WOD & Blog

11.29.2016

By Samy Daghir / November 29, 2016 / 2 Comments

img_6326ANNOUNCEMENTS
– This Saturday, December 3rd @ 11am we will be hosting a Bring-A-Friend/Free Intro Workout. So let’s pack the gym full of people interested in trying CrossFit.

Warm-up Drills
I. Row 2:00
II. 9 Fundamentals x 5 reps each
III. Mobility

Impact/Focus: Power Clean & Jerk
Warm up as needed (3 sets x 3-5 reps) before working to establish a rep record maximum for each of the following unbroken power clean & jerk sets.

Power Clean & Jerk x 9-6-3

Notes: Touch and go at floor only. Even a re-grip off the floor is a foul. No dumping. Use same load for each set. Rest as needed between sets.

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“Copacetic”
Complete as many rounds/reps as possible in 12:00 of
30 x Double-unders
15 x Thrusters (95/65lbs)
30 x Double-unders
15 x KB Swings (24/16kg)

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11.28.2016

By Samy Daghir / November 27, 2016 / 4 Comments

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– This Saturday, December 3rd @ 11am we will be hosting a Bring-A-Friend/Free Intro Workout. So let’s pack the gym full of people interested in trying CrossFit.

Warm-up Drills
I. Row 2:00
II. 2-3 rounds of “Cindy”
5 x Pull-ups (Deadhang)
10 x Push-ups (CFGS)
15 x Air Squat (Wall Therapy)
III. Mobility

Impact/Focus: Front Squat (Week 10)
Work through the following sets of Front Squat using the percentage based sets outlined below.
To determine loads use 3-rep Front Squat established on 09.19.2016.

5 x 50% (warm-up)
5 x 65% (warm-up)
5 x 80% (warm-up)
3 x 3 reps (5-10lbs more than last week)

Notes: Use your previously established Front Squat 3RM to determine warm-up loads for today.

1-Rep Maximum/Percentage Calculator

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“Tabata Something Else”
Tabata x Pull-up
Tabata x Push-up
Tabata x Abmat Sit-up
Tabata x Squat

Notes: The Tabata interval sequence is 8 Rounds of :20 seconds of maximal effort work followed by :10 seconds of rest. Score best/worst reps for each movement.

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11.25.2016

By Samy Daghir / November 25, 2016 / 3 Comments

jack1martinheroTOUGH RUCK 2017: LEARN MORE HERE!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Thanksgiving Week Hours
Wednesday: Normal AM Classes, Noon, 5:30pm (ONLY PM CLASS)
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Hero WOD. Heats starting at 10am & 11am only.
Saturday: Regular Open Gym from 9-11am

Warm-up Drills
I. Coach’s Choice
II. Mobility

“JACK”
Complete as many Rounds/Reps as possible in 20:00 of
10 x Push Press (115/75lbs)
10 x KB Swings (24/16kg)
10 x Box Jumps (24/20”)

Notes: Army Staff Sgt. Jack M. Martin III, 26, of Bethany, Oklahoma, assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Wash., died September 29th, 2009, in Jolo Island, Philippines, from the detonation of an improvised explosive device. Martin is survived by his wife Ashley Martin, his parents Jack and Cheryl Martin, and siblings Abe, Mandi, Amber and Abi.

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11.23.2016

By Samy Daghir / November 23, 2016 / 3 Comments

cropped-toughruck-dark1-copyTOUGH RUCK 2017: LEARN MORE HERE!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Thanksgiving Week Hours
Wednesday: Normal AM Classes, Noon, 5:30pm (ONLY PM CLASS)
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Hero WOD. Heats starting at 10am & 11am only.
Saturday: Regular Open Gym from 9-11am

 

Warm-up Drills
I. Coach’s Choice
II. Mobility

Impact/Focus #1: Power Snatch Doubles EMOTM
Warm up as needed before completing the following workload every minute on the minute for 10:00.

2 x Power Snatch TnG

Notes: Athletes should plan to increase weight every 2-3 sets.
Compare to scores from 02.09.2016.

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Impact/Focus #2: Back Squat (Week 9)
Work through the following sets of Back Squat using the percentage based sets outlined below.
To determine loads use 5-rep Back Squat established on 09.07.2016.

5 x 50% (warm-up)
5 x 65% (warm-up)
5 x 80% (warm-up)

5-5-5 @ 5 to 10lbs heavier than previous Back Squat training

Notes: Use your previously established Back Squat 5RM to determine warm-up loads for today.
Repetition Percentage Calculator.

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“KC2-PREP”
For time
Row 500m
50 x Wallball (20/14lbs)
Row 350m
35 x Wallball (20/14lbs)

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11.22.2016

By Samy Daghir / November 22, 2016 / 5 Comments

img_2599ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Thanksgiving Week Hours
Wednesday: Normal AM Classes, Noon, 5:30pm (ONLY PM CLASS)
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Hero WOD. Heats starting at 10am & 11am only.
Saturday: Regular Open Gym from 9-11am

Warm-up Drills
I. Run (Indoor Laps)
II. 2 rounds of
5 x Deadlift (45lbs)
5 x Barbell Row
5 x Hang Power Clean (@ Knee)
5 x Press
III. Mobility

Impact/Focus: Hang Power Cleans
Warm up as needed (3 sets x 5 reps) before completing the following workload. Increase weight with each set as form allows.

Hang Power Clean 3-3-3-3-3

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“Plymouth Rock”
Complete 3 rounds for time of
20 x Pull-ups
20 x Burpee Box Jumps (24/20)
20 x GHD Sit-ups

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Skill Development
CFNE Bulletproof Shoulders Regimen
1. Side Plank Rotation+Scap Squeeze (20 reps L + 20 reps R)
2. Modified Push-up Y-Hold (3 sets of :15 L + :15 R)
3. Scap Push-ups (15 reps)
4. Box T-Flies w/ thumbs up, arms straight (3-4 sets of 5 reps with :05 manually resist scapulae retraction; partner assisted)
5. Box W-Flies w/ Pinkies out, elbows at 90 degrees (3-4 sets of 5 reps with :05 manually resist scapulae retraction; partner assisted)
6. Rotator Cuff Isolation (15 reps R + 15 reps L)

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11.21.2016

By Samy Daghir / November 21, 2016 / 4 Comments

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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Thanksgiving Week Hours
Wednesday: Normal AM Classes, Noon, 5:30pm (ONLY PM CLASS)
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Hero WOD. Heats starting at 10am & 11am only.
Saturday: Regular Open Gym from 9-11am

Warm-up Drills
I. Row 2:00
II. 2-3 rounds of
5 x Pull-ups
10 x Push-ups
15 x Air Squats (Wall Therapy)
III. Mobility

Impact/Focus: Front Squat (Week 9)
Work through the following sets of Front Squat using the percentage based sets outlined below.
To determine loads use 3-rep Front Squat established on 09.19.2016.

5 x 50% (warm-up)
5 x 65% (warm-up)
5 x 80% (warm-up)
3 x 3 reps (5-10lbs more than last week)

Notes: Use your previously established Front Squat 3RM to determine warm-up loads for today.

1-Rep Maximum/Percentage Calculator

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“Bridges”
Complete 30-20-10 reps for time of
Overhead Squat (95/65)
Row (Calories)

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11.18.2016

By Samy Daghir / November 18, 2016 / 3 Comments

img_2765Warm-up Drills
I. Row 500m
II. 2-3 rounds of
7 x Hindu Push-ups
7 x Hollow Rocks
10 x Wallball (20/14)
III. Mobility

Impact/Focus: Back Squat (Week 8)
Work through the following sets of Back Squat using the percentage based sets outlined below.
To determine loads use 5-rep Back Squat established on 09.07.2016.

5 x 50% (warm-up)
5 x 65% (warm-up)
5 x 80% (warm-up)

5-5-5 @ 5 to 10lbs heavier than previous Back Squat training

Notes: Use your previously established Back Squat 5RM to determine warm-up loads for today.
Repetition Percentage Calculator.

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“The Abyss”
Complete for time

10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 reps x Push Press (75/55)
1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10 reps x Box Step-ups (50/35)

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11.17.2016

By Samy Daghir / November 17, 2016 / 3 Comments

img_2785Warm-up Drills
I. Speed Rope 2:00
II. 2-3 rounds of
:15 x Handstand Hold
5 x Pull-ups
10 x KB Swings (24/16)
III. Mobility

Impact/Focus: Handstand Training
Against a 15:00 clock, athletes will be working on various handstand skills. This includes but is not limited to the following:

Handstand Hold
Shoulder Shrugs
Shoulder Taps
Handstand Walks

Notes: Athletes will be guided through developing various aspects of the Handstand Skill set with a focus on competency kicking into the Handstand position, balance development drills, inverted movement capacity, and shoulder stability and awareness drills to outline a few examples.

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“Pied Piper”
Complete as many rounds/reps as possible in 12:00 of
30 x Double unders
10 x Deadlift (155/105)
15 x Pull-ups

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11.16.2016

By Samy Daghir / November 15, 2016 / 2 Comments

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Thank you to everyone who made this Veteran’s Day a rewarding and powerful experience.

Warm-up Drills
I. Coach’s Choice
II. Dynamic Warm-up
50m Run
High Knees
Butt Kicks
Lateral Shuffle
Karaoke
Leg Swings
50m Build-up Sprints (2-3)
III. Mobility

Impact/Focus: Pause Snatch
Warm up as needed (3 sets x 3 reps) before completing the following workload for full Snatch.

Snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1 (@80% 1RM) w/ :02 Pause @ Knee

Notes: For percentage assignments refer to 10.26.2016 linked HERE.

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“Seagrams Sevens”
7 Minute AMRAP of
7 x Medicine Ball Cleans (20/14lbs)
7 x Push-ups

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Post-WOD Accessory Training
3-4 Rounds for quality of
20 x GHD Sit-ups
15 x Hip Extensions
20 x 1-arm Dumbbell Row (10L/10R)

Notes: Quality movement will be emphasized for proficiency development, select Dumbbell loads that are challenging yet do not compromise strict execution. Increase weights across sets as necessary.

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11.15.2016

By Samy Daghir / November 15, 2016 / 3 Comments

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Congratulations to Derk for completing his Level 1 CrossFit Trainer Seminar this past weekend. Still representing CFNH in D.C.!

Warm-up Drills
I. Row 2:00
II. 9 Fundamentals x 5 reps each
III. Mobility

Impact/Focus: Power Clean
Warm up as needed (3 sets x 5 reps) before working to establish a maximum for the following workload of unbroken power cleans.

Power Clean x 9-6-3

Notes: Touch and go at floor only. Even a re-grip off the floor is a foul. No dumping. Use same load for each set. Rest as needed between sets.

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“Dissociative Fugue”
Complete for time
Row 500m
Then…
3 rounds of
15 x Thrusters (95/65)
15 x Slamball (40/20)
Then…
Row 500

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