WOD

Tips for New Crossfitters. And Reflection For Experienced Members. Think back to all the mistakes you made when starting CrossFit, and all the things you know now but wish you knew back then. Here are some of the best tips from the top coaches no matter what level of CrossFitter you are; we’d like to hear your tips in the comments as well…Click here to read more: 12 Tips for New CrossFitters “Box Life Magazine”

Setting goals and crushing them. Amanda doing work on strict press.

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Kelly
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Kelly
8a: Open Gym- Kelly
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. Deadlift: 5 Rep Max.

B. 10 Minute EMOM (Every minute on the minute):
ODD: 4 Deadlift (75% of 5RM) + Max Double Unders
EVEN: Max Reps Strict Pull-Ups

Post load for Deadlift and reps for DU’s and Pullups. Ex: 410#, 210 / 43 at 315# Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Snatch Complex: In 15 minutes working up to a heavy complex:
Hang Power Snatch
Power Snatch

B. 12 Minute AMRAP:
15 Power Snatches (75/55), 15 Box Jumps (24/20)
15 Power Snatches (95/65), 15 Box Jumps (24/20)
15 Power Snatches (115/80), 15 Box Jumps (24/20)
15 Power Snatches (135/95), 15 Box Jumps (24/20)
AMRAP Power Snatches (155/105) in Time Remaining

Post load for Snatch Complex and total reps for WOD. Ex: 185, 122 Rx.

THUR 01.15.15 Read More »

The Box. Where Everyone Knows Your Name. After home and work, there are “Third Places.” We’ll examine how we lost them and how CrossFit is bring them back…Click here to read more: Third Places “The CrossFit Journal” by Eleanor Brown

Narrow grip overhead squat or snatch width grip? — Morgan and Hope overhead squatting. Can you do it with Snatch width or narrow grip?

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Weighted Ring Dips: 3 sets of 5 reps. Working up to a heavy set of 5.

B. “Ghost” 6 Rounds:
1:00 Max Calorie Row
1:00 Max Burpees
1:00 Max Double-Unders
1:00 Rest

Try for as many reps as possible of EACH exercise, not just total score.

Post load for ring dips. Post separate totals of calories rowed, burpee reps, and double-under reps completed to comments.
Ex: 35#, 126 / 95 / 380 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

A. Deadlift: 5 Rep Max.

B. 10 Minute EMOM (Every minute on the minute):
ODD: 4 Deadlift (75% of 5RM) + Max Double Unders
EVEN: Max Reps Strict Pull-Ups

Post load for Deadlift and reps for DU’s and Pullups. Ex: 410#, 210 / 43 at 315# Rx.

WED 01.14.15 Read More »

Why do people stick with CrossFit longer than other fitness programs? Here, long-term CrossFit athletes pass along the lessons they’ve learned and explain how CrossFit has changed for them over the years…
Click here to read more: CrossFit Longevity “The CrossFit Journal” by Hilary Achauer

Coach Kelly. What movement is she demo-ing?

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Jason
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Jason
8a: Open Gym- Jason
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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Thruster: In 15 minutes work up to a heavy single

B. 3 Rounds
25 Thrusters (95/65)
25 Toes to Bar

Post load for thruster and time for WOD. Ex: 235#, 8:10 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Weighted Ring Dips: 3 sets of 5 reps. Working up to a heavy set of 5.

B. “Ghost” 6 Rounds:
1:00 Max Calorie Row
1:00 Max Burpees
1:00 Max Double-Unders
1:00 Rest

Try for as many reps as possible of EACH exercise, not just total score.

Post load for ring dips. Post separate totals of calories rowed, burpee reps, and double-under reps completed to comments.
Ex: 35#, 126 / 95 / 380 Rx

TUES 01.13.15 Read More »

New to CrossFit? or have a friend interested in starting? Answers to questions and concerns from a CrossFit newbie.Confessions of a Middle-Aged CrossFitter “Huffingtonpost.com” by Steve Belanger

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Power Clean: 3 sets of 3. Worksets.

B. For Time: [18 Minute Time Cap]
Open: 1k Row
3 Rounds
12 Power Clean (135/95)
9 Chest-to-bar Pullups
6 Kettlebell Swings (32/24kg)

Post load for Power Clean and time for WOD. Ex: 205#, 9:48 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Thruster: In 15 minutes work up to a heavy single

B. 3 Rounds
25 Thrusters (95/65)
25 Toes to Bar

Post load for thruster and time for WOD. Ex: 235#, 8:10 Rx.

MON 01.12.15 Read More »

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Back Squat: 3 sets of 5 reps. Worksets. Max reps final set.

B. 4 Rounds:
24 Air Squats
24 Pushups
24 Walking Lunge Steps
250m Row

Post load for Squat and time for WOD. Ex: 335, 12:18 Rx.

And coming Saturday…

Teams of 2
40-30-20-10 Rep Rounds:
Power Clean (m=95/115, w=65/80)
Box Jump Overs (24/20)
Push Jerks (m=95/115, w=65/80)
Toes to Bar

One partner working at a time.

Score is time to complete WOD. Ex: 19:10 Rx+

Saturday Restorative Yoga

Time: 12p -Monica Miller

Sunday

Time: 10a class, 11a open gym

FRI 01.09.15 Read More »

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Kelly
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Kelly
8a: Open Gym- Kelly
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Kelly
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. Bench Press: 5-4-3-2-1 working up to a heavy single.

B. 5 Rounds
10 Bench Press (50%)
20 AbMat Situps
40 Double Unders

Post load for Bench and time for WOD. Ex: 275#, 11:35 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Back Squat: 3 sets of 5 reps. Worksets. Max reps final set.

B. 4 Rounds:
24 Air Squats
24 Pushups
24 Walking Lunge Steps
250m Row

Post load for Squat and time for WOD. Ex: 335, 12:18 Rx.

THUR 01.08.15 Read More »

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Casey
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Casey
8a: Open Gym- Casey
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Kelly
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. Rope Climbs: In 15 minutes work on rope climbing technique**

B. Rep Rounds for Time:
5-4-3-2-1 Rope Climbs**
25-20-15-10-5 Wallball (20/14)

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

Post load for rope climb and time for the WOD. Ex: 20#, 10:07 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

A. Bench Press: 5-4-3-2-1 working up to a heavy single.

B. 5 Rounds
10 Bench Press (50%)
20 AbMat Sit-Ups
40 Double-Unders

Post load for Bench and time for WOD. Ex: 275#, 11:35 Rx.

WED 01.07.15 Read More »

Ellen and Matt starting a round of Cindy

Powerlifting Seminar

Team Rohr’s next powerlifting seminar is this Saturday, Jan. 10th at CF Chattahoochee in Duluth. Spend half a day with Team Rohr coaches and athletes, going in-depth with each lift (squat, bench, deadlift), working up to a heavy single, and get an overview of basic programming with exercise selection & technique.
Thursday is the last day to sign up: Click here for details & registration

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Thruster: In 12 minutes work up to a heavy set of 2

B. Teams of 3: 25 Minute AMRAP
3K Row
100 One Arm Alternating Kettlebell Snatches (24/16kg)
30 Thrusters (75/55)
30 Thrusters (95/65)
30 Thrusters (115/80)
30 Thrusters (135/95)
30 Thrusters (155/105)
Max Thrusters (185/135) in Time Remaining

One partner working at a time

Post load for thruster and score total reps of thrusters from AMRAP.
Ex: 215#, 154 (4 thrusters at 185#) Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Rope Climbs: In 15 minutes work on rope climbing technique

B. Rep Rounds for Time:
5-4-3-2-1 Rope Climbs**
25-20-15-10-5 Wallball (20/14)

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

Post load for rope climb and time for the WOD. Ex: 20#, 10:07 Rx

TUES 01.06.15 Read More »

Today’s schedule

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Squat Snatch: In 15 minutes work up to a heavy single

B. For Time: [18 Minute Time Cap]
21 Power Snatches (95/65)
21 Burpees
21 Pullups
15 Overhead Squats (95/65)
15 Burpees
15 Pullups
9 Squat Snatches (95/65)
9 Burpees
9 Pullups

Post load for Snatch and time for WOD. Ex: 165#, 10:24 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Thruster: In 12 minutes work up to a heavy set of 2

One partner working at a time

Post load for thruster and score total reps of thrusters from AMRAP.
Ex: 215#, 154 (4 thrusters at 185#) Rx.

MON 01.05.15 Read More »

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