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Squat Meditation. Darcy practicing squats with eyes closed focusing on gripping the floor and lowering slowly into the bottom position.

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
8a: Open Gym- Michael
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
4p: Open Gym- Michael
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Richard
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Richard
8:15p: Tuesday Yoga- Veronica Lewinger
Sign up for Tuesday Yoga next week on 7/7 today while spots are open! Click here!

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Clean & Jerk: In 15 minutes work up to a heavy weight of the complex:
1 Hang Power Clean
1 Push Jerk

B. “Bring DT Up”
5 Rounds (2 minutes work : 1 minute rest)
(m = 155/185, w = 105/125)
12 Deadlift
9 Hang Power Clean
6 Push Jerk
{As Many reps as possible in remaining 2 minutes}: Back Squat

Post weight of complex and total reps of Back Squat for 5 rounds. Ex: 245#, 35 Rx+

And coming tomorrow…

A. Weighted Pullup: 3 sets of 7. All sets at same weight. Max reps on 3rd set.

B. 3 Rounds for Time:
200m Run
30 Mountain Climbers**
30 Kettlebell Swings (16/12kg)
Rest 1 minute between each round.

**Mtn Climbers: (L+R = 1 reps). Post load and max reps for weighted pullups. Post time to complete 3 rounds. Ex: 45# 10 reps, 10:14

TUES 06.30.15 Read More »

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
8a: Open Gym- Michael
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
4p: Open Gym- Michael
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Justin
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Justin
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
8p: Power Lifting- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Skill: In 8 minutes complete as many sets of Medball Throws (vertical target)
4 sets 10 reps at 9ft
4 sets 8 reps at 10ft
4 sets 6 reps at 11ft
4 sets 4 reps at 12ft
Complete the 4 sets at increasing weights:
m = 10,12,14,20# / 12,14,20,30#
w = 8,10,12,14# / 10,12,14,20#

B. 15 Minutes As Many Rounds As Possible (AMRAP):
5 Push Press (m=95:120 / w=65:85)
10 Medball Throws 10ft vertical target (20/14)
15 Air Squats
30 second Pushup Position Plank Hold

Post number of sets completed for Medball Throws (max score 16). Post total rounds completed for AMRAP (each second on plank hold = 1 rep)
Ex: 10, 7+45 reps Rx

And coming tomorrow…Bring-A-Friend Day!!

A. Deadlift: 3 sets of 5 reps. 60% of 5RM. Rest 2 minutes between sets.
Beginner Tempo: (2-0-2-2)*
Advanced Tempo: (3-0-½-1)**
*2 seconds up. 2 second hold. 2 second negative. 0 seconds at the bottom (touch-and-go).
**½ second up. 1 second hold at top. 3 second negative. 0 seconds at the bottom (touch-and-go).

B. Partner WOD
3 Rounds (all reps are per person)
250m Row
200m Run
6 Toes to rings
8 Ring Rows
10 Russian Kettlebell Swings (24/16kg)
12 Tandem Burpees

To start each round of the partner WOD each partner does a 250m Row and a 200m run. While one is rowing the other runs and then they switch. Only when both are finished both row and run, one partner starts on the first triplet while one rest. They alternate and then start the 12 Tandem Burpees (doing a double high five each rep).

Post load for deadlift and time to complete WOD. Ex: 245#, 16:21 Rx

WED 06.24.15 Read More »

Top June 2014, Bottom June 2015. Cary & Anne Marie Burke. — Top June 2014, Bottom June 2015. Cary & Anne Marie Burke in sync on deadlift and cleans.

CrossFit Midtown Weddings!! Congratulations to Cary & Anne Marie on getting married this weekend! In the past year we’ve had several weddings of our members and we’d like to say thank you to all the newly weds for trusting CFM to help you look your best for the big day and for your happily married years to come!
1. Stuart & Amber Roehm
2. Chris & Donna Addison
3. Elizabeth (Molyson) Hall
4. Dave & Ellen Thomas
5. Adam & Chelsea Krakowski
6. Adam & Amanda Kallin
7. Thuy (Dan) & Christopher Sun
8. Andrew Bauer
9. Sarah (Parker) LaFantano
10. Cary & Anne Marie Burke
11. Alison & Dan Waterson (Upcoming July)
12. Matthew Gers (Upcoming Aug)

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
8a: Open Gym- Michael
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
4p: Open Gym- Michael
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
8p: Power Lifting/Open Gym- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Back Squat: 4 sets of 3 reps. Worksets all at the same weight. Max reps in fouth set.

B. 3 Minutes As Many Rounds As Possible (AMRAP):
10 Box Jumps (30/24”) Step downs only
10 1-arm Alternating Kettlebell Snatch (m = 20/24 w = 12/16kg)
1 Minute Rest. Repeat for 3 cycles. Continue next cycle at the last rep completed.

Post load and max reps for 4th set of Back Squat. Post total reps from 3 cycles.
Ex: 375# 4 reps, 212 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Weighted Ring Dips: 5 sets of 5 reps. Rest 2 minutes between sets. Max reps in final set.

B. For Time [18 minute Time Cap]:
500-400-300-200-100m Run
25-20-15-10-5 Toes to bar

Post load and max reps for Ring Dips. Post time for WOD. If time capped post total number of Toes to bar completed (max score 75)
Ex1: 15# 7 reps, 9:17 Rx
Ex2: 25 neg, 68

MON 06.22.15 “CFM”arried! Read More »

Coach Tom working with Sarah on the rope climb foot clamp: J-hook.

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Dyer
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
8a: Open Gym- Michael
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
4p: Open Gym- Michael
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Richard
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Richard
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Richard

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Deadlift: In 18 minutes work up to a 5 rep max.

B. 8 minutes as many rounds and reps as possible (AMRAP) of:
5 Wallball Shots (20/14) 10ft target
5 Sumo Deadlift High Pull (32/24kg)

Rest 1 minute. Then at minute 9:00:
500m Row for Time.

Post load for Deadlift. Post total reps completed in 8 minutes and then time for 500m Row.
Ex: 385#, 116, 1:28

And coming tomorrow…

A. Power Clean: 8 minutes. Every minute on the minute 2 Power Clean. Workups.

B. 5 Rounds
3 Hang power clean (m=120:155 / w=85:105)
10 Box Jumps (24/20)
3 Hang power clean
10 Medball Power Slams (20/14)

Post load for Power Clean and time to complete rounds. Ex: 215#, 9:21 Rx+

TUES 06.16.15 Read More »

When 45# feels heavy and you need to shake out your arms. Only after a 1:29.8 500m split on Jackie for Doron.

Today’s schedule

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Snatch Complex: In 15 minutes work up to a heavy complex without dropping the bar.
1 Power Snatch
1 Hang Squat Snatch

B. “Escape Velocity”
10 Minute AMRAP
5 Double Unders (+5 per round for completing unbroken)*
5 Hang Power Snatch (75/55)

*If Double unders (DUs) are completed unbroken, +5 DUs per round. If athlete has 3 failed attempts at unbroken DUs, then there is no bonus and athlete must accrue a total of 5 Double Unders before going to Snatch. If able to complete 5 DUs unbroken in a round, continue to 10 next round, and again to 15, and so on. Stay at the same DU if unable to complete unbroken in 3 attempts, but must still complete total reps before going to Snatch. Example:
5-10-10-15-20-25-25-25-30-… Double Unders
5 Hang Power Snatch

Post load for Snatch complex and total number of Double Unders completed in 10 minutes.
Ex: 175#, 387

And coming tomorrow…

A. Wallball Ludus: 10 minutes skill work on Wallball Shots. Work up to 15 rep max weight unbroken Wallballs (10ft).

B. 4-3-2 Rounds of: (20 minute time cap)
10 Wallball Shots 10ft (20/14)
5 Burpee Pullups
Rest 2 minutes after 4 rounds, then start on next 3 rounds. Rest 2 minutes after finishing next 3 rounds, and start on last 2 rounds. Total of 9 Rounds.

Post weight and height of wallball and time to finish WOD. If time capped post total reps completed.
Ex: 30#, 12:45 Rx
Ex2: (20:00) 108 Rx

TUES 06.09.15 Escape Velocity Read More »

Today’s schedule

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Weighted Pullup: 5 sets of 4. All sets at same weight. Max reps on final set.

B.”Firefly”
8 minute AMRAP:
5 Power Clean (95:135 / 65:95)*
10 Toes to Bar
15 Air Squats

Rest until 10 minute mark. Then…

2 minute AMRAP:
7 Front Squat (95:135 / 65:95)
3 Burpees

Rest 2 minutes

2 minute AMRAP:
7 Burpees
3 Front Squat (95:135 / 65:95)

*(men Rx:men Rx+ / women Rx:women Rx+)

Post load and max reps for weighted pullups. Post total reps from each AMRAP.
Ex: 55# 5 reps, 148, 30, 37, Rx+.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Bench Press: 3 sets of 5 Worksets. Same weight all sets. 3rd set max reps.

B. Rep Rounds of 25-20-15-10-5 [15 minute time cap]
Double Unders
Wallballs (20/14) 10ft target
10 reps each round Floor Wipers (135/95) (L+R=1)

Post load and reps for bench and time for WOD. Ex: 245#, 6 reps, 9:10 Rx.

TUES 06.02.15 Read More »

Rx Pushups. Solid plank and keep those thighs off the deck.

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
8a: Open Gym- Michael
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
4p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Front Squats: 5 sets of 3 reps working up to heavy set of 3. Rest 2-3 minutes between sets.

B. 3 Rounds of:
3 minutes as many rounds as possible (AMRAP):
Buy In: 200m Sprint
5 Front Squat (50% Part A.)
5 Pullups
5 Toes To Bar
5 Power Clean (50% Part A.)
1 minute rest between each 3 minute AMRAP.

Post 3 Rep Max Front Squat, and total reps from 3 rounds of AMRAP and load. ex: 285#, 164 @ 145#

And coming Saturday…

Team Chipper:
2 Rounds
100 Double Unders (Singles 3:1, Speed step 1:1)
20 Box Jump-Overs (24/20)
10 Tire flips
50m Farmer’s carry 2x(32/24kg)
10 Power Snatch (m = 95/135, w = 65/85)
Rest 5 minutes between rounds

One partner working at a time. All reps and distances are team totals.

Post time to complete each round. Ex: 12:10, 12:44 Rx

Saturday Schedule

9a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
10a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
11a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
12p: Restorative Yoga- Monica

Sunday Schedule

10a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
11a: Open Gym- Michael

FRI 05.29.15 Read More »

Andrea working on improving her clean setup position

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
8a: Open Gym- Michael
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Jason
4p: All Levels CrossFit- Jason
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Tom
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Tom

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Max Distance Handstand Walk

B. 20 Minute AMRAP:
20 Thrusters (135/95)
20 Pullups
20 Burpees

Post max distance and rounds and reps for AMRAP. Ex: 25ft, 2+52 Rx.

And coming Saturday…

Partner WOD: Teams of 3
25 Minute AMRAP
3000m Row Buy In
In remaining time–
200m Kettlebell Farmer’s Carry (32’s/24’s kg)
50 Sumo Deadlift High Pull (32/24 kg)
50 Kettlebell Swings (32/24 kg)

One partner working at a time. All reps and distances are team totals.

Post rounds and reps completed for WOD. 200m carry counts as 1 rep. Ex: 2+84 Rx.

Saturday Schedule

9a: All Levels CrossFit- Tom
10a: All Levels CrossFit- Tom
11a: Open Gym (Benchmark Make Up)- Tom
12p: Restorative Yoga- Monica

Sunday Schedule

Gym Closed.

Monday Schedule

We will be doing Memorial Day Murph at Piedmont Park on Monday morning 5/25 at 9:30am on the Active Oval. Meet by the pullup bars. The gym will be closed on Monday. Click here to sign up for the Memorial Day Murph WOD (open to all members).

FRI 05.22.15 Read More »

Hold on, and when you think you need to drop, hold on 15 seconds longer.

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
8a: Open Gym- Michael
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Richard
4p: All Levels CrossFit- Richard
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Tom
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Tom

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Bench Press: 3 sets of 5. Worksets. Same weight each set. Max reps 3rd Set.

B. 10 minutes as many rounds as possible (AMRAP):
5 Pullups
9 Burpees
12 Kettlebell Deadlift (32/24 kg)

Post load and reps for bench and reps and rounds for AMRAP. Ex: 235#, 8 reps, 6+9 Rx.

And coming Saturday…

Team Randy + Tommy V
Teams of 2 or 3 [22 Minute Time Cap] Complete for Time:
75 Power Snatch (75/55)
Partner Pushup Position Plank Hold

15 Rope Climbs**
Partner Dead Hang Hold

45 Thrusters (115/75)
Partner Bottom Air Squat Hold

**Wear long socks or pants to protect your legs for rope climbs. Without long socks or pants rope climbs are not allowed.

All reps are team totals. For team of 2 only one person working at a time. While one person is working the other person must be in a static hold. For teams of 3, one person must be in a static hold for the entire workout. 3 tandem burpee penalty for coming out of hold.
Rx+ = Wall Handstand Hold, Chin-over Bar L-sit Hold, Bottom Pistol Hold.

Post time to complete WOD. Ex: 14:17 Rx.

Saturday Schedule

8:45a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
10a: All Levels CrossFit- Tom
No yoga today

Sunday Schedule

10a: All Levels CrossFit- Tom
11a: Open Gym- Tom

FRI 05.15.15 Atlantic Regional! Read More »

Matt C. with some front rack mobilization.

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Casey
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Casey
8a: Open Gym- Casey
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Richard
4p: Open Gym- Michael
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Richard
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Richard
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Richard

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Strict Handstand pushups: Every minute on the minute for 7 minutes:
15 seconds max rep strict handstand pushups (may break up into multiple sets)
45 seconds rest

B. 16 minutes as many rounds as possible (AMRAP):
21 Calorie Row
16 Box Jumps (24/20”)
10 Sledgehammers
3 Handstand Wall Climbs

Post total reps of HSPU and rounds and reps for AMRAP. Ex: 44, 4+38 Rx.