15 partner deadlifts @ 185 / 125 / 95 30 partner wall ball -each ‘shot’ to the target is one rep- (Health:10lb/8ft, Athletic*: 14lb/9ft, Performance: 20lb/10ft) 30 American kettlebell swings -one partner at a time- @ 24K / 16K / 12K 30 burpees over partner 800m run together
Scaling Guide: – 24 – 32 minutes, about 9 min per round. – Scale Up: 155/225 bar. Partner planks while burpees are being done over them
A. 12:00 EMOM Min 1 – 2 Front Box Squat @ 60-70% Min 2 – 4 Strict Pull-ups (add weight or bands as needed)
*Sets across for both exercises
B. For Time: 12 shoulder presses @ 95 / 55 / 35 400m run 12 push presses (same) 200m run 12 push jerks [or shoulder to overhead anyhow] (same weight) 100m run
A. Skill Practice Warm Up: Spend 8-10 minutes working up to a challenging (80-90%) power clean
B. “The Chief” Repeat for a total of 5 cycles (five, 3 minute AMRAPs):
Max rounds in 3 minutes of: 3 Power Cleans @ 135 / 95 / 55 6 Push-ups 9 Squats Rest 1 minute *For each cycle start where you left off. Log total rounds *Total rounds + Reps recorded *PreTest, Light *Compare to 12/4/2013
About “Chief”: Each year in the United States Navy, a highly qualified and elite cadre of Sailors are selected and promoted to the join the ranks of Chief Petty Officer. Since 1893, “The Chiefs” have been relied upon by subordinates and superiors alike for their personal example, technical expertise and above all, their unique leadership capabilities. As the induction process for newly selected Chief Petty Officers is now underway throughout the US Navy, we thought it appropriate to inaugurate “The Chief” in honor and recognition of all past and present CPOs. Thanks to them and their families for their self-sacrifice, ability to adapt, tireless dedication to mission and devotion to country.
Scaling Guide: – 16-28 rounds, about 4-5 rounds per 3 minute ‘cycle’.
Teams of 3
400m Bumper Plate run
– 2 Plates shared, runs together- @ 45s / 25s /15s
60 Wall balls @ 20lb/10ft,14lb/9ft,10lb/8ft
60 jumping chest-to-bar pull-ups
60 ring push-ups
60 dumbbell thrusters @ 45 / 30 / 15
60 DB snatches @ 45 / 30 /15
60 Bumper Plate Burpees @ 45s / 25s /15s (2 people can work at a time)
*all movements are done one person working at a time except runs and bumper plate burpees.
*round + reps recorded
Here at CFA our goal is to push people outside their comfort zone to pursue a great life. While there are many factors to achieving a great life we believe we can have a meaningful impact in three primary areas. Providing a supportive community of fun likeminded people, a lifelong pursuit of fitness that improves ones physical, mental, and spiritual being, and an attitude of adventure to explore this world. Today we continue our “Adventure Series” to highlight members that embody that spirit of adventure, and use the tools they hone daily in the gym to explore the beauty and tranquility of this world!
Zachary Perl || Our Trip Around America
Recently, 5 buddies and I decided to embark on an adventure – a new challenge for the mind, body and soul. Our plan was to drive over 2000mi from Utah to Washington and stop at as many National Parks as we could. It would be tough, but this was a trip without borders and much like any AMRAP it was up to us to make it to the next round. Despite the days that our legs ached, our minds lingered, or the heavens opened up to rain down upon us …we persevered.
But let’s backtrack for a moment. When I originally fell in love hiking, it wasn’t for the stunning views or the deep feeling of tranquility that nature provides. To be honest, that came later. In the very beginning, it was all about the workout. And why not? The beauty of hiking is that you can make it as leisurely or as challenging as you’d like it to be – whether it’s a spur-of-the-moment stroll to the Greenbelt or a vigorous scramble up the side of a 12,000ft peak.
So we challenged ourselves – hiking over 150 miles in 10 days. We climbed the frosty, jagged peaks of Wyoming, we rafted down the crystal clear, glacial-fed lakes of Montana, and we trekked through the dense rain forests of Washington. We spent more time with the bears and the moose than we did in any town and spent more time sleeping in hammocks than in any bed.
The workout was great, and though you can’t find those views in a gym I’ve found myself thankful for practicing functional fitness in the past three years. To me, CrossFit is not the “be-all and end-all” of fitness as much as it is a compliment to my life. Using functional fitness as a tool, I’ve been able to explore more of the countryside than I ever thought possible and snowboard down peaks I never thought my legs could withstand. My lungs breath deeper when the air is thin and my body pushes farther when I’m taking the next step seems impossible.
Whether CrossFit is your mecca, or it is a compliment to your health – I urge you to get outside and use your fitness. You see, getting outside is everything to me. It’s my church, it’s my therapy, and – much like working out – it’s a challenge. I’m not sure where the next adventure will take me (I’ve been dreaming of Machu Picchu & Mt.Kilimanjaro lately), but I will be looking for you when I’m out there.”
First off thanks again for everyone that participated in Murph Day! What a great day with the CFA family and great effort to give back to our community. Stay tuned, we’re working with the other affiliate owners to get the first rower of many to our local fire fighters. That said, let’s get to our programming overview for the next several weeks. As always we start with an overview of how our cycles work.
Strength and skill focuses run on a 6 week calendar, and are coupled together to maximize the time we have in class. The goal is to get consistent touches at light, medium, and heavy loads in each lift and skill to create a level of mastery we can’t achieve by putting these movements in the programming randomly and sporadically.
Skills focuses throughout the year are designed to build on top of one another and safeguard against injury. What this looks like in practice is a simple to complex movement progression, and single limb to double limb progressions in most cases. An example is: doing single arm ring rows and single arm presses to eventually progress into strict pull-ups and handstand push-ups.
The conditioning work we do progresses from longer work when the strength progression is in a lighter phase, and shorter more intense workouts when we’re lifting heavier in the progression. If you prefer one side of the coin more than the other just be patient it will show back up after a few weeks.
We also include conditioning “tests” every other week or so. These tests will be retested in the future. I will keep folks apprised of when a test or retest is happening and whether it falls into the category of long, light, heavy, bodyweight, or team focused.
Finally there will be other elements including cashouts, skill warm-ups, and additional strength / skill work peppered in to round out the program. However the above represents the core work that will keep folks moving forward over the long term (2+ years).
Strength & Skill Focus for July
Today was our post test of the Split Jerk and it was great to see so many “PR stars” by folks name. As we discussed last month we are starting our Front Box Squat Cycle and strict pull-up cycle. July will be the meat and potatoes of this strength cycle so consistency and focus on strength days are priority number one.
The front box squat is one of those high ROI movements that most folks are unaware of. Not only does it improve our trunk and core strength in the front squat, it also provides great assistant to the start position in the snatch and clean. A full pause on the box allows athletes to learn how to “push with the legs” while maintaining a strong upright torso. So once again while the lift is less sexy than some of its relatives front box squats have great applications to many different barbell lifts.
Conditioning Test in July
Below is the tentative schedule for conditioning tests in July into early August. Some may shift by a day or two as the weeks get put together, but all of these test will be seen in the coming weeks. Heavy – “Open WOD 11.3” Monday 8/7 (last tested 1/18/2016)
Lastly, we understand that summertime is full of travel, vacations, and fun. That doesn’t mean you have to let your fitness go to waste! Please reach out to us so we can help you with gym recommendations on the road, equipment free workouts, and fun active outdoor ideas for your vacations! We love a great adventure as much as you do!