Monday 230626

Saturday 240217

Saturday 240217

For time:
5 overhead squats
400-meter run
10 overhead squats
400-meter run
15 overhead squats
400-meter run
20 overhead squats
400-meter run
25 overhead squats
400-meter run

♀ 145/125/95/75/65 lb
♂ 205/185/135/115/95 lb

Post time to comments.

Scaling:
Today’s workout is a twist on the classic benchmark workout, Nancy. The weight starts heavy, but as the reps increase, the weight decreases. We’ll start with the barbell on the ground, which means you must be able to safely snatch it — reduce the load if this is not possible as written. The first barbell should be challenging, but you should be able to hold it overhead for an unbroken set. Some athletes may be able to go unbroken in the remaining sets — if you have to break, it should only be once. Keep the runs to 2:15 or less.

Intermediate option:
For time:
5 overhead squats
400-meter run
10 overhead squats
400-meter run
15 overhead squats
400-meter run
20 overhead squats
400-meter run
25 overhead squats
400-meter run

♀ 105/95/75/65/55 lb
♂ 155/135/115/95/75 lb

Beginner option:
For time:
2 overhead squats
200-meter run
4 overhead squats
200-meter run
6 overhead squats
200-meter run
8 overhead squats
200-meter run
10 overhead squats
200-meter run

♀ 35 lb
♂ 45 lb

Resources:
The Overhead Squat

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Sunday 230430

Sunday 230430

Complete as many reps as possible in 8 minutes of:
3 strict handstand push-ups
3 overhead squats
6 strict handstand push-ups
3 overhead squats
9 strict handstand push-ups
3 overhead squats
12 strict handstand push-ups
6 overhead squats
15 strict handstand push-ups
6 overhead squats
18 strict handstand push-ups
6 overhead squats
21 strict handstand push-ups
9 overhead squats

Continue until time expires, adding 3 handstand push-ups each round and 3 overhead squats every 3 rounds.

♀ 105 lb ♂ 155 lb

Scaling:
Today’s movement combo will tax your overhead position. Reduce the reps on the handstand push-ups and/or reduce the load on the barbell in order to work through the earlier rounds with minimal rest.

Intermediate Option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 8 minutes of:
1 strict handstand push-up
3 overhead squats
2 strict handstand push-ups
3 overhead squats
3 strict handstand push-ups
3 overhead squats
4 strict handstand push-ups
6 overhead squats
5 strict handstand push-ups
6 overhead squats
6 strict handstand push-ups
6 overhead squats
7 strict handstand push-ups
9 overhead squats

Continue until time expires, adding 1 handstand push-up each round and 3 overhead squats every 3 rounds.

♀ 95 lb ♂ 135 lb

Beginner Option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 8 minutes of:
3 push-ups
3 overhead squats
6 push-ups
3 overhead squats
9 push-ups
3 overhead squats
12 push-ups
6 overhead squats
15 push-ups
6 overhead squats
18 push-ups
6 overhead squats
21 push-ups
9 overhead squats

Continue until time expires, adding 3 push-ups each round and 3 overhead squats every 3 rounds.

♀ 22 lb ♂ 35 lb

Monday 230918

Monday 230918

Nancy
5 rounds for time of:
Run 400 meters
15 overhead squats

♀ 65 lb ♂ 95 lb

OR

Helen
3 rounds for time of:
Run 400 meters
21 kettlebell swings
12 pull-ups

♀ 16-kg KB ♂ 24-kg KB

Default to Nancy, a classic CrossFit workout. CAP affiliates will be doing Helen today. If you have not completed Helen recently, give it a shot.

Log Helen scores to the CrossFit App. Post workout and time to comments.
Compare to 230626 or 230802.

Scaling:
Nancy: Choose a load that allows you to complete most of the OHS unbroken. The challenge of this workout is to keep an aggressive pace on each element knowing that neither the lifting nor the running are so demanding on their own that you’ll need extended rests. Advanced athletes should resist the temptation to add load and instead commit to a run pace that’s just a little too hot.

Helen: Most athletes should aim to complete the swings and pull-ups unbroken. If you anticipate needing to break either movement more than one or two times, reduce the weight of the swings and consider completing ring rows instead of pull-ups. If you can complete Helen in less than 8 minutes, consider trying Helena from this year’s Games.

Wednesday 230830

Wednesday 230830

Complete as many reps as possible in 12 minutes of:
1 overhead squat
10 burpee box jumps
2 overhead squats
10 burpee box jumps
3 overhead squats
10 burpee box jumps

Continue until time expires, adding 1 overhead squat each round.

♀ 125 lb, 20-in box
♂ 185 lb, 24-in box

Post reps completed to comments.

Scaling:
Experienced athletes should choose a weight on the overhead squat that they can pull from the ground and perform at least 10 overhead squat reps when fresh. Newer athletes should significantly reduce the weight. Reduce the height on the box in order to keep pushing the pace.

Intermediate option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 12 minutes of:
1 overhead squat
10 burpee box jumps
2 overhead squats
10 burpee box jumps
3 overhead squats
10 burpee box jumps

Continue until time expires, adding 1 overhead squat each round.

♀ 85 lb, 20-in box
♂ 125 lb, 24-in box

Beginner option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 12 minutes of:
1 overhead squat
10 burpee box step-ups
2 overhead squats
10 burpee box step-ups
3 overhead squats
10 burpee box step-ups

Continue until time expires, adding 1 overhead squat each round.

♀ 35 lb, 12-in box
♂ 45 lb, 20-in box