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The 3 Best and 3 Worst CrossFit Workouts
Not all WODs are created equal. Just because a workout "kicks your ass" doesn't mean it's benefited you, or helped you in any way to become stronger, faster, fitter, etc. Sometimes those WODs that break you down are actually doing more harm than good. Breaking Muscle has scoured through hundreds of WODs and they've figured out The 3 Best and 3 Worst CrossFit Workouts.
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