power clean

Why do we do CrossFit? People join CrossFit for fitness and health benefits. And we see results for new athletes in their first 3 months, continued improvement at 6 months, and further progress at 1 year across all physical skills, performance benchmarks, and health markers. Beyond a year what is the long term benefit of resistance training and CrossFit’s prescribed high intensity, functional movements, constantly varied? What is the benefit for continuing to train as we age past 30-40-50-60-70+ years old regardless of how old we are when we start?

According to recent studies resistance training (which includes: weightlifting, gymnastics, plyometrics, and yoga) increases your life span, adds functional, active years to your life, and reverses the aging process at a cellular and genetic level. Click here to read more: Why getting physically stronger will help you live longer “io9 publication” by George Dvorsky

Coach Casey cueing corrections for the bottom of the front squat.

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- Michael
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Justin

Workout of the Day (WOD)

“8 Cubed”
Complete 8 Rounds for Time of: [24 minute time cap]
8 Bar-facing burpees
8 Air Squats
8 AbMat Situps
8 Power Clean (75/55)
8 Push Press (75/55)
8 Jumping Lunges (Alternating. 4 each leg)
8 Pushups
8 Barbell Lateral Hops

Post time to complete 8 rounds. If time cap is reached, post total reps.
Example 1: 18:10 Rx.
Example 2: (24:00) 501 reps Rx.

And coming Saturday…

Team WOD: “Jungle Race”
3 Rounds: Teams of 3
200m Medball carry 2x (20/14)
4x30ft Broad jumps to targets (6ft)
4 Rope climbs**
4x30ft Balance foot hand crawl
100m KB farmers carry 2x (32/24kg)
20 Tire flips
20 PVC toss 10ft
12 Burpee wall jumps (48”)

**Must wear long socks or pants to protect shins/legs on rope climbs.

All reps and distances are team totals. All team members may be working at the same time.

Post time for team to complete WOD. Ex: 32:10 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- Dyer
11a: Open Gym- Dyer

FRI 06.05.15 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- Richard
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Richard
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Richard

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 »

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- Casey
8p: Open Gym- Casey

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Power Clean: 10 minutes every minute on the minute 1 Power Clean. (85% 1RM)

B. Rep Rounds For Time
10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1
Toes to Bar
Power Clean (m = 135/155, w = 95/105)

Post load for clean and time for WOD. Ex: 230#, 8:45 Rx+

And coming tomorrow…

A. JumpNrope:
1 minute max speed singles (Left foot + Right foot = 1 rep)
Rest 3 minutes
1 minute max double unders

B. For Time [18 minute Time Cap]:
50 Double Unders
25 Wallball Shots (20/14) 10ft target
15 GHD Situps
10 Ring Pushups (Rx+ = Muscle Ups)
40 Double Unders
20 Wallball Shots
12 GHD Situps
8 Ring Pushups
30 Double Unders
15 Wallball Shots
9 GHD Situps
6 Ring Pushups

Post speed singles and double under reps and time for WOD. Ex: 92, 104, 10:12 Rx+

WED 05.13.15 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- Michael
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
8p: Open Gym- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Clean Complex: In 15 minutes work up to a heavy complex of:
1 Hang Power Clean
1 Power Clean

B. 9-7-5 Rep Rounds For Time:
Power Clean (m = 185/155, w = 125/105)
Ring Dips
Bar Over Burpees

Post load for clean complex and time for WOD. Ex: 255#, 6:24 Rx+

And coming tomorrow…

A. Back Squat: 3 sets of 5 worksets. All sets at the same weight. Max reps on 3rd set.

B. 7 minutes as many rounds as possible (AMRAP):
7 Wallball shots 10ft (20/14)
7 Pullups

Post load and reps for squat and rounds and reps for AMRAP. Ex: 305#, 8 reps, 11+7 Rx.

MON 04.20.15 Read More »

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD):

A. Power Clean: Every minute on the minute (EMOM) 2 Power Clean for 10 minutes. Touch and Go.

B. 17 minutes as many rounds as possible (AMRAP):
(1 minute work : 1 minute rest)
3 Power Clean (135/95)
7 Bar-Facing Burpees

Every other minute on the minute, continue the AMRAP where you left off each interval. If ended on 4th Burpee, continue next interval with 5th Burpee.

Post load for power clean and total rounds and reps for AMRAP. Ex: 210#, 95.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Jump rope: For 10 minutes (40 seconds work: 20 seconds rest)
Odd: Max double unders
Even: Pushup position plank hold

B. Tabata Complete This [20 minute time cap]:
In as few of Tabata rounds (20 seconds work: 10 seconds rest) as possible complete the following:
30 Calorie row
40 Burpees Plate Hop (45# plate)
50 One arm alternating kettlebell snatch (16/12kg)
60 Situps w/ med ball (20/14)
70 Double Unders (Singles 3:1)

Post number total double unders from 5 intervals and number of rounds taken to finish chipper. If time expires post number of total reps completed. Ex: 295, 24 Rx.

THUR 03.19.15 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- Jason
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Jason
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
8p: Open Gym- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD):

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

B. For Time Rep Rounds of:
21-15-9
Hang Squat Cleans (95/65)
Hand Release Pushups
90-60-30
Double Unders

Post load for complex and time for WOD. Ex: 250#, 9:10 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

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

B. ½ Tabatas: 4 rounds of 20 seconds work, 10 seconds rest
Speed Singles (L+R=1)
Wallballs (20/14)
Burpees
Double Unders
**Complete all 4 rounds of each movement before rotating.

Post load and reps for bench and total reps of each movement from WOD.
Ex: 245#, 5 reps, 101, 38, 22, 110 Rx

THUR 03.12.15 Read More »

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Jason
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Jason
8a: Open Gym- Jason
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. Barbell Complex: In 15 minutes workup to a heavy set of:
1 Power Clean
1 Thruster
1 Push Jerk

B. “Master’s Triple Take”
Complete as many rounds & reps as possible in 3 minutes:
10 Thrusters (95/65)
10 Pullups
30 seconds rest
Complete as many rounds & reps as possible in 3 minutes:
10 Power Cleans (95/65)
10 Burpees
30 seconds rest
Complete as many rounds & reps as possible in 3 minutes:
10 Jerks (95/65)
10 Box Jumps (20”)

Post load for complex and 3 scores- total reps for each of the three mini-WODs
Ex: 205#, 65, 56, 54 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

A. Front Squat: 5-4-3-2-1 working up to a heavy single. (Start at 75% 1 rep max)

B. 24-18-12-6 Rep Rounds For Time:
Front Squats (m = 105/145, w = 70/100)
Toes to bar

Post load for Front Squat and time for WOD. Ex: 285#, 11:24 Rx+

MON 02.23.15 Read More »

Snatch — Coach Richard working on snatch

Get to know Coach Richard!

Richard started Coaching at CFM this past winter so hopefully you’ve had a chance to have a few classes with him. A Yoga enthusiast, and soon to be yoga instructor as he works through his teaching certification, he brings that knowledge to movement and mobility in the CrossFit classes he coaches. Welcome to the team, Richard!
Name/Nicknames: Richard aka RichBo aka #BowFlex
Age: 33
How long coaching CrossFit? 2 years
Other coaching certifications: Level 1 CrossFit Certificate; Level 2 CrossFit Certificate; USA Volleyball Impact CAP 1 Certification. Currently pursuing my RYT 200 hour Yoga Teacher Certification
I actually left Corporate America 4 months ago….I currently teach CF full-time now as well as some other endeavors in the fitness industry.
Athletic background/achievement: Competitive Indoor Volleyball Player
How long doing CrossFit: 5 years
Favorite CrossFit movement or workout & score/time/load:Favorite movement: Snatch (80 kg) Favorite WOD: Amazing “Grace” aka Barbell for Boobs: 3:38 Rx.
Favorite movement to coach: Snatch
In my spare time I enjoy: Playing competitive volleyball. Practicing yoga. Reading, learning and growing. I also love a good movie.
Favorite quote: “I’d rather you be quiet/humble and surprise me than talk a big game and disappoint the hell out of me!”
Advice to new CrossFitters: LEARN. Learn how to do the movements correctly. Be RELENTLESS about your technique and form. And don’t ever stop learning. Do the work, and all else will come.

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Clean & Split Jerk: 5 sets of 2. Working up to heavy set of 2.

B. “Macho Man”
Every Minute On The Minute for as Long as Possible:
3 Power Cleans
3 Front Squats
3 Jerks
(m = 135/185, w = 95/135)

*If you complete 10 rounds, add one rep to each movement for each additional minute. For example minute 11 would be 4 Power Cleans + 4 Front Squats + 4 Jerks. Minute 12 would be 5 of each, and minute 13 would be 6 of each.

Post load for Clean & Split Jerk and rounds and reps completed. Ex: 235#, 7+7 Rx+

And coming tomorrow…

A. Bench Press: 4 sets of 3 reps. Worksets. Max reps on the final set.

B. 10 Minute AMRAP
10 Burpees
25 Double Unders

Score load and reps for bench and rounds and reps completed. Ex: 235#, 4 reps, 9+4 Rx.

WED 02.11.15 Coach Spotlight: Richard Read More »

"10 Muscle Ups." Tech working on his goat. — “10 Muscle Ups.” Tech working on his goat.

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- Michael
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Richard
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Richard
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Kelly
8p: Open Gym- Kelly