WOD - Class Programming

Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Tuesday, Sept 20

“Great effort is required to arrest decay and restore vigor.” - Horace

Strength

4 rounds for quality of:

8 Tempo Romanian Deadlifts, pick load @30X1

Rest 45 secs

10 L/10 R Russian Step-ups

Rest 45 secs

8x 4-Count Squat Compressions @2222

Rest 45 secs

 

WOD

For time:

Run, 800 m

80 Alternating Dumbbell Reverse Lunges, pick load

Run, 800 m

*Alternating Dumbbell Reverse Lunges- held in farmer carry

 

Rebuild

3 RFQ

20 Russian Twists

20 DB Reverse Lunges @ 2111

20 Windshield Wipers

20 Banded Pull-Aparts

 

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Monday, Sept 19

“Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” -Abraham Lincoln

Strength

5 Tempo Shoulder Press, pick load @20X1

Every 2 mins for 10 mins ( 5 sets )

WOD

Complete as many rounds as possible in 12 mins of:

6 Strict Handstand Push-ups (DB Shoulder Press)

9 Ring Dips (Box Dips)

12 Toes-to-bars (V-Ups)

 

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Saturday, Sept 17

“Art is the act of triggering deep memories of what it means to be fully human.” ― David Whyte

Upcoming:

Fall Social Event!

Our very own Jay Moye is playing a show next Saturday, Sept 24th at One World Brewing from 5-8:00. If you’ve never heard Jay play, well, you’re in for a real treat, hope to see ya’ll there!

*Jay is also playing tonight (Friday) at Taco Billy!

https://oneworldbrewing.com/event/doss-church-the-unholy-noise-2022-09-24/

Rebuild

Every 1:30 for 18 mins, alternating between:

20 Prone Lying Banded Hamstring Curls @1010

10 Barbell Roll-Outs @3010

Superman Punch, 1 min

  

Every 2 mins for 18 mins, alternating between:

15 Glute Bridge, pick load

8 L/8 R Single Arm Kettlebell Rows, pick load @21X0

Side Plank, L 45 secs/R 45 secs

 

Community WOD

Guest Coach!

Chip Conrad @bodytribe

https://www.instagram.com/p/CiTKYqQvPhH/?hl=en

  • All are welcome.

  • No charge.

  • We will accept donations @pisgahfitness to offset the fee we’re paying Chip to come and coach today. No pressure. If you feel like donating, great, and thanks!

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Friday, Sept 16

“Meditation is a social and political act. Listening and not-doing are actions far more powerful than most of us have yet begun to realize.” ― Joan Tollifson

Reminder:

We have guest coach Chip Conrad in town who will be leading out community WOD at 9:30. Whatever he has planned for us is a complete surprise and sure to be a BLAST! So don’t miss it!

WOD

“Kelly”

5 rounds for time of:

Run, 400 m

30 Box Jumps, 24/20 in

30 Wall Balls, 20/14 lbs

 

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Thursday, Sept 15

“The meaning of life is whatever you ascribe to it.” - Joseph Campbell

Strength

Every 1:30 for 18 mins, alternating between:

12 Dumbbell Death Marches, pick load @3011

12 Barbell Hip Thrusts, pick load @20X1

Banded Palloff Hold, L 30 secs/R 30 secs

 

WOD

5 rounds for time of:

15/10 Assault Bike Calories

5 Burpees

10 Single Arm Dumbbell Snatches, pick load

 

REBUILD

3RFQ

8-12 KB High Pulls @2111

8-10 KB OHS @3111

10-14 DB Plank Pullthroughs (5-7 each arm)

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Wednesday, Sept 14

“The world belongs to the energetic.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Strength

1 Clean & Jerk, pick load

Every 2 mins for 24 mins.

Athlete Instructions

Build to today’s heavy. If you’re feeling good, today is the day to push for a new 1-RM Clean & Jerk!

 

WOD

3 rounds for time of:

21/15 Row Calories

15 Pull-ups

9 Clean & Jerks, 135/95 lbs

 

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Tuesday, Sept 13

“Human excellence is a state of mind.” - Socrates

Strength

Every 1:30 for 18 mins, alternating between:

10 Tempo Dumbbell Arnold Press, pick load @2111

8 Supinated Grip Bent Over Rows, pick load @21X0

10 Tempo Ab Wheel Roll Outs @3011

Side Plank, L 45 secs/R 45 secs

 

WOD

Complete as many rounds as possible in 12 mins of:

12 Front Squats, 115 / 75 lbs

12 Ring Dips

12 Toes-to-bars

 

Rebuild

3 RFQ

8-10 Cyclist Squats @2111

8-12 Dips @2111

8-12 Strict Knee Raises or V-Ups @2111

 

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Monday, Sept 12

“If a person seriously proposes to go in for lifting heavy weights, they should make a point of practicing certain lifts every day. This daily practice is essential to the achievement of any real success.” - Arthur Saxon

Strength

Take 15 min to complete your heaviest 2 rep Bench Press for today.

 

WOD

Complete as many rounds as possible in 5 mins of:

3 Deadlifts, 275/185 lbs

7 Push Press, 115/75 lbs

 

Athlete Instructions

Scaling

This workout is moderately heavy and very fast. Pick loads that are challenging but still allow you to complete each set unbroken. If you are unsure of loading, go lighter and faster.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Saturday, Aug 10

“Never let fear determine who you are. Never let where you’re from determine where you’re going.” -Constantine “Cus” D’amato

Rebuild

Every 1:30 for 18 mins, alternating between:

20 Prone Lying Banded Hamstring Curls @1010

10 Barbell Roll-Outs @3010

Superman Punch, 1 min

 

Every 2 mins for 18 mins, alternating between:

15 Glute Bridge, pick load

8 L/8 R Single Arm Kettlebell Rows, pick load @21X0

Side Plank, L 45 secs/R 45 secs

 

Community WOD

At 0:00, begin:

1 mile odd object relay (partners) or 1 mile odd object run (individual)

  • Partners will take turns running building laps or 400m runs, handing off an odd object (medball, dball, sandbag, bumper plate, kb, etc.). One partner runs with the object while the other rests.

  • If you finish before the 10:00 clock, you can rest before part B.

At the 10:00 mark:

AMRAP 8

20 Front Squat

20 Shoulder-to-Overhead

40 Sit-ups

One partner working at a time, the barbell is not allowed to touch the ground. One partner will need to actively hold the barbell while the other completes sit-ups. Any time the barbell hits the ground, teams must stop and complete 20 synchronized burpees before resuming the workout. 

Individuals are allowed to drop the bar for their sit-ups!

At the 20:00 mark:

Odd object post run relay

  • Teams must complete 6 post runs with their odd object, alternating trips. Each athlete will make 3 post runs. Each post run should start from the building.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Friday, Aug 9

“In the end, we have nothing to loose by opening our hearts.” - Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche

Strength

3 Deadlifts, 75% 1RM

Every 2 mins for 16 mins.

WOD

4 rounds for time of:

Assault Bike 20/15

30 Kettlebell Swings, 24/16 kg

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Thursday, Sept 8

“I’m not for everyone. I’m barely for me.” - Marc Maron

Strength

Every 2 mins for 18 mins, alternating between:

8 L/8 R Tempo Bulgarian Split Squats, pick load @3111

max rep Strict Pull-ups, 1 min

max rep Kettlebell Side Bends, pick load, L 45 secs/R 45 secs

 

WOD

For time:

Row, 1000 m

20 Burpee Over Rowers

40 Push Press 95/65

 

Rebuild

3 RFQ

12-14 DB Push Press @21X1

20-30 Russian Twists

10-14 Goblet Cossack Squat @2111 

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Wednesday, Sept 7

“One day I will find the right words, and they will be simple.” - Jack Kerouac

 

Strength

1 Clean & Jerk, pick load

Every 2 mins for 20 mins.

Athlete Instructions

Start around 60% of your 1-RM and build over the course of the 10 sets to today’s heavy.

 

WOD

9-6-3 reps, for time of:

Snatch, 155/110 lbs (Rx+: 185/135)

Burpee Box Jump Over, 30/24 in

Time cap: 7 mins

Athlete Instructions

Scaling:

This workout contains difficult movements at a low enough volume that they should be performed at a sprint pace. The snatch load should be heavy enough that tap-and-go is not sustainable, but light enough that long breaks between reps can be avoided.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Tuesday, Sept 6

“I am my own experience, I am my own work of art.” - Madonna

Today: Rebuild option available all day.

Strength A

Every 1 min for 6 mins, alternating between:

10 Supine Ring Rows @2111

Prone Plank Hold, 45 secs

Strength B

4 Tempo Bench Press, pick load @20X1

Every 2 mins for 10 mins.

WOD

3 rounds for time of:

Row, 500/400 m

20 Toes-to-bars

20 Ring Dips

 

Rebuild

4 RFQ

8-12 Romanian DL @2111

10-15 V-Up

10-12 Dips

 

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Monday, Sept 5

“I learned the value of hard work by working hard.” - Margaret Mead

Labor Day Today: 10 am ONLY!

Community WOD

“Bert” 

For time:

50 Burpees

Run, 400 m

100 Push-ups

Run, 400 m

150 Walking Lunges

Run, 400 m

200 Air Squats

Run, 400 m

150 Walking Lunges

Run, 400 m

100 Push-ups

Run, 400 m

50 Burpees

 

U.S. Marine Cpl. Albert Gettings, 27, of New Castle, Pennsylvania, died on Jan. 5, 2009, while conducting counter-sniper operations in Fallujah, Iraq. Cpl. Gettings was serving as a team leader with the 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, at the time of his death.

 

He is survived by his wife, Stephanie Palimino; parents, David and Juliet; and sister, Cori.

*Can be done with a buddy, or individually.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Saturday, Aug 3

“Zen is not some kind of excitement, but concentration on our usual everyday routine.”

Shunryu Suzuki 

Today:

8:30 Rebuild

9:30 Community WOD

Monday: ( Labor Day )

10am Community WOD only

Rebuild

3 RFQ

 Glute Bridge Walk-Out x 5 reps @ 4040

Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift x 8 reps

Single-Arm KB Swing x 8 reps per side

 

3 RFQ

Piked Handstand Push-up x 10 reps @21X1

Dumbbell Suitcase Deadlift x 10 reps per side @2111

V-Ups x 10-14 @21X1

 

If time, “Depth Drop” Series

Two sets of:

“Depth Drop Series”

Depth Drop x 1

Depth Drop + Max Height Jump x 2

Depth Drop + Broad Jump x 3 

 

Community WOD

In 12 mins, for max reps of:

100/70 Machine Calories

max reps in remaining time Wall Balls, 20/14 lbs

-- Rest 4 mins --

In 8 mins, for max reps of:

70/50 Machine Calories

max reps in remaining time Dumbbell Thrusters, 50/35 lbs

-- Rest 4 mins --

In 6 mins, for max reps of:

50/35 Machine Calories

max reps in remaining time Air Squats

 

Athlete Instructions

Can be done with partner or individually. Partners can use any split to break up work.

Machine Calories- Assault Bike or Row

 

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Friday, Sept 2

“Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.”

-Thomas Eddison

Strength

2 Pause Split Jerks, pick load

Every 2 mins for 20 mins.

Athlete Instructions

Sets 1-2: 65% 1RM Split Jerk

Sets 3-4: 70% 1RM Split Jerk

Sets 5-6: 75% 1RM Split Jerk

Sets 7-10: 80% 1RM Split Jerk

*Pause 2 secs in dip and 2 secs in receiving position.

 

WOD

For time:

Run, 800 m

60 Alternating Dumbbell Snatches, 50/35 lbs

Run, 800 m

 

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Thursday, Sept 1

“One of the most important things you can accomplish is just being yourself.” - Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson

Today: Rebuild option available all day today.

STRENGTH

3 rounds for quality of:

10 L/10 R Tempo Front Foot Elevated Split Squats, pick load @30X1; place front foot on a platform approximately 2-4" higher than back foot

Rest 1 min

10 L/10 R Tempo Single Arm Dumbbell Rows, pick load @21X1

Rest 1 min

 

WOD

4 rounds, each round for time, of:

12 Hang Squat Cleans, 95/65

9 Hang Power Snatches, 95/65

300/250m Row

*Rest 2 mins between each round.

 

REBUILD

Every 1 min for 16 mins, alternating between:

8 L Single Arm Landmine Press, pick load @2111

8 R Single Arm Landmine Press, pick load

8-10 Bent Over DB Fly’s, pick load @2111

Weighted Sit-Ups, 40 secs @2111

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Wednesday, Aug 31

“I guess if you keep making the same mistake long enough, it becomes your style.” - John Prine

Skill

Every 2 mins for 18 mins, alternating between:

4-8 Ring Muscle-ups (can sub Bar MU here if needed) Scaled: 12 Supine Ring Rows @2111

Handstand Walk, 50-75 ft (can sub nose-to-wall HS Hold here for 1:00)

L-Sit Hold, 1 min (accumulate as much time as possible in 1 min - can sub hollow hold here if needed)

 WOD

 2 rounds for time of:

25/20 Row Calories

Run, 800 m

20 Pull-ups

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Tuesday, Aug 30

“No amount of anxiety makes any difference to anything that’s going to happen.” - Alan Watts

Today: We’ll start with the WOD for athletes that want to go that route. Those that do the WOD will do strength with the full class after “Diane.” We’ll have our normal Rebuild strength option as well today.

WOD

“Diane”

21-15-19

Deadlift 225/155

Handstand Push-Up (DB Push Press)

Rx+: Strict HSPU

 

Rebuild

3 RFQ

8-10 Romanian Deadlift @3111

12-16 Filly Press @21X1

20-30 Russian Twists

 

Strength

Every 2 mins for 18 mins, alternating between:

6 Barbell Hip Thrusts, pick load

30 Band Pull Aparts

Side Plank, L 45 sec/R 45 sec

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Monday, Aug 29

“But never have I been a blue calm sea. I have always been a storm.” -Stevie Nicks

Reminder: Kids class is starting this week, not too late to sign your kids up!

-Older Kids: >9 Tuesday 3:30- 4:30

-Younger Kids: <9 Thursday 3:30-4:30

Strength

Back Squat: 1,1,1,1,3,3,3

Back Squat 1x1 at 90% 1RM

Back Squat 1x1 at 90% 1RM

Back Squat 1x1 at 90% 1RM

Back Squat 1x1 at 90% 1RM

Back Squat 1x3 at 85% 1RM

Back Squat 1x3 at 85% 1RM

Back Squat 1x3 at 85% 1RM

 Athlete Instructions

Complete sets every 2 mins.

 

WOD

Every 4 mins for 16 mins do:

max rep Assault Bike Calories, 1:30

60 Double Unders (100 singles)

Athlete Instructions

You don’t have to do the double-unders quickly, but you will need to do them in a fatigued state. Push hard on the 1:30 min to rack up as many calories as possible…then transition and get the double-unders done so that you can rest a bit before your next interval.

 

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