Tuesday 240319

Tuesday 231212

Tuesday 231212

Meet Guest Programmer – Michele Letendre: Dec. 4-17, 2023.

For time:
12 wall walks
10 wall-ball shots
9 wall walks
10 wall-ball shots
6 wall walks
10 wall-ball shots
3 wall walks
10 wall-ball shots

♀ 14-lb ball to 10-ft target
♂ 20-lb ball to 12-ft target

Post time to comments.

Goal: Midline and upper-body endurance. Aim to finish in 10 minutes or less.

This workout will give us a dose of humble pie. The first set of wall walks is a high number and will keep us busy for upward of a minute to 1:30. In contrast, the wall-ball shots will likely take the same amount of time each round, which means the first 2 rounds of wall walks will compound quickly. The higher target for the wall-ball shots adds an element of difficulty that will increase the demand on the core, making the wall walks much more difficult. To make things even more challenging, the arms are overhead for a good portion of the workout.

If you can't throw higher, throw heavier.

Michelle Duke, one of our coaches, is the creator of this workout and has already tested it. She has offered us some words of wisdom:

– Warm up the wall ball to the 10-foot target because that first set can take you by surprise.
– The wall balls were enough to slow down my wall walks.
– The shoulders will fatigue but the demand on the core had my wall walks feeling really sloppy.

This means:
– Get a good warm-up.
– Focus on proper mechanics and positioning for the wall walks: Tight hollow body, neutral spine and short steps.

Scaling:

Intermediate option:
For time:
12 scaled wall walks
10 wall-ball shots
9 scaled wall walks
10 wall-ball shots
6 scaled wall walks
10 wall-ball shots
3 scaled wall walks
10 wall-ball shots

♀ 14-lb ball to 9-ft target
♂ 20-lb ball to 10-ft target

Intermediate athletes will use the standard loads and target heights for the wall-ball shots. Since athletes will not get fully inverted, they may find their cores to be even more challenged.

Beginner option:
For time:
12 inchworms
10 wall-ball shots
9 inchworms
10 wall-ball shots
6 inchworms
10 wall-ball shots
3 inchworms
10 wall-ball shots

♀ 8-lb ball to 8-ft target
♂ 10-lb ball to 9-ft target

This workout will challenge core endurance. For beginners, the inchworm requires flexibility, a tight core, and weight transfer in the shoulders. Athletes can perform the inchworms moving forward or inching out to the plank position and backward to a standing position. The first 12 inchworms should take 1:00-1:30. The wall-ball shots should be done with a comfortable weight and athletes should aim for 10 unbroken reps throughout.

Resources:
The Wall Walk
The Wall-Ball Shot

Find a gym near you:
View the CrossFit map

Wednesday 240626

Wednesday 240626

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

For time:
5 rope climbs to 15 feet
25 deadlifts
50 wall-ball shots
200-foot farmers carry
50 wall-ball shots
25 deadlifts
5 rope climbs to 15 feet

♀ 155-lb barbell, 50-lb dumbbells, 14-lb medicine ball to a 9-foot target
♂ 225-lb barbell, 70-lb dumbbells, 20-lb medicine ball to a 10-foot target

Scaling:
Today’s pyramid workout is going to be a grind with each movement effectively fatiguing the following movement. For example, the rope climbs will affect your grip during the deadlifts, while the deadlifts will tax your legs for the wall-ball shots, and so on. Advanced athletes can push to finish under 12-13 minutes. However, expect most to complete today’s workout in the 15- to 20-minute range. Choose scaling and loading options that allow you to keep moving consistently. Use a load for the deadlifts that will allow you to complete them in 3 or less sets the first time through.

Intermediate option:
For time:
5 rope climbs to 12 feet
25 deadlifts
50 wall-ball shots
200-foot farmers carry
50 wall-ball shots
25 deadlifts
5 rope climbs to 12 feet

♀ 95-lb barbell, 25-lb dumbbells, 10-lb medicine ball to a 9-foot target
♂ 135-lb barbell, 40-lb dumbbells, 14-lb medicine ball to a 10-foot target

Beginner option:
For time:
5 lying-to-standing rope climbs
18 deadlifts
24 wall-ball shots
200-foot farmers carry
24 wall-ball shots
18 deadlifts
5 lying-to-standing rope climbs

♀ 55-lb barbell, 10-lb dumbbells, 6-lb medicine ball to a 9-foot target
♂ 75-lb barbell, 15-lb dumbbells, 10-lb medicine ball to a 10-foot target

Resources:
The Rope Climb (Wrapping)
The Rope Climb (Basket)
The Deadlift
The Wall-ball Shot
The Dumbbell Farmers Carry
The Grip-saving Way to Rope Climb
Rope Climb Modification

Find a gym near you:
View the CrossFit map

Featured photo:
Taken by Charlotte Foerschler at CrossFit Canvas in Caldwell, Idaho.

Friday 240517

Friday 240517

Every minute on the minute for as long as possible:

3 burpees
7 chest-to-bar pull-ups
11 wall-ball shots

♀ 14-lb ball to a 9-foot target
♂ 20-lb ball to a 10-foot target

Your workout is over when you fail to complete the work within the minute or at the 15-minute mark.

Post final minute completed successfully to comments.

Scaling:
Today is a mental grind. How deep are you willing to go into the pain cave? Can you keep moving even though your mind is telling you to quit? This workout will help you answer these questions. The goal is to finish all 21 reps in 40-59 seconds and hang on for as many rounds as possible. If you are unable to perform the required repetitions within the minute, your workout is over. If you can make it through 15 sets, congratulations, and do not go any further. Hitting this workout as prescribed is tempting, but consider scaling the movements to finish at least 7 sets. Stay mentally strong and good luck.

Intermediate option:
Every minute on the minute for as long as possible:

3 burpees
5 chin-over-bar pull-ups
11 wall-ball shots

♀ 10-lb ball to a 9-foot target
♂ 14-lb ball to a 10-foot target

Your workout is over when you fail to complete the work within the minute or at the 15-minute mark.

Beginner option:
Every minute on the minute for as long as possible:

3 burpees
5 ring rows
7 wall-ball shots

♀ 6-lb ball to a 9-foot target
♂ 10-lb ball to a 10-foot target

Your workout is over when you fail to complete the work within the minute or at the 10-minute mark.

Resources:
The Burpee
The Chest-to-bar Pull-up
The Wall-Ball Shot
The Kipping Pull-up
The Ring Row

Find a gym near you:
View the CrossFit map

Semifinals Are Back!
The live CrossFit Semifinals are happening for the next three weekends. Read: "How To Watch the 2024 CrossFit Semifinals"

Featured photo:
Taken by Nicolás Glenny at CrossFit Coraje in Madrid, Spain.

Friday 240419

Friday 240419

Quarterfinals Workout 2

3 rounds for time:
50 wall-ball shots
50 lateral burpee box jump-overs

♀ 14-lb ball to a 9-foot target, 20-inch box
♂ 20-lb ball to a 10-foot target, 24-inch box

Time cap: 20 minutes

Post time to comments.

Scaling:
Welcome to the second workout of the 2024 CrossFit Games Quarterfinals! This leg- and lung-burner workout has a 20-minute cap. Those not recording a score for competition should scale accordingly to finish within this time. Advanced athletes should push for sub-13 minutes. Find a wall-ball shot load that allows for 10 or more reps at a time, and push the lateral burpee box jump-overs to get in 10 per minute. Scale as needed to hit these ranges. Those not competing in Quarterfinals should choose challenging variations that still allow for continuous movement. Consider taking short breaks during the wall-ball shots and burpees to help you keep moving throughout the workout. This one will be all about finding the line between pushing the pace and holding on for continuous movement.

Find the Quarterfinals workout standards, scorecards, and more here.

Intermediate option:
3 rounds for time:
50 wall-ball shots
50 lateral burpee box jump-overs

♀ 10-lb ball to a 9-foot target and 20-inch box
♂ 14-lb ball to a 10-foot target, 24-inch box

Beginner option:
3 rounds for time:
20 wall-ball shots
20 lateral burpee box step-overs

♀ 6-lb ball to a 9-foot target, 12-inch box
♂ 10-lb ball to a 10-foot target, 20-inch box

Resources:
The Wall-ball Shot
The Burpee
CAP Demo: Lateral Box Jump-over

Find a gym near you:
View the CrossFit map