WOD - Class Programming

Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Monday, July 20

announcements:

  • Ben has started working on a new merch order. We’ll get a collection of a couple of shirts and styles for you to pick from! Stay tuned to the announcement board.

  • Check out this post featuring Will from our 5:30am class!

  • And this one celebrating Korey on his 100th class and b-day

  • Finally, here’s another post on self-talk and prioritizing showing up over everything else.

  • Have a great week, all!

rx

AMRAP 10:
1 power snatch (95/135 lb)
1 push-up
2 power snatches
2 push-ups
3 power snatches
3 push-ups
etc.

intermediate

AMRAP 10:
1 power snatch (65/95 lb)
1 push-up
2 power snatches
2 push-ups
3 power snatches
3 push-ups
etc.

beginner

AMRAP 10:
1 power snatch (35/45 lb)
1 push-up from the knees
2 power snatches
2 push-ups from the knees
3 power snatches
3 push-ups from the knees
etc.

Intended Stimulus

  • 9+ rounds; advanced athletes closer to 11+.

  • High power output couplet with minimal rest time.

  • Power snatches in sets of 5+ reps.

  • Push-ups in 1 or 2 sets.

Videos

Skill Work

Pre-workout strength
5 sets for load:
1 power snatch + 2 overhead squats
– Rest 2:00 between sets.
– Find a heavy set for today.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Sunday, July 19

Strength Session

  • This one is a “Rebuild” class with no cardio today. Just strength work!

  • Emphasize the tempo!!

Warm-Up

3 Sets

Single Arm Bottoms Up KB Carry x 10m/arm

Scapular Push Ups x 10

Passive Ring Hang x 30sec

Band Pull Aparts x 15 reps

Strength Supersets (3 sets of each, rest as needed. Finish A, then go to B, then C)

A1) Supine Toe to Bar: 31X0; 10-12reps;

A2) Pendlay Row: 30X1; 10-12reps; rest 75sec


B1) Strict Bar Dips: 2020; 10-12reps; rest 75sec

B2) :45 Continuous Farmer Carry (Heavy!)



C1) Dumbbell Bicep Curl: 40X1;

8-10reps; rest 75sec

C2) Barbell Hip Thrust: 20X2; 8-10reps; rest

75sec


Mobility

  • Banded Shoulder Work

  • Pigeon

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Saturday, July 18

rx

For time with a partner:

8 total rounds:
500-m row
– Partners alternate efforts.

Once the 8 rounds are complete, perform:
100 back squats (105/155 lb)
– One person works at a time.

Score: Total time

intermediate

For time with a partner:

8 total rounds:
500-m row
– Partners alternate efforts.

Once the 8 rounds are complete, perform:
100 back squats (75/115 lb)
– One person works at a time.

Score: Total time

beginner

For time with a partner:

8 total rounds:
300-m row
– Partners alternate efforts.

Once the 8 rounds are complete, perform:
50 back squats (35/45 lb)
– One person works at a time.

Score: Total time

Intended Stimulus

  • 20:00-25:00 total time.

  • Each partner performs 4 row efforts.

  • Row in under 2:15.

  • Moderate back squat load; 15-20 reps unbroken to start.

Videos

Skill Work

Rest, stretch, recover.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Friday, July 17

Heavy Day

rx

For load:
Power clean
3-3-2-2-1-1-1-1

Score: Load

intermediate

Same as Rx’d

Score: Load

beginner

Power clean
3-3-3-3-3-3-3

Score: Load

Intended Stimulus

  • Build to max loads.

  • Gradual build-up.

  • Moderately challenging first set of 3 at around 70-75% of 1-rep max.

  • Sets of 3 and 2 in under :20; touch-and-go or singles.

Videos

Skill Work

Post-workout finisher
On a 5:00 clock for distance with a partner:
KB farmers carry (53/70 lbs)
– Partners switch off every 50 ft.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Thursday, July 16

“Pressing Annie”

rx

50-40-30-20-10 reps for time:
Double-unders
Sit-ups
– Perform 5 shoulder presses after each round (80% of 1-rep max).

Score: Total time

intermediate

For time:
25-20-15-10-5
Double-unders or attempts
50-40-30-20-10
Sit-ups
– Perform 5 shoulder presses after each round (80% of 1-rep max).

Score: Total time

beginner

For time:
50-40-30-20-10
Single-unders
15-12-9-6-3
Sit-ups
– Perform 5 shoulder presses after each round (moderate load)

Score: Total time


Intended Stimulus

  • 7:00-12:00.

  • Challenging shoulder press load; breaking up is OK.

  • Double-unders in under :45.

  • Challenging sit-up volume; fast pace with short breaks if needed.

Videos

Skill Work

Post-workout challenge
1 attempt:
Max-duration pull-up bar hang

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Wednesday, July 15

rx

21-15-9 reps for time of:
Cal row
Thrusters (65/95 lb)

Score: Total time

intermediate

21-15-9 reps for time of:
Cal row
Thrusters (55/75 lb)

Score: Total time

beginner

15-10-5 reps for time of:
Cal row
Thrusters (35/45 lb)

Score: Total time

Intended Stimulus

  • Sub-8:00; advanced athletes sub 5:00.

  • Short and fast effort; start at a challenging pace and hang on.

  • Light thrusters; 15+ unbroken reps throughout.

  • Row in under 1:30.

Skill Work

Pre-workout strength
Every 2:00 x 5 sets:
2 thrusters + 2 push presses + 2 front squats
– Start at workout weight, and build to a moderate-to-heavy load.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Tuesday, July 14

“Jack's Triangle”

rx

For total reps:

AMRAP 2:
Max-reps deadlifts (155/225 lb)

AMRAP 19:
4 strict pull-ups
11 box jumps (24/30 in)
13 hand-release push-ups
23-cal bike

AMRAP 2:
Max-reps deadlifts (155/225 lb)

– No rest between AMRAPs.

intermediate

For total reps:

AMRAP 2:
Max-reps deadlifts (135/185 lb)

AMRAP 19:
4 strict pull-ups
11 box jumps (20/24 in)
13 hand-release push-ups
15-cal bike

AMRAP 2:
Max-reps deadlifts (135/185 lb)

– No rest between AMRAPs.

beginner

For total reps:

AMRAP 2:
Max-reps deadlifts (55/75 lb)

AMRAP 19:
4 foot-assisted pull-ups
6 box jumps (6/12 in)
8 hand-elevated push-ups
12-cal bike
:45 rest

AMRAP 2:
Max-reps deadlifts (55/75 lb lb)

– No rest between AMRAPs.

Intended Stimulus

  • In honor of Marine Cpl. Kevin “Jack” Dempsey.

  • 20+ deadlifts on each 2:00 AMRAP.

  • 4+ rounds on the 19:00 AMRAP.

  • Moderate deadlift load; sets of 10+ reps.

  • Pull-ups in under :30.

  • Box jumps in under 1:15.; consistent pace.

  • Hand-release push-ups in under 1:00.

  • Bike in under 2:30.

Skill Work

Rest, stretch, recover.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Monday, July 13

rx

3 rounds for time:
20 DB box step-ups (35/50 lb) (20/20 in)
400-m run
– Use two dumbbells.
– Wear a weight vest (14/20 lb).

Score: Total time

intermediate

3 rounds for time:
20 DB box step-ups (20/35 lb) (20/20 in)
400-m run
– Use two dumbbells.

Score: Total time

beginner

3 rounds for time:
20 box step-ups, unloaded (12/18 in)
200-m run

Score: Total time

Intended Stimulus

  • 9:00-13:00.

  • Challenging box step-up load; 1-2 short breaks.

  • All run efforts in under 2:30; hard push in the final run to the finish line.

  • Lower-body redundancy makes this workout more difficult than it seems.

Skill Work

Post-workout accessory
3 sets:
10 DB Bulgarian split squats, right
10 DB Bulgarian split squats, left
10 strict toes-to-bars
– Rest as needed to maintain quality movement.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Sunday, July 12

Sunday Session - Endurance

rx

For time:
1,500-m row
150 double-unders
2,400-m run

Score: Total time

intermediate

For time:
1,200-m row
75 double-unders
1,600-m run

Score: Total time

beginner

For time:
800-m row
75 single-unders
800-m run

Score: Total time

Skill Work

Rest, stretch, recover.

Intended Stimulus

  • 17:00-25:00.

  • Double-unders in consistently sized sets and with minimal rest.

  • Consistent run and row pacing throughout each effort.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Saturday, July 11

announcements

  • Sunday session this week: Endurance

Open Workout 20.5 - Individual Version

rx

For time, partitioned any way:
40 muscle-ups
80-cal row
120 wall-ball shots (14/20 lb)
– 20:00 time cap.

Score: Total time

intermediate

For time, partitioned any way:
40 chest-to-bar pull-ups
80-cal row
120 wall-ball shots (10/14 lb)
– 20:00 time cap.

Score: Total time

beginner

For time, partitioned any way:
40 jumping pull-ups
50-cal row
60 wall-ball shots (6/10 lb)
– 20:00 time cap.

Score: Total time

partner version

  • AMRAP 25 - Any split, partitioned any way

Skill Work

Rest, stretch, recover.

Intended Stimulus (Individual Version)

  • 10:00-20:00.

  • Complete the majority of the calories and wall-ball shots, and at least some muscle-ups.

  • Choose your own strategy to complete as much work as possible before the time cap.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Friday, July 10

announcements

  • Sunday session this week: Endurance

rx

For time:
15 power snatches (95/135 lb)
5 rope climbs (15/15 ft)
12 power snatches
4 rope climbs
9 power snatches
3 rope climbs
6 power snatches
2 rope climbs
3 power snatches
1 rope climb

Score: Total time

intermediate

For time:
15 power snatches (65/95 lb)
3 rope climbs to (12/12 ft)
12 power snatches
3 rope climbs
9 power snatches
2 rope climbs
6 power snatches
2 rope climbs
3 power snatches
1 rope climb

Score: Total time

beginner

For time:
15 hang power snatches (35/45 lb)
3 pull-to-stands
12 hang power snatches
3 pull-to-stands
9 hang power snatches
3 pull-to-stands
6 hang power snatches
3 pull-to-stands
3 hang power snatches
3 pull-to-stands

Score: Total time

Skill Work

Pre-workout strength
EMOM 7:
1 power snatch + 1 hang power snatch

Intended Stimulus

  • 8:00-14:00.

  • Small sets or quick singles on the snatches.

  • Balance of time spent between the power snatches and rope climbs.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Thursday, July 9

announcements

  • Sunday session this week: Endurance

rx

AMRAP 15:
11/15-cal Echo bike
10 strict handstand push-ups
5 hang power cleans (125/185 lb)

intermediate

AMRAP 15:
9/12-cal Echo bike
10 pike push-ups
5 hang power cleans (105/155 lb)

beginner

AMRAP 15:
7/9-cal Echo bike
10 push-ups from the knees
5 hang power cleans (35/45 lb)

Skill Work

Rest, stretch, recover.

Intended Stimulus

  • 5+ rounds.

  • Consistent work-to-rest pace on the handstand push-ups.

  • Moderate-to-heavy hang power cleans.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Wednesday, July 8

announcements

  • Sunday session this week: Endurance

rx

5 rounds for time:
15 push presses (105/155 lb)
20 toes-to-bars

Score: Total time

intermediate

5 rounds for time:
15 push presses (75/115 lb)
20 knee raises to chest height

Score: Total time

beginner

5 rounds for time:
10 push presses (35/45 lb)
10 hanging knee raises

Score: Total time

Skill Work

Pre-workout strength
EMOM 8:
1 clean + push press
– Increase weight across as many sets as possible.

Intended Stimulus

  • 10:00-15:00.

  • Challenging push press loading; 2-3 sets per round.

  • Maintain consistent toes-to-bar sets with short rest intervals.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Tuesday, July 7

announcements

Heavy Day

rx

On a 20:00 clock:
Build to a 3-rep-max front squat

Score: Load

intermediate

Same as Rx’d

Score: Load

beginner

Same as Rx’d

Score: Load

Skill Work

Post-workout skill
3 sets:
20 weighted single-leg squats
Or
20 alternating weighted reverse lunges
– Rest 1:30 between sets.
– Use one or two dumbbells to add loading.

Intended Stimulus

  • Build to a heavy set of 3 reps.

  • Make relatively large jumps with 3-4 minutes rest between sets.

  • Take the bar from the rack.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Monday, July 6

announcements

rx

AMRAP 10:
3 burpee box jump-overs (20/24 in)
3 deadlifts (155/225 lb)
6 burpee box jump-overs
6 deadlifts
9 burpee box jump-overs
9 deadlifts
etc …

intermediate

AMRAP 10:
3 burpee box jump-overs (20/24 in)
3 deadlifts (105/155 lb)
6 burpee box jump-overs
6 deadlifts
9 burpee box jump-overs
9 deadlifts
etc …

beginner

AMRAP 10:
3 burpee box step-overs (12/20 in)
3 deadlifts (55/75 lb)
6 burpee box step-overs
6 deadlifts
9 burpee box step-overs
9 deadlifts
etc …

Skill Work

Post-workout accessory
8 sets:
:20 Russian twists (14/20 lb)
:10 rest
:20 hollow rocks
:10 rest

Intended Stimulus

  • Into the round of 15 reps.

  • Unbroken deadlifts through the round of 9 reps.

  • Consistent burpee box jump-over pace.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Sunday, July 5

Sunday Session

Olympic Weightlifting

Snatch Focus

Warm-Up

Skill Work

Wave 1:
75% x 3
80% x 2
85% x 1

Wave 2:
80% x 2
85% x 2
90% x 1

Wave 3:
85% x 1
90% x 1
95% x 1
Heavy single x 1


– For the percentages, use a recent max or heavy single.
– If the percentage calls for more than a single rep, they are meant to be completed as unbroken (touch-and-go) reps.
– Rest as needed between percentages and waves.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Saturday, July 4

announcements:

  • We will be open on July 4 for our normal Saturday 9:30 am Community WOD.

  • As long as we have RSVP’s, we’ll also be open for Sunday’s Olympic Lifting class with Coach Heather.

“EVA STRONG”

About the workout

Intended Stimulus

  • In honor of Eva Mireles, who died while shielding her fourth-grade students from a gunman.

  • 15:00-25:00.

  • 5:00 or less per round.

  • Double-unders together in :30-1:00.

  • Toes-to-bars split in :20-1:00.

  • Moderate-to-heavy clean and jerks split in :30-1:00, including transition.

  • Run together in 2:30 or less.

rx

With a partner, 5 rounds for time of:
24 double-unders, each
19 toes-to-bars, total
2 clean and jerks, total (135/205 lb)
400-meter run, together
– Share all work and complete the run together.

Score: Total time

intermediate

With a partner, 5 rounds for time of:
12 double-unders, each
19 toes-to-bars, total
2 clean and jerks, total (105/155 lb)
400-meter run, together
– Share all work and complete the run together.

Score: Total time

beginner

With a partner, 5 rounds for time of:
24 single-unders, each
19 hanging knee raises, total
2 clean and jerks, total (35/45 lb)
400-meter run, total
– Share all work, including splitting the run for 200 meters each.

Score: Total time

Skill Work

Pre-workout strength:
Build to clean and jerk loading

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Friday, July 3

announcements:

  • We will be open tomorrow on July 4 for our normal Saturday 9:30am Community WOD.

  • As long as we have RSVP’s, we’ll also be open for Sunday’s Olympic Lifting class with Coach Heather.

“NED”

rx

7 rounds for time of:
11 back squats
1,000-m row
– Use bodyweight for the back squats.

Score: Total time

intermediate

7 rounds for time of:
11 back squats
800-m row
– Use 3/4 bodyweight for the back squats.

Score: Total time

beginner

5 rounds for time of:
11 back squats (35/45 lb)
400-m row

Score: Total time

Skill Work

Rest, stretch, recover.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Thursday, July 2

“JT”

rx

21-15-9 reps for time of:
Handstand push-ups
Ring dips
Push-ups

Score: Total time

intermediate

15-12-9 reps for time of:
Handstand push-ups
Ring dips
Push-ups

Score: Total time

beginner

15-12-9 reps for time of:
Pike push-ups
Box dips
Push-ups from the knees

Score: Total time

Skill Work

Post-workout accessory
8 sets:
:20 hollow rocks
:10 rest:

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Wednesday, July 1

“JENNIFER”

rx

AMRAP 26:
10 pull-ups
15 KB swings (35/53 lb)
20 box jumps (20/24 in)

intermediate

AMRAP 26:
5 pull-ups
15 KB swings (26/35 lb)
20 box jumps (20/24 in)

beginner

AMRAP 26:
5 ring rows
10 KB swings (18/26 lb)
15 box step-ups (16/20 in)
– Rest 2:00 between rounds.

Skill Work

Rest, stretch, recover.

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