In past years, the Liftoff has shined the light on big lifters, GPP ninjas, and those who are talented enough to be both at the same time. In this video, analyst Tommy Marquez recaps the history of weightlifting, and the 2015 and 2016 Liftoff competitions. This year's event runs Nov. 30-Dec. 4. It all starts with the live announcement of the CrossFit workout at 5 p.m. PT, Thursday, Nov. 30, on Games.CrossFit.com. 

Learn more here. Register now.