front squat

Today’s schedule

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

Sure-fire Way to Learn the Clean by Jon-Erik Kawamoto. Savvy athletes and fitness enthusiasts perform the power clean or squat clean in their strength and conditioning program to develop explosive power in the hips, rate of force development, dynamic flexibility, and to improve athletic performance (particularly with running, jumping, and throwing). This article will break down the clean into its key parts to make it easier to learn, so you too can start reaping the benefits of this awesome exercise…(click here to read more)!

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Clean & Jerk: In 16 minutes work up to a heavy single.

B. Triple AMRAP
3 minutes AMRAP
Clean & Jerk (m = 135/155, w = 95/105)
3 minutes Rest
2 minute AMRAP
Power Clean (m = 135/155, w = 95/105)
2 minutes Rest
1 minute AMRAP
Front Squats (m = 135/155, w = 95/105)

Post load for C&J and total reps from Triple AMRAP. Ex: 245#, 57 Rx+

And coming tomorrow…

A. Power Snatch: In 12 minutes work up to a moderate single: 5-4-3-2-1.

B. For Time [20 minute time cap]:
OPEN: 400 Meter Run
3 rounds:
12 Chest-to-bar Pullups
9 Power Snatch (95/65)
6 Handstand Pushups**
CLOSE:
400 Meter Run
20 Burpees

**Scale to HSPU Negatives 1:1 or Shoulder-to-overhead (95/65) 1:2 (12 reps)

Post max load for Power Snatch and time to complete WOD. Ex: 155#, 11:10 Rx

MON 10.13.14 Read More »

Coach Kelly watching Ellen on her Front Squat

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Front Squat: In 10 minutes work up to a heavy single (not a 1 rep max).

B. For Time:
200m run to start each round
10-8-6-4-2 Front Squat (155/105)
Rest 30 seconds b/t rounds

Post load for Front Squat and time to complete WOD. Ex: 315#, 9:10 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

A. Push Press: 5 sets of 3 reps. Worksets at the same weight. Max reps on final set.

B. 12 minute EMOM:
1st: 7 Push Press (60% of part A.)
2nd: 10 Hollow Rocks
3rd: 7 Strict Pullups (max reps in final minute)

Post load and reps for Push Press. Post total pullups for the WOD and weights.
Ex: 205# x 4 reps, 165#, 31 @ 25#.

TUES 10.07.14 Read More »

P. Lane and Jin warming up with some overhead squats

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Front Squat: In 16 minutes work up to a 2 Rep Max.

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 Singles: 3 rounds of 1 minute AMRAP speed singles (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 10.01.14 Read More »

Happy Box Jumps. Bob Ross Style. — Happy Box Jumps

Today’s schedule

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

Tips for preparing for Front Squats. Front Squatting: Mobility.

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Front Squat: In 16 minutes work up to a 3 rep max

B. 12 minutes As many rounds as possible (AMRAP):
15 Cal Row
20 Kettlebell swings (24/16kg)
25 Situps w/ Medball (20/14)
30 Wallball shots 10ft (20/14)

Post load for Front Squat and total reps completed in AMRAP (90 reps / round). Ex 285#, 285.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Clean & Jerk: In 10 minutes work up to a heavy single (not a max) Clean & Jerk

B. 5 Rounds For Time [16 minute time cap]:
7 Chest to bar pullups
7 Push Jerk (135/95)
7 Burpees

Post load for C&J and time to complete WOD Ex: 245#, 8:10 Rx.

THUR 09.18.14 Read More »

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Every minute on the minute (EMOM) for 10 minutes:
1 Power Clean (80% of 1 rep max)

B. Rep Rounds For Time [18 minute time cap]:
2-4-6-8-10
Front Squat (m = 95:135 / w = 65:95)
Hang Power Clean
12 Toes-to-bar

Post load for Power Clean and time to complete WOD. Ex 220#, 10:12 Rx+.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Weighted Pullups: 3 sets of 7 reps. All sets at the same weight. Max reps final set.

B. Rep Rounds For Time [24 minute time cap]:
42-30-18
Kettlebell Swings (32/24kg)
Double Unders
Calorie Row

Post load and max reps for pullups and time to complete WOD Ex: 45#, 8 rep, 12:46 Rx.

THUR 09.11.14 Read More »

Partner WOD on Tech Campus. Coach Kelly leading the warmup.

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Front Squat: 4 sets 4 workups. Rest 3 minutes between sets.

B. 4 Rounds for Time [16 minute time cap]
250m Row
15 Situps w/ Medball (20/14)
15 Wallball shots 10ft (20/14)

Post final load for front squat and time to complete WOD. Ex: 275#, 9:15 Rx

And coming Saturday…

Partner Chipper WOD “Keepin’ it up”
45 Push Press (45/35) Top-to-Top**
3x 100m Medball Carry (20/14)
20 Tire Flips
45 Box Jumps (24/20)
20 Wallball Shots (20/14) 10ft
3x 100m Sprints
45 Thrusters (45/35) Top-to-Top**

**For the entire workout the empty barbell must be 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. All reps team totals.

Post time for partners to complete WOD Ex. 12:55 Rx

FRI 08.15.14 Read More »

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
8a: Open Gym- Michael
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Lis
4p: Open Gym- Michael
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Ben
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Ben
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Kelly
7p: YOGA – Monica
8p: Open Gym- Kelly

Workout of the Day (WOD)

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

B. For Time:
400m Run
12-9-6 Muscle Ups

Scaled:
400m Run
16-12-8 Chest To Bar Pullups

Post load and reps for Front Squat, and time to complete WOD.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Clean & Jerk (C&J):
Every minute on the minute (EMOM) 1 C&J for 8 minutes: (70% of 1 RM)

B. Partner WOD. 8 Rounds for Time:
3 Clean & Jerk (135/95)
6 Burpee Box Jump-Overs (24/20)”

One barbell, one box per team. Each athlete completes 8 rounds. Reps are per person. Both athletes may be working at the same time.

Post load for C&J. Post total time for the WOD. Ex: 205#, 12:28 Rx.

MON 07.28.14 Read More »

Dexter mid jump. Target: 30". — Dexter mid jump. Target: 30″.

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. 3 minutes Max Consecutive Singles: Must be performed with a Beaded Rope. 3 attempts within the 3 minutes.

B. Rep Rounds for Time. [30 minute time cap].
800-400-200m Run
40-20-10 Toes to bar
20-10-5 Front Squat (135/95)
20-10-5 Lateral Barbell Burpees

Post max consecutive reps for singles. Post time to complete rep rounds. If time capped post total reps completed (10m = 1rep) Ex: 218, 18:50 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

A. Bench: 3 sets of 5 reps. Worksets all at the same weight. Max reps in final set.

B. Triple AMRAP (As many rounds & repetitions as possible):
3 minutes AMRAP
10 Hand Release Pushups
40 Double Unders**

1 minute Rest

3 minutes AMRAP
10 Pullups (Rx+ = Chest to Bar)
40 Double Unders

1 minute Rest

3 minutes AMRAP
10 Situps w/ Medball (20/14)
40 Double Unders

**Scale Double Unders to Singles 2:1

Post load and max reps for bench press. Post total reps from all 3 AMRAPs (50 reps per round).
Ex: 255#, 518.

WED 07.16.14 Read More »

Hope and Heather. Heavy bag hitting for the Captain America WOD

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Becca
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Becca
8a: Open Gym- Becca
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Lis
4p: Open Gym- Michael
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Ben
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Ben
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Kelly
7p: YOGA Front Room- Monica
8p: Open Gym- Kelly

Workout of the Day (WOD)

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

B. 10 minutes as many rounds as possible (AMRAP):
6 Front squat (115/85)
8 Pullups
10 Shoulder to overhead (115/85)

Post load and max reps for final set of Front Squat. Post rounds and reps from WOD. Ex: 280# 4 reps, 10 + 14 reps Rx

And coming tomorrow…

A. 12 minutes every minute on the minute (EMOM)
1st: Max Rep Jump Rope Singles
2nd: Max Rep Double Unders
3rd: Rest

B. 3 Rounds for time [14 minute time cap]
20 Medball Overhead Waling Lunges (20/14)
15 Cal Row
10 Medball Power Slams (20/14)
5 Jumping Air Squats 6” target

Post total reps of singles and DU. Post time to finish WOD. If time capped post total reps (50 reps per round). Ex: 340, 187, 7:21.

MON 07.07.14 Read More »

Bring a Friend Day: Tiffany and Alison finishing a Tandem Burpee

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. 12 minutes every minute on the minute (EMOM):
(30 seconds work: 30 seconds rest)
ODD: 1 Set of Max Consecutive Jump Rope (singles, continuous rope DU, or DU)
EVEN: Max Reps Overhead Squats (m=95:140 / w=65:90)

Score total Jump Rope from each round and total OHS. Ex: 205 DU, 34 Rx

B. Medball Bocce Ball!

And coming Saturday… “Moving Day”

9 and 10 am Classes: Heats of 4-7 athletes at 9:20, 9:40, 10:20, 10:40. (Open & Scaled Divisions)

Workout of the Day (WOD): D.C. al Fine
PART 1
3 Minute AMRAP:
20 Cal Row
20 Situps
20 Box Jumps (24/20″)** Step downs only
20 Burpees
20 Wallball Shots (20# to 10ft / 14# to 9ft)**
20 KB Sumo Deadlift High Pulls (32/24kg)**
20 Bear Crawl Plate Circles
20m Sled Pull (90/50) + 20m Run. Fine.

1 Minute Rest

D.C. al Fine…
PART 2
Go back to the beginning and complete the Chipper [12 minute time cap]

Best Male & Female Competitors in Open & Scaled Division:
Part 1: Score is reps completed. Ex: 45
Part 2: Score is Bonus seconds for time remaining. If time capped, score reps remaining.
20m Sled Pull = 20reps, 20m run = 20reps.
Ex1: 10:35 = 85
Ex2: Finished 15 Bear Crawl Circles = (45)

**Scaled:
Box Jumps (20/10″)
Wallballs (14# to 10ft/10# to 9ft)
KB Sumo Deadlift High Pulls (16/12kg)

FRI 06.27.14 Read More »