The Ultimate CrossFit Fails Compilation Compilation

(If 1:58-2:15 doesn’t make you LOL, I don’t think we should be friends anymore. Props: Fail Army)

I’m no fitness expert, but it comes as no surprise that having under-educated instructors put total amateurs through insanely challenging movements at a frantic pace that will inevitably lead to serious injury is a bad idea.

So at the risk of offending CrossFit’s devoted legion of followers, we spent some time digging up the funniest and craziest “CrossFit fails” compilations on YouTube, featuring some folks who are definitely doing it wrong. To quote Kenny Powers: “I play real sports. Not trying to be the best at exercising.” Enjoy, and check out the rest after the jump…


(If 1:58-2:15 doesn’t make you LOL, I don’t think we should be friends anymore. Props: Fail Army)

I’m no fitness expert, but it comes as no surprise that having under-educated instructors put total amateurs through insanely challenging movements at a frantic pace that will inevitably lead to serious injury is a bad idea.

So at the risk of offending CrossFit’s devoted legion of followers, we spent some time digging up the funniest and craziest “CrossFit fails” compilations on YouTube, featuring some folks who are definitely doing it wrong. To quote Kenny Powers: “I play real sports. Not trying to be the best at exercising.” Enjoy…


(The guy at 1:08-1:14 is definitely ready for the zombie apocalypse.)


(This is not at all related to CrossFit, but seriously, can we agree that Mike Chang needs to go away for a while?)

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(It’s a gif of a guy eating cotton candy, played backwards. You either love this or you don’t. Props: Deadspin/Bob’sBlitz)

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(It’s a gif of a guy eating cotton candy, played backwards. You either love this or you don’t. Props: Deadspin/Bob’sBlitz)

The Business of Fighting: A Look Inside the UFC’s Top-Secret Fighter Contract (BleacherReport)

UFC on FX 8 Predictions: Main Card (FightDay)

Nate Diaz, The UFC and The Other F-Word (MMAJunkie)

UFC Fighters That Smile Before a Fight Lose More; Science Is Awesome (MiddleEasy)

“…so basically, I’ll kneel down behind Anderson, and you push him over me. Trust me, it’ll be epic.” (Facebook.com/CagePotato)

Josh Barnett Reignites Hope for UFC Deal, Saying It’s Where He Can Cement His Legacy (MMAFighting)

History of the UFC Video Game (Pt. 1) – Enter the Digital Era (MMAPayout)

UFC 165 Booked for Air Canada Centre on Sept. 21 in Toronto, Canada (MMAMania)

Sam Sicilia is Still on the UFC Roster (MMAWeekly)

CrossFit: Your Ultimate Training Guide (MensFitness)

“Mortal Kombat: The Live Tour” Was a Real Thing That Happened in 1996 and It’s Deliciously Awful [Video] (Complex)

How Do Men React to Labor Pain? (Break)

Star Trek Recast: If Other Celebs Were Star Trek Characters (WorldwideInterweb)

Lessons From a Self-Made Millionaire: Meet Adam Carolla (DoubleViking)

25 Absolutely Ridiculous Daytime Television Screenshots (EgoTV)