deadlift

h4>Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Justin
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Justin
8a: Open Gym- Justin
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. Deadlift: 5 Rep Max in 15 minutes

B. 4 Rounds For Time [16 minute time cap]
8 Deadlift (155/105)
10 1-Arm Kettlebell Snatch (alternating arms) (24/16kg)
12 Burpees
Rest 1 minute between rounds

Post load for 5 rep max and total time for 4 rounds (includes rest). Ex: 375#, 11:47

And coming tomorrow…

A. Bear Complex: In 15 minutes working up to a heavy set of 3 cycles of Bear Complex.

Bear Complex 1 cycle:
1 Clean
1 Front Squat
1 Push Press
1 Back Squat
1 Back Press

B. “The Bear & The Maiden Fair”
3 Rounds For Time*
3 Cycles Bear Complex (m = 95/120/155, w = 65/85/105)
30 Cal Row
Rest 3 minutes between rounds

*Time Caps per round (on running clock):
3 minute Time Cap for round 1
9 minute Time Cap for round 2
15 minute Time Cap for round 3

Post max load for 3 cycles Bear Complex, and time to complete 3 rounds. If time cap reached before finishing row in 1st round, stop and rest 3 minutes then continue to round 2. Score is now total calories rowed before time caps.
Ex1: 185#, 11:40 L2
Ex2: 205#, (62 cal) L3

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Coach Mike Deadlifting for a heavy set of 5.

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Deadlift: Every 2 minutes on the minute (E2M) a set of 5 reps. Complete 4 sets of 5 reps @ 90% of 5RM.

B. Every minute on the minute (EMOM) for 10 minutes:
15 seconds: Max Unbroken Toes to bar
45 seconds: As many reps as possible (AMRAP) of Burpees.

Post load for Deadlift and total reps of unbroken T2B and total reps of Burpees. Ex: 375#, 64, 82.

And coming tomorrow…

For Time Complete [24 Minute Time Cap]
800m Run
21 Thrusters (m = 75/95/120, w = 55/65/85)
15 Kettlebell swings (m = 16/24/32kg, w = 8/16/24kg)
600m Run
15 Thrusters
15 Kettlebell swings
400m Run
9 Thrusters
15 Kettlebell swings

Post time for WOD. Ex: 21:25 L3

MON 04.25.16 Lurong Summertime Challenge Early Registration Today! Read More »

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
8a: Open Gym- Michael
10a: SweatFit- Michael
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Richard
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Richard
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Deadlift: In 12 minutes work up to 1 heavy set of 10. (Touch and go 75% 1RM)

B. 21-15-9 Rep Rounds for Time [12 Minute Time Cap]
Dumbbell Thrusters (m = 25/35/50, w = 15/25/35)
Deadlift (m = 95/120/155, w = 65/85/105)
45 Double Unders

Post load for deadlift and time for WOD. Ex: 335#, 10:09 L3.

And coming Saturday…

Partner WOD: 20-18-16-14-12-10 Rep Rounds of
Power Clean (135/95)
Toes to bar
8 Tire flips each round (200#)

All reps are team totals. One partner working at a time. Tire flips may be partner flips.

Post time for WOD. Ex: 23:10 Rx.

Namaste
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Saturday Schedule

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

Sunday Schedule

10a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
11a: Open Gym- Travis
12:15p: Yoga- Kathlin Kleem. Click here to reserve

FRI 04.22.16 Read More »

Dave pressing out a 45# plate ground-to-overhead

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
8a: Open Gym- Michael
10a: SweatFit- Brianna
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
4p: Open Gym- Michael
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
8p: Open Gym- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Tempo Deadlift: 3 sets of 5 reps (80% 5RM). All sets at the same weight. Tempo: 2041. Rest 3 minutes after each set.

Tempo:
2 (eccentric – negative phase)
0 (transition/bottom)
4 (concentric – ascending phase)
1 (rest at top)

B. 2-4-6-8-10-12 Rep Rounds For Time:
Straight Leg Raises
Burpees
Wallballs (20/14) to 10ft

Post load for deadlift and time for WOD. Ex: 305#, 7:23 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

A. Power Snatch: 10 Minute EMOM: 1 Power Snatch. All reps at the same weight.

B. 3 Rounds For Time [15 Minute Time Cap]:
500m Row
21 Power Snatch (m = 45/75/95, w = 35/55/65)

Post load for snatch and time for WOD. Ex: 165#, 11:10 L3.

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h4>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- Travis
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
8p: Strength Training/Open Gym- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Deadlift: 4 sets of 3. Working up to a heavy set of 3.

B. Teams of 2:
5 Rounds for time [15 Minute Time Cap]:
5 Partner Deadlift (365/310/265)
20 Bar-facing Burpees
30 Situps

All rounds and reps are team totals. Rounds and reps may be partitioned any way. Both partners working at the same time on all movements. At 3, 2, 1, go… partners complete 5 partner deadlifts, then continue to burpees. Both partners working at the same time on burpees on either side of barbell (L/R offset), then advancing to the situps.

Post load for deadlift and time for WOD. Ex: 410#, 9:48 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

A. Strict Ring Dips: Every minute on the minute for 7 minutes.
15 seconds max rep Strict Ring Dips
45 seconds rest

B. 4 minute AMRAP for 3 rounds:
OPEN: 400m Run
In remaining time complete as many rounds and repetitions as possible:
4 Pushups
6 Power Clean (135/95)
10 Air Squats
Rest 1 minute after each 4 minute AMRAP

Post total reps of dips and total repetitions from WOD. Ex: 32, 125 Rx

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Upcoming CFM Events

Saturday 4/2:Open House & Completion of the Open BBQ at CFM 1:30-3:30pm.

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

Triple AMRAP (as many rounds and repetitions as possible):
4 minutes AMRAP
5 Deadlift (275/185)
9 Wall ball shots 10ft target (20/14)

3 minutes REST

3 minutes AMRAP
7 Thursters (95/65)
7 Kettlebell swings (24/16kg)

2 minute REST

2 minutes AMRAP
Burpee Pullups

Score total repetitions from each AMRAP and sum total repetitions for entire WOD
Ex: 82 + 56 + 20 = 158 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Push Jerk: 3-3-3-3. Working up to a heavy set of 3. Rest 3 minutes between sets.

B. 5 Rounds For Time:
5 Shoulder to overhead (80% of 3RM Push Jerk)
40 Double unders

Post load for push jerk and time for WOD. Ex: 230#, 12:10 (185#)

WED 03.30.16 Read More »

Upcoming CFM Events

Friday 3/18 & 3/25:CFM Friday Night Lights (FNL). Click for more details about the Open Competition. Come join us for drinks and food to cheer on our athletes in the spirit of fitness!
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 Completion of the Open BBQ at CFM on Saturday after morning classes.

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

Open 16.4

Rx
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 13 minutes of:
55 deadlifts (225/155)
55 wall-ball shots (20/14) to (10/9ft)
55-calorie row
55 handstand push-ups

Scaled
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 13 minutes of:
55 deadlifts (135/95)
55 wall-ball shots (20/10) to (9/9ft)
55-calorie row
55 hand release push-ups

Tiebreak
The scoring for this workout includes a tiebreak. At the end of the row, time should be marked.

Post total reps completed and tie break time. Ex: 202, 9:58 Rx.

And coming Saturday…

Team WOD:TBA!

Saturday Schedule

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

Sunday Schedule

10a: All Levels CrossFit- Richard
11a: Open Gym- Richard
12:15p: Yoga- Annie Harbison. Click here to reserve

FRI 03.18.16 Open 16.4!! Read More »

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Deadlift: 5 rep max

B. 3 Rounds For Time: [6 Minute Time Cap]
10 Kettlebell swings (32/24kg)
10 Burpee pullups

Post load for deadlift and time for WOD. Ex: 405#, 4:10 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

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

WED 03.09.16 Read More »

Upcoming CFM Events

Thursday 2/25: Bring-A-Friend Day. All levels beginner friendly partner WOD.
Rowing, front squats, plate hops.
Thursday 2/25: Open 16.1 Announcement Live Viewing at 7:40pm-8:30pm at CFM.
Friday 2/26: CFM Friday Night Lights (FNL). Click for more details about the Open Competition.
Tuesday 3/1:CFM Ladies Night at Lulu Howell Mill 6:30pm

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- Justin
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Justin
8p: Strength Training/Open Gym- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Deadlift: 3 rep max

B. 5 Rounds [12 Minute Time Cap]:
10 Burpees (Rx+ = 15 Burpees)
50 Double Unders

Post load for deadlift and time to complete WOD: 10:48 Rx+

And coming tomorrow… Bring-A-Friend Day!!

A. 500m Row

B. Partner WOD:
10 minutes: Row for meters
Partner overhead barbell hold (45/35)
**Partners may switch positions as often as needed to keep barbell overhead. Once partner is off rowing machine, barbell may drop from overhead to exchange.

REST 3 minutes

2 minutes as many reps as possible:
Front Squats (45/35)

REST 1 minute

2 minutes as many as possible:
Burpee Plate Hops
**One 45# plate per team. Must come to full knee and hip extension on top of plate. May step up or hop on plate. Both partners may be working at the same time. No requirement for arms.

Post time for 500m Row and total meters, front squat reps, and burpees for WOD
Ex: 1:36, 2225m, 58, 48. Rx

WED 02.24.16 Read More »

Rodrigo and Dobrinka keeping their elbows up on front squats

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- Richard
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Richard
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Richard
8:15p: Tuesday Yoga- Lana
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Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Deadlift: In 15 Minutes work up to a heavy set of 2. 90% of 1RM.

B. “Dead Sprint”
Rep Rounds For Time [6 Minute Time Cap]
15-12-9-6-3 Deadlift (m = 115/185/275, w = 75/135/215)
5-4-3-2-1 Muscle Ups**

**Level 2 = 15-12-9-6-3 Straight Leg Dips
Level 1 = 15-12-9-6-3 Bent Knee Dips

Click here for complete WOD details.

Post load for deadlift and time for WOD. Ex: 375#, 5:12 L3.

And coming tomorrow…

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+

TUES 02.09.16 “Dead Sprint” Read More »