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9 Best CrossFit Books

We analyzed 5+ expert sources, curated book lists, and recommendations from successful people to find the 9 best crossfit books according to the internet — not just one person's opinion. Each book on this list was mentioned by at least two independent sources, and the ranking is based on how frequently each title appears across all sources studied. This consensus-based approach ensures you get recommendations backed by multiple experts, not a single reviewer's bias.

Goal: Find the best CrossFit books according to the internet (not just one person's opinion).

Method:

  1. Search for "best crossfit books" and study the top 5+ pages.
  2. Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
  3. Rank the results neatly here.

9 Best CrossFit Books

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1

Chasing Excellence

A Story About Building the World’s Fittest Athletes

by Ben Bergeron

Also recommended by:

Danny Miranda

2

First

What It Takes to Win

by Rich Froning
3

Dottir

My Journey to Becoming a Two-Time CrossFit Games Champion

by Katrín Davíðsdóttir
4

Learning to Breathe Fire

The Rise of CrossFit and the Primal Future of Fitness

by J.C. Herz

Also recommended by:

Stewart Brand

5

Becoming a Supple Leopard

The Ultimate Guide to Resolving Pain, Preventing Injury, and Optimizing Athletic Performance

by Kelly Starrett
6

Constructing The CrossFit Games

by Dave Castro
7

Cracking the CrossFit Open

How to Outperform Your Peers in Every Workout

by Oliver Norris
8

How I Became The Fittest Woman On Earth

My Story So Far

by Tia-Clair Toomey
9

Olympic Weightlifting

A Complete Guide for Athletes & Coaches

by Greg Everett

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Edited by

Richard Reis

Software engineer whose passion for tracking book recommendations from podcasts inspired the creation of MRB.

Anurag Ramdasan

Lead investor at 3one4 Capital whose startup expertise and love for books helped shaped MRB and its growth.

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