36F / 115lbs (52kg) / 5’4”(163 cm) – Seeking CrossFit app recommendations for a lifting veteran but CF beginner (Goal: Hypertrophy + Strength)
Hi everyone!
I’m a 36-year-old woman (163 cm / 52 kg) and I’ve been training in a traditional gym setting 4x a week for about 8 years. While I have a solid foundation, I’ve hit a massive plateau—I haven’t seen any significant changes in my physique for the last few years. I had personal trainers but nothing changed. My dream is a lean, muscular "sculpted" look with a visible six-pack.
Lately, traditional bodybuilding sessions have become boring for me. I’ve fallen in love with the idea of CrossFit because of how it pushes boundaries and combines strength, cardio, and explosive power.
I'm looking for an app or a specific program that would be a good fit for someone who is:
- A CrossFit beginner (need to learn the specific movements/metcons/scaling),
- But experienced with lifting (I’m not new to a barbell),
- Focused on aesthetics: I want the strength and engine of CrossFit, but I also want a program that incorporates enough volume for muscle growth (hypertrophy).
My nutrition is dialed in: I’m eating roughly 2300–2500 kcal (160g Protein, 70–80g Fat, the rest is Carbs).
Can you recommend any apps or programming (like Street Parking, HWPO, Linchpin, etc.) that specifically balance CrossFit performance with building a muscular, "jacked" physique? I have access to a full gym/box.
Thanks in advance for any tips!