WOD - Class Programming

Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Wednesday, November 26

“No one escapes pain, fear, and suffering. Yet from pain can come wisdom, from fear can come courage, from suffering can come strength – if we have the virtue of resilience.”
― Eric Greitens, Resilience

Announcements

  • We’ll be closed on Thanksgiving day, no classes. We’ll do one class on Friday, November 28, and then be back to normal schedule. Open gym is always available!

Warm-up (NTE 10’)

2 Rounds, not for time, of:

2 minutes of biking, jogging or rowing

20 seconds of banded steps forward and backward

10 steps of 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

3 inchworm push-ups (see video below)

3 down-ups

3 burpees

Strength/Skill

Back Squat 1x10

Athlete Instructions

Work up to a heavy set of 10.

Movement Demos

Barbell Bent Over Row 12-12-12-12

Athlete Instructions

3-4x 8-12 reps

Movement Demos

WOD

6 rounds for time of:

4 Bar Muscle-ups (or 12 Pull-Ups)

8 Burpee Box Jump Overs, 24/20 in

12 Dumbbell Front Rack Lunges, 50/35 lbs

Athlete Instructions

For time, or not.

Goals

Super Fitness Robot time / rounds: 

12:00 or less

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

20:00

Movement Demos

Cool Down

Wall Stretch, Leg

Hold 1-2 minutes per side.

Wall Shoulder Stretch

Hold 1-2 minutes.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Tuesday, November 25

“We all have battles to fight. And it’s often in those battles that we are most alive: it’s on the frontlines of our lives that we earn wisdom, create joy, forge friendships, discover happiness, find love, and do purposeful work.”
― Eric Greitens, Resilience

Announcements

  • We’ll be closed on Thanksgiving day, no classes. We’ll do one class on Friday, November 28, and then be back to normal schedule. Open gym is always available!

Warm-up (NTE 10’)

Not for time:

3 minutes of rowing, biking or jogging (roughly 60% effort)

10 m high knees

10 m butt kicks

8 hip & back extensions

2 minutes of rowing, biking or jogging (roughly 70% effort)

10 m high knees

10 m butt kicks

8 hip & back extensions

1 minute of rowing, biking or jogging (roughly 80% effort)

10 m high knees

10 m butt kicks

8 hip & back extensions

Strength/Skill

After WOD:

For quality, Superset

4 RFQ

Tempo Dumbbell Deadlift x 12

Use the heaviest weight you can for each set.

Athlete Instructions

Tempo 10.1.10.1

Eccentric: 10 seconds

Pause in the bottom: 1 second

Concentric: 10 seconds

Pause at the top: 1 second

Movement Demos

Bar Hang x :45

Athlete Instructions

Accumulate 2-3 mins

Movement Demos

WOD

Death By Row Calorie

With a continuously running clock perform:

1 Row Calorie in the first 1 min

2 Row Calories in the second 1 min

3 Row Calories in the third 1 min

...

Continuing this for as long as you are able.

Athlete Instructions

Goals

Super Fitness Robot time / rounds: 

Men- completing the round of 20 or more

Women- completing the round of 15 or more

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

Men- completing the round of 15 or more

Women- completing the round of 12 or more

Movement Demos

Cool Down

Foam Roller, Back, lats, etc

Glute Stretch

Hold 1-2 minutes per side.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Monday, November 24

“As much as talent counts, effort counts twice.”
― Angela Duckworth

Announcements

  • We’ll be closed on Thanksgiving day, no classes. We’ll do one class on Friday, November 28, and then be back to normal schedule. Open gym is always available!

Warm-up (NTE 10’)

2 Rounds, not for time, of:

2 minutes of easy jogging, biking or rowing

20 seconds of jumping jacks or jump rope

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 hanging knee raises or sit-ups

5 shoulder presses

Strength/Skill

3 RFQ

Russian Twist x 25-30

DB Push Press x 12

WOD

5 rounds for max reps of:

10 Shoulder Press, pick load

10 Knees-to-elbows

50 Double Unders

max rep Shuttle Runs, 10 m, 1 min

Rest 3 mins

Athlete Instructions

Goals

Super Fitness Robot time / rounds: 

10m Shuttle Runs- 16 or more per minute (160m)

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

10m Shuttle Runs- 10 or more per minute (100m)

Movement Demos

Cool Down

Pec stretch, laying on side.

1-2 minutes per side.

Cobra Stretch - abs

1-2 minutes

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Sunday, November 23

“Rock bottom became the solid foundation in which I rebuilt my life.”
― J.K. Rowling

Announcements

  • We’ll be closed on Thanksgiving day, no classes. We’ll do one class on Friday, November 28, and then be back to normal schedule. Open gym is always available!

“Rebuild” day!

Warm-up (NTE 10’)

3 Sets

Tall Plank Theraband Lateral Walk 20'/side

Single Arm Trap 3 Raise w/ DB Isometric x 10/arm

Light Slow

Scapular Ring Rows x 10 (pause 1sec at top)

Strength/Skill

A1) Farmers Press: 20X1; 8-10/arm; rest 75sec

x 3 Sets

A2) Decline Narrow Grip Bench Press: 2020;

10-12reps; rest 75sec x 3 Sets

A3) Alternating Dumbbell Curls: 30X1; 8-10/

arm; rest 75sec x 3 Sets

WOD

3 Sets

10 Renegade Rows 50/35lbs

Row 300/275m @ 90% effort

rest walk 2-3mins between sets

After WOD, if time:

3 Sets

10-12 DB Upright Row @ 2121

10-12 Ring Body Saw @ 3010

10-12 Lying DB Tricep Extensions @ 30X1

-rest as needed between sets-

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Saturday, November 22

“My barn having burned down, I can now see the moon.”

― Mizuta Masahide

Announcements

  • We’ll be closed on Thanksgiving day, no classes. We’ll do one class on Friday, November 28, and then be back to normal schedule. Open gym is always available!

Warm-up (NTE 10’)

2 Rounds, not for time, of:

2 minutes of easy jogging, biking or rowing

20 seconds of lateral banded steps

8 air squats

8 box step-ups and step-downs, you choose the height

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

6 band pull-aparts

6 scap pull-ups

6 kip swings

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

6 barbell thrusters or 6 wall ball shots

WOD

For time:

Run, 400 m

20 Back Squats, 205/145 lbs

Run, 400 m

20 Strict Chin-ups

Run, 400 m

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

Run, 400 m

20 Strict Chin-ups

Run, 400 m

60 Wall Balls, 20/14 lbs

Run, 400 m

Athlete Instructions

Other Equipment Conversions

Replace each 400m of running with 1200m on the Echo Bike, 500m on the Concept 2 rower

Goals

Super Fitness Robot time / rounds: 

25:00 or less

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

35:00 or less

Athlete Instructions

For time, or not.

Movement Demos

Cool Down

Kneeling Lay Back

Hold 1-2 minutes.

Calves & Foam Rolling

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Friday, November 21

“If your heart is broken, make art with the pieces.”
― Shane Koyczan

Announcements

  • We’ll be closed on Thanksgiving day, no classes. We’ll do one class on Friday, November 28, and then be back to normal schedule. Open gym is always available!

Warm-up (NTE 10’)

2 Rounds, not for time, of:

15/12 cals Air bike (or same calories on the rower or 200m run)

7 hip & back extensions

4 deadlifts, starting from mid-shin

4 hang power cleans, starting from just above the knees

4 front squats

4 shoulder presses

4 clean & jerks, starting from mid-shin

Strength/Skill

20 min to find 

Clean and Jerk 1RM for today.

WOD

For time:

15 Clean & Jerks, 135/95 lbs

30/20 Air Bike Calories

15 Clean & Jerks, 135/95 lbs

Athlete Instructions

Calorie Conversions

Concept 2 Rower 1.2x (36 cal)

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

Thursday, November 20

“The human capacity for burden is like bamboo- far more flexible than you’d ever believe at first glance.” ― Jodi Picoult, My Sister’s Keeper

Announcements

  • We’ll be closed on Thanksgiving day, no classes. We’ll do one class on Friday, November 28, and then be back to normal schedule. Open gym is always available!

“Rebuild” day!

Warm-up (NTE 10’)

3 Sets

5 Dumbbell RDL 3030

5 Single Arm Cuban Press/arm slow

5 Burpee High Jump

15sec Row Acceleration (increase pace every 5sec)

rest as needed

Strength/Skill

A1) Segmented Snatch Grip Deadlift - 3 Pauses:

3131; 6-8reps; rest 75sec x 3 (use lifting straps)

A2) Barbell Z Press: 3021; 8-10reps; rest 75sec

x 3 sets

B1) Cyclist Front Squat: 31X0; 8-10 reps; rest

75sec x 3 Sets

B2) Chainsaw Row: 20X2; 8-10/arm; rest

75sec x 3 Sets

WOD

5min AMRAP: 1-2-3-4-5-6....

DB Bench Press 65/45lbs

*5 Cal Row between each set

rest 2mins

5min AMRAP: 1-2-3-4-5-6....

Wall Walks (or x5 Elbow to Tall Plank)

*20 Double Unders between each set

rest 2mins

5min AMRAP: 1-2-3-4-5-6....

Strict Toes to Bar (Scale to Knee Raise or V-Up)

*5 Cal Assault Bike between each set

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Wednesday, November 19

“‎Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anybody else expects of you. Never excuse yourself. Never pity yourself. Be a hard master to yourself-and be lenient to everybody else.”
― Henry Ward Beecher

Announcements

  • We’ll be closed on Thanksgiving day, no classes. We’ll do one class on Friday, November 28, and then be back to normal schedule. Open gym is always available!

Warm-up (NTE 10’)

2 Rounds, not for time, of:

2 minutes of rowing, jogging or biking

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 sit-ups or hollow rocks

Strength/Skill

4 rounds for quality of:

12 Ring Rows

R Side Plank, 40 secs

4 Shuttle Runs, 50 m

L Side Plank, 40 secs

WOD

3 rounds for time of:

Farmer Carry, 50/35 lbs, 50 m

Row, 500 m

Athlete Instructions

Other Equipment Conversions

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

Replace each 500 m of rowing with 400m of running, 1200m on the Echo Bike

Goals

Super Fitness Robot time / rounds: 

8:45 or less (Men); 10:00 or less (Women)

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

11:45 or less (Men); 14:00 or less (Women)

Movement Demos

Cool Down

Cobra Stretch - abs

1-2 minutes

Wall Shoulder Stretch

Hold 1-2 minutes.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Tuesday, November 18

“The oak fought the wind and was broken, the willow bent when it must and survived.”
― Robert Jordan, The Fires of Heaven

Announcements

  • We’ll be closed on Thanksgiving day, no classes. We’ll do one class on Friday, November 28, and then be back to normal schedule. Open gym is always available!

Warm-up (NTE 10’)

3 minutes of easy jogging, biking or rowing

7 deadlifts, starting from mid-shin

5 inchworm push-ups 

2 minutes of easy jogging, biking or rowing

7 hang muscle cleans, starting from just above the knees

5 down-ups

1 minute of easy jogging, biking or rowing

7 hang power cleans, starting from just above the knees

5 burpees

Strength/Skill

After WOD:

3 RFQ:

1x [ 12 Dumbbell Lateral Raises + 12 Dumbbell Front Raises + 12 Dumbbell Bent Over Raises ]

Then:

75 Russian KB Swings for time (or not, try to get these done in as few sets as possible. Challenge your grip stamina!!)

WOD

3 rounds for time of:

15 Hang Power Cleans, 135/95 lbs

15 Burpees

Athlete Instructions

Goals

Super Fitness Robot time / rounds: 

5:00 or less

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

7:00

Movement Demos

Cool Down

Trap stretch with lacrosse ball

1-2 minutes per side


Chest & Pec, hands behind

Hold 1-2 minutes.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Monday, November 17

“Enthusiasm is common. Endurance is rare.” ― Angela Duckworth

Announcements

  • We will NOT have a 12pm class Monday, the 17th. Meg and Ben both have commitments that we can’t shift. We’re working on adding a new coach that has 12pm availability! Hopefully, more to come on that. Regular 12pm schedule resumes Wednesday. Noon athletes, come hit up an AM or afternoon class!

  • We’ll be closed on Thanksgiving day, no classes. We’ll do one class on Friday, November 28, and then be back to normal schedule. Open gym is always available!

Warm-up (NTE 10’)

2 Rounds, not for time, of:

2 minutes of rowing, biking or jogging

30 seconds of banded marching

10 hip & back extensions

1 x Snatch warm-up with empty bar (45/35)

Strength/Skill

Overhead Squat 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 70-75% and increasing the load.

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

Starting at 50-55% and increasing the load.

Movement Demos

WOD

“Isabel”

For time:

30 Snatches, 135/95 lbs

Cool Down

Wall Shoulder Stretch

Hold 1-2 minutes.

Wall Stretch, Leg

Hold 1-2 minutes per side.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Sunday, November 16

"You can accomplish by kindness what you cannot by force." - Publilius Syrus

Warm-up (NTE 10’)

3 Sets

20 Frog Pump + 20sec Isometric Contraction at

top of last rep

-rest 30sec-

8-10 Goblet Curtsy Step Down/leg (box height

below knee)

-rest as needed-

Strength/Skill

A1) Frog Stance Deadlift: 31X1; 10-12reps; 

A2) KB Rack Deficit Split Squat: 2110; 8-10/leg;

B1) GHD Hip Extension: 3021; 8-10reps; 

(sub bodyweight good mornings or supermans here)

B2) Goblet Cossack Squat : 30X0; 16-20reps

alternating legs; 

WOD

Every 10mins x 2 sets:

50 Double Unders

500m Assault Bike

40 Air Squats

20 Alt DB Power Snatch 50/35lbs

10 Burpee Box Jump Over 24/20"

Same Pace Every Set

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Saturday, November 15

"Kindness can become its own motive. We are made kind by being kind." - Eric Hoffer

Warm-up (NTE 10’)

2 Rounds, not for time, of:

2 minutes of rowing, biking or jogging

20 seconds of jumping jacks or jump rope

8 box step-ups and step-downs, you choose the height

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 or ring rows

5 knee push-ups or jumping ring dips

Strength/Skill

7 rounds for max reps of:

3 Weighted Strict Pull-ups, pick load

max rep Strict Dips

Athlete Instructions

Goals

Super Fitness Robot time / rounds:

Strict Dips- 12 reps or more per set

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

Strict Dips- 8 reps or more per set

Movement Demos

WOD

3 rounds for time of:

25 Kettlebell Swings, 53/35 lbs

20 Hollow Rocks

15 Box Jumps, 24/20 in

Athlete Instructions

Super Fitness Robot time / rounds:

7:30 or less

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

10:30 or less

Movement Demos

Cool Down

Cobra Stretch - abs

1-2 minutes

Calves & Foam Rolling

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Friday, November 14

Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see. - Mark Twain

Warm-up (NTE 10’)

2 minutes of jogging, biking

-then-

3 Rounds, not for time, of:

30 seconds of banded marching

7 hip & back extensions

20 seconds of foam rolling your lats or 20 seconds of bar hang (the goal is to feel a nice stretch in your lats)

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

6 steps of walking lunges with the barbell overhead in press width grip (if possible)

5 front squats, empty barbell (3 seconds up, 3 seconds down)

Strength/Skill

Front Squat 5-5-5-5-5

Use the heaviest weight you can for each set.

Rest as needed between sets.

Athlete Instructions

Goals

Super Fitness Robot time / rounds: 

75% 1RM or higher

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

55% 1RM or higher

Movement Demos

WOD

As many reps as possible in 3 mins of:

Burpee

Movement Demos

Cool Down

Wall Stretch, Leg

Hold 1-2 minutes per side.

Foam Roller, Back, lats, etc

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Thursday, November 13

“A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal." - Steve Maraboli

“Rebuild” Day!

Warm-up (NTE 10’)

2-3 Sets

5 Single Arm Turkish Sit Ups R

1 Turkish Get Up R

50' Single Arm KB Overhead Carry R

5 Single Arm Turkish Sit Ups L

1 Turkish Get Up L

50' Single Arm KB Overhead Carry L

3-5 Strict Pull ups

rest as needed between sets

Strength/Skill

A1) Incline Close Grip Bench Press: 31X0;

10-12reps; 

A2) Single Arm DB Tripod Row: 20X2; 8-10/arm;

B1) Single Arm Dumbbell Bench Press: 31X0;

8-10/arm;

B2) Lean Away Strict Ring Pull Up: 40X0; 8-10 reps

WOD

4 RFQ:

20 Elbow to Tall Plank

30sec KB Farmers Walk 70/53

10 Alternating KB Gorilla Rows 70/53

10 Hand Release Push Ups

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Wednesday, November 12

"Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless." - Mother Teresa

Warm-up (NTE 10’)

3 minutes of easy jogging, biking or rowing

-then-

2-3 Rounds, not for time, of:

5-7 hip & back extensions

3-5 deadlifts

3-5 hang muscle cleans

3-5 hang power cleans, 2 secs pause in the receiving position

3-5 shoulder presses

3-5 push presses

3-5 push jerks, 2 secs pause in the receiving position

Strength/Skill

After WOD, Superset:

3 RFQ:

Arnold Press x 12

Deficit Deadlift x 12 (light!)

Plank Hold x 1:00

WOD

“DT”

5 rounds for time of:

12 Deadlifts, 155/105 lbs

9 Hang Power Cleans, 155/105 lbs

6 Push Jerks, 155/105 lbs

In honor of USAF SSgt Timothy P. Davis, 28, who was killed on Feburary, 20 2009 supporting operations in OEF when his vehicle was struck by an IED. Timothy is survived by his wife Megan and one-year old son T.J.

Athlete Instructions

For time, or not.

Goals

Super Fitness Robot time / rounds: 

Men- 9:14 or less

Women- 8:25 or less

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

14:00

Movement Demos

Cool Down

Kneeling Lay Back

Hold 1-2 minutes.

Frog Stretch

Hold 1-2 minutes.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Tuesday, November 11

"A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees." - Amelia Earhart

Announcements:

  • Many of you may know we get most of our programming (M, Tu, W, F, Sa) from Pat Sherwood at CF Linchpin. He puts out some resources to pair with his programming that I’ve not shared in the past, but may start doing so from time to time, as I think they’re excellent and may provide some context for folks who are more interested in the “why” of what we do.

    • First up, this link is Pat’s explanation of “modulating intensity,” or why we may intentionally vary our intensity (or “go harder” on some days than others). Modulating Intensity this week (please know we shift up and add stuff to his programming often, so when he breaks down what he’s doing on what day, that may not correspond to what we’re doing in class. Not the point. Just pay attention to the explanation around his decisions of when to push and when to back off.)

  • Tuesday is Veterans’ Day. We’ll run a special schedule and do one Community WOD class at 9:30am. This is a special workout we usually do each year on Veterans’ Day called “Chad.” If you need a door code to come in at another time in the day, that’s all good! Just call or text Ben at 828-338-9718.

  • I watched this the other day and recommend it. Sharing here on Veterans’ Day. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/new-documentary-explores-use-of-psychedelics-to-treat-combat-veterans-with-ptsd

WOD

“Chad”

For time:

1000 Weighted Box Step-ups, 45/35 lbs, 20 in

In honor of Navy SEAL Chad Wilkinson, who took his life on October 29, 2018, due to the effects of numerous deployments, several TBIs, blast wave injuries, and PTSD. 

Scaled Option 1:

750 or 1000 step-ups- no ruck or weight added

Scaled Option 2: 

500 step-ups - no ruck or weight added

Scaled Option 3:

Pick a time (30 min, 45 min) and do as many step-ups as you can in that time, weighted or not.

Alternate WOD:

45 min Bike for cals

If you are feeling beat up and want a recovery-type day, hit this one and keep the pace conversational and sustainable

Cool Down

Quad work (foam roll, couch stretch, kneeling lay back)

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Monday, November 10

"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted." - Aesop

Announcements:

  • Many of you may know we get most of our programming (M, Tu, W, F, Sa) from Pat Sherwood at CF Linchpin. He puts out some resources to pair with his programming that I’ve not shared in the past, but may start doing so from time to time, as I think they’re excellent and may provide some context for folks who are more interested in the “why” of what we do.

    • First up, this link is Pat’s explanation of “modulating intensity,” or why we may intentionally vary our intensity (or “go harder” on some days than others). Modulating Intensity this week (please know we shift up and add stuff to his programming often, so when he breaks down what he’s doing on what day, that may not correspond to what we’re doing in class. Not the point. Just pay attention to the explanation around his decisions of when to push and when to back off.)

  • Tuesday is Veteran’s Day. We’ll run a special schedule and do one Community WOD class at 9:30am. This is a special workout we usually do each year on Veteran’s Day called “Chad.” If you need a door code to come in at another time in the day, that’s all good! Just call or text Ben at 828-338-9718.

Warm-up (NTE 10’)

3 Rounds, not for time, of:

1 minute of jogging, biking or rowing

9 air squats

7 knee push-ups

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

Dumbbell Pull Over 12-12-12-12

Movement Demos

WOD

3 rounds for time of:

Run, 400 m

3x [ 5 Pull-ups + 10 Push-ups + 15 Air Squats ]

Athlete Instructions

Goals

Super Fitness Robot time / rounds: 

15:00 or less

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

22:00 or less

Other Equipment Conversions

Replace each 400m of running with 1200m on the Echo Bike, 500m on the Concept 2 rower

Movement Demos

Cool Down

Pec stretch, laying on side.

1-2 minutes per side.

Straddle Stretch

Hold 1-2 minutes.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Sunday, November 9

The world is engineered for convenience, not for health. It’s not random. It’s strategy. REBEL. Start simple. Eat real food. Lift weights. Breathe heavy. Sleep more. Go for a long run. Surround yourself with people who bring out the best in you.

Ben Bergeron

“Rebuild” Programming Day

Warm-up (NTE 10’)

3 Sets

Yoga Push Up x 8

Prone Snow Angels x 8

Scapular Pull Ups x 8

Side Plank Rotations x 8/side

*move slow and deliberately

Strength/Skill

A1) Tall Kneeling Filly Press: 2111; 8-10/arm;

rest 75sec x 3 Sets

A2) Close Grip Parallette Tricep Push Up: 3011;

8-10reps; rest 75sec x 3 Sets

A3) Incline Bench Dumbbell Bicep Curl: 40X1;

8-10reps; rest 75sec x 3 Sets

WOD

B) 3 Sets

10 Kipping Toes to Bar (Knee Raises/V-Ups)

20 Anchored Feet Sit Ups

Row  400/350m @ 90% effort

rest walk 2-3mins between sets

After WOD:

C) 3 Sets

20 Banded Tricep Push Downs

20 Banded Bicep Curls

20 Banded Face Pulls

-rest as needed between movements-

Cool Down

Banded shoulder work on rig

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Saturday, November 8

The world is engineered for convenience, not for health. It’s not random. It’s strategy. REBEL. Start simple. Eat real food. Lift weights. Breathe heavy. Sleep more. Go for a long run. Surround yourself with people who bring out the best in you.

Ben Bergeron

Warm-up (NTE 10’)

4 minutes of biking, rowing or jogging

-then-

3 Rounds, 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 pull-ups, ring rows, or half height rope climb

5 push presses

30 seconds of biking, rowing or running (try to increase the effort every 10 seconds)

60 seconds of rest

Strength/Skill

-

WOD

5 rounds for max reps of:

1 Rope Climb, 15 ft (Legless preferred, scale to clamps. Can sub 12 pull-ups or ring rows per round here)

15 Push Press, 95/65 lbs

max rep Air Bike Calories, 1 min

Rest 3 mins

Athlete Instructions

Goals

Super Fitness Robot time / rounds: 

Men- 22 cals per minute

Women- 17 cals per minute

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

Men- 12 cals per minute

Women- 8 cals per minute

Movement Demos

Cool Down

Pec stretch, laying on side.

1-2 minutes per side.


Cobra Stretch - abs

1-2 minutes

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Friday, November 7

The world is engineered for convenience, not for health. It’s not random. It’s strategy. REBEL. Start simple. Eat real food. Lift weights. Breathe heavy. Sleep more. Go for a long run. Surround yourself with people who bring out the best in you.

Ben Bergeron

Warm-up (NTE 10’)

3 Rounds, not for time, of:

1 minute of jogging, biking or rowing

5 hip & back extensions

20 seconds of banded steps forward and backward

20 seconds of jumping jacks or jump rope

3-5 deadlifts

3-5 muscle cleans, starting from mid-shin

3-5 front squats

3-5 hang squat cleans, starting from just above the knees

3-5 squat cleans, starting from mid-shin

Strength/Skill

:45 on/:15 off for 3 rounds of:

4-count Flutter Kick

Sled Pull or Push (medium weight. Move methodically. Not a sprint. Keep heart rate/breathing from spiking.)

Rest

WOD

For time:

3 rounds of:

3 Squat Cleans, 80% 1RM

50 Single Unders

-- then --

Rest 5 mins

-- then --

3 rounds of:

4 Squat Cleans, 70% 1RM

50 Single Unders

-- then --

Rest 5 mins

-- then --

3 rounds of:

5 Squat Cleans, 60% 1RM

50 Double Unders (100 singles)

Athlete Instructions

For time, or not

Goals

Super Fitness Robot time / rounds:

4:30 or less per interval

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

7:00 or less per interval

Movement Demos

Cool Down

Wall Stretch, Leg

Hold 1-2 minutes per side.

Glute Stretch

Hold 1-2 minutes per side.

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