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 Physical training can be hard and difficult.

So before you embark on any physical fitness program, please con-

sult a doctor. If you are unfamiliar with the movements in this book
consult a trained professional before starting this program.

This book may not be reproduced or recorded in any form without

permission from the author.

The information contained in this book is the sole property of

Power Athlete LLC.
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B We TArg e T e
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reAD This FirsT...i repeAT,
reAD This ChApTer FirsT.

Similar to a set of instructions from IKEA,

this guide isnt going to tell you why fifteen
different types of screws (of which only two
are reverse thread) and only a foil wrench
are used to assemble their sturdy furniture.
This guide provides a set of instructions on
how to build a Power Athlete.

This guide is an accumulation of informa-

tion from athletes who have been follow-
ing the CrossFit Football methodology since
the early days. Its full of tidbits and knowl-
edge bombs that will save the reader from
the occasional pitfalls encountered by ath-
lete. Usually, these are only provided via
the comments section on CFFB, but we are
streamlining the process.

We want our athletes to ask why we are pro-

viding these instructions. We expect our ath-
letes to be active thinkers in order to better
understand the program. The program has
a simple goal: make you a stronger, quicker,
and faster athlete...

A pOWer ATHLETE.
CrOssFiT vs.
CrOssFiT FOOTBALL

Many of you may have discovered Cross-

Fit Football via CrossFit, or perhaps while
searching for information on how to get
stronger while doing CrossFit. Heres the dif-
ference:

CrossFit is a training program that prepares

the individual for the unknown and unknow-
able.

CrossFit Football is a training program that

leverages the known. When training for a
sport, the requirements are very clear. Our
goal is not to improve all physical attributes
of fitness equally. Our intention is to improve
the most vital biomarkers for ultimate suc-
cess in that sport...Posture, Stability, Power,
Speed, and the ability to move through space.

We train the specialist. We dont merely at-

tempt to get football players in shape, or
soccer players in shape. As the only way
to get in shape for your sport, is to play your
sport.
CrOssFiT FOOTBALL
vs.
pOWerATHLETE
As mentioned in the previous section, Cross-
Fit Football is a training program.

pOWerATHLETE is a training system. It em-

bodies the training methodology and philoso-
phies of its creator, John Welbourn. These
methods have been forged over a lifetime of
experience and research in training for per-
formance.

CrossFit Football is a free online training

pro- gram published on www.crossfitfootball.
com. It is merely just one interpretation of
the pOWerATHLETE training system. It is in-
tended to be general strength & conditioning
program for the 20,000+ different athletes of
varying and unknown training backgrounds,
skill levels, physical and psychological char-
acteristics, genetics and mind sets that follow
it. These are just a few things we considered
when creating this training program.
Things im hOping yOU ALreADy
knOW, BUT i hAve TO menTiOn

What does lifting weights and ordering coffee

at a drive thru have in common? If you are
not paying attention, you can mess yourself
up. Nobody should have to tell you to NOT
put a cup of scolding hot coffee between our
legs while driving.

We strongly urge you to seek out an experi-

enced and credible strength coach to ensure
that your movement is safe and sound. And
always consult a doctor before starting any
training program.

This handout is not a set of rules or com-

mandments. And just to piggyback off the
first section, you are free to put your styl-
ish Swedish furniture together however you
please. But if you want it to function properly,
its advisable to follow the instructions.

And just in case you didnt see it before, be

sure to consult a physician before starting
any nutritional protocols or training program
to ensure that you are not at risk for injury.
DisCLAimer On shAmeLess AT-
TempTs OF hUmOr

The context provided here is meant to be

clear, conciseand entertaining. Please, do
not take offense to anything written here, as
it is not intended to insult; but rather to en-
tertain.

However, if weve already been insulted by

our hot coffee reference or have a sincere love
of mid century/modern Swedish furniture,
please accept this apology.

And we advise you to dispose of this free

manual ASAP.

For those brave souls who are still on board,

we hope that you enjoy and find this manual
informative.
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T WO D
s
Why is The sWOD The mOsT impOr-
TAnT pArT OF The DAy?

We are not sure how to get you stronger with-

without lifting heavy weights. CFFBs daily
strength work is the strength Workout Of the
Day - The sWOD.

If you were paying attention in the previous

sections, you know the primary training af-
fect of following this program is strength.
If you are reading this with the singular se-
cret desire of shaving a few seconds of your
marathon time, then this might not ideally
be the best read for you. For those seasoned
coaches, one could make an argument that
a stronger marathon runner will ultimately
perform better. But just as there are golfers,
and people that play golf, any program can
work. And while any program can work, you
should always ask yourself, does it illicit the
best response possible?

To quote Chuck Palanik, Sticking feathers

up your butt does not make you a chicken.
If you are here to get strong, quick, fast and
powerful, you have come to the right place.

In Tyler we trust. Respect the sWOD.

i DOnT CAre WhO yOU UseD TO
Be, nOW yOUre An AmATeUr, AnD
heres hOW yOU sTArT

This program is based a multi-year approach.

This is why there are three levels on training
based on your level of adaptation. We have to
assume your exposure to this style of training
is limited. So as far as we are concerned, your
training age is zero, and thus you are an ama-
teur. Dont be offendedbe excited. Ditch
your ego, follow the rules and start on the
amateur template.

The program is simple & repeats each week:

Mon - Squat 3x5 & Press 3x5
Tue - Deadlift 1x5 aka 5RM
Wed - REST
Thur - Squat 3x5 & Bench Press 3x5
Fri - Power Clean 5x3

With regards to selecting the appropriate

weight to start with, error on the side of too
light. A weight where every rep looks perfect
and you are chomping for the next workout.
Its not about where you start, but where you
finish. Youre going to add weight to the bar
week after week. Specifically 2.5lbs to your
bench and press, 5lbs each time you Squat,
and 10lbs to your deadlift.
yOUr neW BesT FrienD is The
sqUAT

The Squat is the foundation of this program.

Google the king of all lifts, and 17.5 million
results will come back in .24 seconds. Those
17.5 million results will reference the Squat.
We even capitalize it, just because we like it
so much. So we are going to slow down, take
our time and go through how we want it ex-
ecuted.

Just to clarify, when we say Squat we mean

back squat. If we wanted you to perform
the overhead squat or front squat, we would
clarify it as such. And just for reference, if we
wanted you to air squat

We have found the Squat to be the best

method of reinforcing and strengthen what
is known as the universal athletic position.
Plus it gets you really strongand things get
fucking serious when the weight gets heavy.

CHERISH THE SQUAT.

sO shOULD i high BAr... Or LOW BAr?

We dont conform to labels and descriptions

are dangerous when left up to interpretation.
How high is high? Exactly how low is low?
We like landmarks.

Remember, the goal is to get you as strong as

possible while reinforcing the athletic posi-
tion. With that said we want you to...
---run on sentence alert---
...Squat with two full feet on sound ground
at all times under your body no closer than
shoulder width apart toes pointed forward
(0-15 degrees) grip as close to thumbs width
from the smooth as possible with your thumb
around the bar and bar centered ON (not be-
low) the base of the traps below the bone pro-
trusion on the back of your neck. Stand the
bar up off the rack with a neutral hip (hollow
position) shoulders retracted and depressed.
While trying to spread the world apart with
your feet sit back bending knees and hips
simultaneously lowering yourself in a con-
trolled manner-your hips should NOT flick or
break to initiate the movement! Depth should
be just below parallel then you should stand
up as fast as possible through your heels.
yOUr seCOnD BesT FrienD is resT

Very smart people (Daniel Coyle, Google him)

tell us that an athletes ability to rest is what
can differentiate the great from the champi-
on.

On a smaller scale, the sWOD is not for time

unless posted as such.

Regardless of what level you are on you need

to rest adequately between sets. Give yourself
a chance to successfully complete your lifts.
Somewhere between 3 and 5 minutes. How-
ever, if you need more time, then take it.

On a slightly larger scale, a rest day is a rest

day. Dont get challenged into a workout be-
cause you sisters brothers best friends cat
met this guy who is doing a WOD in his ga-
rage and you dont want him to suffer alone.
WArm Up seTs

If the sWOD calls for 3 x 5 (read as 3 sets of 5

reps) it is given you will be completing some
sort of warm up sets prior to the working
sets, which would be the aforementioned
3 sets of 5 reps.

So how many warm up sets?

You need to warm up your CNS and get you

tissue moving but not so much as you shoot
your load. How much volume is this? We
cant answer that for you. Its going to depend
on a few factors: how strong you are, the lift,
number of reps, and sets, and to be honest,
personal preference.

If you dont have enough chest hair to make

your own decisions yet, you should be getting
at least 5 warm up sets with an incrementally
loaded bar that should be approaching your
working weight.

Some people are consistent with reps, some

have high reps with lightweight, and reduce
reps and weight increases. Find your flavor,
and take control of your training destiny.
reseTTing On The AmATeUr
prOgressiOn

You need to pay your dues on the Amateur

program and wring every gain out of it. Week
after week, session after session, youll be
adding weight to your lifts, but a tree cant
grow to the sky.

If you walk in and fail a set on a lift (dont get

all the reps) then dont add weight the next
time the lift comes up. If you dont move up
and fail again, then its time for a reset - the
next time you come in to hit the lift you failed
on, reset the weight to what you hit 3 weeks
prior to your last successful lift and continue
the progression. Like magic, you will break
through the plateau. ONLY RESET THE LIFT
YOU FAILED, NOT ALL LIFTS.

This approach is only optimal during a very

small window. No longer than about 20
weeks. After that, weve driven all the adapta-
tion from an untrained athlete and its time
for the Collegiate template.
mOving On TO The
COLLegiATe sWOD

If your world has come crashing down and all

you are doing is resetting all your lifts, or its
been 20 weeks, then moving onto the Colle-
giate template is the next step.

Follow the K.I.S.S. principal. After 20 weeks

your window has closed and Amateur is no
longer optimal. We know this is a hard pill to
swallow. We can wait until you wipe the tears
from your eyes.

Have no fear; you will still see gains on the

Collegiate template. However; CFFB is not
going to dictate when you add weight to the
bar. Every time you go for a RM (Rep Max)
you should go as heavy as possible. There are
no boundaries. When it feels light, go for it.
When it feels heavy and slow, pull on your
work boots and survive the training day.

But remember, each day is a battle. When it

comes to getting strong or driving any ad-
aptation, dont rush it. The more time you
spend driving your adaptation the more con-
crete the gains. Quick to ripen, quick to rot.
When Am i reADy FOr The
prOFessiOnAL sWOD?

We equate the when am I ready for the Pro-

fessional sWOD question to a ZJ. If youve
gotta ask, then you cant afford it. (Google
Beerfest if you have never heard this refer-
ence).

The Collegiate template is multi-year tem-

plate when strictly followed will continue to
drive adaptation. The reps / weights / volume
/ tonnage is monitored on our end, and it
meets the demands of our athletes.

Sure, its a long road. But are you going to

quit lifting weights tomorrow?

Didnt think so.

Stick it out for 4 - 6 months and watch the

gains consistently take place.
BrO, iTs sATUrDAy, Wheres The
sWOD?!

There is no sWOD on Saturday. Dont get

suckered into the MORE IS BETTER ILL
REST WHEN I DIE mentality.

Once again, everything is laid out so that you

get the optimal dosage to increase Strength
and Power.

If you throw in extra strength training you

may inhibit optimal adaptation.
 h
T We O D
D
sWOD, DWOD, WhATs The DiFFer-
enCe?

CFFBs conditioning work takes form in a

portion of the training called the DWOD. If
you must know, it stands for Daily Workout Of
the Day if you must know. Redundancy. Get
it? Redundancy.

This is our volume work... Aka accessory

work ... aka conditioning... Aka metcon... Aka
cardio. This really can be whatever you like.
This portion of training depends on the end
goals, how you feel, and how you choose to
approach the DWOD.

If you walk away with one thing out of this

manual / handbook its this:

There is no 80 / 20 on movement when it

comes to training. You must strive to main-
tain posture and position. Perfect movement,
regardless of how fast you want to finish your
training, is the ultimate goal. The DWOD is
NOT a test. It is a tool to improve condition-
ing; to keep you in good enough shape to reg-
ularly attack the sWOD like a fat kid would a
cupcake. Do not confuse your priorities.
FULL BODy, ALL DAy, every DAy

You dont get to opt out of using your legs in

practice, or arms in a game. There are train-
ing systems that use upper / lower splits. And
there are others that have arms days or back
and bis. Good for them. If thats what you
like, then go find those programs.

We take these things into account, but we

dont train body parts. We train energy sys-
tems and movement.

We will program full body, all day, every day.

Deal with it.

If you cant recover from our training, give it

time and keep at it.

If after time and keeping at it you still cant

recover effectively to regularly complete the
training as programmed, you have bigger
problems, go see a doctor.
WhATs The DeAL WiTh ACCessOry
WOrk?

There is merit in adding some accessory work

to your training. CFFB doesnt program it for
you because they dont know you.

People tend to geek out on this stuff and dis-

miss the whole totally credible training sys-
tem because theres no fucking accessory
work.

Fine!

I challenge that person to program for

20,000+ athletes and find the one size fits all
accessory protocol to add to this program.
Its not out there.

You need to be a responsible human and use

the law of common sense.

If you have a weak trunk and need to

strengthen it, do some extra trunk work (iso-
metric holds, back extension, abs, etc.). If
your triceps are weak, do some tricep work.
Throw this in after the sWOD and DWOD. But
dont make this the focal point of your train-
ing.
This DWOD LOOks WAy TO heAvy...

If its too heavy, scale accordingly. How do

you know if its too heavy? Remember that
thing we spoke about earlier? Posture and po-
sition? They are priority 1, as we dont know
how to make you stronger without challeng-
ing posture and position by loading, and in
some cases overloading the structure that is
your body.

CFFB DWODs are lightweight condition-

ing programmed for a 270lb+ professional
athlete with a 600lbs squat, 700lb deadlift,
500lb bench, and 400lb power clean.

It just so happens if you can handle the loads

it makes for a great training stimulus to con-
struct an extremely strong, and powerful ath-
lete.

A pOWerATHLETE.
BUT i DOnT hAve This Or ThAT,
WhAT shOULD i DO?

Option 1 - go get it. If you dont have it go to

the Google and order it. Suggested search
terms: Where can I buy a <insert equipment
name here>

Option 2 - go make it. If youre the frugal type

and are willing and able, then you too can fire
up the Google or the YouTube and find a DIY
solution. Suggested search terms: DIY <in-
sert equipment name here>

Option 3 - Substitute another movement.

This may take a little know how. If you opt
into this scenario then you need to have an
understanding of what training stimulus the
original movement was trying to illicit.

Or... just take a weekend off of Fireball shots

and Jaeger Bombs and save some cash to buy
a slam-ball.
shOULD i kip? Or Are These
sTriCT?

This is a good one. Pull-ups in the sWOD

should always be strict.

When it comes to the DWOD, pull-ups are

assumed to be kipping unless qualified as
STRICT.

Kipping pull ups are popular because you can

do more pull ups in a shorter amount of time.
Thats fine if this is in line with your training
goals.

However, you shouldnt be afraid to do strict

pull ups even if not qualified in the DWOD.
While you may not finish the workout as fast
as if you had kipped, we know that strict pull
ups will strengthen the upper back.

We also know that most people break in their

upper back on their deadlift and Squat.

What we see is people who can bang out a lot

of very powerful strict pull ups tend to have
better Squats and deadlifts.

Decisions, Decisions...
im A girL, AnD i Wish my BrAin
WAs As Big As my BUTT... heLp!!!

Not all genders can be as gifted as the human

male when it comes to thinking and reason-
ing.

But fear not young lady it just so happens

that one of you is amongst the highest of our
ranks.

Regarding linear progression - if the incre-

ments on a lift are too much to sustain over a
12 - 15 week period then cut them in half.

Regarding the DWOD, the magic number is

66%. 66% of the prescribed weight has prov-
en to be the approximate equivalent to illicit
a similar training stimulus in women.

For the kettle bell, dumbbell, or sandbag/

slam ball movements you should be able to
scale above the suggested 66% figure.

Do not bank on this figure though. It is an ap-

proximation. Workouts should be heavy and
hard.

If its not heavy enough, use more weight.

 A r e
y O U T O
O W D y T
n reAsTAr
yOUr TypiCAL CFFB WOrkOUT

15 - 20 minute warm up
45 - 60 minute sWOD
5 - 10 minute rest / set up / whatever
7 - 15 minute DWOD

How long it takes to complete a full CFFB

training day depends on a few things:

Do you have training partners? How many?

Do you have any equipment availability is-
sues? How much rest do you need between
sets on the sWOD to perform the best?

You should take the time to adequately warm

up. People who rush the warm up tend to
hurt themselves and are sidelined for a week
or more and compromise results.

The sWOD should be completed before the

DWOD. The only exception is with female ath-
letes. Weve observed better performance in
the sWOD when completed after the DWOD.

Test, retest.

See what works for you.

WhAT TO DO iF yOUr shOrT On Time

The sWOD. It takes precedence if youre short

on time.

If there are two lifts programmed and one

of them is Squat, and you only have time for
one; then its time to Squat.

If you cant block out a full 90 minutes to

train and need to split the sWOD and the
DWOD into two training sessions, that works
as well. Do you sWOD first then hit the DWOD
later.
TrAin FAsT Be FAsT... AnD DOnT
skip The sprinTs!

If CFFB programs a run in a workout, you

should be running as fast as you can.

For some reason people attack the runs like

its time to recover.

Total bull shit!

Train fast, be fast.

Train slow, be slow.

Every time you run in your training, it should

be as hard and fast as you can run.

If the programming tells you to rest as need-

ed, take the time to REST AS NEEDED. You
should be fully recovered before starting your
next attempt.
Be A perFOrmAnCe WhOre

We are performance whores and you should

be too. If you could prove to us that a cobra
blood smoothie in the morning would yield a
better athlete, wed probably start breeding
cobras.

Its not always about how much you can squat

or bench, your Fran time, or even how high
of a box you can jump on. Its about how well
you can perform in your sport of competition.

Obviously if your sport is the Sport of Fitness,

or even competitive lifting, then YES it is
about that. But our comments are in regards
to sports with balls; field sports.

Do not strive for better numbers at the ex-

pense of compromising posture, position and
quality of movement.

And remember, your training isnt the test.

Its training.

The test comes on the field, the ring, the

pitch, or ice.
These CrOssFiT FOOTBALL gUys
prOgrAmmeD TOO LighT!

If a lift is programmed lighter than usual,

then its meant to be light. We understand
that weight will dictate speed of movement.

But remember, train fast be fast.

If you see a Squat day programmed with rela-

tively light weight, this should not be seen
as a light day or easy day you should try
the move the bar as fast as you possibly can
on the concentric portion of the movement
(standing up).

The same goes with horizontal and vertical

pressing.

You should ALWAYS be moving the load as

fast as physically possible during the concen-
tric phase of the movement.

Eccentric loading should always be con-

trolled.

Dont know what concentric and eccentric

mean? Google it.
BUT We TrAineD Legs yesTerDAy

We dont train body parts so get out of that

mentality. It may be hard, but you need to do
it.

Your lower extremities are extremely capable

of all sorts of feats of strength.

We deadlift the day after we Squat.

We clean the day after we Squat.

It works. If it didnt work we wouldnt do it.

5rm vs. 5,5,5,5,5 vs 5-5-5-5-5 AnD
OTher Things yOU shOULD knOW
ABOUT reps

Youre going to see reps written a few differ-

ent ways on CFFB.com. Lets take 5s for ex-
ample. When it says 5s, were talking about
sets of 5 reps. Its always assumed you will be
completing warm up sets before your work-
ing sets. Warm up sets can be in any set & rep
scheme at submaximal weight leading up to
your working set(s).

5RM is a 5 rep max. It means you are trying

to support the maximal weight you can for
5 reps. This is 1 working set. If you can get a
6th rep then its not a 5RM thats a 6 rep max.

5RM, 3 x 5 @ 90% is a 5 rep max, followed

by 3 drop sets of 5 reps at 90% of the 5RM
you just hit. Four working sets of 5 reps here.

5, 5, 5, 5, 5 is 5 working sets of 5 reps pyra-

miding up in weight. The final 5 reps should
be the heaviest you can handle on that day.
Your first working set doesnt start with the
bar, or 135. It starts when it gets heavy.

5-5-5-5-5 is 5 working sets of 5 reps at the

same weight.
in-seAsOn vs OFF-seAsOn

You will see In-Season programming offered

on CFFB.com starting the 3rd week of July or
when most teams go to football training camp
and will finish the last week of November.
This will coincide with the football season.

You should only follow In-Season program-

ming if you are regularly participating in a
sport throughout the week outside of your
training.

If you are not participating in sport outside of

your training, then complete off-season train-
ing.
nOT every WOrkOUT is FOr Time

Your training isnt always the test.

Competition is the test!

Your training is a way for you to improve

upon your limiting factors and improve bio-
markers of athleticism.

Not every workout has to be for time. Racing

the clock is great way to maximize work out-
put and build work capacity. But work capac-
ity is just one component of athleticism. Max-
imal rep frequency and racing for time isnt
always necessary in your training; however,
quality of movement is.
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e A k s e A
W AD i i s
O O D r e
D F e C U
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here is WhAT yOU shOULD eAT

Eat with abandon: meat, fowl, fish, seafood,

eggs, vegetables, roots, tubers, bulbs, herbs
and spices as well as animal fats, olives &
olive oil, avocados, and coconut (meat, oil,
flour) and dairy.

Dairy is a powerful tool in the strength and

weight gain category. Any dairy from grass-
fed animals is permissible. Dairy from grain-
fed animals will not have an ideal omega 3
profile. Heavy cream, butter, and ghee should
not be problematic. Occasional consumption
of fermented dairy such as cheese and yogurt
is acceptable. Experiment with milk but elim-
inate it if it is found to be problematic.

Limit nuts, seeds, and fruit to sporadic small

servings. Need a number? No more than once
a week.

Avoid all varieties of cereal grains (wheat,

spelt, einkorn, emmer, durum, barley, rye,
oats, triticale, corn / maize, sorghum, millet,
fonio, and teff) soy, legumes, and vegetable /
seed oils.
here is hOW mUCh yOU shOULD eAT

How much you eat controls energy levels, re-

covery and body weight. With this in mind
we know there are really only three scenarios
regarding body weight - Gain, Maintain, and
Lose.

To Gain - eat 20+ cals / lb of Body Weight

To Maintain - eat approx 17 cals / lb of BW
To Lose - eat less than 15 cals / lb of BW

Consider these starting points and guidelines,

not gospel. If you eat 17 cals/lb and gain
weight, then eat less. You should only have to
measure for a few days to get a hold on how
much to eat.

Rule #1: You should be eating 1g per lb of BW

of protein and consuming 1oz per 2lbs of BW
of h20 every day.

Rule #2: You should be eating 1g per lb of BW

of protein and consuming 1oz per 2lbs of BW
of h20 every day.

In Tyler we trust.
here is When yOU shOULD eAT

Eat when you are hungry and eat until you

are full. Dont get overwhelmed with optimal
meal placement, time of day and every other
detail you can think of! The complexity typi-
cally leads to more trouble than its worth.

Move the dirt, then worry about everything

else once it keeps you from achieving your
goals.

Roots, tubers, and bulbs are the primary fuel

source for the DWOD. Do your best to get the
majority of your carbs immediately following
your training. Avoid eating a shit ton of carbs
at night, unless you train at night, then crush
it.

If you dont attack the DWOD on a given day,

or its a rest day, then dont eat as many
carbs. You dont need them.

Remember, you are a performance whore,

and food is fuel.

Earn your carbs.

here is A simpLe AnD eFFeCTive
vieW On sUppLemenTs

Avoid XPLODEs, ANNHILATORs, FORMU-

LA XP-180 BLASTS, and all the other mar-
keting gimmicks. If you want to supplement,
just keep it simple and do your research.
Heres what we see as the best bang for your
buck.

3o min Pre-Workout:
A 2 - 4 shot 20oz americano from Petes
20-40g grass fed whey from Well Food Co.
5g Leucine
5g Taurine
5g Glutamine
400mg phosphatidylserine
2g acetyl-carnatine - ALC
1000mg alpha gpc

Post-Workout:
Same as above, but add 30g CHO (dextrose,
maltodextrin, or sucrose)

Sleep-Aid before bed:

5g Bullet Proof blend from Muscle Pharm

This is our recommendation. Give it a try

and see if it works for you.
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The program got its name because John

Welbourn played a lifetime of football and a
decade in arguably the largest arena in pro-
fessional sports, the NFL. The biomarkers
of performance that are improved by follow-
ing CFFB are transferable to virtually all field
sports.

We have been told by many, that the adapta-

tion that is driven from the program is very
conducive to the demands of operators/tacti-
cal athletes.

Strengthening posture and position and

building an individuals ability to display
their strength efficiently and dynamically is
universal to almost EVERY sport.

The most successful athletes in their respec-

tive arena of battle are those who are power-
ful, and efficient.

That is the essence of a pOWerATHLETE.

i WAnT TO Win The
CrOssFiT gAmes

It sounds glorious to become a CrossFit

Games Champion. There are a number of
training systems out there that are geared
towards developing CrossFit Games ath-
letes. They are packed full of skill work in
the Olympic Lifts, gymnastic movements like
muscle ups and ring dips, and tons of volume.

The CFFB program is not geared towards

CrossFit Games athletes who are deficient in
those types of areas. CFFB will not program
full lifts or muscle ups. These are not prudent
components to the programs overall goal.

If Strength, Power, Size or Speed limit you

from becoming a high level CrossFit Games
competitor, then a few months on CFFB after
your competitive season may be of benefit of
you.
i WAs ALWAys TOLD This, AnD
yOUre TeLLing me ThAT

Then dont listen. We arent lying to you. We

know CFFB has worked or thousands of ath-
letes in various sports and of various skill lev-
els.

Weve met them and heard their stories.

Believe it or not the internet is riddled with

crazy bullshit, the CFFB program and this
guide do not fall under this umbrella.

First, they are free.

Second, this is a no frills type of program. The

principles are based on tried and true philos-
ophy. Built on the hard, and the work.

If you dont follow these pieces of advice,

then dont come to us and tell us that CFFB
didnt do what it was intended to do.
i sTiLL hAve UnAnsWereD qUes-
TiOns, WhAT shOULD i DO?

If its a why? question then you need to try

it before you question it. Once youve tried it,
if you still havent figured it out then drop us
a line on pOWerATHLETE Radio (Google it), or
sign up for a CFFB cert.

If its a how question, submit it to

PowerAthleteHQ.com/contact-us.

Thanks for reading.

Good luck with your training.

The pOWerATHLETE Team

speCiAL ThAnks AnD shOUT OUTs

CFFB Nation
pOWerATHLETE Nation
Harry Heptonstall
T. Rose
Shane P.
Prof. Booty
Denny K.
Ingo B.
Brewer
Chops