WOD - Class Programming

Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Sunday, Feb 26

“Maybe your weird is my normal. Who's to say?” - Nicki Minaj

Reminder

We kindly ask open gym peeps to avoid class times if possible! Thank You!

“RBG”

5 rounds for time:

15 air squats

20 KB snatches

200m run

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Saturday, Feb 25

“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.” - Alan Watts

Rebuild

3 sets of 8 reps each:

Frog back squat 

Bench hamstring lifts 

DB incline bench press

Ring face pull 


3 rounds

GHD face up hold :30

DB carry 100’

Lateral sled drag 100’


Community WOD 

Amrap 25:00 

While buddy runs 400m 

10 SA alternating devil press

10 DB Box overs 

20 SA push jerk 

*Inside work is continuous, when partner comes in from the run, they pick up where their buddy left off. For example, I’m on 8 push jerks, when my buddy comes in from the run, they will start their push jerks off on the 9th reps of the set of 20, then when finished they will start doing devil presses.


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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Friday, Feb 24

“I love music. It's freedom, a way to deal with pent-up frustration.” - Ice Cube

Strength 

Bench 3 x 5 / 55% 

Deadlift 3 x 5 / 55% 

Metcon 

Amrap 15 

5 pull-ups 

10 push-ups

15 air squats 

20 double unders 

XT

Back squat 3 x 5 / 55% 

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Thursday, Feb 23

“The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.” - Bertrand Russell

Rebuild

3 sets of 8 

Kneeling DB press 

Kneeling DB curl 

DB goblet cyclist squat 

Banded glute bridge 

Metcon

2 rounds for time: 

30/24 cal Row 

30/24 cal Bike

20 Dball cleans 

Rebuild

3 rounds 

100’ SA KB suitcase carry 

20/20 banded oblique twists 

100’ Forward sled 

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Wednesday, Feb 22

“To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders.” -Lao Tzu

Strength 

Front Squat 

55% / 3

65% / 2

75% / 1 

85% / 1 

95% / 1 

105% / 1 

*Keep adding until you find your new 1rm. 

Metcon

4 rounds for time: 

Run 400m 

10 snatches 115/75

XT

Snatch sets of 1

50,60,70,75,80,85,90,95%


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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Tuesday, Feb 21

“There are many ways of going forward, but only one way of standing still.”

- Franklin’ D. Roosevelt

Rebuild

3 sets 8 each 

SA DB row 

SA DB bench 

SA DB Split squat 

SA SL DB  RDL 

Metcon

With a buddy for max BBJ 

5 rounds 

Amrap 2:00

Bike 15/12 

Amrap Burpee box jump 24/20”

Rest 2:00

Rebuild

4 rounds 

Landmine twists (10/10)

5 4 way Dead bugs (3131) 

Reverse sled drag 100’ 

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Monday, Feb 20

“I am an artist... I am here to live out loud.” - Emile Zola

Strength

Strict press 

55% / 3

65% / 2

75% / 1 

85% / 1 

95% / 1 

105% / 1 

*Keep adding until you find your new 1rm. 

Metcon

23.1 

AMRAP 14:00

60 cal row 

50 toes to bar 

40 wall balls 20/14 

30 cleans 135/95 

20 muscle ups 

XT

C&J sets of 1

50,60,70,75,85,85,90,95%

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Sunday, Feb 19

“I'd rather regret the things I've done than regret the things I haven't done.”

-Lucille Ball

“Shirley Chisholm” 

6 rounds for time: 

200m run 

10 ball slams 

10 lunges 

10 burpees 

2:00 dance break 

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Saturday, Feb 18

“Do exactly what you would do if you felt most secure.” - Meister Eckhart

Rebuild

4 sets 

Face up GHD :30 

100’ Sled drag 

KB suitcase carry 100’ 

4 sets 

Face down GHD :30 

100’ Sled push 

KB goblet carry 100’ 

Community WOD 

2 rounds 

AMRAP 6:00

50 cal row 

50 sit-ups 

Rest 2:00

AMRAP 6:00

10 deadlifts 205 / 155 

30 push-ups 

Rest 2:00

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Friday, Feb 17

“It's always too early to quit.” - Norman Vincent Peale

Strength 

Pull-up max 

*find your 1rm pull-up, could be weighted or banded. If you’d like, you can also retest your hang variation from week one! 

Strict press 

55% / 3 x 5 

Metcon 

4 rounds for time 

2 rope climbs 

6 DB box overs 20” / 24” - 35 / 50

12 DB snatches 35 / 50

XT

Snatch 

50% / 2 

60% / 2 

70% / 1

80% / 1 

90% / 3 x 1 

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Thursday, Feb 16

“Too often we... enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought.” - JFK

Rebuild

3 sets of 6-8 

Single leg deadlift 

Split squats 

Kneeling fat bar curl 

True push-ups 

Metcon

3 rounds 

500/400m row 

100’ OH carry 

150’ front rack carry 

200’ farmer carry 

*Double KB, same weight for all. 

*20min time cap 

Rebuild

Just take the row out & add:

face up plank 1:00

face down plank 1:00

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Wednesday, Feb 15

“Love the giver more than the gift.” - Brigham Young

Gym Happenings

Attention Open Gym Peeps!!! New App Alert: Click THIS link for details

Strength 

Front Squat 

50% / 2

60% / 2

70% / 2

80% / 2 

90% / 3 x 2 

Metcon

Amrap 15: 

15/12 cal bike 

15 hang cleans 115/75

15 wall balls 20/14

XT

C&J 

50% / 2 

60% / 2 

70% / 1

80% / 1 

90% / 3 x 1 

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Tuesday, Feb 14

“The heart has its reasons of which reason knows nothing.” - Blaise Pascal

Gym Happenings

Hey everyone,

Most of you by now have probably heard Coach Mark has an awesome opportunity to be a co-owner of another facility in town. Mark’s been at Pisgah since, basically, the beginning and has served our community in so many ways.

So, we’re thrilled he has this opportunity, but he will be focusing fully on that role and not coaching at Pisgah moving forward. I expect we’ll see Mark at the occasional Pisgah social or Saturday Community WOD, but he won’t be leading the Tuesday and Thursday classes he’s been recently owning.

Congrats, Mark, and thank you!!

We are, however, very excited to let folks know that we have brought on two new staffers to absorb these classes.

Jessica Tripp has been an amazing addition to our 5:30am classes for months. A physical therapist and experienced CrossFitter, Jessica has agreed to lead our 5:30am Tuesday classes starting tomorrow! We are so excited to have her expertise and energy with our early risers. Welcome, Jess!

Also, Cherie Montou is a trainer and longtime CrossFit coach. She will be taking on our Tuesday 12pm class starting in March. Cherie brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the community, and we feel super lucky to have the chance to add her to the schedule.

I hope everyone will find time to learn from our new coaches and meet them (if you haven’t already) and welcome them to the Pisgah family!

Have a great week, y’all…

Better Than Yesterday,

Ben

Rebuild

3 sets of 8 each 

Single arm dumbbell bench 

Single arm dumbbell row 

Dumbbell goblet cyclist squat 

Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift

Metcon

Amrap 10 

20 double unders 

10 burpees 

Rebuild

Amrap 10 

5 dead bugs 

100’ Dball carry 

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Monday, Feb 13

“He who makes a beast of himself gets rid the pain of being a man.” - Samuel Johnson

Strength 

Strict press 

50% / 2

60% / 2

70% / 2

80% / 2 

90% / 3 x 2 

Pull-up 3 x 2 

Metcon

5 rounds 

100m shuttle run (10m each)

10 toes to bar

100m shuttle run (10m each)

20m kettlebell walking lunge 53/35

XT

Snatch 

50% / 2 

60% / 2 

70% / 1

80% / 1 

90% / 3 x 1

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Sunday, Feb 12

“Whoever is happy will make others happy too.” -Anne Frank

Women’s WOD

Julia “Butterfly” Hill

For time:

50 cal row

40 kettlebell swings

30 devil presses

20 box jumps

10 v-ups

30 devil presses

40 kettlebell swings

50 cal row

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Saturday, Feb 11

“Life lived for tomorrow will always be just a day away from being realized.” - Leo Buscaglia

Rebuild

3 sets of 12 each 

Dumbbell side bend

Dumbbell tricep roll back 

Dumbbell curl 

3 sets of 8 each 

Dumbbell lateral raise 

Dumbbell single leg deadlift

Dumbbell split squat

Community WOD 

30 rounds: Teams of 3 

10 push presses 45/35 

10 air squats 

10/7 cal bike 

*alternate full rounds

*30 min cap 

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Friday, Feb 10

“Always do what you’re afraid to do.”

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Strength 

Strict press 

50% / 3 

60% / 3 

70% / 3

80% / 4 x 3 

Pull-up 4 x 3

Metcon 

4 rounds 

1:00 each 

Sit-ups 

Alternating Step-ups 

Cal Row 

Up downs / sprawls 

*burpee but no push-up no jump

XT

Deadlift 

50% / 3 

60% / 3 

70% / 3

80% / 4 x 3

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Thursday, Feb 9

“Put a picture of yourself as a child in view somewhere, to remind yourself to be playful.”

- Alexandra Stoddard

"Rebuild

2 rounds for max time each:

L-sit hold 

Rope hang *alternate top hands each round 

Handstand hold 

Metcon

3 rounds 

40 Double unders 

20 KB swings 70/53

*eye level or (float height)


Rebuild

3-4 sets 

D ball chest hold :30

Landmine oblique 20/20

100’ Sled push 

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Wednesday, Feb 8

“An artist cannot fail; it is a success to be one.” - Charles Horton Cooley

Strength 

Front Squat 

50% / 3 

60% / 3 

70% / 3

80% / 4 x 3


Metcon

Amrap 15: 

15 / 12 Cal Bike 

15 - 10m shuttle (150M ) 

15 Wall balls 20/14 

XT

C&J 

50% / 2 

60% / 2 

70% / 2 

80% / 4 x 2 

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Tuesday, Feb 7

“There are years that ask questions and years that answer.” - Zara Neale Hurston

Rebuild

2 rounds max reps

1:00 on / :15 off 

Band hammer curl

Band front raise 

Band pull aparts 

Band tricep push down

Band abs 

Band hamstring curl

 

Metcon

6 rounds for time: 

500 / 400m row 

*Alternate with a buddy 

Rebuild

3-4 sets 

Reverse sled 100’

Farmer carry 100’

Face up GHD :30

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