thrusters

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Shoulder Press: 3 sets of 5. All sets at same weight. Max reps on final set.

B. Rep Rounds for time: [20 minute time cap]
15-12-9-6-3
Hand Release Pushups
Thrusters (75/55)
Lateral Hops**

**Lateral Hops (L+R=1 rep)

Post load and max reps for shoulder press Post time to complete rep rounds. Ex: 165# 8 reps, 10:14

And coming tomorrow…

A. Cleans: In 15 minutes Clean 1-1-1-1-1-1 workups.

B. 3 Rounds For Time [15 minute time cap]:
15 Power Clean (m = 115:155 / w = 85:105)
400m Run

Post load and type of clean and time to finish WOD.
Ex1: 240# Squat Clean, 9:34. Rx+

WED 07.09.14 Read More »

Post WOD. Ernesto, Ducat, and David practicing one of the most important yoga poses: Shavasana

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: Partner WOD

A. Strict Handstand Pushups (HSPU):7 Rounds of
15 seconds work: As many strict HSPU as possible. Multiple sets permitted.
45 seconds rest

Partner WOD (30 minute time cap): 1 rower, 1 barbell, 1 pullup bar per team. Both partners working at the same time, but each partner must start each round with a 250m Row.

12 Rounds For Time (6 per person)
250m Row
15 Thrusters (45/35)
5 Pullups (Rx+ CTB Pullups)

Post total reps of HSPU and time to complete 12 rounds. Ex: 42, 18:35 Rx+.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Front Squats: In 16 minutes work up to a 2 rep max.

B. 2 Rounds for Time
15 1-arm Kettlebell Front Squat (R-arm) (24/16kg)
15 Toes to bar
15 1-arm Kettlebell Front Squat (L-arm) (24/16kg)
15 GHD Situps

Post load for Front Squat and time to complete rounds. Ex: 285#, 9:45 Rx

And coming Saturday…

2 vs. 2 Team Competition: TBA

THUR 06.19.14 Read More »

Today’s schedule

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Max Distance Handstand Walk

B. 20 minute As many rounds as possible (AMRAP):
20 Thrusters (135/95)
20 Pullups**
20 Burpees

**No Bands. Sub Barbell Assisted Pullups 1:1 or Ring Rows 2:1

Post max distance and rounds and reps for AMRAP. Ex: 24ft, 2+52

And coming tomorrow…

5 Rounds For Time
7 Handstand Pushups
14 Pistols
21 Double unders

WED 05.14.14 Quarterly Progress Checks Day 3 Read More »

Deadlift day. "Train like a Goddess" to quote Hope's shirt — Monday Deadlift. “Train like a Goddess” to quote Hope’s shirt

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Casey
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
8a: Open Gym- Michael
12n: All Levels 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)

For Time Complete:
800m Run
20 Thrusters (115:95 / 85:65)**
15 Kettlebell swings (32:24kg / 24:16kg)**
600m Run
15 Thrusters
15 Kettlebell swings
400m Run
10 Thrusters
15 Kettlebell swings

**(men’s Rx+ : Rx / women’s Rx+ : Rx)

And coming tomorrow…

A. Shoulder Press: 3 sets of 5 reps. Worksets. All sets at the same weight. Max reps for the last set.

B. 12 minute as many rounds as possible (AMRAP):
OPEN: 40 Burpees
10 Cal Row
40 Double Unders (3:1 singles)

Post total rounds and repetitions completed: ex: 8 + 10

TUES 04.29.14 Read More »

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Casey
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
8a: Open Gym- Michael
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Michael
1:15p: College CrossFit- Michael
4p: All Levels CrossFit- Lis
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Lis
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Lis

Workout of the Day (WOD)

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

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

** No Bands. Sub barbell assisted pullups 1:1 or ring rows 2:1

And coming Saturday…

Rep Rounds of:
10-8-6-4-2 Power Clean (135/95)
20-16-12-8-4 Toes to bar
4 Tire flips each round

FRI 04.25.14 Fran Read More »

CrossFit Midtown Attorney Challenge Competition. Part 1: Fran

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Becca
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Becca
8a: Open Gym- Jason
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Amy
1:45p: College CrossFit- Jason
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)

Triple AMRAP (as many rounds and repetitions as possible):
4 minutes AMRAP
5 Deadlift (285/155)
9 Wall ball shots (20/14)

3 minutes REST

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

2 minutes REST

2 minutes AMRAP
Burpee Pullups

Score total repetitions from each AMRAP plus total repetitions for entire WOD
(ex: 82 + 56 + 20 = 158)

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)
10 Box Jumps (30/24”) w/ step downs only
50 Double unders (3:1 singles)

WED 04.02.14 Read More »

Today’s schedule

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

Workout of the Day (WOD)

A. Bench Press: In 12 minutes do 4 sets of 3 working up to a heavy set of 3.

B. For Time:
400m Run
500m Row
Rest 4 minutes
500m Row
400m Run
Rest 4 minutes
30 Thrusters (45/35)

Keep a running clock. Post splits for each run and row and full time to complete 30 Thrusters
ex: 1:20 | 3:10 | 8:48 | 10:35 | 15:59.

And coming tomorrow…

A. Lateral Jumps: Every minute on the minute for 7 minutes
30 seconds max reps Lateral Jumps (24/20)**
30 seconds rest
**Scale height of jump as needed

B. 4 Rounds For Time
6 Kettlebell Clean & Jerk (2 Kettlebells one each hand @ 24/16kg)
8 Air Squat to Box Jumps (24”/20”)
10 Pushups
60 Lateral Hops (parallette bar)

THURS 03.20.18 Read More »

Support Carlos & his CFM models!

Over the last several weekends, CFM’s very talented photographer Carlos has been shooting his new photo series: WORDS. The photos will be on display at his first gallery show in Atlanta in late March. Stay tuned for more details to see his work… And see if any of his CFM models- Tiff, Monica, Lis and Uran- make it into the show!

Harvey & the 6p crew at last week’s Bring-A-Friend Day

Today’s schedule

6a: All Levels CrossFit- Rebecca
7a: All Levels CrossFit- Rebecca
8a: Open Gym- Rebecca
12n: All Levels CrossFit- Lis
4p: Open Gym- Lis
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. Skill review: thrusters, power cleans, jerks
B. “Master’s Triple Take”:
Complete as many rounds & reps as possible in 3 minutes:
10 Thrusters, 95/65
10 Pull ups
rest :30
Complete as many rounds & reps as possible in 3 minutes:
10 Power Cleans, 95/65
10 Burpees
rest :30
Complete as many rounds & reps as possible in 3 minutes:
10 Jerks, 95/65
10 Box Jumps, 20

Post 3 scores- total reps for each of the three mini-WODs

And coming tomorrow…

A. Overhead squat: build to a tough single in 12 minutes
B. 30-20-10 for time:
Overhead squat- 50% of Bodyweight (mod as needed)
Ring dips

MON 02.24.14 Words Read More »

The CFM team needs two more competitors!

Kelly is getting a SCALED team together for a Spring CrossFit league. Details are below.
Email Kelly if you wanna play!

Georgia Fitness League’s Spring 2014 team competition series:
Week 1 – Saturday, April 19th at Fitness Battalion CrossFit (West Midtown)
Week 2 – Saturday, May 3rd CrossFit Breaking Boundaries (Roswell)
Week 3 – Saturday, May 17th CrossFit Indulto (Sandy Springs)
Week 4 – Saturday, May 31st CrossFit Atlanta (West Midtown…this is a tournament, so likely a longer time spent competing)

Cost is $85/person for scaled teams & $100/person for Rx teams. Contact Kelly by THIS FRIDAY to register!

Competing is an awesome experience & it really allows you to dig deep and discover your true CrossFit potential! Adrenaline & endorphins are a beautiful thing! If you want your hormones to give you a real boost, consider using these testosterone pills.

Amanda B deadlifting with last week’s AM crew.

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- Jason
4p: Open Gym- Lis
5p: All Levels CrossFit- Lis
6p: All Levels CrossFit- Lis
7p: All Levels CrossFit- Cassie
8p: Open Gym- Cassie
8:15p: Yoga- Samantha

Workout of the Day (WOD) – BRING-A-FRIEND DAY!

A. Skill work: 10 min double under practice + 2 min Max Rep Double Unders
B. As many rounds & reps as possible in 15 minutes:
20 Russian kettlebell swings
20 situps
20 supermans

And coming tomorrow…Open WOD 13.5

Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 4 minutes of:
15 thrusters 100/65#
15 Chest to bar Pull-ups

If 90 reps (3 rounds) are completed in under 4 minutes, time extends to 8 minutes.
If 180 reps (6 rounds) are completed in under 8 minutes, time extends to 12 minutes.
If 270 reps (9 rounds) are completed in under 12 minutes, time extends to 16 minutes.

*If you finish early, use the remainder of time for skillwork of your choice.

THURS 02.20.14 Georgia Fitness League- who wants in? Read More »