WOD - Class Programming

Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Friday, July 11

“I believe ambition is not a dirty word. It’s just believing in yourself and your abilities. Imagine this: What would happen if we were all brave enough to be a little bit more ambitious? I think the world would change.”

Reese Witherspoon

Announcements

  • We were recently contacted by Mother Earth Food, a local, family-run farmers market delivery service based in Asheville that partners with regional farms and food producers. They asked if our gym would be interested in becoming a drop-spot for their weekly produce boxes—and we thought it was a great idea!

    Here’s how it works: You choose what you’d like each week directly on their website—farm-fresh produce, eggs, milk, cheese, meats, pantry items and more—and they’ll deliver it right here for convenient pickup. As a drop-spot member, you’ll also receive 5% off your order and free delivery!

    If this sounds like something you’d enjoy, please take a moment to fill out this quick form to express your interest:

     I Want Fresh Food

    This is a wonderful opportunity to support our regional farmers, and enjoy local, fresh, healthy food. We’ll need enough interest to be confirmed as a drop-spot, so if this resonates with you, we’d love your participation.

    To learn more about Mother Earth Food, visit: motherearthfood.com

Warm-up

2 rounds, not for time, of:

2 minutes of easy jogging, biking or rowing

30 seconds of jump rope

10 reverse lunges

5 shoulder pass throughs, pvc pipe (feel free to use a light band if it treats your shoulders better)

5 band pull-aparts

5 scap pull-ups

5 kip swings

5 pull-ups, ring rows, or low-ring muscle-ups

10 hollow rocks or v-ups

Strength/Skill

After WOD, if time:


For quality:

Pull-up Bar Hang, 3 mins

Athlete Instructions

Accumulate 2-3 minutes.

Movement Demos

For quality:

Bottom Air Squat Hold, 5 mins

Athlete Instructions

Accumulate 2-5 minutes in the static bottom position of the air squat:

weight on the heels

knees tracking the toes 

depth: couple inches below parallel

lumbar curve maintained 

Watch the video for more instructions

Movement Demos

WOD

5 rounds for quality of:

7 Weighted Strict Pull-ups, pick load

Jump Rope, 1:15

20 Bulgarian Split Squats, pick load

L-Sit Hold, 20 secs

Cool Down

Cobra Stretch - abs

1-2 minutes

Wall Stretch, Leg

Hold 1-2 minutes per side.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Thursday, July 10

“To those wondering about giving while living: Try it. You’ll like it.”

Chuck Feeney, billionaire philanthropist who gave away his entire net worth

Announcements

  • We were recently contacted by Mother Earth Food, a local, family-run farmers market delivery service based in Asheville that partners with regional farms and food producers. They asked if our gym would be interested in becoming a drop-spot for their weekly produce boxes—and we thought it was a great idea!

    Here’s how it works: You choose what you’d like each week directly on their website—farm-fresh produce, eggs, milk, cheese, meats, pantry items and more—and they’ll deliver it right here for convenient pickup. As a drop-spot member, you’ll also receive 5% off your order and free delivery!

    If this sounds like something you’d enjoy, please take a moment to fill out this quick form to express your interest:

     I Want Fresh Food

    This is a wonderful opportunity to support our regional farmers, and enjoy local, fresh, healthy food. We’ll need enough interest to be confirmed as a drop-spot, so if this resonates with you, we’d love your participation.

    To learn more about Mother Earth Food, visit: motherearthfood.com

Strength/Skill

Shoulder Press : 2 Rep Max

Log your best Shoulder Press 2 rep max lift.

Only log the heaviest 2 rep, do not include sets prior to it.

Athlete Instructions

10 mins to establish a 2RM.

WOD

AMRAP 20

Run Distances and Points:

  • Each completed 800m = 12 points

  • 400m = 6 points

  • Post Run = 3 points

  • Stopsign Run = 2 points

  • Building lap = 1 point

  • Athletes accumulate as many points as possible in 20 min. 

  • Runs begin and end by touching the building.

  • For ONE of the runs, athletes can carry an odd object(s) (45/35) for double points. This is optional. Athletes can use this option or pass. 

  • A run must be fully completed to count (if an athlete has an unfinished run when the clock hits 20:00, that run would not count toward their total). 

Cool Down

Lower body banded

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Wednesday, July 9

“When 99 percent of people doubt your idea, you’re either gravely wrong or about to make history.”

Scott Belsky

Announcements

  • CrossFit is offering its Level 1 certificate course at CrossFit Asheville July 12-13. This is a RARE opportunity to take this course in town (closest to us are usually Charlotte or Atlanta). This is a pre-requisite for coaching CF classes, a great weekend of learning and community, and it’s just fun and interesting. If you’ve ever thought about coaching CrossFit, or just want to upgrade your knowledge, this is a great course.

Warm-up

2 rounds, not for time, of:

45 seconds of jumping jacks or single-unders

5 shoulder pass throughs, pvc pipe (feel free to use a light band if it treats your shoulders better)

5 band pull-aparts

5 scap pull-ups

5 kip swings

5 ring rows, pull-ups, or low-ring muscle-ups

5 inchworm push-ups or walking push-ups

10 kettlebell Russian swings, light/moderate load

Strength/Skill

4 RFQ:

Bench Press x 12

DB Row x 12

Med Ball Sit-Up x 20

WOD

21-15-9 reps, for time of:

Pull-up

Burpee

Cool Down

Cobra Stretch - abs

1-2 minutes

Wall Shoulder Stretch

Hold 1-2 minutes.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Tuesday, July 8

“Every time you pick up your guitar to play, play as if it’s the last time.”

Eric Clapton

Announcements

  • CrossFit is offering its Level 1 certificate course at CrossFit Asheville July 12-13. This is a RARE opportunity to take this course in town (closest to us are usually Charlotte or Atlanta). This is a pre-requisite for coaching CF classes, a great weekend of learning and community, and it’s just fun and interesting. If you’ve ever thought about coaching CrossFit, or just want to upgrade your knowledge, this is a great course.

Warm-up

3 mins of easy jogging, biking, or rowing

-- then -- 

2 rounds, not for time, of:

20 seconds of lateral banded steps

100 m run (increase speed each round)

10-15 m high knees

10-15 m butt kicks

10 steps, walking lunges

1 min of rest

Strength/Skill

3 RFQ, After WOD, in remaining time

Plank x 1:00

Dips x 5-10

KB High Pull  x 12-15

WOD

For time:


100/80 Bike Cal

100 Med Ball V-Ups (Med Ball Sit-Ups)

100/80 Row Cal



Scale to a lower number of each reps.


30:00 cap

Cool Down

Calves & Foam Rolling

Straddle Stretch

Hold 1-2 minutes.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Monday, July 7

“What happens next is up to you.”

Chris Sacca

Announcements

  • CrossFit is offering its Level 1 certificate course at CrossFit Asheville July 12-13. This is a RARE opportunity to take this course in town (closest to us are usually Charlotte or Atlanta). This is a pre-requisite for coaching CF classes, a great weekend of learning and community, and it’s just fun and interesting. If you’ve ever thought about coaching CrossFit, or just want to upgrade your knowledge, this is a great course.

2 rounds, not for time, of:

2 minutes of rowing, biking or jogging (try to increase the pace every 40 seconds)

10 hip & back extensions

8 deadlifts, empty barbell

8 thrusters, empty barbell

Strength/Skill

4 RFQ, After WOD:

Russian Twists x 20

Wall Walks x 5 (HS Hold, OH Hold or Carry)

Barbell Good Mornings x 15

WOD

21-15-9 reps, for time of:

Deadlift, 225/155 lbs

Thruster, 95/65 lbs

Athlete Instructions

Goals

Super Fitness Robot time / rounds: 

5:30 or less

More Likely time / rounds: (consider scaling if this seems unrealistic)

9:00 or less

Movement Demos

Cool Down

Glute Stretch

Hold 1-2 minutes per side.


Kneeling Lay Back

Hold 1-2 minutes.

Chest & Pec, hands behind

Hold 1-2 minutes.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Sunday, July 6

“All good ideas start out as bad ideas. That’s why it takes so long.”

Steven Spielberg

Announcements

  • Sun: 9:30AM CrossFit - CANCELLED. Open gym is available.

    • Reach out to Ben (828-772-7115) if you need a code to access the space.

      • Back to normal schedule Monday!

  • CrossFit is offering their Level 1 certificate course at CrossFit Asheville July 12-13. This is a RARE opportunity to take this course in town (closest to us are usually Charlotte or Atlanta). This is a pre-requisite for coaching CF classes, a great weekend of learning and community, and just fun and interesting. If you’ve ever thought about coaching CrossFit, or just want to upgrade your knowledge, this is a great course.

Warm-Up (x2)

2:00 Cardio

1:00 Lunge work/ Hips

1:00 Tempo Air Squat

1:00 Inchworm

Strength/Skill

Back Squat 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2

Use the heaviest weight you can for each set.

Rest as needed between sets.

WOD

50 Double Unders (or 100 single unders)

50 DB Floor Press

50 Double Unders

50 Dumbbell Box Step-ups, 50/35 lbs, 24/20 in

50 Double Unders

50 Burpees

50 Double Unders

Scale by dropping these to 40 reps each, or 30.

Allow 10 min to warm-up, 20-25 min for strength piece, 25 min or so for WOD, few minutes to stretch post-WOD.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Saturday, July 5

“Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and, above all, confidence in ourselves. We must believe we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained.”

Marie Curie

Announcements

  • Remaining schedule for the weekend:

    • Sat: 9:30AM Community WOD (as usual). Guest Coach: Trevor!

    • Sun: 9:30AM CrossFit - CANCELLED. Open gym is available.

    • Back to normal schedule Monday!

WOD

Individual Version:

As many reps as possible in 18 mins of:

Run, 1 m, 6 mins

60 Lunges

20 Ring Rows

20 Candlesticks

Air Bike Calorie, 6 mins

60 Lunges

20 Ring Rows

20 Candlesticks

Row Calorie, 6 mins

60 Lunges

20 Ring Rows

20 Candlesticks

Athlete Instructions

Run- 1 rep = 1 m

Goals

Super Fitness Robot time / rounds: 

Round 1 = 1200 m (both for men and women)

Round 2 = 90 for men; 65 for women (calories)

Round 3 = 110 for men; 80 for women (calories)

More Likely time / rounds: (consider scaling if this seems unrealistic)

Round 1 = 900 m (both for men and women)

Round 2 = 50 for men; 38 for women (calories)

Round 3 = 60 for men; 50 for women (calories)

Partner Version

As many reps as possible in 30 mins of:

Run, 1 m, 6 mins

60 Lunges

20 Ring Rows

20 Candlesticks (V-Ups)

Air Bike Calorie, 6 mins

60 Lunges

20 Ring Rows

20 Candlesticks (V-Ups)

Row Calorie, 6 mins

60 Lunges

20 Ring Rows

20 Candlesticks (V-Ups)

Run, 1 m, 6 mins

60 Lunges

20 Ring Rows

20 Candlesticks (V-Ups)

Air Bike Calorie OR Row Calorie (Teams Choice), 6 min

  • Any split of work is allowed between partners.

  • Teams seek to max out run distances and calories during 6 min cardio segments.

  • Lunges, ring rows and candlesticks are untimed and are to be completed before the next 6 min cardio test.

  • Score is run meters+row cals+bike cals+run meters.

Movement Demos

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Friday, July 4

“If you hear the dogs, keep going. If you see the torches in the woods, keep going. If there’s shouting after you, keep going. Don’t ever stop. Keep going. If you want a taste of freedom, keep going.”

Harriet Tubman

Announcements

  • Special schedule for the upcoming July 4 weekend.

    • Friday: 9:30AM Community WOD. Special Independence Day workout!

    • Sat: 9:30AM Community WOD (as usual). Guest Coach: Trevor!

    • Sun: 9:30AM CrossFit (as usual) - No coach available yet. Check Push Press in case we have to cancel!

WOD

“Team 1776”

For Time (in a Team of 3)

Kettlebell Swings (53/35 lb)

Box Jumps (24/20 in)

Air Squats

Push-Ups

Burpees

Pull-Ups

Sit-Ups

Row (calories)

Double-Unders

Wall Ball Shots (20/14 lb)

Ball Slams (30/20 lb)

Dumbbell Push Press (45/35 lb)

As a team, complete a total of 1776 reps involving all exercises in any order

Multiple partners may work at a time, but everyone must work together on the same movement and move to the next one together.

The only requirements are that the team complete 1,776 total repetitions, with not more than 200 reps of any single movement, and each team member must complete at least 10 reps of each movement.

Score is the time it takes to complete the full workout.

Tips and Strategy

This team workout requires a lot of communication. As a group, take time to decide how many reps of each movement the team should do. Write down the movement order and the reps clearly so that everyone knows what to do and what movement comes next. Organize the movements in a way that won’t cause too much burnout in any one area of the body. For example, don’t put Dumbbell Push Presses, Wall Balls, and Push-Ups (all of which have upper-body pushing requirements) back to back to back—bounce between upper-body movements, lower-body movements, and cardiovascular movements.

Intended Stimulus

This WOD is designed to be fun! It’s a perfect workout to celebrate the 4th of July. Above all, “Team 1776” is about quality teamwork and good communication. The team has to come together and create their own workout based on their collective strengths and weaknesses. Since everyone is working at one time, this is not an interval-style team workout – there is no built-in rest. The pace should be strong, but sprinting too fast through this will result in a slower overall time. At the end of this workout, the team should feel accomplished, energized, and ready to celebrate America’s birthday!

Scaling Options

As needed, scale the skill level of the movements so all teammates can move quickly and smoothly through the workout. There should rarely be long rest breaks. Newer athletes: Add a time cap to enjoy the workout without overdoing the volume.

Beginner


For Time (in a Team of 3)
Kettlebell Swings (35/26 lb)
Box Step-Ups (24/20 in)
Air Squats
Knee Push-Ups
Burpees
Ring Rows
Sit-Ups
Row (calories)
Single-Unders
Wall Ball Shots (14/10 lb)
Ball Slams (20/15 lb)
Dumbbell Push Press (25/15 lb)

As a team, complete a total of 1776 reps involving all exercises in any order

Time Cap: 50 minutes 

The Air Squat

The Ball Slam

The Box Jump

The Burpee

The Double-Under

The Kettlebell Swing

The Pull-Up

The Push Press

The Push-Up

The Row (Rowing)

The Sit-Up

The Wall Ball Shot

Box

Dead Ball (D-Ball)

Dumbbell(s)

Jump Rope

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Thursday, July 3

“My pain may be the reason for somebody’s laugh. But my laugh must never be the reason for somebody’s pain.”

Charlie Chaplin

Announcements

  • Special schedule for the upcoming July 4 weekend.

    • Friday: 9:30AM Community WOD. Special Independence Day workout!

    • Sat: 9:30AM Community WOD (as usual) - Guest Coach: Trevor!!

    • Sun: 9:30AM CrossFit (as usual) - No coach available yet. Check Push Press in case we have to cancel!

Warm-up

2 sets, not for time of:

90 seconds of rowing, biking or jogging

30 seconds of running step single-unders

30 seconds of banded steps forward and backward

10 hip & back extensions

1 x Hang Snatch Warm Up with empty bar (45/35)

Strength/Skill

For quality:

10 L/10 R Single Leg Forward Jumps

Movement Demos

Then, 

Hang Power Snatch 5-5-5-3-3-3-1-1-1


Use the heaviest weight you can for each set.

Rest as needed between sets.

Athlete Instructions

Goals

Super Fitness Robot time / rounds: 

Starting at 65-70% 1RM and increasing the load


More Likely time / rounds: (consider scaling if this seems unrealistic)

50-55% 1RM or higher across all sets

Movement Demos

WOD

3 RFQ

Behind The Neck Snatch Grip Strict Press (Sotts Press) x12

Turkish Get-Up x 1:00/arm (for quality, not speed)

Farmer Carry x 100 ft (down/back)

Movement Demos

Cool Down

Hamstring Stretch

Hold 1-2 minutes per side.

Trap stretch with lacrosse ball

1-2 minutes per side

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Wednesday, July 2

“If you don’t take the time to get really clear about exactly what it is you’re trying to accomplish, then you’re forever doomed to spend your life achieving the goals of those who do.”

Steve Pavlina

Announcements

  • Special schedule for the upcoming July 4 weekend.

    • Friday: 9:30AM Community WOD. Special Independence Day workout!

    • Sat: 9:30AM Community WOD (as usual)

    • Sun: 9:30AM CrossFit (as usual)

    • I’ve got staff conflicts right now for the weekend and don’t have coverage for Sat/Sun. Check Push Press or our website before coming to make sure we’ve got a coach for the Sat and Sun classes.

Warm-up

3-5 minutes of easy biking, jogging or rowing

-- then -- 

3 rounds, not for time, of:

5 shoulder pass throughs, pvc pipe (feel free to use a light band if this treats your shoulders better)

5 band pull-aparts

5 scap pull-ups

5 kip swings

5 ring rows or strict pull-ups

30 seconds of biking, rowing or running (increase pace set after set)

60 seconds of rest

Strength/Skill

4 RFQ, Superset:


Renegade Row x24 (12L/12R)

Rope Skill/Clamp Practice

Movement Demos

WOD

10 rounds, each round for time, of:

1 Legless Rope Climb, 15 ft (Rope Climb/ 3 Rope Lowers)

12/8 Air Bike Calories

Go every 4 mins.

Athlete Instructions

Other Equipment Conversions

Concept 2 rower = 14/10 calories

Goals

Super Fitness Robot time / rounds: 

Calories completed in 25 secs or less

More Likely time / rounds: (consider scaling if this seems unrealistic)

Calories completed in 45 secs or less

Movement Demos

Cool Down

Frog Stretch

Hold 1-2 minutes.

Chest & Pec, hands behind

Hold 1-2 minutes.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Tuesday, July 1

“Once you’ve accepted your flaws, no one can use them against you.”

George R. R. Martin

Announcements

  • Special schedule for the upcoming July 4 weekend.

    • Friday: 9:30AM Community WOD. Special Independence Day workout!

    • Sat: 9:30AM Community WOD (as usual)

    • Sun: 9:30AM CrossFit (as usual)

    • I’ve got staff conflicts right now for the weekend and don’t have coverage for Sat/Sun. CheckPush Press or our website before coming to make sure we’ve got a coach for the Sat and Sun classes.

Warm-up

2-3 rounds, not for time, of:

1 minute of easy rowing, biking, or jogging

20 seconds of lateral banded steps

20 seconds of foam rolling your lats and low back

5-7 hip & back extensions

8 squats, (squat therapy style- see video below)

3 power cleans, starting from mid-shin, empty barbell (45/35 lbs)

3 front squats empty barbell

3 hang squat cleans, starting from just above the knee, empty barbell

3 squat cleans, starting from mid-shin, 3 secs pause in the receiving position, empty barbell

10 sit-ups or v-ups or GHD sit-ups

Strength/Skill

After WOD, superset:

3 RFQ

Side Plank 1:00 L/1:00 R

DB Front Rack Walking Lunge, 20m (1 floor length)

Landmine Twist x 12

WOD

“Jorge”

For time:

30 GHD Sit-ups (50 Abmat Sit-Ups)

15 Squat Cleans, 155/105 lbs

24 GHD Sit-ups (40 Sit-Ups)

12 Squat Cleans, 155/105 lbs

18 GHD Sit-ups (30 Sit-Ups)

9 Squat Cleans, 155/105 lbs

12 GHD Sit-ups (20 Sit-Ups)

6 Squat Cleans, 155/105 lbs

6 GHD Sit-ups (10 Sit-Ups)

3 Squat Cleans, 155/105 lbs


U.S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Fernando Jorge, 39, of Cypress, California, an Aviation Survival Technician Chief, died on February 28, 2012, when his unit's helicopter crashed into Mobile Bay in the Gulf of Mexico during a training mission. He is survived by his sister Gina.

Athlete Instructions

For time, or not.

  • If not used to GHD Sit-Ups, don’t go over 40-50 reps on this movement (mix in abmat sit-ups)

Goals

Super Fitness Robot time / rounds: 

Men - 12:41

Women - 11:42 (data from btwb)


More Likely time / rounds: (consider scaling if this seems unrealistic)

Men - 18:00

Women - 16:22 (data from btwb)

Movement Demos

Cool Down

Foam Roller, Back, lats, etc


Cobra Stretch - abs

1-2 minutes

Kneeling Lay Back

Hold 1-2 minutes.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Monday, June 30

“Strive for progress, not perfection.”

Various

Announcements

  • Trevor Pogue from CrossFit 1088 in Ocala, Florida is in town and offered to guest-coach our 5:30pm class today. Come check it out!

Warm-up

3 rounds, not for time, of:

1 min of jogging, biking, or rowing

30-45 seconds of foam rolling your back

30 seconds of jumping jacks

10 box step-ups and step-downs

8-10 stiff-legged deadlifts, empty/light bar

8-10 hollow rocks or sit-ups

6 hip & back extensions

Strength/Skill

For time:

100 Double Unders

80 Double Unders

60 Double Unders

40 Double Unders

20 Double Unders

Note: each set must be unbroken. If you fail, restart from the current set. Rest as needed between sets. Score is time.

OR:

5:00 Double Under/Jump Rope Skill Session

  • If you’re developing doubles, spend this time working double under skill and practice.

Then:

3 rounds for quality of:

12 Dumbbell Lateral Raises, pick load

12 Dumbbell Front Raises, pick load

12 Dumbbell Bent Over Raises, pick load

Athlete Instructions

8-12 reps/movement

Movement Demos

WOD

For time:

30 Double Kettlebell Clean & Jerks, 53/35 lbs (Hang Power Clean & Jerks, pick load)

Rest 3 mins

30 Strict Ring Dips (Toe Spot Dips)

Rest 3 mins

60 Push-ups

Athlete Instructions

*Ideally, the dips are strict.

*The push-ups can be done any style.

*A barbell load of 115-135 lbs for men & 75-95 lbs for women is a recommendation, modify it as needed.

Movement Demos

Cool Down

Trap stretch with lacrosse ball 1-2 minutes per side

Wall Shoulder Stretch Hold 1-2 minutes.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Sunday, June 29

“When sitting in meditation, say, ‘That’s not my business!’ with every thought that comes by.”

Ajahn Chah

Announcements

  • Trevor Pogue from CrossFit 1088 in Ocala, Florida will be in town and offered to guest-coach our Monday 5:30pm class on June 30. Come check it out!

Warm-up

3 rounds, not for time, of:

1 min of jogging, biking, or rowing

30-45 seconds of foam rolling your back

30 seconds of jumping jacks

10 box step-ups and step-downs

8-10 stiff-legged deadlifts, empty/light bar

8-10 hollow rocks or sit-ups

30 seconds of banded marching

6 hip & back extensions

Strength/Skill

Superset:

Single Leg Dumbbell Deadlift 24-24-24-24

Athlete Instructions

8-12 reps per leg

Movement Demos


For quality:

L-Sit, 2 mins

Movement Demos

WOD

9-8-7-6-5 reps, for time of:

Deadlift, 65% 1RM

Box Jump, 24/20 in

Toes-to-bar (Knee Raises/V-Ups/Sit-Ups)

Athlete Instructions

Goals

Super Fitness Robot time / rounds: 

6:00 or less

More Likely time / rounds: (consider scaling if this seems unrealistic)

10:00

For time, or not.

Movement Demos

Cool Down

Foam Roller, Back, lats, etc

Cobra Stretch - abs

1-2 minutes

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Saturday, June 28

“Take wrong turns. Talk to strangers. Open unmarked doors. And if you see a group of people in a field, go find out what they are doing. Do things without always knowing how they’ll turn out.”

Randall Munroe

Announcements

  • Trevor Pogue from CrossFit 1088 in Ocala, Florida will be in town and offered to guest-coach our Monday 5:30pm class on June 30. Come check it out!

Community WOD

Individual: As written

Partner: Any Split

Part A)

Individuals: 2 rounds

Partners: 3 rounds

Run, 800 m

35 Dumbbell/ Goblet/ Sandbag/ Dball Squats, 50/35 lbs

Individuals: Rest 5:00 between segments

B)

Individuals: 2 rounds

Partners: 3 rounds

40 Push Press, 95/65 lbs

30/20 Air Bike Calories (Row Sub = 30/20 Calories)

Individuals or Teams can do segments in either order

Teams: move straight from one segment into the other. There is no rest time between segments for you!

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Friday, June 27

“If you obey all the rules you miss all the fun.”

Katharine Hepburn

Announcements

  • Ben is on vacation this week (23rd-27th). 7:30 AM class is moving to 7:00 AM (this week only) to allow Kelly to cover and coach. Please note these classes are only on Mon, Wed, and Fri. Back to normal next week. Thanks, Kelly!

Warm-up

2 rounds, not for time, of:

2 minutes of easy jogging, biking or rowing

10 reverse lunges

5 shoulder pass throughs, pvc pipe (feel free to use a light band if it treats your shoulders better)

5 band pull-aparts

5 scap pull-ups

5 kip swings

5 pull-ups, ring rows, or low-ring muscle-ups

Strength/Skill

5 rounds for quality of:

10 L/10 R Kickstand Squats, pick load

10 Shoulder Press, pick load

Movement Demos

WOD

AMRAP 30

Run, 130 m (Building Lap)

1 Bar Muscle-up (3 Chest to Bar Pull-Ups, Pull-Ups, or Scaled Pull-Ups)

Movement Demos

Cool Down

Kneeling Lay Back

Hold 1-2 minutes.

Pec stretch, laying on side.

1-2 minutes per side.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Thursday, June 26

“If you feel safe in the area you’re working in, you’re not working in the right area. Always go a little further into the water than you feel you’re capable of being in. Go a little bit out of your depth. And when you don’t feel that your feet are quite touching the bottom, you’re just about in the right place to do something exciting.”

David Bowie

Announcements

  • Ben is on vacation this week (23rd-27th). 7:30 AM class is moving to 7:00 AM (this week only) to allow Kelly to cover and coach. Please note these classes are only on Mon, Wed, and Fri. There is no Tue or Thur AM class this week. Back to normal next week. Thanks, Kelly!

Warm-up

2 sets, not for time of:

2 minutes of rowing, biking or jogging

10 hip & back extensions

1 Snatch Warm Up with empty bar (45/35) 

Strength/Skill

Overhead Squat 3-2-1


Use the heaviest weight you can for each set.

Athlete Instructions

Rest 2-4 minutes between sets.

Movement Demos


For quality:

12 Tempo Push-ups

Athlete Instructions

5-12 reps

Eccentric (descent): 5 seconds

Pause (bottom): 5 seconds

Concentric (ascend): 5 seconds

Pause (top): 5 seconds

Movement Demos

WOD

Every 1 min for 15 mins, alternating between:

3 Power Snatches, pick load

3 Power Snatches, pick load

3 Power Snatches, pick load

3 Power Snatches, pick load

3 Power Snatches, pick load

2 Power Snatches, pick load

2 Power Snatches, pick load

2 Power Snatches, pick load

2 Power Snatches, pick load

2 Power Snatches, pick load

1 Power Snatch, pick load

1 Power Snatch, pick load

1 Power Snatch, pick load

1 Power Snatch, pick load

1 Power Snatch, pick load

Cool Down

Pigeon

Foam Roll mid/low back

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Wednesday, June 25

“Fifty percent of my preparation is my mental game. It is easy to brush off because it is time-consuming. I definitely think more people should up their mental game if they have big goals.”

Master’s world record holder Sue McDonald

Announcements

  • Ben is on vacation this week (23rd-27th). 7:30 AM class is moving to 7:00 AM (this week only) to allow Kelly to cover and coach. Please note these classes are only on Mon, Wed, and Fri. There is no Tue or Thur AM class this week. Back to normal next week. Thanks, Kelly!

Warm-up

2 sets, not for time of:

2 minutes of rowing, biking or jogging

10 hip & back extensions

1 Clean Warm Up with empty bar (45/35) 

Strength/Skill

After WOD, in remaining time:

3 RFQ


25 Hollow Rocks

15 Barbell Good Mornings

10 DB Skull Crusher

Movement Demos

WOD

1 Hang Power Clean, pick load

Every 1 min for 30 mins.

Cool Down

Trap stretch with lacrosse ball

1-2 minutes per side

Hamstring Stretch

Hold 1-2 minutes per side.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Tuesday, June 24

“God doesn’t require us to succeed; he only requires that you try.”

Mother Teresa

Announcements

  • Ben is on vacation this week (23rd-27th). 7:30 AM class is moving to 7:00 AM (this week only) to allow Kelly to cover and coach. Please note these classes are only on Mon, Wed, and Fri. There is no Tue or Thur AM class this week. Back to normal next week. Thanks, Kelly!

Warm-up

2-4 minutes of easy rowing, biking or jogging

-then-

3 sets, not for time, of:

5 shoulder pass throughs, pvc pipe (feel free to use a light band if it treats your shoulders better)

5 band pull-aparts

5 scap pull-ups

5 kip swings

5-7 strict pull-ups or ring rows

5-7 knee push-ups or regular push-ups

10 seconds holding the top position of the ring dip (feel free to use two bars or a bench instead)

10 seconds holding the bottom position of the ring dip (feel free to use two bars or a bench instead)

Strength/Skill

After WOD, Superset:

3 RFQ

Dumbbell Zottman Curl x 12

Movement Demos

7 L Turkish Get-ups, pick load

7 R Turkish Get-ups, pick load

Athlete Instructions

3-7 reps/arm

Rest 1-2 minutes between rounds

Movement Demos

WOD

A) 

As many reps as possible in 10 mins of:

1 Strict Pull-up (Toe-Spot Pull-Ups)

1 Strict Dip (Toe-Spot Dips)

2 Strict Pull-ups

2 Strict Dips

3 Strict Pull-ups

3 Strict Dips

...

Continue adding 1 Strict Pull-up and 1 Strict Dip rep each round until time expires.

B) Death By Burpee

With a continuously running clock perform:

1 Burpee in the first 1 min

2 Burpees in the second 1 min

3 Burpees in the third 1 min

...

Continuing this for as long as you are able.

Cool Down

Chest & Pec, hands behind

Hold 1-2 minutes.

Wall Shoulder Stretch

Hold 1-2 minutes.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Monday, June 23

“You can’t be afraid of what people are going to say, because you’re never going to make everyone happy.”

Selena Gomez

Announcements

  • Ben is on vacation this week (23rd-27th). 7:30 AM class is moving to 7:00 AM (this week only) to allow Kelly to cover and coach. Please note these classes are only on Mon, Wed, and Fri. There is no Tue or Thur AM class this week. Back to normal next week. Thanks, Kelly!

Warm-up

Not for time:

3 minutes of biking, rowing or jogging (increase pace set after set)

20 seconds of banded steps forward and backward

6 squats (squat therapy style) (see video below)

8 thrusters, empty barbell

2 minutes of biking, rowing or jogging

20 seconds of banded steps forward and backward

6 squats (squat therapy style) (see video below)

8 thrusters, empty barbell

1 minute of biking, rowing or jogging

20 seconds of banded steps forward and backward

6 squats (squat therapy style) (see video below)

8 thrusters, empty barbell

Strength/Skill

After WOD, Superset::

3 rounds for quality of:

Overhead Walking Lunge, pick load, 15 m

GHD Sit-Ups x 10-20 (Med Ball V-Ups or Sit-Ups)

Movement Demos

WOD

For time:

21 Thrusters, 95/65 lbs

21/15 Air Bike Calories

15 Thrusters, 95/65 lbs

15/11 Air Bike Calories

9 Thrusters, 95/65 lbs

9/6 Air Bike Calories

Cool Down

Wall Stretch, Leg

Hold 1-2 minutes per side.

Calves & Foam Rolling

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Sunday, June 22

“Everyone has a plan ’till they get punched in the mouth.”

Mike Tyson

Announcements

  • Ben is on vacation next week (23rd-27th). 7:30 AM class is moving to 7:00 AM (next week only) to allow Kelly to cover and coach. Thanks, Kelly!

Warm-up

2 rounds, not for time, of:

2 minutes of easy jogging, biking or rowing

20 seconds of jumping jacks

10 steps of walking lunges

5 shoulder pass throughs, pvc pipe (feel free to use a light band if it treats your shoulders better)

5 rope lowers

Strength/Skill

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WOD

5 rounds for quality of:

2 Rope Climbs, 15 ft (5 Rope Lowers)

4 Shuttle Runs, 50 m

  • 3 lengths of gym (mural to chairs) or parking lot

  • Down/back/down

20 Weighted Box Step-ups, pick load, pick height

Jump Rope, 1 min

Athlete Instructions

You choose jump rope style.

Other Equipment Conversions: Replace each 200m of running with 600m on the Echo Bike, 250m on the Concept 2 rower

Goals

Super Fitness Robot time / rounds: 

If going for time- 22:00 or less

More Likely time / rounds: (consider scaling if this seems unrealistic)

If going for time- 30:00 or less

Movement Demos

Cool Down

Pec stretch, laying on side.

1-2 minutes per side.


Wall Stretch, Leg

Hold 1-2 minutes per side.

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