CrossFit Cuspis

CrossFit Cuspis CrossFit Cuspis is a community-first CrossFit gym in Denver, CO. Our goal is simple, develop you to your fullest athletic potential. We've been there.

We coach everyday people: high school athletes, retirees, former competitors, and complete beginners - with the same attention and intention. We believe strongly that by improving your health and fitness that all other aspects of your life improve. Whether your goal is to improve body composition and strength, run a 5k, do a triathlon, or qualify for the CrossFit Games, we are here to guide you on your journey.

TRAINING THROUGH PAIN: Find What You Can TrainWe've modified the movement and found something that feels better.Great.No...
09/16/2026

TRAINING THROUGH PAIN: Find What You Can Train

We've modified the movement and found something that feels better.
Great.

Now comes the next question:
Can we actually TRAIN it?

The goal isn't necessarily to find the easiest possible substitute. We want to find a movement, weight and speed that you tolerate and can eventually get stronger at.

Can you complete a few challenging sets without making things worse?
How do you feel after training?
How do you feel the next time you come in?
Can you make it slightly more challenging the second or third time?

That's progress.

💡 TIP: Remember the modification that worked! The next time that movement comes up, you and your coach already have a starting point.

TRAINING THROUGH PAIN: Reduce the ForceSomething hurts during today's workout. What's the first adjustment?Often, it's s...
09/15/2026

TRAINING THROUGH PAIN: Reduce the Force

Something hurts during today's workout. What's the first adjustment?

Often, it's simply reducing the amount of force you're asking your body to handle.

That could mean:
• Use a lighter weight
• Slow the movement down
• Change the angle
• Reduce the range of motion
• Choose another movement that trains a similar pattern

The goal is to find a tolerable option that doesn't make things worse and still allows you to train.

This is an important distinction:
Scaling isn't always about making a workout easier. Sometimes scaling is how we keep you training consistently enough to get stronger.

🗣️ ASK YOUR COACH: “Can we change the load, range of motion or movement and see if that feels better?”

TRAINING THROUGH PAIN: Keep Moving!Ever had something start hurting and immediately think:"Well...I guess I can't do Cro...
09/14/2026

TRAINING THROUGH PAIN: Keep Moving!

Ever had something start hurting and immediately think:

"Well...I guess I can't do CrossFit right now."

Not necessarily.

Pain is complicated. Two people can have similar issues and experience them completely differently. Sleep, stress, mood, nutrition and even your environment can influence how you feel on a given day.

So instead of only asking:
❌ “Why does this hurt?”

Try asking:
✅ “How can I keep moving toward strength without making this worse?”

Sometimes that means changing the movement. Sometimes it means reducing the weight, range of motion or speed. And sometimes it means getting evaluated by a healthcare professional.

The important thing: discomfort doesn't automatically mean you have to disappear from the gym.

💡 TIP: Something bothering you? Tell your coach BEFORE the workout starts. It gives us time to find the best option for you.

SCALING: 👏 SCALING IS TRAININGScaling isn't something you do until you're “good enough” to do CrossFit.Scaling IS CrossF...
09/11/2026

SCALING: 👏 SCALING IS TRAINING

Scaling isn't something you do until you're “good enough” to do CrossFit.

Scaling IS CrossFit.

Done well, it helps you:
🏋️ Build strength
🤸 Develop skills
⚡ Train at the right intensity
🎯 Preserve the purpose of the workout
📈 Make measurable progress
❤️ Stay consistent

Your scale today might become your warm-up someday.

So don't worry about what the person next to you has on their bar.

Train YOUR workout.

And when you're not sure what that should look like?
Ask your coach.

That's what we're here for. ♠️

Train smart. Scale smart. Keep showing up.

SCALING: 🤔 HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU SCALED CORRECTLY?The workout is over. How'd you do?Don't only look at your score.Ask y...
09/10/2026

SCALING: 🤔 HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU SCALED CORRECTLY?

The workout is over. How'd you do?

Don't only look at your score.

Ask yourself:
✅ Did I finish around the intended timeframe?
✅ Was I able to keep moving at the intended pace?
✅ Did my technique stay solid?
✅ Was the workout appropriately challenging?
✅ Did I accomplish what we were trying to train today?

If the answer is mostly YES…🎯 You probably nailed your scale.

And here's the important part:
That information helps you make better choices next time.

Training isn't just about recording your score. It's about learning what your body is capable of and gradually moving that line forward.

💡 CUSPIS TIP: Record your weights AND scaling choices. Future you will be glad you did.

SCALING: 📅 SCALE FOR TODAYLast week you used 35-pound dumbbells.So you should always use 35-pound dumbbells now…right?No...
09/09/2026

SCALING: 📅 SCALE FOR TODAY

Last week you used 35-pound dumbbells.
So you should always use 35-pound dumbbells now…right?

Nope.

Your fitness isn't the only thing you bring into the gym.

Maybe you slept terribly.
Maybe work has been stressful.
Maybe your legs are wrecked from yesterday.
Maybe you're returning after some time away.
Or maybe you're feeling AMAZING and today is a great day to push!

Smart training accounts for all of it.

Scaling isn't a permanent label attached to an athlete.

It's a decision you make for one workout on one day.
Tomorrow might be different.

💡 CUSPIS TIP: Your coach can help you adjust the workout, but we need information. Tell us how you're feeling!

SCALING: 🏆 RX ISN’T ALWAYS THE GOALSeeing that little “Rx” next to your score can feel pretty good.We get it. 💁‍♀️💁But R...
09/08/2026

SCALING: 🏆 RX ISN’T ALWAYS THE GOAL

Seeing that little “Rx” next to your score can feel pretty good.

We get it. 💁‍♀️💁

But Rx is simply one version of the workout.
It isn't automatically the best version for you.

If going Rx means your technique falls apart, you spend minutes staring at the bar, or a fast workout becomes a 25-minute slog, choosing Rx may actually work against the purpose of the day.

There are absolutely times to challenge yourself.
Try the heavier weight. Attempt the harder gymnastics movement. Test what you can do.

But there are also times to scale and absolutely SEND IT.

Both belong in training.

💡 CUSPIS TIP: Your goal isn't to collect Rx scores. Your goal is to become a fitter, stronger, more capable human.

SCALING: 🏃 YES, YOU CAN SCALE THE CARDIO TOOWe talk a lot about scaling weights and gymnastics.But what about that 400m ...
09/07/2026

SCALING: 🏃 YES, YOU CAN SCALE THE CARDIO TOO

We talk a lot about scaling weights and gymnastics.

But what about that 400m run?
Or 20-calorie row?
Or 50 double-unders?

Those have an intended timeframe too.

Imagine the workout is designed so everyone spends roughly two minutes running each round.

If one athlete finishes 400m in 1:45 and another needs 4:30, those athletes are having very different workouts.
>The second athlete might run 200–300m instead.

That’s not cheating.
That’s scaling.

The same concept applies to rowing, biking, skiing, jump rope and other conditioning movements.

💡 CUSPIS TIP: Scaling distance or calories lets athletes spend a similar amount of time working, even when their speeds are very different.

SCALING: 🤸 SCALE THE SKILL. KEEP THE CHALLENGE.Can’t do the prescribed movement yet?That’s okay. But your replacement mo...
09/04/2026

SCALING: 🤸 SCALE THE SKILL. KEEP THE CHALLENGE.

Can’t do the prescribed movement yet?
That’s okay. But your replacement movement should still accomplish something.

Take pull-ups. Depending on the athlete, we might use:
➡️ Strict pull-ups
➡️ Banded pull-ups
➡️ Jumping pull-ups
➡️ Ring rows

Those aren’t necessarily “levels” you have to graduate through. They’re tools.

The right choice depends on what we’re training that day and what YOU need to develop.

A good scale should let you move safely and successfully while still providing an appropriate challenge.

You shouldn't finish thinking, “Well, that was nothing.”
You also shouldn't spend half the workout staring at equipment because the movement is beyond your current ability.

💡 CUSPIS TIP: Scaling should meet you where you are, not leave you there.

SCALING: 🔢 SOMETIMES, KEEP THE MOVEMENT AND CHANGE THE REPSScaling doesn’t always mean swapping out a movement.Sometimes...
09/03/2026

SCALING: 🔢 SOMETIMES, KEEP THE MOVEMENT AND CHANGE THE REPS

Scaling doesn’t always mean swapping out a movement.
Sometimes the better option is simply doing less of it.

Let’s say the workout has 10 pull-ups per round.
You can do pull-ups...but 10 would take forever.

Instead of immediately switching to another movement, your coach might have you do 4–5 pull-ups per round.

Now you get to practice the skill you’re developing without completely changing the stimulus of the workout.

This works with lots of movements: pull-ups, toes-to-bar, push-ups, double-unders, handstand push-ups and more.

There’s value in accumulating quality reps of a skill, even if you’re not ready for the full workout volume yet.

💡 CUSPIS TIP: If you can perform a movement but struggle with the prescribed volume, ask your coach whether reducing the reps makes sense.

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3730 Federal Boulevard
Denver, CO
80211

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