Friday 201127

Saturday 210703

Saturday 210703

Peyton
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:

10 chest-to-bar pull-ups
10 dumbbell thrusters, 35/50 lb.

*Stop and perform 40 double-unders every 2 minutes, including at 0:00.

Then, at the 20:00 mark, begin a 2-mile run.

Post rounds of the AMRAP and run time to comments.

The CrossFit community mourns the loss of Chad Robert Peyton, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend. Chad, a U.S. Army veteran with 10 years of military service, struggled with depression and anxiety. He took his own life on May 17, 2021.

Chad received a Congressional nomination to attend West Point, where he graduated with a B.S. in May 2003 before being commissioned as an aviation officer in the U.S. Army.

Chad became a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter pilot and served in Germany during Operation Iraqi Freedom II. He was subsequently promoted to Captain and stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas, from 2006 until 2009, when he was transferred to Fort Bragg, North Carolina. During his military service, he was awarded the Bronze Star and many other awards and commendations.

In 2012, Chad was honorably discharged from the Army and relocated to Santa Cruz, California, where he became a beloved member of the local CrossFit community. He and his wife, Nicole, were married in September 2014.

When he wasn’t flying helicopters as a first responder, Chad enjoyed spending time with his family, doing CrossFit, hiking in the forest, surfing, traveling, and helping his friends and fellow veterans.

Chad is survived by Nicole, who works on the publishing team at the CrossFit Home Office; his two children, Isla, 5, and Ellis, 3; and many other friends and family members.

If you or someone you know is struggling with PTSD, anxiety, or depression, call the National Center for PTSD hotline right away: 1-800-273-8255. All calls are completely confidential.

Scaling:
This is a longer workout. Reduce the work to a level that is attainable yet still challenging and that allows you to come in from the run in 45 minutes or less. Newer athletes can modify the pull-ups and dumbbell loading while maintaining the significance of the reps.

Intermediate Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
10 pull-ups
10 dumbbell thrusters, 25/35 lb.

*Stop and perform 40 double-unders every 2 minutes, including at 0:00. Then, at the 20:00 mark, begin a 2-mile run.

Beginner Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
10 assisted pull-ups
10 dumbbell thrusters, 10/20 lb.

*Stop and perform 40 single-unders every 2 minutes, including at 0:00. Then, at the 20:00 mark, begin a 1-mile walk.

Thursday 230309

Thursday 230309

For 15 minutes:
Toes-to-bar ladder + burpees

For the ladder pattern, perform one toes-to-bar the first minute, followed by max reps burpees. Perform two toes-to-bars the second minute + max reps burpees. Perform three toes-to-bars the third minute + max reps burpees, continuing for 15 minutes or until failure to complete the toes-to-bars within the minute.

Post total number of burpees to comments.

Scaling:
This couplet will tax your midline. Work on quick transitions and challenge yourself to get as far as possible. Every rep counts. Intermediate athletes can perform this workout as written. If you do not yet have toes-to-bars, modify to hanging knee raises or sit-ups.

Beginner Option:
For 10 minutes:
Hanging knee raise ladder + burpees

For the ladder pattern, perform one hanging knee raise the first minute, followed by max reps burpees. Perform two hanging knee raises the second minute + max reps burpees. Perform three hanging knee raises the third minute + max reps burpees, continuing for 10 minutes.

Friday 221125

Friday 221125

Run for 35 minutes

Every 5 minutes, stop and perform 15 burpees

Post distance completed to comments.
Compare to 171123.

Scaling:
Set a goal pace for this workout that is approximately 1 minute slower than your 1-mile pace. If you do not know your 1-mile pace, start with a comfortable, conversational pace for the workout. Select a number of burpees that you can perform with no rest.

Beginner Option:
Run for 25 minutes
Every 5 minutes, stop and perform 10 burpees

Set a goal to cover the same distance during each 5-minute segment to keep your pace consistent. If you are able to complete the burpees in less than :30, consider increasing to 15 burpees for the workout.

Monday 240513

Monday 240513

Freestanding handstand push-up practice

Spend 15-20 minutes practicing the following progression:

Headstand

Headstand with knees to chest

From the headstand position, kick upward to a handstand and hold

Kick to a handstand, hold, and lower back to a headstand

Multiple freestanding handstand push-ups

Rest at least 10 minutes, then perform:

As many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
35 double-unders
5 freestanding handstand push-ups

Post rounds and reps to comments.

Scaling:
The goal today is to build confidence in a gymnastics movement and develop a better understanding of your body in space. This is an opportunity to practice complex skills in a low-intensity environment.

Setup and execution:

*Perform all stages of the progression about 1 foot off a wall. Consider using an AbMat for your head. Even though the wall is there, the goal is to use it only if you lose balance or control. Remember, we are working on a freestanding handstand and handstand push-up.

Headstand | Start in a frog stand and extend both legs above your body. Your head and hands will still be on the ground in the tripod position.

Headstand with knees to chest | While in a headstand, slowly bring your knees to your chest and then extend them back above your body.

Kick to a handstand | While in a headstand, bring your knees toward your chest in a controlled fashion. While extending your legs, think about driving your heels to the sky — this will build momentum. Then press with your arms to complete the freestanding handstand.

Kick to a handstand, hold, and lower back to headstand | If you cannot yet hold a freestanding handstand, use the wall for assistance. Once you kick up, hold for a second or two, then slowly bring your head back down to a headstand. Achieve this by bringing your head in front of your hands, and allow the feet/legs to have a slight backward lean to counterbalance. This can be completed with one or both legs on the wall for assistance.

Multiple freestanding handstand push-ups | Once you have successfully made it back to the headstand, attempt another rep.

Modifications:

Go as far as you can in the progression and stop when it becomes challenging. Over time, progress to the full movement as you develop the skills.

Intermediate option:
Spend 15-20 minutes practicing the following progression:

Headstand

Headstand with knees to chest

From the headstand position, kick upward to a handstand and hold

Kick to a handstand, hold, and lower back to a headstand

Multiple handstand push-ups

Rest at least 10 minutes, then perform:

As many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
35 double-unders
5 handstand push-ups

*Perform all stages of the progression a few inches off a wall. Consider using an AbMat for your head. The goal is to kick up and back to a headstand against the wall. If you are confident with this, try the freestanding variation.

Beginner option:
Spend 15-20 minutes practicing the following progression:

Inchworm

Pike headstand

Pike handstand hold

Pike push-up negative

Multiple pike push-ups

Rest at least 10 minutes, then perform:

As many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
35 single-unders
5 pike push-ups

*Perform all stages of the progression in the middle of an open floor. Consider using an AbMat for your head. To make the pike position easier, keep your feet away from your hands. The closer the feet are to the hands, the more difficult the movement will be. The goal is to practice loading as much bodyweight as possible onto the hands, and to build confidence getting upside down. If you are confident with this progression, try the intermediate variation.

Resources:
The Freestanding Handstand Push-up
The Handstand
The Kipping Handstand Push-up
Handstand Push-up Variations
The Double-under

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Taken by Charlotte Foerschler at Destination Defender in Somerville, Texas.