The Problem with CrossFit, Kettlebells, and Functional Training | Starting Strength Radio #36

Mark Rippetoe discusses the Two Factor Model of Sports Performance and why "functional training" or kettlebell or CrossFit workouts are not training. 00:00 Intro 03:07 Comments from the Haters! 08:13 The Fundamentals 19:59 Just punching the ticket 25:35 A Better Way 29:46 Training in the middle 38:39 Separating factors improves performance 42:15 Strength training for strength 45:15 How to judge a strength coach 47:55 Training the tails 52:38 The Be Staying Alive Sport 54:13 Now popular methods: CrossFit, 1:02:25 Kettlebells, 1:09:57 "Functional training" Starting Strength: https://startingstrength.com Find a Coach: https://coaching.startingstrength.com... Find a Gym: https://coaching.startingstrength.com... Starting Strength Gyms: https://startingstrengthgyms.com Seminars & Training Camps: https://coaching.startingstrength.com... Become a Starting Strength Coach: https://startingstrength.com/careers