Author: cfdavis

  • January 25, 2014

    WOD

    “CrossFit Open 13.1”

    Proceed through the sequence below completing as many reps as possible in 17 minutes of:
    40 Burpees
    30 Snatch 75/45lbs
    30 Burpees
    30 Snatch 135/75lbs
    20 Burpees
    30 Snatch 165/100lbs
    10 burpees
    Snatch 210/120lbs, as many reps as possible

    Do burpees over the bar if you want to simulate the standards for the Open.   If you are scaling this workout talk to your coach about what weight scheme you should use.

    Off Ramp WOD

    For Time with 17 Minute Time Cap

    30 Burpees
    10 Snatch
    20 Burpees
    10 Snatch
    10 Burpees
    10 Snatch

    Use the same weight for all of the Snatches! Use a weight that takes effort but is well below your PR.

     

  • January 24, 2014

    Strength

    1RM Overhead Squat

    Work up to a 1RM Overhead squat.   If you are new to the barbell movements add weight in small increments and focus on keeping your form while working up to a moderate load.

    WOD

    50 Wall Ball 20/14lbs 10/9′
    200M Run
    40 Wall Ball
    200M Run
    30 Wall Ball
    200M Run
    20 Wall Ball
    200M Run
    10 Wall Ball

    Off Ramp WOD

    30 Wall Ball
    200M Run
    25 Wall Ball
    200M Run
    20 Wall Ball
    200M Run
    15 Wall Ball
    200M Run
    10 Wall Ball

    Scale this workout by volume as well as the medicine ball weight!

     

     

     

  • January 23, 2014

    Strength
    Deadlift 3×2 ~ 90%

    Work up to about 90% of your 1RM and perform 3 doubles at that weight.  Continue up to a 1RM attempt if you have time remaining.  New lifters should work up to a moderately heavy double. Focus on keeping your back protected as the weight gets heavy.

    WOD

    5 Rounds for time
    10 Power Clean 135/95lbs
    15 Push-Ups

    Off Ramp WOD

    3-5 Rounds
    10 Power Clean
    15 Push-Ups

  • January 22, 2014

    Skill

    5 x through each

    4 Wall Walk
    1 Minute Plank Hold
    15 Second L-Sit

    Be sure to scale each movement up or down depending on your skill level.  Challenge yourself by moving into more of a  planche position for your Planks for example.

    WOD
    AMRAP in 20 Minutes
    400M Run
    20 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch 45/30lbs
    5 Strict Pull-Ups

    Don’t be afraid to test out a heavier dumbbell if you’ve been working with the same one for a while!

    Off Ramp WOD

    Use a band that makes the pull-ups tough but not so hard that you have to kip! Be sure to protect your back during those snatches!

  • January 21, 2014

    Strength

    Front Squat 3×2 ~ 90%

    Work up to about 90 % of your 1RM and perform 3 doubles at that weight. Continue on up to a 1RM attempt if you have time.  New lifters should work up in small increments to a moderately heavy set of 2.  Focus on keeping your torso upright with your knees out and tracking over your toes.

    WOD

    AMRAP in 10 Minutes
    15 Thrusters 45/35lbs
    30 Double Unders

    Off Ramp WOD

    AMRAP in 10 Minutes
    15 Thrusters 45/35lbs
    15 Lateral Bar Hops or 90 Single Unders with 1 Double Under attempt every 30 Reps

  • January 20, 2014

    Strength

    E2MOM for 14 Minutes
    3 Hang Squat Snatch ~ 60-65% of 1RM Snatch

    New lifters  should keep the load light and work on the Hang Power Snatch + Overhead Squat complex.  Work on keeping an upright torso with the arms externally rotated.  Try to ride the bar down into the bottom of your squat.

    WOD

    For Time

    30-20-10
    Burpee Box Jump Overs 24/20″
    Toes-To-Bar

    Off Ramp WOD

    30-20-10
    Burpee Box Jump Overs
    Knees-To-Elbows, Knee Tucks or Sit ups.

  • January 19, 2014

    WOD

    For Time

    3 Rounds of
    5 Pull-Ups
    10 Push-Ups
    15 Squats

    then

    15 Clean & Jerks 135/95lbs

    then

    3 Rounds of
    5 Pull-Ups
    10 Push-Ups
    15 Squats

    then

    15 Clean & Jerks 135/95lbs

    then

    3 Rounds of
    5 Pull-Ups
    10 Push-Ups
    15 Squats

    Off Ramp WOD

    Scale this one by volume and load as well as considering how you will perform the body weight movements!

    5 Rounds of
    5 Pull-Ups
    10 Push-Ups
    15 Squats

    then

    15 Clean & Jerks

     

  • January 18, 2014

    Nancy and Greg are competing today at the Nor Cal Masters Competition!! Come out and support! It’s at an awesome venue and is always a great event!

    WOD

    For time

    400M Uneven Farmer Carry 32,28kg/20,16kg
    800M Run
    10 Burpee Jump-to-Plate
    10 Overhead Walking Lunge Steps 45#/25#

    200M Uneven Farmer Carry 32,28kg/20,16kg
    400M Run
    20 Burpee Jump-to-Plate
    20 Overhead Walking Lunge Steps 45#/25#

    100M Uneven Farmer Carry 32,28kg/20,16kg
    200M Run
    30 Burpee Jump-to-Plate
    30 Overhead Walking Lunge Steps 45#/25#

  • January 17, 2014

    Strength

    3×1 Squat Clean ~ 75%

    Work up to 75% of your best lift and make 3 lifts at that weight. Continue working up to a 1RM attempt.

    New lifters should work up to a moderately heavy weight and work the Power Clean+ Front Squat complex.  Work on riding the bar down into the Squat. Continue at that weight and work on technique. Don’t worry about going heavy today.

     

    WOD

    5 Rounds for Time

    5 Front Squat 185/135lbs
    15 Push-Ups
    30 Double Unders

    Off Ramp WOD

    3 Rounds for Time

    15 Goblet Squat
    15 Push-Ups
    90 Single Unders with 1 Double Under attempt every 30 reps.

  • January 16, 2014

    Skill
    Tabata Superman
    Tabata Hollow Body

    Alternate between each movement.

    WOD

    AMRAP in 20 Minutes of
    21 Kettlebell Swings 24/16kg
    200M Run

    Off Ramp WOD

    Remember if you want to try a heavier weight  than you normally swing you can scale the movement by finishing the rep at eye level or just above rather than going all the way overhead.