Tuesday, September 29, 2009

We posted a video of the first part of today’s workout back in April—you can get it here. — bear complex 7-7-7-7-7 The barbell bear complex consists, sequentially, of: power clean front squat push press back squat behind-the-neck push press then, return the bar to the ground for the next power clean The movements may […]

Monday, September 28, 2009

On Friday, Steve D. accomplished a rare feat. On the very last repetition of his workout at the box jump, I marked time. Then, Steve did one more box jump. “Steve, that was three, man,” I said. “You’re done.” “No,” he replied, “I didn’t reach full hip extension on the last one.” I almost could […]

Friday, September 25, 2009

Congratulations Teal B., Joanna L. and Brendan K., for completing our Elements Workshop curriculum! — for time: 21-18-15-12-9-6-3 handstand pushup box jump, 24″ platform

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Get into Monday’s post, get into yesterday’s post, and then get into the conversation! — for time: 6x power snatch @ 135/95-lbs. 24x single-arm deadlift* 5x power snatch 20x single-arm deadlift 4x power snatch 16x single-arm deadlift 3x power snatch 12x single-arm deadlift 2x power snatch 8x single-arm deadlift 1x power snatch 4x single-arm deadlift […]

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

In Monday’s post, Ivy F. and StuLu had one of the most intelligent exchanges we have seen in the community. Unfortunately, it happened later in the day, so you may have missed it. Click on the link above to get it, and then answer these questions: what do you want from your fitness? Why do […]

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

as many repetitions as possible: 2′ toes-to-bar –15″ rest– 2′ double under –15″ rest– 90″ toes-to-bar –15″ rest– 90″ double under –15″ rest– 60″ toes-to-bar –15″ rest– 60″ double under –15″ rest– 30″ toes-to-bar –15″ rest– 30″ double under In this workout, the clock does not reset or stop between exercises. This workout is scored […]

Monday, September 21, 2009

Congratulations Mike D. and Austin W., for completing our Elements Workshop curriculum! — power clean 3-3-3 then, three rounds for time: 400m run 21x sumo deadlift high-pull @ 95/65-lbs. 12x burpee

Sunday, September 20, 2009

hopper WOD: 10a drawing (Neil A.) “Trevor” for time: 300x pull-up 400x pushup 500x sit-up 600x squat Complete in teams of three or four athletes. Do not partition the movements. Complete all pull-ups before moving to the pushups. Complete all pushups before moving to the sit-ups. Complete all sit-ups before moving to the squats. Only […]

Saturday, September 19, 2009

as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes: 10x pushup 8x pull-up 6x sit-up + single-leg squat (alternating, total)