CrossFit Mount Olympian of the Month--Steve Neff

Steve began training in January and pound for pound is one of our top performers. Steve brings an incredible work ethic and desire to gain elite fitness and we are honored to name him the first Mount Olympian of the month!

Steve brings remarkable athletic ability to CrossFit Mount Olympus.  He suffered serious injuries to both knees when he was young and doctors told him he would not run again.  Steve has proved them all wrong, becoming the Utah state heavyweight wrestling champion in high school and playing football and wrestling for Weber State, then concluding his wrestling career at BYU.

Steve is a VERY LARGE man, yet approaches every workout with a determination to finish.  He never shies away from uncomfortable exercises.  Only five months into his CrossFit training, Steve accomplished his first unassisted pullup--he weighed 315 pounds at the time!  This week Steve completed the workout "Helen" as prescribed--3 rounds of: 400 meter run, 21 Kettlebell swings, and 12 pullups.  I challenge anyone, anywhere to complete this workout while weighing the same as Steve.  We'll add weight to make it an even 310 pounds.  The rucksack and weights await you!  If you are up for the challenge, try to reach Steve's 36 inch box jump.

Despite Steve's considerable athletic ability, his greatest accomplishment was certainly the day he convinced Corey to marry him!  The entire Neff family bring a tremendous amount of energy and enthusiasm to CrossFit.  If you want to see what CrossFit can do through proper exercise and nutrition, look to Steve and Corey and the rest of the family. 

We are all better because Steve cast his considerable shadow over CrossFit Mount Olympus.  When he reaches his goal weight, we're all in trouble!