back squat

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Back Squat: 3 sets of 5 reps. Worksets. Max reps on final set.

B. “Annie” [15 Minute Time Cap]
50-40-30-20-10
Double Unders
AbMat Situps

Post max load and reps for Squat and time to complete WOD. Ex: 330# 7 reps, 9:50 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

“Champion Test”

The workout is an AMRAP (As Many Reps as Possible) in 2 rounds of 6 movements each with an equal 60 seconds of work to rest ratio.

Deadlift (m = 75/115/155, w = 55/75/100)
1 minute rest
Box Jump Overs (m = 20/24/30”, w = 12/20/24”)
1 minute rest
Hang Power Cleans
1 minute rest
Muscle Ups*
1 minute rest
Thrusters
1 minute rest
Row for Calories
1 minute rest

Repeat for round 2

Weights and heights are designated (L1/L2/L3). *L2 Box dips straight legs / L1 Box dips bent knees.

At the sound of 3, 2, 1 Go the athlete will perform as many Reps as possible of deadlifts in 60 seconds followed by 60 seconds of rest. When the clock hits 2 minutes the athlete will perform as many reps of Box Jump Overs in 60 seconds followed by 60 seconds of rest…and the pattern continues through 2 complete rounds. The workout is over when the clock hits 23 minutes. Overall there is 12 minutes of work time and 11 minutes of rest built into the workout.

**Click here to see WOD description:
“Champion Test” WOD Description and Standards

Post total reps completed in 2 rounds of the AMRAP. Ex: 204 L3.

MON 10.19.15 Read More »

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Back Squat: 3 sets of 3 reps. Worksets. Max reps final set.

B. 6 rounds [18 minute time cap]:
12 Russian Kettlebell Swings (32/24 kg)
7 Toes to Bar
200 Meter Run

Post load and reps for Squat and time to complete WOD Ex: 325# x 4 reps, 9:56 Rx

And coming Saturday…

9am and 10am Class: Partner WOD
30 Rounds For Time [24 Minute Time Cap]
1 Wall Climb
2 Squat Cleans (m = 95/135, w = 65/95)
3 Burpees

All rounds and reps are team totals and movements may be completed in a leap frog with one partner working at a time.

Score is time to complete WOD or rounds and reps if time capped. Ex: 17:10 Rx.

11am Class: Lurong “The Motivator”
Click here for complete WOD details.

Namaste
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Saturday Schedule

9a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
10a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
11a: All Levels CrossFit/Lurong “The Motivator”- Travis
12:15p: Yoga- Monica Miller Click here to reserve

Sunday Schedule

10a: All Levels CrossFit- Dyer
11a: Open Gym- Dyer
12:15p: Yoga- Annie Harbison. Click here to reserve

FRI 10.16.15 Read More »

CrossFit Midtown: School of Elite Fitness

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
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: Open Gym- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Back Squat: 3 sets of 5 reps. Worksets same weight across. (80% of 1 rep max). Max reps on final set.

B. Team WOD
3 Rounds For Time
200m Row
12 Pushups
20m Sled Pull (m = 135/180, w = 90/135)
20m Sprint
Rest 2 minutes

All rounds and distances are individual totals. 1st teammate starts on the row, when complete they advance to the pushups and 2nd teammate starts on the row. The team moves through each round in a conga line.

Post load and reps for back squat and time to complete the WOD. Ex: 285#, 6 reps, 11:55 Rx+.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Clean & Jerk Complex: In 12 minutes work up to a heavy complex:
1 Power Clean
1 Push Press
1 Push Jerk

B. “The Motivator”
9 minute AMRAP
Shoulder-to-overhead (m = 65/95/115, w = 35/65/85)
20 double under penalty (Singles = L1/L2)
Front rack lunge steps (m = 65/95/115, w = 35/65/85)
5 burpee penalty

At 3, 2, 1 Go the athlete picks up the bar and completes as many reps of Shoulder to Overhead as possible. The athlete can rest the bar in the front rack position or overhead, but once the bar touches the ground the athlete must serve the penalty of 20 Double Unders. Once the penalty reps are completed the athlete moves on to performing as many Front Rack Lunges as possible. Once the barbell hits the ground the athlete will serve the penalty of 5 Burpees, and then the athlete returns to Shoulder to Overhead. The pattern continues until the clock expires. Double Unders must be completed between Shoulder to overhead and lunges. Burpees must be completed between lunges and shoulder to overhead.

Scoring Notes: Penalty Reps do not count towards the athlete’s score. The total score is the total number of repetitions of Shoulder to Overhead and Front Rack Lunges completed in 9 minutes.

**Click here to see WOD description:
“The Motivator” WOD Description and Standards

Post load for Complex and total reps of S2OH and Lunges completed. Ex: 210#, 104 L3

MON 10.12.15 Read More »

Coach Stacy moving through a snatch complex

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
8a: Strength Training/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: Strength Training/Open Gym- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Back Squat: 3 sets of 5. Worksets. Max reps on final set. Rest 3 minutes between sets.

B. 4 Rounds [11 Minute Time Cap]
200m Run
8 1-Arm Kettlebell Snatch (alt) (m = 20/24kg, w = 12/16kg)
5 Pullups (Rx+ = C2B)

Post load and reps for Squat and time for WOD Ex: 285#, 7 reps, 6:42 Rx+.

And coming tomorrow…

“The Olympian”

In 9 minutes complete (AMRAP) as many reps as possible of Ground to Overhead (G2OH) and Bar Facing Burpees. Each round the weight will increase and the reps will decrease in the G2OH and you will have 7 Bar Facing Burpees to complete before moving on to the next round.

Level 3**
20 G2OH (95/65)
7 Bar Facing Burpees
15 G2OH (135/85)
7 Bar Facing Burpees
10 G2OH (155/105)
7 Bar Facing Burpees
5 G2OH (185/135)
7 Bar Facing Burpees
AMRAP G2OH (225/155)

**Click here to see WOD description for Level 1 and 2:
“The Olympian” WOD Description and Standards

Your total score will be the total number of repetitions completed in the 9 minutes. Ex: 81 L3

MON 09.21.15 Read More »

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
7a: All Levels CrossFit- 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
8:15p: Tuesday Yoga- Lana Wilson
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Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Back Squat: 3 sets of 5 reps. Worksets at the same weight. Max reps final set.

5 Rounds
15 Box Jumps (24/20) (step downs only)
10 Medball Power Slams (20/14)
5 Pushups

Post load and max reps for Squat and time to compete WOD. Ex: 325#, 5:48 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Bench Press: 3 sets of 5 reps. Worksets. Max reps final set.

B. As many reps & rounds as possible (AMRAP)
2 minutes AMRAP: 10 Double Unders**, 10 Air Squats
2 minutes rest
2 minutes AMRAP: 10 Kettlebell swings (24/16), 10 Lunges (alt)
2 minutes rest
2 minutes AMRAP: 10 Double unders**, 10 Burpees
2 minutes rest
2 minutes AMRAP: 10 Kettlebell swings (24/16), 10 Mountain Climbers (R+L=1)

**Scale Speed Step (1:1) or Singles (1:1)

Post load and max reps for Bench and total reps from WOD. Ex: 235#, 8 reps, 242 Rx.

TUES 09.08.15 Read More »

CFM Team SouthernWODspitality at the 3rd Annual Dog Days of Summer Competition

Today’s schedule

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Back Squat: 3 sets of 5. Worksets. Max reps on final set.

B. Tabata It Again:
8 rounds each movement (20 seconds work : 10 seconds rest)
Double Unders
Pushups
Row for Cal
Double Unders

Post load and reps for Back Squat and total reps for each movement. Ex: 240#, 8 reps, 210, 55, 74, 188 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Power Clean: 10 minutes every minute on the minute 1 Power Clean. 80% of 1 rep max.

B. 3 Rounds for Time [12 minute Time Cap]
7 Power Clean (m = 95/120/155, w = 65/85/105)*
5 Front Squat
3 Push Jerk
15 Toes to Bar
Rest 1 minute between rounds

*3 levels of weights designated (L1 / L2 / L3). Select the weight that will be challenging but that you can do unbroken for the barbell complex (~70% of part A).

Post max load for Power Clean and time to complete WOD. Ex: 185#, 8:35 L2.

MON 08.24.15 Read More »

3, 2, 1, Go! Wallball shots at the stat of the WOD

CFM Fall Lurong Living Championship Challenge

The Challenge starts on Monday, September 14th and now is the time to jump on board! Early registration is $29.95 and closes this Sunday, August 16th so sign up today to participate. Click here to learn more and register: select CrossFit Midtown.

There is something in all of us that hungers for victory, to know in our heart that we have what it takes to be a champion. The Lurong Living Championship Challenge provides the opportunity for you to prove it to yourself. Whether you want to be a champion in your fitness prowess or to be the champion of your own health, this is your time. The Championship Challenge provides the structure, accountability, resources, education, and competition that you need to achieve your goals and become a champion.

Challenge tracks your diet, progress in achieving your diet and fitness goals, body composition, weight, key lifestyle markers, workout performance, and improvements. Whether your goal is to lose a few lbs., improve your diet, or looking to bump your performance to the next level, the Championship Challenge is built for you.

Don’t let the title scare you! You don’t have to feel like a champion to get started. The Challenge platform provides everything you need to have success including a 7 week meal plan with shopping lists and loads of educational content that will help you live out your new changes.

The Championship Challenge combines diet, fitness, and accountability for the CrossFit community. Click here to unleash your inner Champion! — The Championship Challenge combines diet, fitness, and accountability for the CrossFit community.
Click here to unleash your inner Champion!

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
8a: Open Gym- Michael
11a: Open Gym- Michael
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Justin
4p: Open Gym- Michael
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Travis

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Back Squat: 3 sets of 5 reps. Worksets all at the same weight. Max reps on final set.

B. 7 Rounds For Time [Time cap 16 minutes]
7 Power Snatch (m = 75/95, w = 55/65)
7 Air Squats
**At end of 1st minute and every minute on the minute 5 Burpees (Rx+ = 7 Burpees).

Post load and reps for squat and time to complete rounds. Ex: 325#, 8 reps, 9:50 Rx+

And coming tomorrow…

A. Deadlift: 5 sets of 2 reps. Working up to heavy set of 2 touch and go. Start at 80% of 1 RM deadlift. Rest 2 minutes between sets.

B. Rep Rounds Ladder for 10 Minute AMRAP
3-6-9-12-15-18-21-24-…
Ring Rows
AbMat V-Ups
6 Deadlift (225/155)

Post final load for deadlift and total reps completed in AMRAP. Ex: 375#, 208 Rx

THUR 08.13.15 Lurong Living Championship Challenge at CFM! Read More »

Cheering on their teammates to the finish line. Our workout is finished when everyone is done. — Cheering on their teammates to the finish line.

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Back Squat: In 15 minutes work up to a 3 Rep Max.

B. 25-20-15-10-5 Reps Rounds of: [20 minute time cap]
Air Squats
Hand Release Pushups
Situps
200m Sprint Each Round

Post load for squat and time to complete rep rounds. Ex: 375#, 11:15 Rx

And coming Saturday…

Partner WOD
4x200m Baton Relay
40 Kettlebell Swings (24/16kg)
20 Deadlift (m = 185/225, w = 125/155)
60 T2B
20 Deadlift (m = 185/225, w = 125/155)
40 Kettlebell Swings (24/16kg)
4x200m Baton Relay

One partner working at a time. All repetitions are team totals. Partners must alternate the 200m runs. Use a baton for the relay exchange. For the other movements repetitions may be partitioned any way.

Post time to complete the WOD. Ex: 17:25 Rx+

Saturday Schedule

9a: All Levels CrossFit- Justin
10a: All Levels CrossFit- Justin
11a: All Levels CrossFit- Justin
12:15p: Yoga- Monica Miller

Sunday Schedule

10a: All Levels CrossFit- Dyer
11a: Competition Practice/Open Gym- Dyer
12:15p: Yoga- Annie Harbison

FRI 08.07.15 Read More »

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 »

Hope working on her strict pullups with barbell variation

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
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: 3 sets of 5. Worksets all at the same weight. Max reps in final set.

B. Man-Makers
OPEN: 10 Man-Makers 2x(16/12kg)
3 Rounds
20 Situps
10 Box Jumps (24/20”) (step downs only)
CLOSE: 10 Man-Makers 2x(16/12kg)

Post load and max reps for final set. Post time to complete WOD.
Ex: 330# 6 reps, 7:53 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

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

MON 06.08.15 Read More »