Man-makers

Teamwork and High Fives to finish out partner WOD Saturday

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Handstand Holds: In 10 minutes work on progressions for handstand hold. Then…
Tabata Interval: 8 Rounds
20 seconds handstand hold
10 seconds rest

B. Partner WOD [20 minute Time Cap]
100-200-300-400m Row
2-4-6-8 Kettlebell Man-makers (m =16/20/24’s, w = 8/12/16’s kg)

All reps and distances are individual totals. One partner rowing while other completing Man-makers and then they switch. Once both are finished their 100m and 2 Man-makers they switch and begin round 2.

Post time for both partners to complete WOD.
Ex: 11:26 L2

And coming Saturday…

Team WOD
TBA

Saturday Schedule

9a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
10a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
11a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
12:15p: Yoga- Monica

Sunday Schedule

8:45a: Weightlifting- Anthony
10a: All Levels CrossFit- Neal
11a: Strength Training/Open Gym- Neal
12:15p: Stretch & Mobility- Michael

FRI 06.09.17 Read More »

Coach Travis demonstrating the pushup position row during the Man-Maker.

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Stacy
8a: Open Gym- Michael
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- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

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

B. Man-Makers [11 Minute Time Cap]
OPEN: 10 Man-Makers 2x(m = 12/16/20, w = 8/12/16 kg)
3 Rounds
20 Situps
10 Box Jumps (24/20”) (step downs only)
CLOSE: 10 Man-Makers 2x(m = 12/16/20, w = 8/12/16 kg)

Post load and max reps for final set. Post time to complete WOD.
Ex: 330# 6 reps, 8:53 L2

And coming tomorrow…

“Cindy Wants Revenge”

L3
30 Calorie Row
Then
2 Rounds of:
5 Pull Ups
10 Hand Release Push Ups
15 Air Squats

L2
30 Calorie Row
Then
2 Rounds of:
5 Barbell Pullups (calves)
10 Push Ups
15 Air Squats

L1
30 Calorie Row
Then
2 Rounds of:
5 Ring Rows
10 Incline Pushups (m = 24”, w = 30”)
15 Air Squats

Post total reps completed (1 Round = 90 reps). Ex 275 L3.

CFM Upcoming Events

Thursday, June 22nd: Bring-A-Friend Day! Thank you for everyone who invited a friend to join us and for those completing their first workout at CrossFit Midtown for the May BAF Day! We look forward to the next BAF Day in June. Invite a friend or family to join you for a beginner friendly partner workout. Email us with their name and contact email to reserve their spot. #BYOF Bring Your Own Friend!

Sunday, June 25th: CFM Dog Days of Brunch at 12pm at Henry’s in Midtown. Join your fellow CFM Members for a nutrition brunch and social to celebrate the completion of our Lurong Nutrition challenge. Henry’s is dog friendly so bring your pets with you for Brunch on the patio.

Thursday, June 29th: The Dunk Truck returns to CFM! Available dunk sessions are in the AM 6-9am and PM 4-8pm. Book your appoint while spots are available: Dunk Truck Book Now!

MON 06.05.17 Read More »

Paul getting more comfortable in the bottom position of the overhead squat.

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- Michael
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Travis

Workout of the Day (WOD):

A. Handstand Holds: In 10 minutes work on progressions for handstand hold. Then…
Tabata Interval: 8 Rounds
20 seconds handstand hold
10 seconds rest

B. Partner WOD (20 minute Time Cap)
100-200-300-400m Row
2-4-6-8 Kettlebell Man-makers (m = 16/20’s, w = 12/16’s kg)

Post time for both partners to complete WOD.
Ex: 11:26 Rx+

And coming tomorrow…

A. 3 Rounds (4 minutes per round)
OPEN: 1 Set of Max Rep Strict Chinups
Then in remaining time…
1 Set of Max Consecutive Double Unders

Post total strict chinups and total of max consecutive Jump Ropes from 3 rounds.
Ex: 51 / 402 DUs

B. 3 Rounds (work 40s:rest 20s)
Toes-to-bar
Box Jumps (24/20”) (step downs only)
Tire flips
Burpees
Rest 1 minute between rounds

Post total reps completed. Ex: 152 Rx

THUR 06.09.16 Read More »

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: Open Gym- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

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

B. Man-Makers [11 Minute Time Cap]
OPEN: 10 Man-Makers (16’s/12’s kg)
3 Rounds
20 Situps
10 Box Jumps (24/20”) (step downs only)
CLOSE: 10 Man-Makers (16’s/12’s kg)

Post load and max reps for final set. Post time to complete WOD.
Ex: 330# 6 reps, 8:53 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

A. Snatch Complex: In 15 minutes work up to a heavy complex without dropping the bar.
1 Power Snatch
1 Hang Squat Snatch

B. “Escape Velocity” 10 minutes as many rounds and reps as possible (AMRAP) of:
5 Double Unders (+5 per round for completing unbroken)**
5 Hang Power Snatch (75/55)

**If Double unders (DUs) are completed unbroken, ADD 5 DUs per round. Otherwise no bonus. After a maximum of 3 failed attempts at unbroken the athlete must accrue a total of 5 Double Unders before going to Snatch. If able to complete 5 DUs unbroken, continue to 10 next round, and 15 in the next and so on. Stay at the same DU reps each round if unable to complete unbroken in 3 attempts. Example:
5-10*-10-15-20-25*-25*-25-30-… *Double Unders not completed unbroken in these rounds
5 Hang Power Snatch

Post load for Snatch complex and total number of Double Unders completed in 10 minutes.
Ex: 175#, 387

MON 06.06.16 Read More »

Throwing and catching practice for Hope and Sarah

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Handstand Holds: In 10 minutes work on progressions for handstand hold. Then…
Tabata Interval: 8 Rounds
20 seconds handstand hold
10 seconds rest

B. Partner WOD (20 minute Time Cap)
100-200-300-400m Row
2-4-6-8 Kettlebell Man-makers (m=16/20’s, w=12/16’s kg)

Post time for both partners to complete WOD.
Ex: 11:26 Rx+

And coming tomorrow…

A. 3 Rounds (4 minutes per round)
OPEN: 1 Set of Max Rep Strict Chinups
Then in remaining time…
1 Set of Max Consecutive Double Unders

Post total strict chinups and total of max consecutive Jump Ropes from 3 rounds.
Ex: 51 / 402 Rx

B. 3 Rounds (work 40s:rest 20s)
Toes-to-bar
Box Jumps (24/20”) (step downs only)
Tire flips
Burpees
Rest 1 minute between rounds

Post total reps completed. Ex: 152 Rx

THURS 06.11.15 Read More »

Hope working on her strict pullups with barbell variation

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- Michael
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
8p: Power Lifting/Open Gym- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

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

B. Man-Makers
OPEN: 10 Man-Makers 2x(16/12kg)
3 Rounds
20 Situps
10 Box Jumps (24/20”) (step downs only)
CLOSE: 10 Man-Makers 2x(16/12kg)

Post load and max reps for final set. Post time to complete WOD.
Ex: 330# 6 reps, 7:53 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

A. Snatch Complex: In 15 minutes work up to a heavy complex without dropping the bar.
1 Power Snatch
1 Hang Squat Snatch

B. “Escape Velocity”
10 Minute AMRAP
5 Double Unders (+5 per round for completing unbroken)*
5 Hang Power Snatch (75/55)

*If Double unders (DUs) are completed unbroken, +5 DUs per round. If athlete has 3 failed attempts at unbroken DUs, then there is no bonus and athlete must accrue a total of 5 Double Unders before going to Snatch. If able to complete 5 DUs unbroken in a round, continue to 10 next round, and again to 15, and so on. Stay at the same DU if unable to complete unbroken in 3 attempts, but must still complete total reps before going to Snatch. Example:
5-10-10-15-20-25-25-25-30-… Double Unders
5 Hang Power Snatch

Post load for Snatch complex and total number of Double Unders completed in 10 minutes.
Ex: 175#, 387

MON 06.08.15 Read More »

Handstand Pushups & Pistols: bodyweight gymnastics wod with Ernesto and Monica

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- Ben
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Ben
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Kelly
7p: YOGA – Monica
8p: Open Gym- Kelly

Workout of the Day (WOD)

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

B. 5 Rounds for Time: [20 minute time cap]
3 Man-makers (16/12kg)
9 Chest-to-bar pullups
15 Wallball shots 10ft (20/14)

Post load & reps for press and time for WOD. Ex: 160#, 6 reps, 10:13.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Power Cleans: Every minute on the minute for 10 minutes 1 Power Clean. 80% of 1 rep max.

B. 3 Rounds For Time:
4 Power Clean (m = 115:155 / w = 85:105)
7 Front Squat
4 Jerk
15 Toes-to-bar
Rest 1 minute between rounds

Post load for power clean and time to complete WOD. Ex: 185#, 8:35 Rx

MON 08.25.14 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- Jason
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Jason
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Lis
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Lis
8p: Open Gym- Lis

Workout of the Day:

A. Bench Press: In 15 minutes work up to a 3 rep max.

B. Partner WOD (20 minute Time Cap)
100-200-300-400m Row
2-4-6-8 Kettlebell Man-makers 2x (m=20:16 / w=16:12kg)*

*(men = Rx+ : Rx / women = Rx+ : Rx)

Post load for 3 rep max. Post time for both partners to complete WOD.
Ex: 275#, 11:26 (m=Rx+ / w=Rx)

And coming tomorrow…

Double Under (DU) & Jump Rope Terminology
Consecutive DUs: Unbroken DU after another (no singles in between)
Max Consecutive DUs: 1 set of max rep consecutive DUs. Multiple attempts allowed but score highest set.
Continuous Rope DUs: 1 single + 1 DU or 2 singles + 1 DU.. etc. The rope is continuously moving.
Max Continuous Rope DUs: 1 set of max DUs while rope is continuously moving. Count all successful DUs and only DUs. Any singles completed do not count toward max reps but allow for a continuous rope.
Max Reps DUs: total number of DUs in an interval (and be consecutive, continuous, or single rep DUs)
Consecutive Singles: Unbroken single jump ropes
Max consecutive singles: 1 set of max rep singles. Multiple attempts allowed but only score highest set.

A. Chinups & Jump Rope: 3 Rounds (4 minute time limit per round)
OPEN: 1 Set of Max Rep Strict Chinups. (1 attempt)
Then in remaining time…
1 Set of Max Consecutive Jump Rope: singles, continuous rope Double Unders (DU), or DU (multiple attempts permitted)

Post total strict chinups and total of max consecutive Jump Ropes from 3 rounds.
Ex: 51/402 DUs

B. 3 Rounds (work 40s:rest 20s)
Toes-to-bar
Box Jumps (24”/20)
Tire flips
Burpee plate hops (45# plate)
Rest 1 minute between rounds

Post total reps completed. Ex: 152

THURS 06.12.14 Read More »

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Lis
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Lis
8a: Open Gym- Lis
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Kelly
4p: Open Gym- Michael
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Ben
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Ben
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Kelly
7p: YOGA Front Room- Monica
8p: Open Gym- Kelly

Workout of the Day (WOD)

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

B. Man-Makers
OPEN: 10 Man-Makers 2x(16/12kg)
3rds
__20 Situps
__10 Kettlbell Goblet Backward Lunge Steps Alternating (16/12kg)
CLOSE: 10 Man-Makers 2x(16/12kg)

Post load and max reps for final set. Post time to complete WOD.
Ex: 330# 6 reps, 6:53 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

A. Snatch Complex: In 15 minutes work up to a heavy complex without dropping the bar for 1 cycle:
1 Power Snatch
1 Hang Squat Snatch
2 Overhead Backward Lunge Steps (L+R=2)

B. “Escape Velocity”
10 minutes as many rounds and reps as possible (AMRAP) of:
5 Double Unders (+5 per round for completing unbroken)*
5 Hang Power Snatch (75/55)

*If Double unders (DUs) are completed unbroken, +5 DUs per round. Otherwise no bonus if 3 failed attempts at unbroken and athlete must accrue a total of 5 Double Unders before going to Snatch.. If able to complete 10 DUs unbroken in a round, continue to 15 next round, and so on. Stay at the same DU if unable to complete unbroken. Example WODDER Rep scheme:
5-10-15-15-20-25-25-25-25-30-… Double Unders
5 Hang Power Snatch

Post load for Snatch complex and total number of Double Unders completed in 10 minutes.
Ex: 175#, 587

MON 06.09.14 Read More »