Snatch Complex

Team Buns & Guns! Carmen and Jeannette 2 time champs of Graveyard Games 2018/2019NTE! #strongisbeautiful

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
8a: Open Gym- Travis
11a: Open Gym- CFM Staff
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
3:30p: Open Gym- Anthony
4:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
5:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
6:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Patrick
7:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Patrick
8:30p: Open Gym- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

HSN Benchmark WOD
A.”Fuel”
4 Rounds [15min cap]
5 Burpees
10 Toes to Bar
15 Double DB Squats (50/35’s)
200/150m Row

B. Power Snatch Complex
High Hang (above knee) + Low Hang (below knee)
4 x 2+2 (increasing weight)

Post time for the WOD and load for snatch, Ex: 10:10 Rx, 175#

And coming tomorrow…

A. AMRAP 15
21 Wall Balls (20/14)
15 Box Jumps (24/20)
9 DB Push Press (50/35’s)

B. CORE
Fast Eddie’s Lucky 7’s

Post rounds for the AMRAP. Ex: 6+32 Rx

CFM Upcoming Events

Monday, May 27th: Memorial Day Murph at 09:00 at Piedmont Park! We have a unique opportunity to offer both a service and experience for all those who participate in the Memorial Murph WOD and share in the remembrance of an American Hero. CFM Gym Closed. Meet at the park in the morning for the WOD. Reserve your spot in advance here!

Monday, May 27th: CFM Brunch at 11:00 at The Nook in Midtown. Join your fellow CFM Members for a nutritious brunch and social over Memorial Day weekend.

Thursday, June 20th CFM Bring-A-Friend Day! Invite a friend or family to join you for a beginner friendly partner workout. Send us their full name, contact email and the time you will be attending to reserve their spot in advance. #BYOF Bring Your Own Friend!

Saturday, August 10thSave the date! 31Heroes Charity & Fundraising WOD!!

WED 05.22.19 Read More »

“I got a sickness and the only cure is more dumbbells” #17point2 #2017open #retestyourfitness

CFM Upcoming Events

Wednesday, February 6th at 6:30 pm: Mobility Night with Michael: This is part of our Gymnastics Workshop series and the mobility session will focus on overhead mobility for handstands and hanging movements. This series will continue Wednesdays and Sundays through February leading up to the start of the 2019 Open on Thursday, February 21st. The cost is $35 for the complete workout series (includes 8-9 gymnastics sessions and 2 mobility nights) or $10 for this individual session. Click here to register for the single class.

Thursday, February 21st: CFM Bring-A-Friend Day! Invite a friend or family to join you for a beginner friendly partner workout. Send us their full name, contact email and the time you will be attending to reserve their spot in advance. #BYOF Bring Your Own Friend!

Friday, February 22nd 7:00 pm: CFM Friday Night Lights 19.1 for the CrossFit Open! Click here to register for the 2019 Open!!

Click here to sign up with CFM for the 2019 Open!

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Ellen
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Ellen
8a: Open Gym- Ellen
11a: Open Gym- CFM Staff
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
3:30p: Open Gym- Anthony
4:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
5:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
6:30p: Mobility Night- Michael
7:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
8:30p: Open Gym- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Snatch
EMOM 7
Power Snatch + Low Hang Snatch
[Add weight each round]

B. 17.2
AMRAP 12
2 rounds
16 DB Lunges (50/35’s)
16 Toes to Bar
8 DB Power Cleans
Then, 2 rounds
16 DB Lunges (50/35’s)
16 Bar Muscle Ups
8 DB Power Cleans
[Etc., alternating between toes to bar and bar muscle ups every 2 rounds]

Post load for snatch and total reps for the AMRAP.
Ex: 195#, 147 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

For Time [22min cap]
1134m Run, then
3 Rounds
21 Deadlifts (135/95)
15 Burpees Over the Bar
9 Shoulder to Overhead (135/95)

Post time for the WOD. Ex: 14:20 Rx.

WED 02.06.19 Mobility Night at 6:30 PM! Read More »

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
8a: Open Gym- Brianna
11a: Open Gym- CFM Staff
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
3:30p: Open Gym- Pietsch
4:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Pietsch
5:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Pietsch
6:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Pietsch
7:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Pietsch
8:30p: Strength Training/Open Gym- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Snatch Complex
13min to work to a heavy complex
2 Hang Power Snatch + 2 Overhead Squat + 1 Snatch
[Athletes CAN reset for final snatch]

B. AMRAP 9
10 Single Arm Russian Kettlebell Swing (70/53) (5/5)
8 Toes to Bar

Post load for complex and rounds + reps for the AMRAP. Ex: 165#, 10+10 Rx.

Coach’s Notes
Scale T2B to level you can do 10 reps unbroken. A good workout strategy might be sets of 4-4 from the beginning with a short rest. Scale down your level as the KB swings will task your grip.
Toes To Bar (T2B)
Knees to Triceps (K2T)
Toes to Short Rings (T2SR)
Toes to Rings (T2R)
Hanging Knee Raise (HKR)
Situps w/ MB (6-20#)
Straight Leg Raise (SLR)

And coming tomorrow…

DT Gets Nasty
3 Rounds
50 Air Squats
7 Ring Muscle Ups
12 Deadlifts (155/105)
9 Hang Power Cleans
6 Shoulder to Overhead

Post time for the WOD. Ex: 16:28 Rx.

CFM Upcoming Events

Wednesday, January 16th at 6:30 pm: CFM Gymnastics & Skills Workshop: This will continue Wednesdays and Sundays through February leading up to the start of the 2019 Open on Thursday, February 21st. In each session we will cover progressions, scaling, and training templates for the major gymnastics movements. Included in the workshop will be HSPU, Kipping & Butterfly Pullups, Toes to Bar, Ring Muscle-ups, Double Unders, and Push-ups. The cost is $35 for the complete workout series (includes 8-9 gymnastics sessions and 2 mobility nights)
Click here for the complete schedule and to register: CFM Gymnastics Workshop Details and Registration

Thursday, January 24th: CFM Bring-A-Friend Day! Invite a friend or family to join you for a beginner friendly partner workout. Send us their full name, contact email and the time you will be attending to reserve their spot in advance. #BYOF Bring Your Own Friend!

Friday, January 25th 6:30 pm: Graveyard Games Night Time Edition hosted by CrossFit College Park. CFM has 3 teams competing in this competition for a $1000 cash prize. The event is going to be a party and all CFM is invited (18+ only). Live DJ, Art Show, Beer on Tap and Wine served. Come support our teams as they compete and enjoy classy night out with your CFM fam! RSVP for the event and purchase your tickets from here:
CFM Night at the Graveyard Games!

MON 01.14.19 Read More »

Sarah catching the snatch in the bottom position of a squat.

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
8a: Open Gym- Travis
11a: Open Gym- CFM Staff
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Pat
3:30p: Open Gym- Pietsch
4:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
5:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
6:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Pat
7:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Pat
8:40p: Yoga- Ariele Edwards
Sign up for yoga this week and next. Click here to reserve

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Snatch Complex
15min to establish a heavy complex
Snatch + Overhead Squat + Hang Snatch + Overhead Squat

B. For Time
1134m Run
40 Chest to Bar Pull Ups
30 Front Squats (135/95)
20 Bar Facing Burpees

Post load for complex and time for the WOD. Ex: 155#, 14:20 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

For Time
1000m Row
15 Deadlifts (225/155)
30 Alt DB Snatches (50/35)(total reps)
45 Sit Ups
30 Alt DB Snatches
15 Deadlifts
30 DB Overhead Lunges (50/35)

Post time for the WOD. Ex: 15:49 Rx.

TUES 01.08.19 Read More »

Snatches with coach Ellen!

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
8a: Open Gym- Travis
11a: Open Gym- CFM Staff
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Pat
3:30p: Open Gym- Pietsch
4:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
5:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
6:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Pat
7:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Pat
8:45p: Yoga- Priscila Baptista
Sign up for yoga this week and next. Click here to reserve

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Snatch Complex
Power Snatch + OHS + Hang Squat Snatch + OHS
5 sets to get to a Heavy Complex

B. For Time [20min cap]
1000m Row
30 V-Ups
30 Front Rack Lunges (95/65) (total reps)
30 Toes to Bar
800m Run

Post heaviest snatch complex and time to complete WOD. Ex: 185#, 15:34 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

A. Bar Muscle Up
10min to Work on Bar Muscle up

10 min EMOM
Odd: 200m Run
Even: 16 Jump Lunges
-3min Rest-
8 min AMRAP
4 Bar Muscle Ups
12 Wall Balls (20/14)
50 Double Unders

Post rounds and reps completed during 8 min AMRAP. Ex: 4+1 Rx

TUES 12.11.18 Read More »

Coach Pat likes when things get gym-nasty

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Ellen
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Ellen
8a: Open Gym- Ellen
11a: Open Gym- CFM Staff
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
3:30p: Open Gym- Pietsch
4:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Erica
5:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Erica
6:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Pat
7:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Pat
8:30p: Open Gym- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Snatch Complex
12 minutes to work to a heavy 3 position Snatch

B. For Time [22min cap]
400m Run
21 Alternating DB Snatch (50/35)
21 Box Jumps (24/20)
30/21 Calorie Row
15 Alternating DB Snatch
15 Box Jumps
400m Run
12 Alternating DB Snatch
12 Box Jumps
30/21 Calorie Row
9 Alternating DB Snatch
9 Box Jumps

Post heaviest 3 position snatch and time to complete WOD. Ex 145#, 19:53 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

A. Handstand Progressions

B. 18 Min EMOM
Min 1: 30sec Handstand Hold
Min 2: 20 Air Squats
Min 3: 10 DB Power Cleans (50/35’s)

Post weight used for DB Power Cleans WOD. Ex: 50’s Rx

WED 10.24.18 Read More »

Coach Travis moving odd objects

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Travis
8a: Open Gym- Travis
11a: Open Gym- CFM Staff
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
3:30p: Open Gym- Pietsch
4:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Erica
5:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Erica
6:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Pat
7:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Pat
8:30p: Open Gym- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Snatch Complex
Hang Power Snatch + Squat Snatch
5 x 2+1 (work to a heavy complex)

B. AMRAP 10
40 Wallballs (20/14)
30 Power Snatches (75/55)
20 Burpees Over Bar

Post heaviest snatch complex and rounds + reps for WOD. Ex 235#, 1+15 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

Bring-A-Friend Day!
Partner WOD
2 Rounds
100 Plate Hops
75 Seated Partner Twists
50 Slam Balls
25 Slam Ball Goblet Squats

Post time to complete WOD. Ex: 15:56 Rx

WED 10.17.18 Read More »

Mahdi hanging out at the bottom of the snatch.

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
8a: Open Gym- Brianna
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Brianna
3:30p: Open Gym- Anthony
4:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
5:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
6:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
7:30p: All Levels CrossFit- Anthony
8:30p: Strength Training/Open Gym- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Snatch Complex
Hang Power Snatch + Hang Snatch + Overhead Squat
5 x 2+1+2

B. 3 Rounds for time
40 Air Squats
30 DB Snatches (50/35)
20 Handstand Push Ups

Post load for Snatch Complex and time for WOD. Ex. 145#, 12:17 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

A. AMRAP Mashup (30 min running clock)

10 min AMRAP
8 Deadlift (135/95)
6 Hang Squat Cleans
4 Thrusters
10 min AMRAP
8 Deadlift (115/75)
6 Hang Squat Cleans
4 Thrusters
10 min AMRAP
8 Deadlifts (95/65)
6 Hang Squat Cleans
4 Thrusters
*Every 5 minutes including 0, run 200m*

Post rounds and reps for each AMRAP. Ex. 4+3, 4+12, 5+2 Rx

CFM Upcoming Events

Saturday, August 11th: 31 Heroes WOD. Heats will begin at 8:45am through 12pm with CFM BBQ to follow. Join us for this annual charity event to support the families of fallen soldiers and to provide treatment and awareness for veterans with PTSD and TBI. #rememberthefallen #workouttoremember To participate or to donate visit our fundraising page: Team CFM for 31Heroes

MON 07.30.18 Read More »

Kathy likes dropping it low during some overhead squats

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Snatch Complex

Every 90sec for 8 rounds

Snatch Deadlift + Hang Squat Snatch (position 2) + 2 OHS

B. Snatch Gone Bad

1 min max effort Squat Snatch (135/95)

1 min max effort Air Squat

1 min max effort Cal Row

-Rest 2 Min-

1 min max effort Squat Snatch (115/75)

1 min max effort HR Push Up

1 min max effort Cal Row

-Rest 2 Min-

1 min max effort Squat Snatch (95/65)

1 min max effort Burpee Over Bar

1 min max effort Cal Row

Post load for snatch complex and total reps for Snatch Gone Bad. Ex. 135#, 220 reps Rx

And coming tomorrow…

A. Front Squat

1-1-1-1-1

B. AMRAP 15

3, 6, 9, 12, 15…

Deadlift (225/155)

HSPU

Post load for heavy front squat and rounds/reps for WOD. Ex. 235#, 6+12 Rx

CFM Upcoming Events

Thursday, July 26th: 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 June BAF Day! We look forward to the next BAF Day in July. 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!

Saturday, August 11th: 31 Heroes WOD. Heats will begin at 9am through 12pm with CFM BBQ to follow. Join us for this annual charity event to support the families of fallen soldiers and to provide treatment and awareness for veterans with PTSD and TBI. #rememberthefallen #workouttoremember To participate or to donate visit our fundraising page: Team CFM for 31Heroes

MON 07.16.18 Read More »

Jumping in to Monday like this!

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Erica
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Erica
8a: Open Gym- Erica
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: Strength Training/Open Gym- Michael

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Snatch Complex
Power Snatch + Overhead Squat
5 x 2+2 (building)

B. For Time [10 Min Cap]
21 Lateral Burpees Over the Bar
21 Power Snatch (95/65)
15 Lateral Burpees Over the Bar
15 Hang Squat Snatch (95/65)
9 Lateral Burpees Over the Bar
9 Overhead Squat (95/65)

Post load for complex and time for the WOD.
Ex: 170#, 5:48 Rx

And coming tomorrow…

A. Front Squat
1 x 4 @ 77%
1 x 1 @ 82%
1 x 4 @ 77%
1 x 1 @ 87%
1 x 4 @ 77%
1 x 1 @ 92%

B. 4 Rounds
21 Wallballs (20/14)
15 Toes to Bar
9 Handstand Push ups

Post load for squat set of 4 and heavy single and time for the WOD.
Ex: 270#/320#, 8:40 Rx.

CFM Upcoming Events

4th of July Week Holiday Hours
Monday regular
Tuesday abbreviated evening classes 4,5,6p. No yoga.
Wednesday CLOSED Happy Fourth!!
Thursday regular hours
Friday evening shifted 3:30,4:30,5:30p
Saturday regular hours

Friday, July 6th:ANT-MAN and the WASP Movie Premiere! CrossFit Midtown has a group of tickets to see the movie at Midtown Art Cinema on Friday evening at 8 PM. We have a limited number of tickets available at this rate so hurry and claim yours now! See front desk for details or FB event.

Saturday, July 7th:ANT-MAN Partner WOD at CFM! Workout is planned for Saturday morning in each group class and we’ll split into teams of 2. Workout will have 5 “Ant” feats of strength or skill to complete in a 5 round workout with heavy barbell complex. Reserve you spot on Saturday morning for this superhero themed WOD!

Thursday, July 26th: 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 June BAF Day! We look forward to the next BAF Day in July. 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!

Saturday, August 11th: 31 Heroes WOD. Heats will begin at 9am through 12pm with CFM BBQ to follow. Join us for this annual charity event to support the families of fallen soldiers and to provide treatment and awareness for veterans with PTSD and TBI. #rememberthefallen #workouttoremember To participate or to donate visit our fundraising page: Team CFM for 31Heroes

MON 07.02.18 Read More »