Monday 240812

Friday 240705

Friday 240705

Guest Programmer – Christian Harris
June 24-July 7, 2024

In 2 minutes:

7/10-calorie Echo bike
10 burpees over the bar
In remaining time, max squat clean thrusters

Rest 2 minutes between rounds.
*Repeat for a total of 5 rounds or stop if you complete 50 squat clean thrusters before 5 rounds.

♀ 65-lb barbell
♂ 95-lb barbell

Scaling:
This interval workout is designed to challenge your limits — push hard for 2 minutes, then optimize your recovery to sustain consistent performance throughout each set. Aim to complete the bike segment in around 45 seconds, with some pushing for closer to 35 seconds or less. Focus on finding a quick pace on the bike that allows you to seamlessly transition to the burpees. After finishing the 10 burpees, use the remaining time to accumulate squat clean thrusters. If you complete 50 reps, the workout is over, otherwise this is a 5-round workout for max reps.

Be sure to prioritize recovery between rounds with the one-to-one work-to-rest ratio, ensuring you maintain intensity throughout. Embrace the challenge today and aim to hold onto the barbell until the very last second!

Intermediate option:
In 2 minutes:

7/10-calorie Echo bike
10 burpees over the bar
In remaining time, max squat clean thrusters*

Rest 2 minutes between rounds.
*Repeat for a total of 5 rounds or stop if you complete 50 squat clean thrusters before 5 rounds.

♀ 55-lb barbell
♂ 75-lb barbell

Beginner option:
In 2 minutes:

5/8-calorie Echo bike
7 burpees over the bar
In remaining time, max squat clean thrusters*

Rest 2 minutes between rounds.
*Repeat for a total of 5 rounds or stop if you complete 50 squat clean thrusters before 5 rounds.

♀ 35-lb barbell
♂ 45-lb barbell

Coaching cues:
Every thruster requires moving from full flexion to full extension against gravity, challenging almost every major muscle group.

The thruster is a powerful way to push physical adaptation and improve everyday life, from moving a heavy suitcase to an overhead bin to playing with your kids, and so much more.

Resources:
Bar-Facing Burpee Efficiency Tips
The Clean
The Thruster
The Squat Clean Thruster With Nuno Costa

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Friday 240510

Friday 240510

Guest Programmer – Rob Lawson
April 30-May 12, 2024

5 sets for max reps:

On a 3-minute clock, complete:
400/500-meter row
8 burpees over rower

In the remaining time, perform:
Max-reps alternating dumbbell snatches
Rest 3 minutes between sets.

♀ 35 lb
♂ 50 lb

Post total reps to comments.

Scaling:
This interval workout is about pushing hard for 3 minutes, then maximizing your recovery to maintain your output across all sets. The goal is to finish the row around 2 minutes, with some pushing closer to 1:45 or under. Once the 8 burpees are complete, you should have 45 seconds to 1 minute to accumulate dumbbell snatches.

There are a couple of goals for this workout:

Find the maximum pace on the rower that allows you to get off and get straight to work on the burpees.

Practice fast transitions between movements.

Build capacity toward bigger sets of alternating dumbbell snatches.

Focus on recovery each round. With the 1:1 work-to-rest ratio, aim to maintain your output across all the rounds.

With the forced rest, push hard today and dare to hold on to the dumbbell until you hear the clock!

Intermediate option:
5 sets for max reps:

On a 3-minute clock, complete:
350/400-meter row
8 burpees over rower

In the remaining time, perform:
Max-reps alternating dumbbell snatches
Rest 3 minutes between sets.

♀ 20 lb
♂ 35 lb

Beginner option:
4 sets for max reps:

On a 3-minute clock, complete:
200/250-meter row
8 burpees

In the remaining time, perform:
Max-reps alternating dumbbell snatches
Rest 3 minutes between sets.

♀ 10 lb
♂ 15 lb

Resources:
Rowing
The Burpee
The Dumbbell Power Snatch
Learn More About Guest Programming

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Featured photo:
Taken by Charlotte Foerschler at Drop Box CrossFit in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Wednesday 240731

Wednesday 240731

Guest Programmer - HWPO
July 22-Aug. 4, 2024

On a running 35-minute clock:

From 0:00-12:00

Every 3 minutes for 4 sets:
5 back squats

From 12:00-17:00
Rest

From 17:00-35:00

5 rounds, each for watts:
Max watts row or bike (cap at 20 seconds)*
12 Russian kettlebell swings
6 wall-ball shots
- Rest 1:30 between sets.

♀ 75% of your best back squat, 53-lb kettlebell, and 20-lb medicine ball to a target as high as possible
♂ 75% of your best back squat, 70-lb kettlebell, and 30-lb medicine ball to a target as high as possible

Scaling:
We’re doing something different today — a power endurance workout. Our goal is to try to hit a max wattage each time we get on a machine. You’ll ramp up the machine as hard as you can and look at your watts. The watts will tick up but eventually begin to drop. Once that happens, you’re done on the rower. This should take between 15-20 seconds. Less-experienced athletes may struggle to hit max watts and that’s normal. This is why we cap it at 20 seconds. Hit a hard effort for 20 seconds with everything you’ve got, then move on to the Russian kettlebell swings.

If you’ve never done this wattage ramp-up before, give it a go as a practice round before you start the workout to see what numbers you should be looking for.

The kettlebell swings are a great power endurance tool and the goal is to have a constant dynamic hip extension and continuous leg drive. Don’t think about pulling the bell up, think about continuously pushing down.

The wall-ball shots are all about power. Use a heavier medicine ball than you’d normally use. Your goal will be to throw each rep as high as possible. Don’t worry too much about cycling these reps. If you need to catch the medicine ball and reset for each rep, that’s OK. We’re focused on the concentric portion of this movement and the eccentric position should be controlled to allow us maximum force when we throw upward. Have fun!

*Max-wattage row or bike means once you start to move, you want to hit a max wattage as fast as possible. You are done when the watts start to drop consistently. This should take around 15 seconds or 10-12 strokes. Cap your effort at 20 seconds.

DAMPER: Use a damper relative to your weight and strength. Bigger, stronger athletes can set the damper to 7-10; smaller athletes should use a damper setting around 6-9.

GOAL: Strength and power endurance

ADVANCED ATHLETE TARGET: 75% on back squats, max efforts on the machine for each set (M: 800-900+, W: 650-750+)
BEGINNER ATHLETE TARGET: Quality depth on back squats and rigid midlines, hard efforts on machine

Intermediate option:
On a running 35-minute clock:

From 0:00-12:00

Every 3 minutes for 4 sets:
5 back squats

From 12:00-17:00
Rest

From 17:00-35:00
5 rounds, each for watts:

Max watts row or bike (cap at 20 seconds)*
12 Russian kettlebell swings
6 wall-ball shots
- Rest 1:30 between sets.

♀ 75% of your best back squat, 35-lb kettlebell, and 14-lb medicine ball to a target as high as possible
♂ 75% of your best back squat, 53-lb kettlebell, and 20-lb medicine ball to a target as high as possible

Beginner option:
On a running 35-minute clock:

From 0:00-12:00

Every 3 minutes for 4 sets:
5 back squats (technical load*, across all sets)

From 12:00-17:00
Rest

From 17:00-35:00
5 rounds, each for watts:

Max watts row or bike (cap at 20 seconds)*
8 Russian kettlebell swings
4 wall-ball shots
- Rest 1:30 between sets.

♀ 18-lb kettlebell and 6-lb medicine ball to a target as high as possible
♂ 26-lb kettlebell and 10-lb medicine ball to a target as high as possible
* The technical load for your back squats should ensure you can keep a stable midline and reach proper depth.

Coaching cues:
Are your knees caving in as you get fatigued during back squats? Think about planting your feet and screwing them apart and into the ground. Feel the extra stability take hold as your knees track your toes and watch your lifts increase!

Resources:
The Back Squat
Rowing Technique Tips
The Russian Swing With Jeff Martone
The Wall-Ball Shot

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Tuesday 240618

Tuesday 240618

5 rounds for total calories:

On a 2-minute clock:
10 power snatches
10 lateral burpees over the barbell
Max-calorie row in the remaining time
- Rest 2 minutes between each round.

♀ 95 lb
♂ 135 lb

Post total calories to comments.

Scaling:
Today’s workout leaves the difficulty up to you. The intention is to sprint through the first two movements and have at least 40 seconds on the rower to accumulate calories. The load of the barbell should be on the lighter side of moderate and allow you to perform 3-5+ touch-and-go reps. Fast singles might be the way to go for some. When in doubt, go lighter and move faster. Once you are done with the snatches, get right into the burpees and try not to stop. Can anyone hold 20 calories or more on the rower? Less-experienced athletes should reduce the load of the barbell and number of burpees to give themselves enough time on the rower. Time to go visit the pain cave.

Intermediate option:
5 rounds for total calories:

On a 2-minute clock:
10 power snatches
10 lateral burpees over the barbell
Max-calorie row in the remaining time
- Rest 2 minutes between each round.

♀ 65 lb
♂ 95 lb

Beginner option:
4 rounds for total calories:

On a 2-minute clock:
7 power snatches
7 lateral burpees over the barbell
Max-calorie row in the remaining time
- Rest 2 minutes between each round.

♀ 35 lb
♂ 45 lb

Resources:
The Power Snatch
The Burpee
Rowing
CAP Demo: Lateral Burpee Over Bar

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Featured photo:
Lateral burpees over a barbell at the 2022 CrossFit Games Mock Affiliate.