strict pullups

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- Kelly
8p: Open Gym- Kelly

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Weighted Pullups: 3 sets of 5. Work sets. Max reps on the final set.

B. 2 Rounds of 8 minute AMRAP
OPEN: 400m run
As many repetitions as possible (AMRAP) in remaining time
–8 Sumo-deadlift high pulls (24/16kg)
–12 AbMat Situps
Rest 2 minutes and repeat

Post load and reps for pullups and total reps from 2 AMRAPs (ex: 53#, 7 reps, 194 Rx)

And coming tomorrow…

A. Power Clean: Every minute on the minute (EMOM) 2 Power Clean for 10 minutes. Touch and Go.

B. 17 minutes as many rounds as possible (AMRAP):
(1 minute work : 1 minute rest)
3 Power Clean (135/95)
7 Bar-Facing Burpees

Every other minute on the minute, continue the AMRAP where you left off each interval. If ended on 4th Burpee, continue next interval with 5th Burpee.

Post load for power clean and total rounds and reps for AMRAP. Ex: 210#, 95.

WED 03.18.15 Read More »

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- Michael
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Kelly
8p: Open Gym- Kelly

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Strict Pullups: Every minute on the minute for 7 minutes:
15 seconds max rep strict pullups* (may break up into multiple sets)
45 seconds rest

B. 3 Rounds For Time:
10 Kettlebell swings (32/24kg)
10 Burpee pullups

Post reps for pullups and time to complete WOD. Ex: 36, 4:25 Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Deadlift: 5 rep max

B. For Time: 0:00-4:00:
300m shuttle sprint (30 x 10m)
Rest remainder of 4 minutes

4:00-8:00:
300m shuttle sprint (30 x 10m)
Rest remainder of 4 minutes

At 8:00 complete 4 Rounds For Time:
100m shuttle sprint
4 Kettlebell snatch (left arm)
4 Overhead Kettlebell backward lunge steps (left arm)
100m shuttle sprint
4 Kettlebell snatch (right arm)
4 Overhead Kettlebell backward lunge steps (right arm)

Post load for deadlift, times for 300 shuttles and time for WOD. Ex: 405#, 67, 69, 12:40 (24kg)

TUES 03.10.15 Read More »

Gracie looking on as Morgan finishes up partner row

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- 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. Strict Pullups: 1 set of max reps

B. “McFeaters”
500m Row
30 BW Back Squat
20 BW Deadlift

Post max reps for pullups and time to complete WOD: 18, 10:15 Rx (225#)

And coming tomorrow…

A. Thruster: In 10 minutes work up to a moderate set of 2 from the rack

B. Fran
21-15-9
Thrusters (95/65)
Pullups

Post load of thruster and time to complete WOD. Ex: 205#, 4:15 Rx

THUR 02.19.15 “McFeaters” Read More »

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Jason
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Jason
8a: Open Gym- Jason
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): Bring-A-Friend Day!

A. Weighted Pullups: 3 sets of 5 reps. Worksets. Max reps final set.

B. 24 Minute EMOM (Every minute on the minute):
Teams of 2 or 3
Station 1 – 5 Pullups, 10 Pushups, 15 Air Squats
Station 2 – Max Calorie Row
Station 3 – 25 Abmat Situps

Athletes start at different stations. Rotating on the minute, score is total calories on the rower.

Post load and reps for pullups and total Cal on row for team.
Ex: 53#, 7 reps, 324 (team of 3) Rx.

And coming tomorrow…

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

B. 3 Rounds:
15 Deadlift (225/155)
15 Kettlebell Push Press (24’s/16’s)

Post load for Bench and reps and time for WOD. Ex: 245#, 8 reps, 9:48 Rx.

THUR 01.22.15 Bring-A-Friend Day!! Read More »

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 »

"I am the calm in the storm" Big Boat Race Saturday Team WOD — “I am the calm in the storm” Big Boat Race Saturday Team WOD

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- Kelly
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Kelly
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Ellen
8p: Open Gym- Ellen

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Push Press: 5 sets of 3 reps. Worksets at the same weight. Max reps on final set.

B. 12 minute EMOM:
1st: 7 Push Press (60% of part A.)
2nd: 10 Hollow Rocks
3rd: 7 Strict Pullups (max reps in final minute)

Post load and reps for Push Press. Post total pullups for the WOD and weights.
Ex: 205# x 4 reps, 165#, 31 @ 25#.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Box Jumps: EMOM for 8 minutes 3 Box Jumps (step downs only). Same height for all sets.

B. Partner WOD
2 rounds with 2 minutes at each station:
Row for Cal
Kettlebell Hang Power Clean (20’s/12’s kg)
Box Jumps (30/24”) (step down only)
10ft Bear Crawl
AbMat Situps

Post box jump height and total reps from WOD. Ex 36”, 342 Rx

WED 10.08.14 Read More »

There are different ways to vault an obstacle. Walls and Medballs WOD Saturday.

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Casey
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Casey
8a: Open Gym- Michael
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
4p: Open Gym- Michael
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Lis
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Lis
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Lis/Ellen
7p: YOGA – Monica
8p: Open Gym- Ellen

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 (S2O) Shoulder to overhead (115/85)

Post load for Deadlift. Post total reps for the WOD. Ex: 195#, 205 scaled 75#

MON 08.04.14 Read More »

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Becca
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Becca
8a: Open Gym- Jason
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Amy
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. Weighted Pullup: 3 sets of 7. All sets at same weight. Max reps on final set.

B. For Time: [11 minute time cap]
Open: 1000m Row
3 Rounds
4 Thrusters (m = 115:155 / w = 85:100)
12 Burpees

Post load and max reps for weighted pullups. Post time to complete WOD. If time capped, score reps completed of 3 rounds (16 reps/round).
Ex1: 25# 11 reps, 6:39 Rx+
Ex2: 3×7 segmented negatives, 41, Rx

And coming tomorrow…

A. Deadlift: In 10 minutes work up to a heavy set of 3.

B. Rep Rounds For Time: Partner WOD. Reps are team totals.
20-18-16-14-12-10
Deadlift (m = 115:185 / w = 85:115)**
Partner Situps w/ Medball (20/14)

**Only 1 person deadlifting at a time. Partner must be in a plank position with toes on the Medball while other partner does deadlifts.

WED 07.23.14 Read More »

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
8a: Open Gym- Michael
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Kelly
1:45p: College CrossFit- Kelly
4p: Open Gym- Michael
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Kelly
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Kelly
8p: Open Gym- Kelly

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Strict Pullups: Every minute on the minute for 7 minutes:
15 seconds max rep strict pullups* (may break up into multiple sets)
45 seconds rest

*No Bands. Sub segmented pullup + negative (3 seconds)

B. 3 Rounds For Time:
10 Goblet squats (32kg/24kg)
10 Burpee pullups**

**Sub 10 Burpees + 10 Jumping Pullups.

And coming tomorrow…

Deadlift: 4 sets of 4 workups in 12 minutes. Finish with a heavy set of 4.
B. For Time:
0:00-4:00 minutes:
300m shuttle sprint (30 x 10m)
Rest remainder of 4 minutes
4:00-8:00 minutes:
300m shuttle sprint (30 x 10m)
Rest remainder of 4 minutes

At 8:00 minutes 4 Rounds For Time of:
100m shuttle sprint
4 Kettlebell snatch (left arm)
4 Overhead Kettlebell backward lunge steps (left arm)
100m shuttle sprint
4 Kettlebell snatch (right arm)
4 Overhead Kettlebell backward lunge steps (right arm)

Post splits for each 300m shuttle and time for 4 Rounds.

TUES 03.11.14 Read More »

Team CFM Pteradactyls!

Today is the last day to complete and submit “14.2” scores. CrossFit Midtown is doing the Open workouts on Saturdays, so check them out at games.crossfit.com or just show up on Saturdays to try the workouts. Open Gym time Friday, Sunday and Monday are available for those that can not make it on Saturday to compete. This Thursday 8PM they will announce 14.3 at 8PM and streamed live online. Thursday night is also 80s Theme night at the gym! Stay tuned for more details.

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Medball Cleans: 8 minutes skill work.
B. As many rounds as possible (AMRAP) in 2 minutes @ (20/14):
1 Medball Clean
4 Wallballs*
*Must do full medball squat clean finishing standing tall ball at chest in rack position before initiating squat for Wall ball.

–REST 2 minutes–

Then… 7 Rounds for time @ (20/14):
7 Medball Cleans
7 Toes-to-bar**
7 Wallballs
7 Medball Push Press

**Modify Toes-to-rings or floor leg raises to target.