Category: Workout of the Day

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Friday 12/23: No 6:30 PM Class
Saturday 12/24: One Class at 8:30AM ONLY
Sunday 12/25: Closed
Monday 12/26: Classes at 9:30AM and Noon ONLY [/creativ_alertbox]

Skill

EMOM for 10 Minutes
[Odd] 30s Ring Dips
[Even] 30s Seated L-sit

For our skill work today we are working on two gymnastics movements.  The ring dip will be the more challenging of the two so find a way to scale if needed.  You can use bands here or try some dips using parallettes or a set of boxes to replicate bar dips and allow yourself to assist with your feet as much as needed. Work for as much of the 30 seconds as you can. For the L-sit you will be seated on the floor with your hands flat by your side. Press down on the floor and lift your feet as much as you can while keeping your legs straight and toes together. If you are ready for a scaled up option for this skill use a pair of parallettes rather than sitting on the floor.

WOD

3 rounds for time
21 Toes-to-Bar
400m Run

Workout Notes: Today’s workout is a simple couplet. If you are unable to do toes-to-bar you can scale this movement to knee raises or leg raises trying to get your toes as close to the bar as you are able.  Choose a target height for your knees or toes and try to maintain that height for the duration of the workout.  If you need to stay off the bar for any reason choose a difficult V-up or sit-up option.  If you are doing sit-ups plan to double the reps as they are a little less difficult than toes-to bar.  Push your pace on the run, your legs will be fresh!

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Skill

Deadlift
5-5-5-5-5

Work up to a strong effort set of five 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 across all 5 reps and as you increase in weight.

WOD

AMRAP in 12 minutes
10 Burpees
20 Alternating DB Snatch 45/30
40 Double Unders

Workout Notes: Today’s metcon is all about moving.  The dumbbell snatch weight should be light enough that you can move right into it after the burpees.  Make sure to alternate arms for each rep on the dumbbell snatch.  Both sides of the dumbbell should touch the ground as you alternate.  If you aren’t quite ready for sets of 40 double unders, use this as an opportunity to work on them.  Scale the number down to something you could repeat for multiple rounds, a small number of double unders will pay off rather than switching to singles.

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Skill

1 RM Weighted Pull-up

Work up to a strong effort weighted pull-up.  Perform the pull-ups strict and without weight rather than kipping if you are not quite ready for weighted pull-ups.  If you do not have strict pull-ups yet perform 5-10 sets for max reps of supine ring rows, jumping pull-ups with a slow negative, banded pull-ups with as little assistance as possible or a combination of any of these 3 options.

WOD

AMRAP in 3 min of:

5 Power Cleans 135/95lb
3 Front Squat 135/95lb
1 Jerk 135/95lb

Rest 1 min and repeat for a total of 5 cycles

Workout Notes: This workout is the same format as a classic CrossFit workout “The Chief”.  Score each cycle separately and don’t forget to pace yourself.  Be aware of the transition from movement to movement so that you don’t end up with wasted reps.  The benchmark weight is meant to be manageable.  Choose a weight that allows you to do the front squats unbroken throughout the workout.  Test out all 3 movements with the weight you choose before the workout starts.  You will be working for a total of 15 minutes so plan for a longer workout.  Your score for this workout will be the total of the full rounds you completed plus the total of all additional reps completed across all 5 rounds.

WOD

4 Rounds for time
200M Pinch plate carry and farmer carry 25/15 lb, 32/24 kg
30 One arm alternating russian kettlebell swings 32/24kg
40 See The lights sit-ups 25/15 lb

Workout notes: For today’s workout we are mixing up the standard farmers carry and combining it with a pinch plate carry.  You will carry your kettlebell in one hand and “pinch” a plate using your fingers to carry it.  Switch hands as needed, but try to distribute the work evenly as you go.  You will be swinging your kettlebell with one arm up to eye level, do not go all the way overhead here! Alternate arms by switching as the kettlebell is at the apex of the swing but rest as needed.   For the sit-up you will start laying back with your shoulder blades in contact with the floor and the plate locked out directly above you. Sit up while keeping your arms straight and finish sitting tall with the plate above your head.

WOD 

Skill

1RM Push Press

Today we are working up to a one rep max push press. Focus on a vertical dip and drive and then finish with just your arms by pressing overhead.  After driving the bar off of your shoulders, keep your legs squeezed tight and resist the temptation to drop under the bar and perform a jerk.

WOD

For time

21-18-15-12-9-6-3
Deadlift 185/135lb
Goblet Squat 32/24kg

Our workout today pairs two classic movements, the deadlift and squat.  Most of your reps will be done in the first few rounds with this rep scheme. Break up the larger sets early to avoid slowing down too much when you get to the single digit sets.  You should be able to perform medium sized sets of deadlifts and squats with the weight you choose.  Plan to get your sets of 21, 18 and 15 done in 3-4 sets max. If you are scaling the benchmark weight and doing all sets unbroken you may have gone too light.  Move smooth and quick through the last small sets to finish strong.

Skill 

5 rounds
20 seconds Hollow Rock or Hold
20 seconds Plank Hold
20 seconds rest

Maintain each position as long as you can during the work periods. Hold back early and give yourself some rest if needed rather than going to failure. You can scale each movement independently so set yourself up to get some good work in based on your ability.

WOD

3 rounds for Max Reps with 90 seconds at each station

Pull-Ups
Kettlebell Swings 32/24kg
Row for Calories
Rest

Today’s workout will be scored like you would score the workout “Fight Gone Bad”.  Count your total number of repetitions completed across all 3 rounds and come up with one total score.  in this style of workout you are often given one minute to work per movement. Today we are bumping it up to 90 seconds so plan to pace yourself to account for the extra time.  If you need to scale pull-ups you can choose to scale to ring rows or jumping pull-ups. Using a band is also an option, but make sure you can get in and out of the band easily to reduce wasted time here and keep any boxes you use to step on off to the side rather than underneath you. There is a lot of grip in the workout so rest when you need it and don’t be afraid to perform small sets with quick rest between rather than large sets that might fatigue your grip.  You have a full 90 seconds rest after the row so go hard there and do your best to recover before the next round.

Skill 

EMOM for 10 minutes
1 Hang Squat Clean

We’re working on lifting technique today. Start by deadlifting the bar into the hang position and retrace the bar slightly down your legs by bending first at the knees and then bowing forward with the hips. Pull into full extension and squat clean the bar.  Practice catching the bar with your elbows up and bearing the load on your torso.

WOD

AMRAP in 10 minutes
2-4-6-8-10…
Thruster 135/95lb
10-20-30-40…
Double Under

Many of you had your fill of thrusters at the Hometown Hoedown. Well they’re back, and a little heavier this time. The benchmark weight is listed at 135/95 today which can be a challenging weight when it comes to thrusters. Make sure you are able to string multiple reps together with the weight you choose before starting the workout.  You don’t want to get stuck doing single squat clean thrusters for this workout.  Focus on keeping your elbows up and chest high through the squat portion of the thruster. Drive through your heels to quickly send the weight overhead in one smooth motion.  If double unders are still giving you trouble, cut the reps down before deciding to go to singles.  5-10-15.. or 2-4-6-8..etc. would be a good place to start if this is a challenging movement for you. Whatever rep scheme you decide on here, make sure to stick to it for the full 10 minutes Committing to double unders is the only way to master this skill!

Skill

EMOM for 10 minutes
[odd] Straight set of Toes to Bar
[even] Straight set of Handstand Push-ups

During today’s EMOM we are working on two high skill movements. If you are new to toes to bar start by alternating between the hollow and arch position on the bar and follow that by pulling the knees in and up to the chest. This skill can be scaled to kipping swings or knee raises.  For the handstand push-ups we suggest being able to do 10 perfect and unbroken Push-ups as well as at least a 60 second handstand hold.  If you aren’t able to perform the base skills, scale the movement to one that gets you working on the movement and addresses your biggest weakness.

WOD

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Skill

Front Squat

3-3-3-3-3

Today we’re working up to a strong effort 3 rep front squat.  With the front squat we want to focus on keeping the elbows up and point out and in turn the chest.  As with any kind of squatting you’ll want to practice keeping your knees out and tracking over your feet. Remember to release the grip on the bar a little bit in the front squat and load the bar onto your torso. That should help you keep your elbows and chest up. 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 10 Minutes

7 Burpees over the bar
3 Clean and Jerks 185/125lb

Today we’re working with two very different movements.  A fast all bodyweight movement and a likely slower barbell lift.  Try to find a pace that allows you to move smoothly through both parts of this workout.  The weight you choose for the clean and jerk should be a bit of a challenge.  If you are hitting unbroken sets of 3 through the whole workout you may have gone too light.  Use this as an opportunity to try bumping up the weight a little on your barbell.