deadlift

Anne-Marie and Jeannette pressing out Thrusters during partner Holbrook.

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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Challenge WOD 6 “Champion Re-Test”

Workout of the Day (WOD)

“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.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Power Clean: In 20 minutes working up to a heavy single.

B. 10 minute EMOM:
40 seconds work:
2 Power Clean (75%)
AMRAP Bar facing burpees
20 seconds rest

Post load for Power Clean. For EMOM post total reps of burpees and weight for clean.
Ex: 245#, 52 (185#).

TUES 10.20.15 “Champion Re-Test” Read More »

Recovery & mobilizing in between classes

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
8a: Open Gym- Ellen
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: Open Gym- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Deadlift: 3 Rep Max

B. 12 minute AMRAP:
2 Rope Climb**
5 1-arm kettlebell thruster (L) (m = 16/24, w = 12/16kg)
5 1-arm kettlebell thruster (R)
15 AbMat Situps

**Wear long socks or pants to protect your shins when climbing rope.

Post load for Deadlift. Post total rounds for AMRAP. Ex: 415#, 7 + 4 Rx+.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Weighted Pullups: 3 sets of 7. Same weight on all sets. Max Reps on final set.

B. Tabata Holdata: 4 Rounds (20 seconds work : 10 seconds rest)
Air Squats
Hold at Bottom of Squat
Power Clean (m = 100/135, w = 70/95)
Hold barbell in front rack.
Hand release pushups
Hold plank on elbows
Ring rows
Hold dead hang on pullup bar

Post weight and reps for pullups and total reps from WOD. Ex: 25# x 9 reps, 128 Rx

WED 10.14.15 Read More »

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Ellen
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Ellen
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. Deadlift: In 12 minutes work up to a heavy set of 7 unbroken.

B. 3 Rounds For Time [15 minute time cap]:
60 Double-Unders
30 Wallballs (20/14) to 10ft
15 Deadlifts (185/125) or (65% Part A.)

Post load for Deadlift and time to complete WOD Ex: 295#, 9:45 Rx

And coming Saturday…

9am and 10am Class: Partner WOD
Team of 2
20 minute AMRAP with Static Holds
20 Pullups while partner holds elbow plank
10 Power Cleans (135/95) while partner dead hangs on pullup bar
200m Run

All reps are team totals. One partner working at a time while the other is in a static hold. Both partners run at the same time and once both are finished they may start the next round.

Score is total number of pullups and power cleans completed (30 points per round). Ex: 189 Rx.

11am Class: Lurong “Nautical Nancy”
Click here for complete WOD details.

Namaste
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Saturday Schedule

9a: All Levels CrossFit- Ellen
10a: All Levels CrossFit- Ellen
11a: All Levels CrossFit/Lurong “Nautical Nancy”- Ellen
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 10.09.15 Read More »

Get to know our new Athlete Manager Ellen!

Ellen starts full time this Month. She joined CFM a few months after the gym opened and in her first year became one of our strongest athletes. From athlete to coach to now manager, she has become an example member of CFM. She always gives positive words of encouragement, introduces herself to new members, brings a smile to class, and celebrates the hard, honest efforts of others.
Welcome to your new role at CFM, Ellen!
Name: Ellen Flader Thomas
How long coaching CrossFit? I started coaching in 2014.
Day job: I’m the new Athlete Manager at Crossfit Midtown. I look forward to meeting all of our members in the next few weeks!
Athletic background/achievement: I was a college swimmer at Emory specializing in breaststroke and IM. During my time at Emory our team won 2 NCAA championships and 4 conference championships. Individually I was a NCAA All American, conference champion, and conference record holder. After college I took up running and completed several 10Ks and half marathons before starting CrossFit.
How long doing CrossFit: 3 years.
Favorite CrossFit movement: I have a love/hate relationship with Fran. It was my first Crossfit WOD and it’s been fun to watch my improvement over the last 3 years. My time now is around 7 minutes RX… still have A LOT of room for improvement!!
Favorite movement to coach: Double unders or Olympic lifts. It’s really fun to see people make progress in these tougher movements.
What do you enjoy about coaching: Helping people be their best and cheering them through the workouts.
In my spare time I enjoy: Sleeping, eating, spending time at the park or the river with my hubs and our dog Cayenne.
What’s some of your CFM memorable moments: Moving WODs & all parties!
Favorite quote: “Sports do not build character, they reveal it.”
Advice to new CrossFitters: Don’t compare yourself to other people in the gym. Even though we write our scores down on the white board, it’s not about anyone else’s time or weight. Focus on your own journey.

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: Open Gym- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Deadlift: In 16 minutes work up to a 5 rep max.

B. 14 minute EMOM
ODD:
8 sumo deadlift high pull (24/16kg)
AMRAP Burpee Box Jumps (24/20)

EVEN:
30 seconds pushup position plank hold

Post load for Deadlift and total reps of BBJ. Ex: 355#, 38 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

“Nautical Nancy”

5 Rounds [17 minute time cap]
400m Row
15 Overhead Squat (m = pvc/65/95, w = pvc/45/65)

**Click here to see WOD description:
“Nautical Nancy” WOD Description and Standards

Post time to complete the WOD or every unfinished rep when time expires results in a 1 second penalty per rep. Ex: 11:41 L3

MON 10.05.15 Coach Spotlight: Ellen Read More »

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
8a: Strength Training/Open Gym- Michael
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Justin
4p: Open Gym- Michael
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Justin
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Justin
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
8p: Strength Training/Open Gym- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Deadlift: 7 minute EMOM 1 Deadlift. 80% of 1RM at tempo (3-0-3-1)

B. 3 Rounds For Time:
200m Front Rack Kettlebell Carry (2) (24/16kg)
40 AbMat Situps

Post load for load for Front Squat and time to complete WOD. Ex: 245#, 8:20 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

A. Speed Step: 3 rounds of 1 minute AMRAP speed step (R+L=1)
Rest 3 minutes between rounds.

B. “Capoeira”
15 minute AMRAP
10 Toes to Bar
15 Burpees
40 Double-Unders

Post all 3 scores from singles and rounds and reps from WOD. Ex 86-85-92, 5+20 Rx.

WED 09.30.15 Read More »

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Ellen
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
8a: Strength Training/Open Gym- Michael
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Justin
4p: Open Gym- Michael
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Justin
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Justin
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
8p: Strength Training/Open Gym- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Deadlift: In 16 minutes workout to a 5 rep max.

B. 4 Rounds For Time:
25 seconds L-sit Hold (rings/parallette)
15 Overhead Plate Lunge Steps (45/35)
10 Supermans

Post load for Deadlift and time to complete WOD. Ex: 405#, 11:04 Rx

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

A. Strict Press: In 10 minutes work up to a heavy set of 2 (90% of 1RM)

B. Partner WOD:
OPEN: 800m Row*
8 Rounds
4 Ring Rows
8 Situps
12 KB Goblet Squats
CLOSE: 800m Row*

Rounds and reps are team totals. One person working at a time. *(Scale up option 1200m Row).

Post load for strict press, load for Kettlebell, and time to complete WOD.
Ex: 80#, 20kg, 15:48 Rx

WED 09.23.15 Read More »

Enjoy the contest! We will be tested, and you have the tool to succeed! — Enjoy the contest! We will be tested, and you have the tools to succeed!
**Click here to register.**

She's having fun learning the front squat. — She’s having fun learning the front squat.

Today’s schedule

Workout of the Day (WOD)

“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.

Repeat for round 2

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

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

And coming tomorrow…

A. 6 Rounds:
9 Medball Squat Clean(20/14)
200m Run
Rest 1 minute b/t rounds

B. Cash Out (Not for time)
100 Double Unders or 40 (Double + Single) or 100 Speed Step
20 Candlestick Holds to straddle stretch
Accrue 1 minute in L-sit dead hang hold

Post time to complete WOD. Ex: 11:30 Rx.

TUES 09.15.15 “Champion Test” Read More »

Maria leading the way on the 1-arm overhead walking lunges

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Deadlift: In 15 minutes work up to a 5 rep max.

B. 4 Rounds
200m Run
20m Foot-Hand Crawl
20m Walking Lunge Steps

Post load for Deadlift and time to compete WOD. Ex: 355#, 8:18 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Hang Clean: In 15 minutes work up to a heavy set of 3 reps.

B. 5 Rounds For Time [11 minute time cap]:
7 Squat Clean (m = 65/100/135, w = 45/70/95)*
7 Lateral Barbell Burpee

*The weights are L1/L2/L3 respectively. Select the weight that you can move efficiently and complete the workout in the desired time domain 7-9 minutes. Scale squat clean to 75% of part A.

Post load for Hang Cleans and time to complete WOD. Ex 245#, 9:36 L3.

WED 09.02.15 Read More »

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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.

Rodrigo and Zach on starting on Overhead Squat Ladder — Rodrigo and Zach starting an Overhead Squat Ladder

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- Tom

Workout of the Day (WOD)

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

And coming Saturday…

Partner WOD: “Keep It Up”
40 Push Press (m = 45/65, w = 35/45) Top-to-Top**
3x 100m Medball Carry (20/14)
40 Wallball Shots (20/14) 10ft
20 Tire Flips
40 Box Jumps (24/20)
3x 100m Sprints
40 Thrusters (m = 45/65, w = 35/45) Top-to-Top**

**For the entire duration of the workout the barbell is held overhead. For push press and thrusters the barbell will descend to the bottom position but must immediately return to overhead (the movement starts and ends at the top). 10 jumping jack penalty per person any time the barbell is lowered (or is resting) below overhead. Partners exchange barbell overhead. All reps team totals.

Post time to complete WOD Ex. 13:55 Rx.

Saturday Schedule

9a: All Levels CrossFit- Tom
10a: All Levels CrossFit- Tom
11a: All Levels CrossFit- Tom
12:15p: Yoga- Monica Miller. Click here to reserve

Sunday Schedule

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

FRI 08.14.15 Lurong Living Championship Challenge Early Registration Weekend! Read More »

31 Heroes WOD. Tina, Dave, and Nandan completing their rope climbs.

31Heroes WOD Hosted by CrossFit Midtown

We completed this WOD on Saturday, August 1st. This WOD was created specifically to honor the 30 men and one dog that gave their lives for our country on August 6, 2011. It is 31 minutes long—one minute in remembrance of each hero. For more details of the event, WOD description, and event pictures & to donate to the cause click here.

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- Tom
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Tom

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Jerk: In 15 minutes work up to a heavy complex
1 Push Press
2 Jerk (Push or Split)

B. 5 Rounds For Time (@ 75% of complex) [14 Minute Time Cap]
5 Deadlift
4 Hang Power Clean
3 Shoulder to Overhead
8 Burpees
Rest 1 minute between rounds

Post load for complex and time to complete rounds. Ex: 205#, 8:50 @ 165#