Category: Workout of the Day

  • January 27, 2019

    WOD

    AMRAP in 30 Minutes

    1000M Run
    50 Front squats 45/35 lb
    30 Pull-ups

    Workout notes

    The inspiration for today’s workout comes from the classic CrossFit workout “Jackie“.  We have a long duration mono-structural  movement paired with a light lifting movement and a large set of pull-ups.  You’ll be able to complete multiple rounds with a thirty minute time cap so plan for a longer, endurance style metcon. That means you should start out at a sustainable effort and try to hold the same split times as the reps accumulate.  The benchmark load for the front squats is an unloaded barbell which suggests a very light load.  You should be able to knock out each set of fifty in at least two to three sets. To scale the squat load use a training bar or light dumbbells.  Expect a little fatigue when you get to the pull-up bar so break that up into smaller sets and work through that section in smaller repeatable sets rather that going all out and hitting failure early on.

  • January 26, 2019

    WOD

    10 Rounds of 1.5 Minutes on 1.5 Minutes off
    15 Sit-ups
    10 two arm dumbbell power cleans 50/35 lb
    Max reps two arm dumbbell push press 50/35 lb

    Workout notes

    We’ll have thirty minutes on the clock today and a 1:1 work:rest ratio.  There will be ninety seconds in each work period and your score will be the total number of two arm dumbbell push press you complete after ten rounds.  The suggested load for the push press is on the heavier side so consider that you are using dumbbells rather than a barbell.  The dumbbell seems to act like a multiplier when it comes to difficulty.  Use dumbbells that you can knock out fairly large sets with when you are fresh.  Grab a whiteboard and write down your reps after each round so you can come up with one score at the end of the workout.  If classes are large we will pair up and share equipment so that one partner works while the other rests.  If that’s the case be sure to clear out quickly at the end of your three minutes so your partner can start working.

  • January 25, 2019

    Skill

    EMOM for 10 Minutes

    1 Power snatch + 1 Squat snatch

    Spend ten minutes working on a two rep barbell complex of snatches today.  We’ll start with a power snatch taking the barbell from the ground to overhead.  Catch the bar in a partial squat and finish the rep by standing tall. Reset the barbell on the floor and for your second rep of the complex do your best to catch the bar overhead while dropping into your deepest squat.   If mobility becomes an issue at this point you can catch the bar above parallel but try to push the depth as far as you are safely able to do so.

    WOD

    3 Rounds for time

    400M Run
    21 Power Snatch 95/65 lb
    12 Overhead squats 95/65 lb

    Workout notes

    Your score for today’s workout will be the total time it takes for you to complete three rounds of a four hundred meter run and two barbell movements.  Both the power snatch and the overhead squat should be familiar after today’s skill work.  The suggested barbell load is on the lighter side so we’re looking for a barbell weight that gets you through each round of twenty-one in a small number of sets and the same goes for the overhead squat.  High rep snatches and overhead squats have their own unique difficulties so be sure to test out both movements with your chosen weight and scale based on the harder of the two.  If needed the overhead squat can be switched out for a front squat.

  • January 24, 2019

    Skill

    10×1 Rope Climb

    Pack your long socks or knee sleeves today to protect your ankles and shins! Spend today’s skill practice working on learning to climb the rope!  A good way to establish that you have the baseline strength to attempt a climb is by performing a bodyweight hang test with your legs off of the rope while you are just above the ground.  If you are not quite ready perform rope pull-ups and practice jumping to the rope and locking in your feet. There are several methods to wrap the feet and make the climb easier so work with your coach to find which works best for you! For those of you that are comfortable with rope climbs use the time to work on efficiency by utilizing the legs as much as possible and ascending the rope using a minimum number of pulls.  If you have rope climbs in the bag and would like to scale up attempt legless or l-sit climbs!

    WOD

    With a clock set for 12 Minutes

    1 minute of Strict Pull-ups
    1 minute of Deadlifts 225/155 lb
    2 minutes of Strict Pull-ups
    2 minutes of Deadlifts 225/155 lb
    3 minutes of Strict Pull-ups
    3 minutes of Deadlifts 225/155 lb

    Workout notes

    Today’s workout is a total of twelve minutes long and we will use a six round interval format adding a minute after you complete both movements.  We’re pairing deadlifts with strict pull-ups.  Both movements will fatigue your grip and combining them will make each especially difficult so be conservative as you are scaling for this workout.  Strict pull-ups can be scaled to jumping pull-ups, using a band or performing ring rows.   If you are frequently scaling pull-ups in the same way this would be a great opportunity try a slightly more difficult scaling option than what you normally do.  Whatever method you choose try to keep the original stimulus of a strict pull-up intact.  The deadlifts will feel much harder in the last round versus the first so adjust your load to one you can maintain at least small sets in those later rounds.

  • January 23, 2019

    Skill

    5 minutes of single unders
    20 double unders or 20 seconds of double under attempts EMOM

    Today’s skill work is all about the jump rope!  The clock will be set for five minutes and we’ll start out with twenty double unders or about twenty seconds of double under attempts.  After your double unders spend the rest of each minute stringing together as many single unders as possible.  Continue in that fashion for the rest of the five minute interval.  If you are new to the movement add some additional rest in so you can make a solid effort at those double unders.

    WOD

    5 Rounds with one minute on each station

    Row for calories
    Wall ball shot 20/14 lb 10/9′
    Air assault for calories
    Sandbag cleans 100/70 lb
    Rest

    Workout notes

    This workout will be scored in the same way you would score the CrossFit workout ” fight gone bad”.    Count up your total reps across all four stations and five rounds to come up with one large number at the end of the workout.  All four of these movements are fairly simple to execute but require a high level of intensity to maintain continuous reps.  Start you with a moderate effort on the row and bike in order to get a bit of recovery and do your best to hold that effort across all five rounds.

  • January 22, 2019

    Skill

    Tabata Toe-to-bar or kipping swings

    For our skill work spend your time practicing one set of kipping toe-to-bar in every twenty second work period. If you are new to the movement practice connecting kipping swings and getting your knees or toes as high as possible while maintaining a fluid hollow-to-arch swing.

    WOD

    for time

    200M Run
    9 Hang power cleans 115/85 lb
    200M Run
    12 Hang power cleans 115/85 lb
    200M Run
    15 Hang power cleans 115/85 lb
    200M Run
    18 Hang power cleans 115/85 lb
    200M Run
    21 Hang power cleans 115/85 lb

    Workout

    Today we have a couplet of running and a difficult barbell movement.  The suggested load is on the lighter side so we’re looking for a weight with which you can complete each round in a small number of sets.  Take some time reviewing the hook grip which will come in hand for this kind of workout!

  • January 21, 2019

    Skill

    EMOM for 10 minutes

    1 squat clean

    Today we’re going heavy and working up to a strong effort squat clean.  If you are new to the lift start by catching the bar in the power position and slowly riding the bar down into the bottom of your squat.  Start with your feet beneath your hips as you pull from the floor and widen your stance to shoulder width as you receive the bar and descend into your squat.  If you know your one rep max plan for a PR attempt in the 10th minute if things are feeling good!

    WOD

    AMRAP in 10 minutes*

    Burpees

    * 20 Kettlebell swings 32/24 kg every two minutes

    Workout notes

    Today’s workout is all about the burpees!  Your score will be the total number of burpees you complete in ten minutes but there is a fairly hefty buy in to get to those burpees.  We’ll set the clock on a two minute interval timer and you will be tasked with knocking out twenty kettlebell swings every two minutes prior to hitting the deck for your burpees.  You will do a total of one hundred kettlebell swings so consider that when choosing your loading for this workout.  A large set of swings can be challenging at any weight so guarantee you can do at least twenty reps with your chosen weight while fresh.

  • January 20, 2019

    WOD

    Tabata wall ball shots 20/14 lb 10/9′
    Rest one minute
    Tabata double unders
    Rest one minute
    Tabata air assault bike for calories
    Rest one minute
    Tabata two arm dumbbell power clean 50/35 lb

    WORKOUT NOTES

    The Tabata interval is 20 seconds of work followed by 10 seconds of rest for 8 intervals. You will complete eight intervals at each station and rest one minute while you transition to the next station.  All of the movements in today’s workout are very challenging.  Pace yourself early on so you can maintain a high level of intensity through all four stations. We’ll score this workout by the total number of reps you complete in all four stations.

  • January 19, 2019

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    ALL VISITORS WELCOME TODAY

    We’re opening our doors to anyone who is interested in participating in our memorial workout for Natalie Corona. Classes will be held at 8:30 and 9:30 AM.    If you are new to CrossFit Davis and visiting for the first time please arrive a few minutes early to sign our waiver.[/text-with-icon][vc_column_text]

    WOD

    Complete the following with a partner

    AMRAP in 22 minutes of:

    20 sit-ups
    20 burpees
    400M run *

    * Partner A completes as many reps as possible of 20 sit-ups and 20 burpees while partner B runs 400M.  When partner B returns from the run, partners will switch roles with B picking up the couplet where partner A left off.  Continue in this fashion for 22 minutes alternating who is running and who is working on the couplet.

    If you have a weight vest or body armor, wear it.

    Workout notes

    Natalie Corona, 22, was shot and killed after responding to a car crash in downtown Davis and died at UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento on January 10th, 2019.  Natalie started as a Davis community officer in 2016 and graduated the Sacramento Police Academy in the summer of 2018.   Natalie Corona wore badge number 224 in her time with the Davis Police Department and is survived by her parents.

     

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  • January 18, 2019

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    Natalie Corona Memorial Workout

    This Saturday, January 19th 2019, we will be opening our doors during our regularly scheduled classes to anyone who would like to participate in a workout to honor the life of Natalie Corona.  Workout details and information is available at the following link.  https://www.crossfitdavis.com/blog/crossfit-wod/memorial-workout-for-natalie-corona/[/text-with-icon][vc_column_text]

    Skill

    Front Squat
    2-2-2-2-2

    Work up to a strong effort 2 rep front squat.  Start light and increase the weight for each set. The focus here should be keeping your torso upright and tracking your knees over your feet. The weight of the bar should be on your shoulders with your elbows pointing outward and your chest up.  Actively push your knees out if you feel them caving in so you can reinforce good mechanics.

    WOD

    for time

    50 kettlebell swings 32/24 kg
    100 walking lunge steps
    50 kettlebell swings 32/24 kg

    Workout notes

    This workout is in the format of chipper featuring two movements. Your score will be the total time it takes you to complete a large set of bodyweight lunges sandwiched between two large sets of kettlebell swings.  Use a kettlebell weight that you can start each set of fifty with a fairly large set and chip away at the rest of the reps in a couple of smaller sets.  The lunges are prescribed with just bodyweight but don’t discount the difficulty of performing one hundred in a row. Do your best to move quickly through each rep but keep your form intact as you become fatigued and try to work at a steady pace through all of the reps.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]