hang squat clean

Coach Travis Open 16.5. Friday Night Lights (FNL). returns to CFM on Friday, February 24th at 7pm!

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Justin M.
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Justin M.
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
4p: Open Gym- Anthony
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Tina
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Tina
8:15p: Tuesday Yoga- Lana
Sign up for yoga this week and next. Click here to reserve

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Hang Squat Clean: In 15 minutes work up to a heavy complex:
1 Hang Squat Clean
1 Front Squat

B. “New Year Test 2.0”
7 Minute AMRAP
5 Front squats (m = 65/95/155, w = 35/65/115)
7 Bar-facing burpees

Post load for complex and round and reps for the AMRAP. Ex: 245#, 7+6 L3

And coming tomorrow…

A. Strict Handstand Pushups: Within 10 minutes practice progressions. Then…
Complete 1 set of max reps pushups.

B. 15 Minute AMRAP:
30 Slamballs (m = 15/20/20, w = 10/15/15)
25 Box Jump Overs (m = 20/24/30, w = 12/20/24)
20 Hand Release Pushups (L1 = Incline 20/24”)
15 Hang Squat Clean (m = 45/75/95, w = 35/55/65)
10 Front Rack Lunge Steps (m = 45/75/95, w = 35/55/65)

Post rounds and reps completed for AMRAP. Ex: 3+41 L3.

Upcoming CFM Events

Thursday, Feb 9th: Mobility Night with Dr. Jackie Varnum at 6pm. This will be the 2nd session of a 2 part series going over mobility for CrossFit Athletes. This 2nd session will focus on the shoulder and both front rack/overhead mobility through increased range of motion, muscle activation, and movement reinforcement.

Thursday, Feb 23rd: The 2017 Open begins! CrossFit Midtown will be doing the open workouts on Friday during regular classes and then each week we have a Friday Night Lights (FNL) competition highlighting match-ups with both individual and team events as well as a gym social Friday evenings after the workouts. The 1st Open workout is released on Thursday, February 23rd and continues for 5 weeks with 1 new workout each week. Participating in the Open is a seminal CrossFit experience and we highly recommend all athletes who have been training at CFM for a year or more to sign up. This is a great opportunity to test your fitness and enjoy the camaraderie and community of CrossFit. Click here to register for the open and join Team CFM.

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Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Hang Squat Clean & Jerk: In 15 minutes work up to a heavy complex:
1 Hang Squat Clean
1 Push Jerk.

B. Teams of 2
AMRAP 2: Squat Cleans (m = 65/95/135, w = 45/65/95)
AMRAP 2: Push Jerks
AMRAP 3: Squat Cleans
AMRAP 3: Push Jerks
AMRAP 4: Squat Cleans
AMRAP 4: Push Jerks

Running clock, with AMRAP’s immediately following each other.

Post load for complex and total reps from WOD. Ex: 265#, 192 L3.

Holiday Travel Workout 6

For time:
40-30-20-10
Walking lunges
Sit ups

Post time to complete WOD. Ex: 8:34 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

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

B. For Time [20 Minute Time Cap]
80 Double-Unders, 4 Rounds of Mini Cindy**
60 Double-Unders, 3 Rounds of Mini Cindy
40 Double-Unders, 2 Rounds of Mini Cindy
20 Double-Unders, 1 Round of Mini Cindy

1 Round of Mini Cindy = 3 Pull-ups, 6 Pushups, 9 Air Squats
**Rx+ = 1 Round of Cindy = 5 Pull-Ups, 10 Pushups, 15 Air Squats

Post load and reps for Bench and time for WOD. Ex: 245#, 6 reps, 11:55 Rx+

Holiday Travel Workout 7

3 rounds for 1 minute max reps for each movement:
Push ups (1 set unbroken), rest 1 min
hollow rocks, rest 1 min
mountain climbers (R+L=1), rest 1 min
supermans, rest 1 min

For each movement go for 1 minute, then rest 1 minute and move on to the next exercise.
Repeat for three total rounds.

Post total reps for each movement to comments. Ex: 135, 94, 210, 75 Rx.

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We wish you a healthy, happy 2017 full of big PRs, personal growth & love! Thanks to all of you for making CFM an amazing place to train since 2012. We look forward to many more amazing memories with you!

We’re closed for Christmas Eve & Christmas Day

Enjoy the time off with loved ones. Do some yoga or stretching at home OR hit up a Holiday Travel Workout (see below). For the next 12 days we’ll be posting Holiday Travel Workouts for you to do on the road…in the hotel gym…in Grandma’s living room…back home in your garage…WHEREVER! We also encourage you to drop in to a local CrossFit Box if you’re out of town over the holidays. Post a pic or video of your travel workout or drop in WOD to Instagram and tag @crossfitmidtown.

Snowman CrossFit

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
8a: Open Gym- Stacy
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Justin
5p: All Levels CrossFit- David
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Hang Squat Clean: In 15 minutes work up to a heavy complex:
1 Hang Squat Clean
1 Front Squat

B. “The Holiday Blast”
6 Minute AMRAP
5 Front squats (m = 75/135/185, w = 45/95/135)
7 Bar-facing burpees

Post load for complex and round and reps for the AMRAP. Ex: 245#, 7+6 L3.

Holiday Travel Workout 1

Body Weight Fran*
21-15-9
Air Squats
Pushups (scale to incline on bed/chair)

*Rx+ = jumping squats & hand release clapping pushups

Post time to complete WOD. Ex: 3:48 Rx+

Holiday Travel Workout 2

Christmas Eve: Gym Closed
10 Rounds
0:30 Handstand Hold**, then
0:15 Hold at bottom of squat
5 Air Squats

**Sub wall walk hold or plank hold.

Post time for WOD. Ex: 11:24 Rx.

And coming Sunday… Holiday Travel Workout 3

12 Days of CrossFit: Body Weight Edition
1 burpee
2 air squats
3 push ups
4 sit ups
5 tuck jumps
6 mountain climbers (R+L=1)
7 hollow rocks
8 walking lunge steps
9 jumping jacks
10 supermans
11 high knees (R+L=1)
12 lateral hops (R+L=1) done over a towel rolled up.

Perform the workout like the song… 1 burpee, then 2 squats & 1 burpee, then 3 push ups, 2 squats & 1 burpee, then 4 situps, 3 push ups, 2 squats & 1 burpee, and so on.

Post time to complete WOD. Ex: 24:22 Rx.

Holiday Schedule

Click here to reserve your classes in advance.
Sat: Christmas Eve -Gym Closed
Sun: Christmas -Gym Closed
Mon: 8am Class, 9am Open gym
Tues: Resume regular schedule

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Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. “Big Clean Complex”
6 Sets:
High Hang Squat Clean – Hang Squat Clean – Squat Clean – Push Press
High Hang Squat Clean – Hang Squat Clean – Squat Clean – Push Jerk
High Hang Squat Clean – Hang Squat Clean – Squat Clean – Split Jerk
Demo of Big Clean Complex [video]
*Each set consists of completing all 12 reps without dropping the bar. Rest as needed between rounds

B. Bulletproof Shoulders
Side Plank Rev-Fly 20x/side
Mod Pushup Y-hold (15 sec hold) 4x/side “Palm facing down”
Scapular Pushups 15x
T’s (on a box) [5 reps + Overload] 4x “Thumbs up”
W’s (on a box) [5 reps + Overload] 4x “Pinkies up”
Side Ext Rot. w/ 5# plate 15x/side
Demo of Shoulder Routine [video]

Post weight for each set. (f) indicates failed attempt.
Ex: 135/155/185/195/205f/135

And coming tomorrow…

A. Bench: 3 sets of 5 reps. Worksets at 80%. Rest 3 minutes between sets. Max reps 3rd set.

B. “Friendly Walk” [25 Minute Time Cap]
21-15-9
Calorie Row
Mountain Climbers (R+L=1)

100m Kettlebell Front Rack Walk (24’s/16’s)

21-15-9
Calorie Row
Mountain Climbers (R+L=1)

100m Kettlebell Front Rack Walk (24’s/16’s)

21-15-9
Calorie Row
Mountain Climbers (R+L=1)

Complete the 100m carry in between the full 21-15-9 triplet. There are 2 carries total.

Post time for WOD and load and reps for bench. Ex: 235#, 8 reps, 21:38 Rx.

Saturday, Nov 12th:“AV HERO WOD” 9-11:30am. We’ll be running heats every 40 minutes starting at 9:30am. Complete the WOD with a partner and hang out afterward for a cold beverage.
Sunday, Nov 13th:CFM Powerlifting Workshop & Info Session from 6-7pm.
Tuesday, Nov 15th: 5:45am-8am and 3:30-8pm. Dunk Truck at CFM for body composition testing. The Dunk Truck will be back in November for members to be rested from September or for a 1st time test.
Sign up here for the next Dunk Truck!
Thursday, Nov 17th: CFM Bring-A-Friend Day all classes. There will be an all-levels beginner friendly partner WOD. CFM Members email us to reserve a spot in a class with your friend!
Friday, Dec 16th: CFM Holiday Party 7-11pm. Save the Date!!

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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- Anthony
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
8p: Strength Training/Open Gym- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

“Four Quarters”
On a running clock complete the following:

A. Hang Squat Clean: In 0-6 minutes work up to a heavy single

B. Front Squat: In 6-13 minutes work up to a heavy double (from rack)

C. Bench Press: In 13-21 minutes work up to a heavy set of 3.

D. Partner WOD: 21-28 minutes for an 7 minute AMRAP
10 Strict DB Press (m = 25/35/50, w = 10/25/35)
10 Stationary Reverse Lunges (alt)
10 Double KB Deadlift (m = 16/20/24, w = 8/12/16kg)

Both partners working at the same time. All reps are individual totals. 1 Partner starts on press the other on lunges. Score rounds and reps for each individual.

Post load for clean, squat, and bench, and rounds and reps for AMRAP.
Ex: 245#, 285#, 250#, 7+15 L3.

And coming tomorrow…

A. “Doublemint”
5 Minute AMRAP
40m Foot-Hand Crawl
10 Toes to Bar

Rest 5 minutes

5 Minute AMRAP
20m Foot-Hand Crawl
15 Kettlebell Swings (24/16kg)

B. 5-Way Shoulder Stretch
Hold each position 1 minute

Post rounds and reps from each AMRAP (10m = 1 rep).
Ex: 3+4 Rx, 4+1 Rx.

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Lee H. cleaning the bar up for thrusters.

Upcoming CFM Events

Saturday, August 6th: 9am-12 noon. 31Heroes WOD.
Thursday, August 25th: Bring-A-Friend Day. All levels beginner friendly partner WOD.

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Hang Clean: In 16 minutes work up to a heavy hang clean (may be squat or power).

B. 5 Rounds For Time: [15 minute time cap]
4 Hang Squat Clean (95/65)
4 Kettlebell Clean & Press Right Arm (24/16)
4 Kettlebell Clean & Press Left Arm (24/16)
9 Ring Dips

Post load for clean and time for WOD. Ex: 255#, 7:53 Rx

And coming Saturday…

A. Kipping Pullups Progressions: Spend 10 minutes working on kipping pullups.

B. Hold and Run [28 Minute Time Cap]
Open: 200m Kettlebell Carry (m = 24’s/32’s, w = 16’s/20’s kg)
4 Rounds
20 Pullups*
30 Pushups*
40 Air Squats*
200m run

To start the workout, one partner will carry both kettlebells 100m and the other will carry them back 100m for 200m total. Both partners must travel together. *Partner Double Kettlebell Farmer’s Carry Hold (m = 24’s/32’s, w = 16’s/20’s kg) while other partner is doing pullups, pushups, and air squats. All reps are team totals. Partners may partition the reps any way. Both partners run 200m together at the end of each round.

Post time to complete WOD. Ex: 17:35 Rx+

Saturday Schedule

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

Sunday Schedule

9a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
10a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
11a: Strength Training/Open Gym- Michael
12:15p: Yoga- Lana Wilson. Click here to reserve

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h4>Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Ellen
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Ellen
8a: Open Gym- Ellen
11a: Yoga45- Kathlin
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
4p: Open Gym- Brianna
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
8p: Strength Training/Open Gym- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Hang Squat Clean: In 20 minutes 1 hang squat clean (95/65) + (10/5# per round)

B. 5 Minute AMRAP
9 Ring pushups
5 Hang squat clean (m = 75/95/135, w = 55/65/95)

Post max load for hang squat clean and rounds and reps for AMRAP. Ex: 175, 5+7 L2.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Kipping Pullups: 4 sets of 7. (Rx+ Chest to Bar). Rest 2 minutes between sets. Max reps on 4th set.

B. 6 Rounds [15 Minute Time Cap]
15 AbMat Situps (Rx+ = V-ups)
12 Kettlebell Swings (m = 24/32, w = 16/24 kg)
9 Cal Row

Post total reps of pullups and time for WOD: 41 C2B, 8:41 Rx.

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Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
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- Richard
Sign up for yoga this week and next. Click here to reserve

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Rope Climbs: 8 minutes every minute on the minute 1 rope climb
**Wear long socks or pants to protect your shins when climbing rope.

B. 5 Rounds For Time [15 minute time cap]
15 Cal Row
10 Hand Release Burpees
6 Dumbbell Hang Squat Clean (m = 35/50/70’s, w = 25/35/50’s)

Post time for WOD. Ex: 11:10 L2.

And coming tomorrow…

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

B. Rep Rounds For Time:
15-12-9
Deadlift (m = 155/205, w = 105/135)
Box Jumps (24/20”) (step downs only)
Pullups (C2B = Rx+)

Post load for deadlift and time for WOD. Ex: 315#, 9:34 Rx+

Upcoming CFM Events

Friday 3/11:CFM Friday Night Lights 7-9pm.
Thursday 3/24:Bring-A-Friend Day!! Partner friendly all-levels CrossFit WOD during all classes. Invite a friend, family, or co-worker to join you for your workout. Email us to reserve your friends spot with you (include full name and friend’s contact email).
Saturday 4/2:Outdoor WOD and End of Open BBQ at CFM on Saturday after morning classes.

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Upcoming CFM Events

Thursday 3/10:CFM Social and Open Week 3 Live Announcement of 16.3 at Yeah! Burger West Midtown 7:30-9pm.
Friday 3/11: CFM Friday Night Lights (FNL). Click for more details about the Open Competition. This Friday the Ladies of CFM will be competing for top spots in the Rx and Scaled division. Come join us for drinks and food to cheer on our athletes in the spirit of fitness!

CFM Social at 7:30pm Thursday 3/10. We'll watch the 16.3 Open Announcement! — CFM Social at 7:30pm Thursday 3/10. We’ll watch the 16.3 Open Announcement!

You have a friend in every corner. Mike going for his final reps of overhead squats.

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
8a: Open Gym- Michael
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
4p: Open Gym- Michael
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Justin
7p: Class Cancelled
7:30p: Viewing 16.3 Live Announcement at Yeah! Burger West Midtown

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Hang Squat Clean: 7 sets of 1 working up to a heavy single.

B. For Time Rep Rounds of:
21-15-9
Hang Squat Cleans (95/65)
Hand Release Pushups
90-60-30
Speed Step (L+R=1)

Post load for complex and time for WOD. Ex: 275#, 9:10 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

Open 16.3: TBA

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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- Brianna
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
8:15p: Tuesday Yoga- Lana
Sign up for yoga this week and next. Click here to reserve