and you judge things by the fruit they produce… just go visit your local CrossFit gym. If
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"Develop the capacity of a novice 800 meter track athlete, gymnast, and weightlifter and you'll be fitter than any world class runner, gymnast, or weightlifter." - Coach Glassman @CrossFit
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Ben Smith
8 years
You would be amazed at what you can accomplish if you never give up. #CrossFit #FittestOnEarth
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Ben Smith
1 year
Looking for something to “train for” this year? Instead of your friends running a 5k or half marathon, why not try the @crossfit open this year?
@CrossFitGames
The CrossFit Games
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On Feb. 16, the @CrossFit community will kick off a worldwide celebration of fitness that anyone can join — the 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games Open. Fitness is more fun with friends, don’t you think?
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Ben Smith
11 years
SHE SAID YES!! http://t.co/QB03mrXV
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8 years
Dad... You're crazy! 600# deadlift!? Masters crossfitgames 50-54 regional competitor…
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Ben Smith
1 month
CrossFit Regional workouts look awesome. Classic CrossFit. @CrossFitGames
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Ben Smith
8 years
Perfect way to spend an hour. #CrossFit
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Ben Smith
9 years
Take no day for granted, each day is a gift! Make the most of all God has given you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16
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Ben Smith
10 years
This clean is getting fairly consistent, 365lbs/166kg. Have a lot of high goals set for this year!… http://t.co/UNzSOe74LV
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Ben Smith
9 years
370 PR clean and jerk from the CrossFit LiftOFF #CrossFit @reebok @roguefitness @progenex mbslingshot
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Ben Smith
4 months
Absolutely.
@CaptAmericaXfit
Chase Ingraham
4 months
This world needs @CrossFit in it’s schools. We can make this happen again and stem the tide of chronic disease before it even starts.
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Ben Smith
7 months
Workout of the day today at CrossFit Krypton. -Strength/speed day today -Barbell Cardio -Partner workout You don’t need to just run to get “in shape”. You need to move better, lift heavy, breathe hard in as many ways as possible, and eat well. ** @CrossFit is an adventure
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Ben Smith
8 years
Thought this was cool, but clearly I need to work on my fitness because I was 16th:) #JakeGyllenhaalisFitterThanMe
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Ben Smith
11 years
(Isaiah 41:10 KJV) http://t.co/tRQd1Yjde7
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Ben Smith
1 year
Wow. Parents… wake up. Lead by example.
@CBSNews
CBS News
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Children struggling with obesity should be evaluated and treated early and aggressively, including with medications for kids as young as 12 and surgery for those as young as 13, according to new guidelines released Monday.
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Ben Smith
10 years
If It was easy everyone would be doing it... If you want something, go get it!
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Ben Smith
8 months
I asked lots of people at CF Krypton what their favorite workout was that we had done lately, and THIS one came up a bunch. So I give it to you CrossFit community. You’re welcome. -EMOM’s aren’t your “traditional CrossFit event” but when you’re training they are great for:
@CrossFit
CrossFit
8 months
Workout of the Day Saturday 231014 Every minute for 30 minutes, alternate between: Run 200 meters 4 box jump-overs + 10-yard sled push 6 bar muscle-ups ♀ 24-in box, 90-lb sled ♂ 30-in box, 135-lb sled 📍 CrossFit South Denver, Denver, Colorado
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Ben Smith
1 year
@neiltyson Well, with all that reductionism isn’t this tweet just a random arrangement of letters on a piece of glass and plastic? Why should it mean anything? I’ll play along anyway. Why would aliens visit earth?
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Ben Smith
8 months
Can’t go two weeks without a solid power P.clean/bench press combo. Start fast and try to hang on. And don’t forget those pesky L-Sit cash outs. Enjoy!
@CrossFit
CrossFit
8 months
Workout of the Day Wednesday 231011 For time: 5 power cleans 20 dumbbell bench presses 100 double-unders 10 power cleans 20 dumbbell bench presses 100 double-unders 15 power cleans 20 dumbbell bench presses 100 double-unders ♀ 125-lb cleans, 50-lb DBs ♂ 185-lb cleans, 70-lb
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Ben Smith
11 years
I am so excited and honored for my first opportunity to represent #teamUSA !!!
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Ben Smith
9 years
It's Monday... Change your perception, it's another opportunity to be your best!!
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Ben Smith
7 years
But you know I'm watching "Stranger Things" when it comes out on Friday...
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Ben Smith
2 years
Resurrecting the old rig (from original Krypton) at new Krypton!
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Ben Smith
11 years
Off to Berlin!!! #teamUSA
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Ben Smith
11 years
Looked outside and saw a kid doing muscle ups on @RogueFitness rings out of the old tree I use. Thought it was pretty cool. #CrossFit
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Ben Smith
1 year
How could you prepare for this test? Simple, go to a CrossFit gym…
@CrossFit
CrossFit
1 year
Workout of the Day Wednesday 230614 Army Combat Fitness Test Events Celebrate the @GoArmy ’s Birthday and learn more about the ACFT at #ArmyBDay
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Ben Smith
8 years
To reach your goals, you must be relentless. #NeverQuit
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Ben Smith
1 year
Because @crossfit ’s methodology is true, it is inevitable that it revolutionizes the health and fitness industry. You can see the changes already (past decade or so). The question has always been, how long will it take?
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Ben Smith
2 years
@CrossFitGames Ouch. These are some serious tests!
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Ben Smith
8 years
This was pretty awesome to be #3 on @sinow top 50 fittest athletes. What's even cooler is to see…
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Ben Smith
11 years
How about this for a New Years workout tonight? #2013 reps. what do you think? http://t.co/koduN0Y6
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Ben Smith
2 years
@CrossFit This is harder than the @CrossFitGames workout…
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Ben Smith
8 years
I'm just a 26 year old kid... This place is absolutely incredible. #Yosemite
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Ben Smith
2 years
@CrossFitGames Cool. But why not just 1 clean and jerk? Seems inefficient as a test of strength.
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Ben Smith
10 years
"What is each day but a series of conflicts between the right way, and the easy way." Awesome.
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Ben Smith
9 months
Thinking about the idea of mindfulness (curiosity/awareness) and it’s relation to CrossFit at the level of everyday athlete (gym-goer) and CF Games champions. Great athletes aren’t robots, they’re mindful tacticians. Becoming aware of their body and it’s capacity they slowly
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Ben Smith
9 years
I've tried to get a couple plates from each CrossFit games I've been to. This was amazing to come…
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Ben Smith
8 years
295 snatch after doing regionals event 1 this afternoon. Getting excited for this regional thing…
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Ben Smith
10 years
I found my little brother and his friends on a stroll around the block today for their workout(1.5mi) #crossfitville http://t.co/M3jv2yLY7X
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Ben Smith
10 months
Coaches who don’t coach introduction classes at their gym are missing out. It is refreshing and motivating. @CrossFit
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Ben Smith
6 years
"Be Not Afraid." Regionals have never been my…
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Ben Smith
11 years
How to get better at strength and endurance? Run 1.5 miles to gym, squat heavy, and run back. #summit @UteCrossFit @morrisonblair @Reebok
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@Ben_Smith13
Ben Smith
11 years
Thank you to those who serve, both past and present. We are forever thankful for all that you do to protect our freedom. #VeteransDay
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Ben Smith
7 months
Simple interval workout for today with some odd object work and skill cash out. -Don’t over complicate programming, the effectiveness is in the consistency, intensity and the quality of movement. -Pick a pace on the bike that’s fast but you can maintain. -The goal is to
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Ben Smith
10 years
The greatest fans EVER!! Thank you ALL. Love you guys! crossfitkrypton #crossfit #crossfitkrypton http://t.co/JUq5lrEw03
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Ben Smith
7 years
Focus on the things YOU can control - YOUR effort, focus, drive, energy, and use them to be the…
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Ben Smith
1 year
Krypton Training Camp 🔥
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Ben Smith
11 years
Very blessed to be apart of this community and thankful for the opportunity to compete with so many amazing athletes this week!! #CrossFit
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Ben Smith
10 years
Headed to Cali! It's #crossfit time!!! Thanks for the luggage tag noelle_ro hahah http://t.co/w8xPKFwcXa
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