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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.

Namaste
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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 »

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

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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 »

Gracie finishing her swim from Alcatraz across San Francisco Bay. width= — Gracie finishing her swim from Alcatraz across San Francisco Bay. Testing her fitness in the open waters. Great job!

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

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

B. 14 Minute Every minute on the minute (EMOM):
ODD: 2x50m Shuttle sprint for time
EVEN: 20 seconds reverse plank hold

Post load and reps for Bench, and total time (seconds) for sprints. Ex: 245#, 6 reps, 148 seconds

And coming tomorrow…

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+

WED 08.12.15 Read More »

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- Richard
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Richard
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
8:15p: Tuesday Yoga- Lana Wilson
Sign up for yoga this week and next to reserve your spot.Click here!

Tuesday Night Yoga with Lana. Click here to reserve for the class.

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Kipping: In 15 minutes practice kipping progressions (floor/bar/rings)
Then… Max Unbroken Kipping Complex in 60 seconds:
1 Pullup
1 Toes-to-bar

B. For Time
60 Double Unders
30 Pullups
60 Double Unders
30 1-arm Kettlebell Snatch (alt) (24/16kg)
60 Double Unders
30 Toes to bar
60 Double Unders
30 Goblet Squats (24/16kg)

Post max unbroken sets for complex and time to complete WOD. Ex: 12, 10:55 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

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

B. 14 Minute Every minute on the minute (EMOM):
ODD: 2x50m Shuttle sprint for time
EVEN: 20 seconds reverse plank hold

Post load and reps for Bench, and total time (seconds) for sprints. Ex: 245#, 6 reps, 148 seconds

TUES 08.11.15 Yoga Tonight at 8:15pm Read More »

Strength Training continues tonight Mon/Wed at 8pm for a 8 week cycle.

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: Strength Training/Open Gym- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. For 10 minutes every minute on the minute (EMOM): Complete 1 complex.
1 Power Clean
1 Hang Clean

B. Rep Rounds: 21-15-9
Squat Clean (95/65)
Hand Release Pushups

Post load for complex and time for rep rounds. Ex: 205# 8:10 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Kipping: In 15 minutes practice kipping progressions (floor/bar/rings)
Then… Max Unbroken Kipping Complex in 60 seconds:
1 Pullup
1 Toes-to-bar

B. For Time
60 Double Unders
30 Pullups
60 Double Unders
30 1-arm Kettlebell Snatch (alt) (24/16kg)
60 Double Unders
30 Toes to bar
60 Double Unders
30 Goblet Squats (24/16kg)

Post max unbroken sets for complex and time to complete WOD. Ex: 12, 10:55 Rx

MON 08.10.15 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 »

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

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#

And coming tomorrow…

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

THUR 08.06.15 Read More »

Andrew performing the 1 foot land on a lateral box jump over.

Today’s schedule

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Front Squat: In 12 minutes work up to a heavy weight (85% 1RM Clean)
2 Front Squat (+ Clean from the ground)

B. For Time [25 minute time cap]:
400m Run
45 Double Unders**
15 Front Squat (m = 95:135 / w = 65:95)
45 Double Unders
800m Run
45 Double Unders
15 Front Squat (m = 95:135 / w = 65:95)
45 Double Unders
400m Run

**Scale DUs: (DU+Singles) 20 reps, Speed Step 1:1, Singles 1:1

Post weight for complex and time to complete WOD.
Ex: 195#, 14:43 Rx+

And coming tomorrow…

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#

WED 08.05.15 Read More »

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Deadlift: In 16 minutes work up to a 5 Rep Max.

B. 16 minutes as many rounds as possible (AMRAP):
7 Handstand pushups**
13 Box Jumps/Step Ups (24/20”) (Step downs only)
20 Mtn Climbers (L + R = 1 rep)
Rest 2 minutes between rounds

**Scale to pike HSPU 1:1 or DB strict press 1:1.

Post load for Deadlift. Post rounds and reps for the WOD. Ex: 395#, 5+1 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Front Squat: In 12 minutes work up to a heavy weight (85% 1RM Clean)
2 Front Squat (+ Clean from the ground)

**Scale DUs: (DU+Singles) 20 reps, Speed Step 1:1, Singles 1:1

Post weight for complex and time to complete WOD.
Ex: 195#, 14:43 Rx+

TUES 08.04.15 Yoga Tonight at 8:15PM Read More »

31Heroes WOD Hosted by CrossFit Midtown 8/1

Thank you to everyone who participated in the ‪#‎31Heroes‬ workout this weekend. We’d also like to thank those who came out to support and watch (friends, family, and our partners), those who volunteered their time, and to all those who donated to the cause! There is something about laying your sweat and sometimes tears and blood on the floor or rope that commits us to our cause and reminds us of how fortunate we are in our day to day lives. We came together for 31 minutes to honor those who serve and remember those who have fallen. #workouttoremember

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: Team Competition Practice/Open Gym- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

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

B. Double AMRAP (as many rounds as possible):
3 minute AMRAP
10 Wallball shots 10ft (20/14)
10 Toes to bar
1 minute rest
3 minute AMRAP
10 Cal row
10 Lateral rower burpees
1 minute rest
REPEAT

Post load and reps for pullups, and total reps completed. Ex: 45# 6 reps, 274.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Deadlift: In 16 minutes work up to a 5 Rep Max.

B. 16 minutes as many rounds as possible (AMRAP):
7 Handstand pushups**
13 Box Jumps/Step Ups (24/20”) (Step downs only)
20 Mtn Climbers (L + R = 1 rep)
Rest 2 minutes between rounds

**Scale to pike HSPU 1:1 or DB strict press 1:1.

Post load for Deadlift. Post rounds and reps for the WOD. Ex: 395#, 5+1 Rx.

MON 08.03.15 Read More »