A CrossFitter's Guide to Accessory Work - E.396

A CrossFitter's Guide to Accessory Work - E.396

From Misfit Podcast by Misfit Athletics

April 22, 2026 · 1h 16m

About this episode

This episode provides a comprehensive guide to accessory work for CrossFit athletes, detailing its importance and common mistakes.

In this episode of the Misfit Podcast, Drew and Paige break down accessory work for CrossFit athletes from the ground up. They define what accessory work actually is (and what it isn’t), then go deep on how Misfit programs it, how it should be executed, and why most athletes either misuse it or skip it entirely. From primary vs. secondary accessory structure to the concept of “runway,” this episode lays out a clear framework for building strength, durability, and long-term progress without interfering with conditioning. They also tackle the biggest mistakes athletes make including ego-driven loading, lack of patience, and turning accessory work into junk volume. If you’ve ever wondered how to actually use accessory work to get better at CrossFit, this is your guide. Plus: updates on new affiliate programming, semi-finals jerseys, and shoutouts from the Misfit community. Misfits! We hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did and you're feeling generous throw us a review and let us know how we're doing, we'd really appreciate it. Join your fellow Misfits on Telegram, today! It's Free! https://t.me/+4jt4uAMmtFA5NGQ5 Save on the best supplement in the game…

People in this episode

Hosts: Drew, Paige

Topics covered

  • accessory work
  • CrossFit
  • strength
  • durability
  • long-term progress

Keywords

  • programming
  • execution
  • mistakes
  • ego-driven loading
  • junk volume

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Gorilla Mind

Books & works: E.396

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