Wednesday 241127

Muscle snatch 1-1-1-1-1 reps

Power snatch 1-1-1-1-1 reps

Squat snatch 1-1-1-1-1 reps

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Scaling:

Today’s workout is a heavy-lifting day. Most athletes will be able to do this workout as prescribed. This progression of snatch variations should prepare you well for the attempts at a 1-rep-max squat snatch. Those who aren’t yet ready to build to maximal loads can stay at light-to-moderate loading to practice dialing in consistent mechanics.

Intermediate option:

Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:

Same as Rx’d.

Coaching cues:

In the third pull, imagine you are zipping up a jacket with the barbell. This will help keep the barbell close to your body as you finish the lift.

Resources:

The Muscle Snatch

The Power Snatch

The Squat Snatch

What Is a Snatch?

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Tuesday 241126

Barbara

5 rounds, each for time, of:

20 pull-ups

30 push-ups

40 sit-ups

50 squats

Rest precisely 3 minutes between rounds.

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Scaling:

Today’s workout is a classic benchmark effort. The goal is to maintain a relatively consistent time in each round. If unable to finish each movement in 3 sets or less, decrease the reps by 5-10 per movement. You should also be able to complete a single round in 5 minutes or less if you are going to attempt this workout as prescribed.

Intermediate option:

5 rounds, each for time, of:

10 pull-ups

20 push-ups

30 sit-ups

40 squats

Rest precisely 3 minutes between rounds.

Beginner option:

3 rounds, each for time, of:

10 ring rows

15 push-ups from the knees

20 sit-ups

25 squats

Rest precisely 3 minutes between rounds.

Coaching cues:

Avoid the “snakey” push-up. Your entire body should move up and down as a single unit. To do so, squeeze your thighs, glutes, and abs as you move through each push-up.

Resources:

The Kipping Pull-Up

The Push-Up

The AbMat Sit-Up

The Air Squat

The Ring Row

The Push-Up From the Knees

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Monday 241125

For time:

1-mile run

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Scaling:

Today’s workout is a single, all-out monostructural effort. Most athletes can complete this as prescribed. Be sure to spend significant time warming up, moving your body, and elevating your heart rate. Advanced athletes should push hard and take chances. Less-experienced and newer athletes may need to jog or walk, but should be able to complete the distance.

Intermediate option:

Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:

Same as Rx’d.

Coaching cues:

Find yourself bent over at the hip when you run? This will reduce speed and efficiency and lead to more fatigue. An immediate fix is to think about keeping your chest up and leading with your hips as you run. A longer-term fix is to prioritize recovery, hip stretching, and frequent breaks for those sitting for long periods throughout the day.

Resources:

Running Workshop: Warm-Up With Proper Technique

Pose Running Drills: Lean and Pull

CrossFit Endurance Drills Manual

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Saturday 241123

1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10 reps for time of:

Sumo deadlift high pulls

Ring dips

♀ 75-lb barbell

♂ 115-lb barbell

Scaling:

Today’s workout is a classic pull and push movement combination. In theory, you should be able to go back and forth between movements with minimal interference. Tread lightly in the first few rounds as they will go by very quickly. However, the later rounds are a different story. The loading of the barbell should be light to moderate and allow you to perform most of your sets unbroken. As for the ring dips, if you are going to do these as prescribed, we recommend you be able to complete consistent sets of 3 or more unbroken reps. To reduce the difficulty of the ring dips, consider jumping dips or foot-assisted dips.

Intermediate option:

1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10 reps for time of:

Sumo deadlift high pulls

Jumping ring dips

♀ 55-lb barbell

♂ 75-lb barbell

Beginner option:

1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8 reps for time of:

Sumo deadlift high pulls

Foot-assisted ring dips

♀ 35-lb barbell

♂ 45-lb barbell

Coaching cues:

Set the rings up high enough so your legs can be somewhat straight as you descend to the bottom of the dip. Once you get to the bottom, bring your knees up toward your chest and push the rings into your pockets. The longer legs allow for a more effective kip.

Resources:

The Sumo Deadlift High Pull

The Ring Dip

Kipping Ring Dip

Ring Dip Scaling

The Power of Progression, Part 3: Sumo Deadlift High Pull

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Friday 241122

For total reps:

4 minutes of overhead squats

4 minutes of rope climbs to 15 feet

4 minutes of thrusters

4 minutes of wall walks

♀ 105-lb barbell

♂ 155-lb barbell

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Scaling:

In today’s workout, you have four exercises with 4 minutes at each exercise. The goal is to complete as many reps of each exercise as possible. Choose a load for the barbell that allows you to move more and stare at it less. Use the same load for both the overhead squats and the thrusters. It's OK if one feels a little lighter than the other — this just means you should get more reps. For the barbell movements, aim for at least 7 reps per minute. On the rope climbs, choose an option that allows you to perform at least 2 reps per minute. For the wall walks, choose an option that allows you to perform at least 3 reps per minute. Keep in mind that more advanced athletes will be able to perform more reps. However, the numbers outlined above should help you choose appropriate scaling options to get the most out of the workout.

Intermediate option:

For total reps:

4 minutes of overhead squats

4 minutes of rope climbs to 12 feet

4 minutes of thrusters

4 minutes of wall walks

♀ 75-lb barbell

♂ 115-lb barbell

Beginner option:

For total reps:

4 minutes of overhead squats

4 minutes of lying-to-standing

4 minutes of thrusters

4 minutes of inchworms + push-ups from the knees

♀ 35-lb barbell

♂ 45-lb barbell

Coaching cues:

Keep the barbell over the middle of the body as you overhead squat. Press up into the bar and pull back on it slightly to keep it situated over the middle of your feet. Your ability to balance and keep a stable base will let you know if the barbell is in the right position.

Resources:

The Overhead Squat

The Rope Climb (Wrapping)

The Rope Climb (Basket)

The Thruster

The Wall Walk

Modified Rope Climb

Rope Climb Scaling Options

Inchworm + Push-Up From the Knees

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Wednesday 241120

3 rounds for time of:

400/500-meter row

120 double-unders

40 GHD hip extensions

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Scaling:

The name of the game in today’s workout is consistency — be smooth on the rower, in control on the double-unders, and knock out bigger chunks of reps on the GHD. All athletes should aim to keep this workout under 20 minutes. More advanced athletes are challenged to go 15 minutes or less. If you are not accustomed to the GHD, look to reduce reps and range of motion. Athletes who are working on their double-unders should spend no more than 2 minutes working with the jump rope in each round.

Intermediate option:

3 rounds for time of:

400/500-meter row

2 minutes of double-under attempts

25 GHD hip extensions

Beginner option:

3 rounds for time of:

200/250-meter row

60 single-unders

20 good mornings (PVC or empty barbell)

Coaching cues:

Imagine a string between your sternum and your belly button. If those two landmarks stay far away from each other, the string stays tight. When those two landmarks get closer together, the string is loose. During the GHD hip extensions, keep the string tight.

Resources:

Rowing Technique Tips

The Double-Under

The GHD Hip Extension

The Single-Under

The Good Morning

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Tuesday 241119

For time:

400-meter run

Then,

5 rounds of:

10 toes-to-bars

10 box jump-overs

Then,

400-meter run

♀ 24-inch box

♂ 30-inch box

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Scaling:

Today’s workout challenges you to push the pace on each run and go unbroken on the couplet in the middle. Do your best not to “game” this workout. Instead, hit the first run hard and then get ready to find your hip flexors. Choose an option for the toes-to-bar that allows you to complete each round in 2 sets or less. As for the box jump-over, use a height that allows you to keep moving and finish your reps in less than a minute. On the last run, give it everything you have left.

Intermediate option:

For time:

400-meter run

Then,

5 rounds of:

10 knees-to-chests

10 box jump-overs

Then,

400-meter run

♀ 20-inch box

♂ 24-inch box

Beginner option:

For time:

200-meter run

Then,

5 rounds of:

10 hanging knee raises

10 box step-overs

Then,

200-meter run

♀ 12-inch box

♂ 20-inch box

Coaching cues:

During the box jump-overs, land low on the top of the box. Then begin to pivot on top of the box and step down. This pivot sets you up to face the box as you step down and go right into your next jump.

Resources:

Running Position Drill

The Kipping Toes-to-Bar

Box Jump-Over Variations | CrossFit Movement Demo

Box Step-Over | CrossFit Movement Demo

Kipping Hanging Knee Raise | CrossFit Movement Demo

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Monday 241118

Linda

10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 reps for time of:

1 ½-bodyweight deadlifts

Bodyweight bench presses

¾-bodyweight squat cleans

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Scaling:

Today’s workout is a classic CrossFit benchmark. Its nickname is “the three bars of death.” The earlier rounds of this workout are a bit of a grind. Go unbroken where you can and manage your reps when you need to catch your breath. For example, singles on the squat cleans are a great way to manage your heart rate and prepare yourself for the next round. This effort contains a high volume of weightlifting at a moderate load. Reduce the loads and/or eliminate some of the early rounds to decrease the total volume. If you are able, use a spotter when performing the bench presses. This is purely a safety consideration. If you are unable to find a spotter, do not push to failure and break before you think you need to.

Intermediate option:

10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 reps for time of:

1 ¼-bodyweight deadlifts

¾-bodyweight bench presses

½-bodyweight cleans

Beginner option:

8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 reps for time of:

¾-bodyweight deadlifts

½-bodyweight bench presses

⅓-bodyweight cleans

Coaching cues:

In the bench press, be sure to set yourself up so your feet can have full contact with the floor. This will allow you to drive through your heels and use your lower half.

Resources:

The Deadlift

The Bench Press

The Clean

From the Archives: Chris Spealler Does Linda

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Saturday 241116

Back squat 3-3-3-3-3 reps

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Scaling:

Today’s workout is a heavy day. Advanced and intermediate athletes should perform triples, while less-experienced athletes should perform a few more reps and focus on the quality of their movement. Experienced athletes can go as heavy as possible and push to hit a new 3-rep max. Newer athletes should work at submaximal loads, working to refine their technique and dial in consistent movement patterns.

Intermediate option:

Same as Rx’d.

Beginner option:

Back squat 5-5-5-5-5 reps

Coaching cues:

Right before you begin to squat, take a deep breath in. With this breath, keep your belly tight, and imagine using your belly button to push your hips back and down to the bottom of the squat. Exhale as you drive out of the bottom of the squat.

Resources:

The Back Squat

What Is a Squat?

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Friday 241115

5 rounds for time:

18/25-calorie row

25 burpees over the rower

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Scaling:

Today’s workout is a gut check. Find a pace on both the rower and the burpees you can maintain and keep yourself moving. Going out “hot” on the rower does you no good if your pace slows down your burpees. Most can perform the movements as prescribed, however, consider a combination of reps and calories that allows you to finish a round in 4 minutes or less.

Intermediate option:

5 rounds for time:

15/20-calorie row

20 burpees over the rower

Beginner option:

5 rounds for time:

7/10-calorie row

10 burpees over the rower

Coaching cues:

On the burpees, stay low as you transition from one side of the rower to the next. This will decrease your cycle time.

Resources:

Rowing

Lateral Burpee Over the Rower | CrossFit Movement Demo

November 2024
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