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08.26.2014

By Samy Daghir / August 25, 2014 / 9 Comments

20140812_100949Warm-up Drills
I. Run 400m
II. 12-9-6 reps of
KB Swings (24/16)
SDLHP (24/16)
Hollow Rocks
III. Mobility

Impact/Focus: Power Snatch EMOTM
Warm up as needed before completing the following repetitions every minute on the minute for 8:00. Focus will be on stringing 3 quality reps together without sacrificing form.

3 x TnG Power Snatch

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“Delicate Serum”
Complete as many rounds/reps as possible in 6:00 of
10 x KB Snatch (32/24)(5L/5R)
10 x Slamballs (40/20)
Rest 2:00
Complete as many rounds/reps as possible in 6:00 of
10 x Supine Ring Rows (24/20)
10 x Supermans

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08.25.2014

By Samy Daghir / August 24, 2014 / 7 Comments

148701_672462066181246_9146366390968127438_nWe want to congratulate Brenna a.k.a. “Small Fry” and her husband Matt on their wedding this past weekend!

Warm-up Drills
I. Run 400m
II. 5:00 AMRAP of
5 x Pull-ups (Deadhang)
10 x Push-ups (CFGS)
15 x Air Squats (Wall Therapy)
III. Mobility

Impact/Focus: Pause Squats 5RM
Athletes will have 15:00 to establish a 5RM for Pause Front Squats.

4×5 Front Squats (23X0 Tempo)

Notes: STRICT 3 second pause in the bottom at absolute bottom depth. Read the following article for detailed explanation. (Tempo Training via CrossFit Invictus) We will be using this for the upcoming Front Squat strength cycle and discussing its importance in class.

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“Detour”
5 rounds for time of
7 x Hang Cleans (155/105lbs)
10 x Handstand Push-ups
200m Run

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08.22.2014

By Samy Daghir / August 21, 2014 / 7 Comments

DSC_0717Warm-up Drills
I. 8:00 AMRAP of
Row 150m
8 x Air Squats (Wall Therapy)
8 x Hollow Rocks
5 x Push Press (45lbs)
5 x Push/Split Jerk (45lbs)
II. Mobility

Impact/Focus: Deficit Deadlift
Warm up as needed before completing the following workload.

Deadlift 5-5-5-5-5

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“Windmill”
For Time:
10 x Push/Split Jerk (155/95)
10 x GHD Sit-ups
8 x Push/Split Jerk (155/95)
20 x GHD Sit-ups
6 x Push/Split Jerk (155/95)
30 x GHD Sit-ups
4 x Push/Split Jerk (155/95)
40 x GHD Sit-ups
2 x Push/Split Jerk (155/95)
50 x GHD Sit-ups

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08.21.2014

By Samy Daghir / August 20, 2014 / 5 Comments

DSC_0723Warm-up Drills
I. Row 750m
II. 6:00 AMRAP of
6 x Deadlift (45lbs)
6 x Power Clean
6 x Front Squat
III. Mobility

Impact/Focus: Clean Complex
Warm up as needed before working up to a max effort for the following clean complex.

Power Clean + 2 x Front Squat + Hang Clean

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“Unique Technicians”
Complete as many rounds/reps as possible in 12:00 of
10 x Toes-2-Bar
20 x Pistols (10L/10R)
40 x Double unders

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08.20.2014

By Samy Daghir / August 19, 2014 / 9 Comments

DSC_0676Warm-up Drills
I. Run 400m
II. 2 Rounds of:
4 x Turkish Get-ups (alt.L/R)
8 x Push-ups (CFGS)
10 x Abmat Sit-ups
III. Mobility

Impact/Focus: Press 3-3-3+
Work through the following percentage based sets outlined below, using 1RM x .9 to establish a submaximal starting weight.
Percentages for sets and reps are derived from this number.
The final set is a “+” set which means each athlete will attempt to execute as many additional repetitions as possible beyond the initial rep load prescribed.

5 x 40% (warm-up)
5 x 50% (warm-up)
5 x 60% (warm-up)
3 x 70%
3 x 80%
3+ x 90%

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“Plyonomics…?”
Complete for time
10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 reps of
Plyo Push-ups
Tuck-ups
Split Jumps

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08.19.2014

By Samy Daghir / August 19, 2014 / 9 Comments

DSC_0702Warm-up Drills
I. Run 400m
II. 6:00 Dynamic Warm-up
III. Mobility

Impact/Focus: Pause Snatch
Athletes will be led by coaches through instruction of this movement. Weights will only increase if form allows.

Pause Snatch 1-1-1-1-1

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“Homeward Bound”
Against a 15:00 Running Clock
Run 800m
In the time remaining complete as many rounds/reps as possible of
5 x Handstand Push-ups
7 x American KB Swings (32/24)
9 x Box Jump-overs (24/20)

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08.18.2014

By Samy Daghir / August 17, 2014 / 9 Comments

DSC_0692Warm-up Drills
I. Row 3:00
II. 2 rounds of
25ft Duck Walk
25ft Crab Walk
25ft Bear Crawl
25ft Leg Kicks
25ft Lateral Lunges
25ft Inchworms/Hollow Support
III. Mobility

Impact/Focus: Front Squat 3RM
Athletes will warm up with 3 sets x 5 reps each before working to establish a new 3-rep maximum for Front Squat.

Front Squat 3-3-3-3-3

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“Viking Franlette”
For time
Row 250m
15 x Thrusters (115/85lbs)
15 x Chest-to-bar Pull-ups (20/10lbs)
Row 250m
12 x Thrusters (115/85lbs)
12 x Chest-to-bar Pull-ups (20/10lbs)
Row 250m
9 x Thrusters (115/85lbs)
9 x Chest-to-bar Pull-ups (20/10lbs)
Row 250m
6 x Thrusters (115/85lbs)
6 x Chest-to-bar Pull-ups (20/10lbs)
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08.15.2014

By Samy Daghir / August 14, 2014 / 2 Comments

10590491_10204527857263482_1093812105449349776_nPictured: Ninja Yoga

Congratulations to those of our athletes that ran in the Cigna 5K yesterday. You guys did great. Krysta even completed the race two hours after yesterday’s brutal WOD.

Warm-up Drills
I. Speed Rope 2:00
II. 2 rounds of
7 x KB Deadlifts (24/16)
7 x KB SDLHP
7 x KB Swings
7 x Push-ups (CFGS)
III. Mobility

Impact/Focus: Sumo Deadlift
Athletes will warm up after movement instruction. Complete to workload below, increase weights as technique allows.

Sumo Deadlift 3-3-3-3-3

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“Knees High”
Complete 3 rounds for time
10 x Tire Bounds
15 x Jump Squats (95/65)
20 x Lateral Burpees
50 x Double Unders

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Skill Development
3 x 15 Back Extensions

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08.14.2014

By Samy Daghir / August 14, 2014 / 4 Comments

381719_666832161466_164396123_nToday is the Manchester Cigna 5K that will begin at 6:20pm. To our knowledge Elm St. and Canal St. will be closed at 5pm. Commercial St. and the Granite St. exit should be open. However please plan ahead if planning to attend the PM classes as their will be traffic and possible parking issues.

We have several members that are racing in the 5K and we want to wish them Good Luck! If you’re free, head over to the race and support your fellow athletes.

Warm-up Drills
I. Speed Rope 3:00
II. 6:00 AMRAP of
:20 Handstand Hold
10 x Walking Lunges
10 x Hollow Rocks
III. Mobility

Impact/Focus: Handstand Skills
Athletes will be taught multiple progressions for various handstand skills to develop handstand holds, freestanding handstands, and handstand walks.

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“Grizzly Adams”
Complete for time
400m Sandbag Portage
Then… 4 rounds of
75ft x Bear Crawl
5 x Power Cleans (135/95)
50ft x Walking Lunges (135/95, Back Rack)
Then…
400m Sangbag Portage

Notes: The 75ft Bear Crawl will consist of traveling around 3 of the poles in the gym marked with red tape outside of the platform area. If needed athletes may adjust their weights for walking lunges, then reapply weights for Power Cleans. Get some freaks!

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08.13.2014

By Samy Daghir / August 12, 2014 / 3 Comments

DSC_0081Sean taking a bow? G’day sir!

Warm-up Drills
I. Run 800m
II. 3 rounds of
10 x Wallballs (20/14)
10 x Hindu Push-ups
10 x Step-ups
III. Mobility

Impact/Focus: Press 5-5-5+
Work through the following percentage based sets outlined below, using 1RM x .9 to establish a submaximal starting weight.
Percentages for sets and reps are derived from this number.
The final set is a “+” set which means each athlete will attempt to execute as many additional repetitions as possible beyond the initial rep load prescribed.

5 x 40%
5 x 50%
5 x 60%
5 x 65%
5 x 75%
5+ x 85%

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“Binky’s Revenge”
Complete 3 rounds for time

1:00 x Max DB Thrusters (50/35lbs)
Rest :30
1:00 x Max Toes-to-Bar
Rest :30
1:00 x Max Box Jumps (24/20″)
Rest :30
1:00 x Max Rope Climbs

*Notes:Rest :30 between rounds. Score each round by total reps.

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