Category: Workout of the Day

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Skill

Tabata Handstand Hold

Rest 1 minute

Tabata Arch Hold

The Tabata interval is 8 rounds of 20 seconds of work and 10 seconds of rest.  Hold the handstand during as much of the 20 second interval as you can. If you have trouble during long effort handstand holds, add in some extra rest by coming down early and try to maintain that  for 8 rounds.  If this is your first time being upside down in a while you can try to perform 1 wall walk each round climbing as far as you are able and then coming back down for a total of 8 times.  For both the handstand and arch hold focus on a tight body position with glutes squeezed, legs together and arms locked out at shoulder width. For an added challenge hold a PVC pipe during each arch hold. You will do 8 rounds of each movement consecutively before moving on.

WOD

15 min AMRAP
20 DB Snatch 45/30lb
15 Burpees over the bar
10 Front Squats 155/105lb

Today’s AMRAP is in the longer time domain.  Your dumbbell weight should be fairly light so that you can move through the twenty reps at a consistent pace. If you are able to make sure that you jump over the bar laterally through all of your burpees. The front squat weight is a little heavier than usual so use this as an opportunity to challenge yourself.  You should be able to get the first couple rounds of front squats done in 2-3 sets.  Make sure you are able to maintain good body position and hit full depth with the weight you choose.

Skill

8×2 Weighted Pull-Up

Perform 8 sets of 2 weighted pull-ups and increase the weight across each set if possible. If you are not quite ready for weighted pull-ups but can do strict bodyweight pull-ups, get through as many sets of 2-3 as possible in the time allotted.  If you do not have strict pull-ups yet perform 5-10 sets for max reps of supine ring rows. For those of you working on rings rows, feel free to sprinkle in some sets of jumping pull-ups with a slow negative as well.

WOD 

for time
400m Run
15 Deadlifts 185/125 lb
400m Run
25 Deadlifts 185/125 lb
400m Run
35 Deadlifts 185/125 lb
400m Run

In today’s workout we are dealing with high rep deadlifts. The weight on your bar should be relatively light and you should be able to perform sets of deadlifts through the entire workout. The bulk of the work is in the last 2 rounds so if the weight feels challenging from the start you have probably gone too heavy. Pick up the pace on the last run to finish strong.

Skill

1 RM Power Snatch

Today we are working up to a max effort power snatch for the day.  You will still want to focus on getting under the bar as you would a squat snatch, but focus on catching the bar somewhere above parallel for the rep to be considered a power snatch.  If you have a hard time with the overhead squat you may find that this lift is a little more manageable.  Focus on a tight set up and explosive hips.

WOD 

4 Rounds for reps with 1 minute at each station

Box Jump 24/20″
KB Swing 32/24 kg
Barbell Thruster 45/35 lbs

Today’s workout will be scored like you would score the workout “Fight Gone Bad”. Count your total number of repetitions completed across all 4 rounds and come up with one total score.  There is no rest programmed in the workout today. Choose a manageable pace that allows you to stay moving for as much of the 12 minutes as possible.  Move smoothly and safely through the box jumps as your legs will be quite fatigued after thrusters. Choosing a jump up and step down technique may be smart to allow you to keep moving and improve accuracy.

WOD

for time
1000M Run
100 One arm alternating dumbbell burpee clean and jerk 45/30 lb
1000M Run

Workout notes: For today’s workout you will start with a run out the back door and down to Cantrill and back. From there you’ll work away on a large set of a movement you may not have seen before.  Perform a burpee with the dumbbell on one side and  bring it up to your shoulder as you stand up out of the burpee bottom.  From there perform a one arm jerk. Bring the dumbbell down to the floor and start another another rep with the dumbbell on the other side. After you finish one hundred reps finish out with another run to Cantrill and back.

WOD

AMRAP in 20 Minutes

20 Pull-ups
30 Push-ups
40 Sit-ups
50 Squats

Workout notes: You might recognize this rep scheme from the classic CrossFit benchmark “Barbara”. In that workout you perform 5 rounds for time resting 3 minutes between each.  In that format each “round” is a mini sprint in itself. Today we’ll perform that work without the rest so start working at a steady state rather than going out too hard in the beginning. Keep in mind that your rounds are pretty lengthy so there is some built in recovery between the arm and leg movements.  If you are looking for an extra challenge try anchoring your legs to dumbbells on the sit-ups!

Skill

Deadlift

2-2-2-2-2

Work up to a strong effort set of two deadlifts.  This doesn’t necessarily mean you go up to max effort, but work up in weight as you feel comfortable. Judge your effort by the strain it takes you to achieve each lift.  New lifters should keep the load light and work on proper body mechanics as they increase in weight.  Start with a light weight and make sure that you have established a straight back and an  appropriate setup as you address the bar.  Be sure to maintain your posture as you increase in weight.

WOD

for time

15-20-25 *
Power Clean 135/95

*200 m run after each round

Today we’re working with a higher volume of power cleans. Choose a weight that you can do several reps in a row with at the beginning of each set.  Use the run to allow your grip and breathing to recover but pick up the pace on the last 200 meters to finish out strong!

Strength

Front Squat 2-2-2-2-2

Today we’re working up to a strong effort 2 rep front squat.  With the front squat we want to focus on keeping the elbows up. Release the grip on the bar to load the bar onto your torso. That should help you keep your elbows and chest up. As with any kind of squatting you’ll want to practice keeping your knees out and tracking over your feet. If you have a mobility problem holding you back from keeping your elbows up you can always try crossing your arms across the bar or modifying that in some way.

WOD

AMRAP in 8 min
12 KB swing 32/24
6 Burpee Box Jump

Today’s workout is a short burner.  The kettlebell weight can be heavy, but should be manageable. Plan to get your first 12 done in no more than 2 sets.  For the burpee box jumps choose a box you are able to jump to rather than doing step-ups to a higher box. Focus on short transitions from movement to movement to make the most of the eight minutes!

Skill 

EMOM for 10 minutes
Knees to Elbows

Today we are working on a different skill that will feel similar to toes to bar.  The mechanics will be very much the same, but rather than sending your toes to the bar you will want to bend your knees and elbows as your body moves behind the bar so that the two make contact.  Actually touching your knees to your elbows can be very difficult so if you’re not quite there yet work on getting your knees as close to your elbows as possible with every rep.

WOD

AMRAP in 10 Minutes
Power Snatch 135/95 lbs
*8 Bodyweight Lunge Steps EMOM

The bench mark weight today is on the heavier side for a power snatch. Choose a weight that you can perform challenging singles with while still using proper mechanics.  If you are not able to complete the 8 bodyweight lunge steps in under 30 seconds every round consider dropping the number down to 6.

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Skill 

EMOM for 10 minutes
1 Push Jerk + 1 Split Jerk

Today we are working on two overhead lifts. Once you clean the bar to your shoulders you will perform one push jerk followed by one split jerk. For both lifts focus on a vertical dip and drive to send the bar overhead. Your recieving position will be different in each lift, but the mechanics should stay very similar. If you are new to either lift, use this time to dial in your technique.

WOD

AMRAP in 15 Minutes

400 m Run
25 Push Up
75 Double Under

We are working in a longer time domain today so focus on finding a sustainable pace from the start.  Keep your run pace on the quicker side if possible as you will likely slow down and have some time to catch your breath during the large set of push-ups.  If you do not have consistent double unders quite yet cut the number down to a more manageable number rather than switching to singles.

The Holiday season is here! And so are sign ups for the Hometown Hoedown! We’re so excited for another fun year to celebrate CrossFit Davis and all of our amazing members! Sign up on the whiteboard at the gym! And even if you don’t plan to participate in the workouts, make sure to be there to eat, drink, cheer and be merry! #crossfitdavis #hometownhoedown #2016 #holidays #partytime ????

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Skill

10×1 Lunge Kick to Handstand or 10 attempts at Max Handstand Walk for distance

Spend some time working on your handstand today.  If you have not had much experience with this skill, start with your feet on a box in a pike position to make sure you have the strength to support your bodyweight on your hands and to get more comfortable being upside down.  The next step would be kicking up against a wall.  Once you have these base line skills you are ready to try handstands free standing or with a spotter.  If you have been working on this skill for awhile, try walking on your hands today!