Category: Workout of the Day

  • July 7, 2021

    Skill
    10×1 Lunge kick to handstand

    Have some fun practicing handstands today! If wall space is free you can kick up to the wall or practice some wall walks. if you are ready for it find some open space in the gym and give handstand walking a try. If you’re not ready to get upside down you can try some holds in a pike position with your feet on the ground or on a box.

    Workout of the Day
    5 rounds of 3 minutes on 1 minute off
    1 power clean
    1 front squat
    1 split jerk

    If you like throwing a barbell around you’re gonna have some fun with this one! The goal for this workout should be to work with a weight that is heavier than normal for you. Keeping this in mind it will also be a good plan to choose a weight that allows you to complete the power clean + front squat + split jerk unbroken through most of the workout. Don’t be afraid to challenge yourself today and try out a weight that might be new for you. Your score for this workout will be your total completed rounds plus all extra reps after five rounds of three minutes on and one minute off.

    standard: 135/95 lb.
    rx: 185/125 lb.
    sport: 205/135 lb.
    overachiever: 225/155 lb

    CFD at home:
    Today’s workout is written with a heavy barbell in mind but don’t worry, this workout can definitely be done with a dumbbell or kettlebell! If you are working with a dumbbell or kettlebell you will be working with a slightly different rep scheme:
    2 power cleans
    2 front squats
    2 push jerks
    This will keep things a little more even and keep your round count a little closer to what we will see in the gym with barbells. Your score for this workout will be your total completed rounds plus all extra reps after five rounds of three minutes on and one minute off. See you on the leaderboard!

  • July 6, 2021

    Skill
    EMOM for 10 minutes
    3 power snatch

    You’ll have ten minutes to work up in weight completing three power snatches every minute. This would be a great time to practice touch and go reps at weights that are slightly heavier than you might do in a workout. Practice a smooth transition from rep to rep and don’t forget to punch those arms out fast overhead and drop under the bar for each rep!

    Workout of the Day
    AMRAP in 10 minutes
    10 sit-ups or 5 toes to bar
    5 right arm dumbbell snatches
    5 left arm dumbbell snatches

    For today’s workout you get a choice between sit-ups or toes to bar. If you choose toes to bar you’ll be cutting the reps down to five every round. Those of you doing sit-ups will go for ten reps per round. Everyone will be doing dumbbell snatches but today we won’t be alternating hands every rep. You’ll complete five reps with your right arm and then five with the left to complete the round. Whether you’re doing sit-ups or toes to bar this workout is a pretty simple couplet so do your best to move at a consistent pace and to minimize transition time between movements as much as possible.

    standard: 35/20 lb
    rx: 50/35 lb
    sport: 65/45 lb
    overachiever: 70/50 lb

    CFD at home:
    Unless you have a pull-up bar at home you’ll most likely be completing ten sit-ups and ten snatches with your dumbbell or kettlebell for ten minutes. After the ten sit-ups make your way through five snatches with your right arm and then five snatches with your left arm to complete each round. This workout should feel fairly simple so do your best to move fast and minimize transitions between movements! See you on the leaderboard!

  • July 5, 2021

    Workout of the Day
    AMRAP in 20 minutes
    5 burpees
    10 air squats
    15 double unders
    then
    10 burpees
    20 air squats
    30 double unders
    then
    20 burpees
    40 air squats
    60 double unders
    … and so on, doubling reps each round:)

    All you need for today’s workout is a jumprope! We’ll start the twenty minute AMRAP with a small set of burpees, air squats and double unders. The set sizes will double in each round so be ready for things to add up quick. The double unders are the main place to look at scaling. If you need to decrease the set sizes for this skill you could try matching the double under number to either the air squat rep count or the burpee rep count. So your first rounds could go 5-10-10 or 5-10-5 and then 10-20-20 or 10-20-10 and keep following that scheme for the 20 minutes. Single unders are always totally ok as well but try to throw a few double under attempts in to each set as you go.

    standard: single unders
    rx: speed rope double unders
    sport: drag rope double unders
    overachiever: drag rope double unders

    CFD at home:
    If you have a jumprope at home you can complete the workout as written above. Double unders can always be scaled by volume before switching to singles so if you are still working on double unders follow the scaling options written in the workout description. If you don’t have a jumprope at home you can follow the same rep scheme but switch the double unders to either mountain climbers or lateral hops. Have fun! See you on the leaderboard!

  • July 4, 2021

    Workout of the Day
    4 rounds of 4 minutes on 1 minute off

    200m farmer carry
    then
    row or bike for calories in remaining time

    score is total calories

    Pick your poison for today’s workout. It is up to you if you want to use a rower or bike to rack up calories for your score. You’ll have four rounds of four minutes to complete a 200m farmers carry and then as many calories as possible in the remaining time. Choose two weights to carry for the farmers carry that are just heavy enough to keep you from running with them. Do your best to walk (or shuffle haha) at a good pace to save your grip though!

    CFD at home:
    There are many different ways to go about today’s workout. If you have two weights at home you can map out something close to a two hundred for the farmers carry. If you have one weight you can still do a farmers carry and just switch hands whenever your grip gets tired. If you can’t get out somewhere for the farmers carry you can replace it with weighted step ups or unweighted step ups. You could also choose a large set of double unders. You’ll want to choose a set size for what you are replacing the farmers carry with that will take you about two minutes. If you don’t have access to a rower or bike for the calorie portion of the workout you can replace those with burpees! That will be the closest match for the feel of the workout and peoples scores at the gym. Have fun! Happy Sunday! See you on the leaderboard!

  • July 3, 2021

    Workout of the Day
    AMRAP in 20 minutes
    10-20-30-40…
    front squats*
    *400m run after every round

    Choosing the right weight for yourself in today’s workout will make all the difference. You’ll have twenty minutes to work through large sets of front squats adding ten reps in every round. After each set of front squats you will complete the round by running 400 meters. Choose a weight that you could do ten in a row with. It doesn’t have to be an easy set of ten but If you go too heavy, this workout could end up feeling like a beat down. Plan to take the 400 at more of a recovery pace so that you can pick up your bar and get right back to squatting when you return to the gym.

    standard: 115/85 lb.
    rx: 135/95 lb.
    sport: 155/105 lb.
    overachiever: 185/135 lb

    CFD at home:
    Today’s workout can be done with a barbell, dumbbell or kettlebell. If you have a dumbbell or kettlebell you will be doing goblet squats instead of front squats but you can follow the same rep scheme. If you don’t have a great place to run you can choose a rower or bike if you have access to those or something like 150 jumprope singles, 150 mountain climbers or 30 bodyweight step ups. Your score will be the last round you complete of the squats and the run or what you have replaced it with plus any additional squats in the next round. See you on the leaderboard!

  • July 2, 2021

    Workout of the Day
    7 rounds of 2 minutes on 1 minute off

    20 alternating dumbbell hang clean & jerks
    then
    max reps box jumps in remaining time

    Grab a dumbbell and a box that you are able to jump to for today’s workout. The dumbbell hang clean and jerks alternate hands every rep so spend some time practicing this transition before the workout starts. For the box jumps focus on landing softly on top of the box in a power position; chest up and in a partial squat. Box jumps can always be scaled to step ups or even something like bike calories if needed. Efficiency will pay off with both movements today so do your best to move fast but also move well! Score will be total jump reps.

    standard: 35/20 lb, step-ups
    rx: 50/35 lb, 24/20″
    sport: 55/40 lb, 24/20″
    overachiever: 65/45 lb, 24/20″

    CFD at home:
    Today’s workout can be done with a dumbbell or kettlebell. If you don’t have something you can use for the box jumps you can jump over something like a packing box or cooler or give broad jumps a try! Step ups are also a great sub here too. Your score for today will be total jump reps. See you on the leaderboard!

  • July 1, 2021

    Skill
    EMOM for 10 minutes
    1 power snatch + 2 overhead squats

    Spend ten minutes working on one power snatch plus two overhead squats. After catching the power snatch overhead spend a second to steady yourself before heading down into your two overhead squats. With the weight locked out overhead the first thing to think about is sending your hips back to sit down into your squat while keeping your chest upright. The overhead squat is difficult so if it’s not a smart movement for you to work on feel free to switch things up and complete two power snatches every minute instead.

    Workout of the Day
    AMRAP in 10 minutes
    3-6-9-12 …
    power snatch
    lateral burpees

    Lighten up your barbell after the skill work for this workout. The power snatch reps will add up fast so plan to choose a weight that you are very comfortable with and that you can maintain sets of throughout the entire workout. We’ll be jumping laterally over the bar for the burpees so to make these a bit easier skip the jump and scale to burpees in place or even just switch to a step over instead of a jump.

    standard: 75/55 lb
    rx: 95/65 lb
    sport: 115/85 lb
    overachiever: 135/95 lb

    CFD at home:
    This workout can be done with a barbell, dumbbell or kettlebell. Snatches can be alternating if you have a dumbbell or kettlebell. It is your choice if you want to do burpees in place or add a jump over your dumbbell or kettlebell after each rep. Your score today will be whatever round you finish of both movements plus any extra reps in the next round. See you on the leaderboard!

  • June 30, 2021

    Skill
    Tabata hollow rocks

    A full tabata is eight rounds of twenty seconds of work and ten seconds of rest. During the work period or as much of it as possible do your best to complete as many high quality hollow rocks. This can be a difficult skill to do correctly so spend some time going over this with your coach before you start . The main thing to focus on will be a hollow position that keeps your lower back in contact with the floor at all times. Keep your legs straight and arms up over your head as you rock. To scale this movement you can take out the rock or bring your hands down next to your sides or bring one or both knees in to make things a bit easier.

    Workout of the Day
    AMRAP in 15 minutes
    20 double unders
    10 dumbbell box step overs
    5 push-ups

    You’ll need a jumprope, a dumbbell and a box for today’s fifteen minute AMRAP. Each round will start with a small set of double unders, if 20 looks like a lot but you can do some double unders try dropping the number to something smaller like 10 or even 5. Singles are fine as well if you haven’t been able to get any double under reps under your belt yet. The step overs may be a new movement for some of you. Try these out before the workout starts. You can hold the dumbbell in any way you would like. As always, keep your push-ups strict and working through your full range of motion. You can do this whether you are working from your toes, knees or with your hands on a box. With only five reps every round this is a great workout to really focus on quality movement here rather than rushing through reps just to get them done. Hard work pays off!

    standard: 35/20 lb, single unders, 20/20″
    rx: 50/35 lb, double unders, 24/20″
    sport: 55/40 lb, drag rope double unders, 24/20″
    overachiever: 75/55 lb, , drag rope double unders, 24/20″

    CFD at home:
    Today’s workout can be done with a dumbbell or kettlebell. If what you usually use for step ups doesn’t work for step overs you can stick to regular weighted step ups. If you don’t have something that you can use for step ups switch to goblet squats for today. Double unders can be switched to a smaller number, to singles or to mountain climbers or lateral hops! Scale push ups are you normally would but with such a small number in each round try to make them as difficult as possible! See you on the leaderboard!

  • June 29, 2021

    Skill
    EMOM for 10 minutes
    Straight set of strict, weighted strict or kipping pull-ups

    It’s athletes choice today for our skill work. You’ll have ten minutes for ten straight sets of either strict pull-ups, weighted strict pull-ups or kipping pull-ups. Pick what you need to work on most or whatever if your favorite!

    Workout of the Day
    AMRAP in 12 minutes
    10 deadlifts
    7 push press
    4 front rack walking lunges

    We’ve got twelve minutes on the clock and some light deadlifts and medium weight push press and lunges steps. When selecting your weight you won’t need to pay much attention to the deadlift. The push press and lunge will be the more challenging of the three movements so make sure you are testing multiple reps of both movements before the workout starts. You will want to start with a weight that you are capable of completing seven push press in a row and four lunges unbroken. Be mindful of how you break things up in a workout like this to avoid doing any extra work.

    standard: 95/65 lb
    rx: 115/85 lb
    sport: 135/95 lb
    overachiever: 155/105 lb

    CFD at home:
    This workout can be done with a barbell, kettlebell or dumbbell. If you are working with one kettlebell or dumbbell you’ll do a sumo style deadlift tapping the weight between your feet with a wider stance than a normal deadlift. The push press can be split up however you want between arms but do your best to keep things as even as possible. For the lunges you’ll hold your weight in a goblet position. Be mindful of how you break things up in a workout like this to avoid doing any extra work. See you on the leaderboard!

  • June 28, 2021

    Skill
    EMOM for 10 minutes
    1 power clean + hang squat clean

    Today we’ll be working for ten minutes to complete ten sets of a power clean from the floor plus a hang squat clean. If you want to drop the bar between reps you definitely can but make sure that the hang squat clean starts with a deadlift and a pause at the hang before starting your hang squat clean. Focus on a smooth pull from the floor for the power clean and fast elbows, shoulders back and a strong back through both lifts.

    Workout of the Day
    for time
    50-35-20
    wall ball shots
    medicine ball sit-ups

    Grab a wall ball and an ab mat for today’s workout. We’ll be using the wall ball for both movements and completing 50 reps of each, then 35 and then finally 20 reps of each to complete the workout. To scale this workout you can grab a light wall ball or leave the ball out of the sit-ups altogether. If the volume looks like a bit too much you could cut the round of 20 off of the end of the workout as well. Focus on keeping your hands under the ball instead of on the sides of it and keep your chest up as you toss the ball up to the target. For the sit-ups you’ll tap the ball over your head on the ground at the bottom of the sit-up before sitting up with it.

    standard: 14/10 lb
    rx: 20/14 lb
    sport: 20/14 lb
    overachiever: 30/20 lb

    CFD at home:
    If you have a medicine ball at home you’ll need it for this workout! Find a place you can toss the ball to a good target height and then work through the workout as written. If you don’t have a medicine ball there are a few options. The first would be to switch out the wall ball shots for jumping squats and then do the sit-ups without any weight. If you want to add some weight to the workout you could also choose to hang on to your dumbbell or kettlebell for goblet squats and even hold your weight at your chest for the sit-ups as well. If your weight is particularly heavy you might want to cut the round of 20 off of the workout, but it’s up to you! Today’s workout is for time! See you on the leaderboard!