Month: April 2022

  • May 1, 2022

    Workout of the Day
    AMRAP in 20 minutes
    200m uneven farmer carry
    30 push-ups
    400m run

    You can choose the difficulty level for your farmers carry today. The push-ups will spice things up so make sure you can hang on for at least 100 meters or so when you are fresh. Keep your push-ups as strict as possible for your current strength level. Score will be total rounds plus extra reps at the end of twenty minutes.

  • April 30, 2022

    Workout of the Day
    Every 3 minutes for 7 rounds
    200m run
    then
    max snatch reps in remaining time

    You’ll just need a barbell for today’s interval style workout. Choose a weight for the snatches that is manageable for quick single reps or small sets. If the run will take you more than 90s in each round make sure to scale the distance so that you have enough time to transition to the barbell and then back to the run in each round. Your score today will be total snatch reps.

    standard: 95/65 lb
    rx: 135/95 lb power snatch
    sport: 135/95 lb squat snatch
    overachiever: 155/105 lb squat snatch

  • April 29, 2022

    Skill
    EMOM for 10 minutes
    1 power clean + 2 front squat

    Add weight as you go or choose one weight and complete all ten sets with it.

    Workout of the Day
    With a clock set of 15 minutes
    5 rounds of the following
    60 seconds of power cleans
    30 seconds of rest
    60 seconds of wall ball shots
    30 seconds rest

    Choose a weight for the power cleans that allows you to work in small sets or quick singles. Do your best to keep moving during each work period and take advantage of the thirty seconds of rest. Your score will be total reps at the end of five rounds.

    standard: 14/10 lb, 115/85 lb
    rx: 20/14 lb, 135/95 lb
    sport: 20/14 lb, 135/95 lb
    overachiever: 20/14 lb, 135/95 lb

  • April 28, 2022

    Skill
    EMOM for 10 minutes
    :20s arch hold
    :20s double unders
    :20s rest

    Focus on holding a quality position during each arch hold and do your best to transition quickly to your rope for some double unders or double under attempts.

    Workout of the Day
    AMRAP in 15 minutes
    15 sit ups
    10 front rack walking lunges
    5 strict press

    Make sure to keep your bar nice and light for today’s fifteen minute AMRAP. You’ll want to be able to complete the sets of 5 strict press mostly unbroken as well as 10 unbroken lunge steps in each round. Your score will be total rounds plus extra reps at the end of fifteen minutes.

    standard: 45/35 lb
    rx: 95/65 lb
    sport: 115/85 lb
    overachiever: 135/95 lb

  • April 27, 2022

    Skill
    AMRAP in 7 minutes
    5 strict pull-ups
    :30s plank hold

    Today’s skill work is a little different than usual. You’ll have seven minutes to work through as many reps as possible of a twenty second plank hold and 5 strict pull-ups. Use a band for the pull-ups if needed or grab a set of rings for ring rows instead. Make sure you are somewhere in view of the clock each time you settle in for your plank hold!

    Workout of the Day
    7 rounds with one minute at each station
    calories on bike or rower
    air squats

    You’ll have your choice of bike or rower today for this interval style workout. Do your best to push the pace on the machine you choose and see if you can catch your breath and recover a bit on the air squats. Your score will be total reps at the end of fourteen minutes. If classes are large those who are comfortable can pair up and share a machine.

    standard: air squats
    rx: air squats
    sport: pistols
    overachiever: pistols

  • April 26, 2022

    Skill
    EMOM for 10 minutes
    1 power snatch + 1 squat snatch
    or
    2 power snatches

    You’ll be completing two lifts every minute today for ten minutes. You can choose between two power snatches or one power snatch and a squat snatch. It’s up to you if you want to link the reps together or drop the bar between reps. Either way make sure you complete both lifts within 30 seconds. Squat snatching is a lot more demanding on mobility, skill and strength so if you are new to these lifts it might be good to start with the power version today.

    Workout of the Day
    AMRAP in 10 minutes
    100 alternating dumbbell snatches
    50 box jumps

    You’ll need a dumbbell and a box today. Choose a dumbbell you are comfortable with so that you can make it through the 100 reps in larger set sizes. When you get to the box find a sustainable pace and do your best to keep moving. Your score will be rounds plus reps at the end of ten minutes.

    standard: 35/20 lb, 24/20″
    rx: 50/35 lb, 24/20″
    sport: 50/35 lb, 24/20″
    overachiever: 50/35 lb, 24/20″

  • April 25, 2022

    Skill
    EMOM for 10 minutes
    1 squat clean + 1 push press

    Let the push press dictate your weight changes today. Focus on a vertical dip before driving the bar straight up as you squeeze your legs tight and press the bar out. Make sure not to drop under the bar and end up doing a push jerk.

    Workout of the Day
    for time *
    10-1
    thrusters
    lateral burpees

    *15 minute time cap

    Keep your bar light today and focus on moving fast. If you are wanting to complete the burpees as prescribed make sure to jump over the bar laterally after each rep. A good scaling option for burpees is to cut the jump and complete the reps in place. Choose a weight for the thruster that allows you to complete the big sets unbroken at the beginning of the workout. Your score will be the time it takes you to complete all the work. There is a fifteen minute time cap but do your best to choose scaling options that allow you to finish in under 15 minutes. If you hit the time cap add all your left over reps to the 15:00 time cap.

    standard: 45/35 lb
    rx: 95/65 lb
    sport: 115/85 lb
    overachiever: 135/95 lb

  • April 24, 2022

    Workout of the Day
    5 rounds with one minute at each station
    toes to bar or v-ups
    drag rope double unders
    goblet lunge steps
    100 meter run

    You’ll need a drag rope and a dumbbell or kettlebell for today’s interval style workout. We’ll be working through four different stations for five rounds for twenty minutes of work. Choose between toes to bar or v-ups for the first station and use each minute of double unders as practice if you’re still working on this difficult skill. For the lunges you can hold either a dumbbell or kettlebell at your chest in a goblet position. While the last station isn’t necessarily scored it will pay off to get to the wall and back quickly so that you can get a bit of rest before the next round starts. Your score at the end of five rounds will be total reps.

    standard: 35/25 lb or 16/12 kg, single unders
    rx: 50/35 lb or 24/16 kg, drag rope double unders
    sport: 65/45 lb or 28/20 kg, drag rope double unders, T2B
    overachiever: 70/50 or 32/24 kg, drag rope double unders, T2B

  • April 23, 2022

    Workout of the Day
    10 rounds of 90 seconds on 30 seconds off
    6 one arm alternating devil press
    then
    max reps wall ball shots

    You’ll need a dumbbell and a medicine ball for this interval style workout. Make sure you are comfortable with the dumbbell you choose so that you are able to work through the 6 reps in every round without too much trouble. Your score today will be total wall ball reps after 10 rounds.

    standard: 16/12 lb, 35/20 lb
    rx: 20/14 lb, 50/35 lb
    sport: 20/14 lb, 65/45 lb
    overachiever: 30/20 lb, 75/55 lb

  • April 22, 2022

    Workout of the Day
    EMOM for 10 minutes
    :30s of wall walks, strict HSPU, handstand hold or strict press

    Choose one of the skills from above to work on for thirty seconds of each minute during our ten minute EMOM today. The simplest options would be a handstand hold or small set of strict press with a barbell and the more difficult skills are wall walks or handstand push-ups. Choose your favorite or one you really need to work on and go for it!

    Workout of the Day
    AMRAP in 20 minutes
    400m run
    30 push ups
    20 weighted step ups

    You’ll need a box and a dumbbell for today’s twenty minute AMRAP. Focus on quality reps for your push-ups choose a weight for the step ups that allows you to keep moving through the large set in each round. If needed you can cut the push-up rep count down to 15 or 20. Your score at the end of the workout will be total rounds plus extra reps.

    standard: 35/20 lb, 24/20″
    rx: 50/35 lb, 24/20″
    sport: 65/45lb, 24/20″
    overachiever: 75/55 lb, 24/20″