WOD - Class Programming

Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Friday, May 1

rx

3 rounds for time:
50 air squats
7 ring muscle-ups
10 hang power cleans (95/135 lb)

Score: Total time

intermediate

3 rounds for time:
50 air squats
7 jumping muscle-ups or low-ring transitions
10 hang power cleans (75/115 lb)

Score: Total time

beginner

3 rounds for time:
30 air squats
10 ring rows
10 hang power cleans (35/45 lb)

Score: Total time

Skill Work

Rest, stretch, recover.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Thursday, April 30

rx

5 rounds for time:
:30 L-sit
14/18-cal air bike
10 DB burpees (35/50 lb)
– Rest 2:00 between rounds.
– Use two dumbbells.

Score: Total time

intermediate

5 rounds for time:
:30 tuck hold
10/13-cal air bike
10 DB burpees (20/35 lb)
– Rest 2:00 between rounds.
– Use two dumbbells.

Score: Total time

beginner

5 rounds for time:
:30 seated leg raise hold
7/10-cal air bike
10 DB burpees (10/15 lb)
– Rest 2:00 between rounds.
– Use two dumbbells.

Score: Total time

Skill Work

Rest, stretch, recover.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Wednesday, April 29

rx

For time:
10-8-6-4-2
Push jerks (125/185 lb)
100-80-60-40-20
Double-unders

Score: Total time

intermediate

For time:
10-8-6-4-2
Push jerks (95/135 lb)
50-40-30-20-10
Double-unders

Score: Total time

beginner

For time:
10-8-6-4-2
Push presses (35/45 lb)
50-40-30-20-10
Single-unders

Score: Total time

Skill Work

Pre-workout skill
2 rounds for max reps:
:30 single-unders
:30 rest
:30 double-unders
:30 rest
:30 triple-unders
:30 rest

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Tuesday, April 28

Announcements:

  • Apologies for the delay on the keypad. The one we were told to order has a 20-30 (!) business-day shipping turnaround, so we’re just waiting on delivery. Thanks for hanging with us! We have been using an old school key lockbox on the back door to provide 24/7 access in the meantime. Let me know if you need the code.

  • Did you know we pay for a workout tracking app for our members to use? It’s called “Beyond the Whiteboard,” and does a great job. Most of our workouts are pre-entered in the app, so all you have to do is enter your results each day. There is a quote that says you “improve what you measure.” If you’d like a great tool to help track your results and progress, sign-up using the steps below. We have room for 12 more members at our current subscription level.

    • Steps for Members to Sign Up

      1. Download & Open the App: Download the btwb app on iOS or Android.

      2. Start Sign Up: Select "Sign Up" and create an account using their name and email.

      3. Enter Gym Code: When prompted for a gym affiliation, select "Join by Code".

      4. Enter Your Unique Code: Enter the unique Member Code provided by your gym to link their account. (Pisgah’s code is PISG239).

      5. Confirm Details: If the gym pays for the subscription, the member will only need to complete their profile (password, DOB) to finish.

  • Shout-outs to Seth and Jason for getting double-unders last week. And to Kathy for getting rope climbs!

rx

AMRAP 20 with a partner:
400-m run
Handstand walk (100 ft)
100 walking lunges
– Run together.
– Split the handstand walk evenly (50 ft each)
– Share the lunges as desired.

intermediate

AMRAP 20 with a partner:
400-m run
20 handstand shoulder taps
80 walking lunges
– Run together.
– Split the handstand shoulder taps evenly (10 reps each)
– Share the lunges as desired.

beginner

AMRAP 20 with a partner:
400-m run
Bear crawl (50 ft)
60 walking lunges
– Run together.
– Split the bear crawl evenly (25 ft each).
– Share the lunges as desired.

Skill Work

Pre-workout skill
5 sets:
:20 handstand shoulder taps
:40 rest
– Choose from freestanding, heels against the wall, or toes against the wall.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Monday, April 27

Announcements:

  • Apologies for the delay on the keypad. The one we were told to order has a 20-30 (!) business-day shipping turnaround, so we’re just waiting on delivery. Thanks for hanging with us! We have been using an old school key lockbox on the back door to provide 24/7 access in the meantime. Let me know if you need the code.

  • Did you know we pay for a workout tracking app for our members to use? It’s called “Beyond the Whiteboard,” and does a great job. Most of our workouts are pre-entered in the app, so all you have to do is enter your results each day. There is a quote that says you “improve what you measure.” If you’d like a great tool to help track your results and progress, sign-up using the steps below. We have room for 12 more members at our current subscription level.

    • Steps for Members to Sign Up

      1. Download & Open the App: Download the btwb app on iOS or Android.

      2. Start Sign Up: Select "Sign Up" and create an account using their name and email.

      3. Enter Gym Code: When prompted for a gym affiliation, select "Join by Code".

      4. Enter Your Unique Code: Enter the unique Member Code provided by your gym to link their account. (Pisgah’s code is PISG239).

      5. Confirm Details: If the gym pays for the subscription, the member will only need to complete their profile (password, DOB) to finish.

  • Shout-outs to Seth and Jason for getting double-unders last week. And to Kathy for getting rope climbs!

Heavy Day

rx

For load:
Deadlift
10-10-7-7-3-3-3

Score: Load

intermediate

Same as Rx’d

Score: Load

beginner

Same as Rx’d

Score: Load

Skill Work

Post workout accessory
8 rounds:
:20 hollow rocks
:10 rest
:20 Superman rocks
:10 rest

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Sunday, April 26

“Sunday is for ____”

rx

EMOM 15:
Min 1 | 15 toes-to-bars
Min 2 | :30 bike for calories
Min 3 | 20 hip extensions

 

intermediate

EMOM 15:
Min 1 | 10 toes-to-bars
Min 2 | :30 bike for calories
Min 3 | 20 hip extensions

beginner

EMOM 15:
Min 1 | 15 kipping knee raises
Min 2 | :30 bike for calories
Min 3 | barbell good mornings

Skill Work

Rest, stretch, recover.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Saturday, April 25

“Pump It. Fold It. Hang It.”

rx

For time with a partner:
100-cal air bike
80 V-ups
6:00 accumulated pull-up bar hang
80 V-ups
100-cal air bike
– 30:00 time cap.
– Share the work as desired.

 

Score: Total time

intermediate

For time with a partner:
80-cal air bike
60 V-ups
4:00 accumulated pull-up bar hang
60 V-ups
80-cal air bike
– 30:00 time cap.
– Share the work as desired.

Score: Total time

beginner

For time with a partner:
50-cal air bike
50 tuck-ups
3:00 accumulated foot-assisted pull-up bar hang
50 tuck-ups
50-cal air bike
– 30:00 time cap.
– Share the work as desired.

Score: Total time

Skill Work

Post-workout challenge
The Flutter Game

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Friday, April 24

“Dummie Bunny”

rx

For time:
100 double-unders
60 DB deadlifts (50/70 lb)
100 double-unders
45 DB hang power cleans (50/70 lb)
100 double-unders
30 DB push jerks (50/70 lb)
– Use two dumbbells.

Score: Total time

intermediate

For time:
70 double-unders
60 DB deadlifts (35/50 lb)
70 double-unders
45 DB hang power cleans (35/50 lb)
70 double-unders
30 DB push jerks (35/50 lb)
– Use two dumbbells.

Score: Total time

beginner

For time:
60 single-unders
30 DB deadlifts (10/20 lb)
60 single-unders
25 DB hang power cleans (10/20 lb)
60 single-unders
20 DB push jerks (10/20 lb)
– Use two dumbbells.

Score: Total time

Skill Work

Rest, stretch, recover.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Thursday, April 23

“Let's Hunt”

rx

For time:
400-m bear crawl
400-m run
400-m walking lunges
400-m run

Score: Total time

intermediate

Same as Rx’d

Score: Total time

beginner

For time:
100-m bear crawl
200-m run
100-m walking lunges
200-m run

Score: Total time

Skill Work

Rest, stretch, recover.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Wednesday, April 22

“Light 'Til It's Not”

  • heavy day

rx

For load:
Overhead squat
8-8-8-8

Then …

AMRAP 6:
40 overhead squats (55/75 lb)
30 deficit push-ups (2/4 in)

Score: Load

intermediate

For load:
Overhead squat
8-8-8-8

Then …

AMRAP 6:
40 overhead squats (45/65 lb)
30 deficit push-ups (1/2 in)

Score: Load

beginner

For load:
Overhead squat
8-8-8-8

Then …

AMRAP 6:
20 overhead squats (15/35 lb)
15 push-ups from the knees

Score: Load

Skill Work

Pre-workout build-up
Every 4:00 x 4 sets:
8 overhead squats
– Build to starting load.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Tuesday, April 21

announcements

  • New routes! If you are used to coming to CFP via the Hill Street off-ramp or returning home via the I-26 on-ramp near Hill Street, those access points are permanently closed. If coming to the gym from downtown/East AVL, I recommend using the Montford Ave exit, then coming down Hill St., or exiting at Westgate and crossing the river using the Craven Street bridge. Some folks may find it faster to go through Biltmore Village and follow the river to the gym. I suggest using GPS to find your new route!!

  • New coaches at new classes! Ben’s headed over to Thursday afternoons (430 and 530) as Jason’s work schedule has changed a bit. Alissa is headed over to the 730am on Mondays and Tuesdays.

“Gripper Ripper”

rx

8 rounds for reps:
On a 1:20 clock:
130-m sprint (building lap)
Max clean and jerks (75/115 lb)
– Rest 3:00 between rounds.

intermediate

8 rounds for reps:
On a 1:20 clock:
130-m sprint (building lap)
Max clean and jerks (65/95 lb)
– Rest 3:00 between rounds.

beginner

8 rounds for reps:
On a 4:00 clock:
130-m run (building lap)
6 clean and jerks (35/45 lb)
– Rest the remainder of each interval.

Skill Work

Pre-workout practice
Sprint drills
Barbell cycling

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Monday, April 20

announcements

  • New routes! If you are used to coming to CFP via the Hill Street off-ramp or returning home via the I-26 on-ramp near Hill Street, those access points are permanently closed. If coming to the gym from downtown/East AVL, I recommend using the Montford Ave exit, then coming down Hill St., or exiting at Westgate and crossing the river using the Craven Street bridge. Some folks may find it faster to go through Biltmore Village and follow the river to the gym. I suggest using GPS to find your new route!!

  • New coaches at new classes! Ben’s headed over to Thursday afternoons (430 and 530) as Jason’s work schedule has changed a bit. Alissa is headed over to the 730am on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Benchmark: 2K row

rx

For time:
2,000-m row

Score: Total time

intermediate

Same as Rx’d

Score: Total time

beginner

Same as Rx’d

Score: Total time

Skill Work

Pre-workout practice
Rowing technique and pacing

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Sunday, April 19

rx

1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15 reps for time of:
DB push presses (20/35 lb)
DB front squats
DB thrusters
– Use two dumbbells.

Score: Total time

intermediate

1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15 reps for time of:
DB push presses (15/25 lb)
DB front squats
DB thrusters
– Use two dumbbells.

Score: Total time

beginner

1-3-7-11-15 reps for time of:
DB push presses (10/15 lb)
DB front squats
DB thrusters
– Use two dumbbells.

Score: Total time

Skill Work

Rest, stretch, recover.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Saturday, April 18

rx

AMRAP 30 (w/partner)

Double-KB front-rack carry (75 ft) (35/53 lb)
15 box jump-overs (20/24 in)
Double-KB Farmer Carry (Building Lap) (35/53 lb)
– Partners alternate full rounds

intermediate

AMRAP 30(w/partner)

Double-KB front-rack carry (75 ft) (26/35 lb)
15 box jump-overs (16/20 in)
Double-KB Farmer Carry (Building Lap) (26/35 lb)
– Partners alternate full rounds

beginner

AMRAP 30 (w/partner)

Double-KB front-rack carry (75 ft) (15/20 lb)
10-15 box jump-overs (6/12 in)
Double-KB Farmer Carry (Building Lap) (15/20 lb)
– Partners alternate full rounds

Skill Work

Rest, stretch, recover.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Friday, April 17

“Drew”

Intended Stimulus

  • Sub 45:00.

  • In honor of Chief Warrant Officer 3 Andrew “Drew” Gunnison Cully, 35, of Ozark, Missouri and the legendary “Night Stalkers” of C Company, 4th Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR).

  • Each round honors one of the “Night Stalkers” Heroes who died in a helicopter crash on Sept. 17, 2025.

  • As with many Hero workouts, this workout is a longer grind and is more about the effort and your mindset than the scoreboard.

rx

For time:

Kraus
200-m run
30 pull-ups
30 hand-release push-ups
4 deadlifts
:30 rest

Scott
400-m run
25 pull-ups
25 hand-release push-ups
4 deadlifts
:30 rest

Good
600-m run
20 pull-ups
20 hand-release push-ups
4 deadlifts
:30 rest

Cully
800-m run
15 pull-ups
15 hand-release push-ups
4 deadlifts
:30 rest

Night Stalkers
269 box step-ups (20/20 in)

– 1.5 x bodyweight deadlifts.
– Perform the full workout with a 14/20-lb weight vest.

Score: Total time

intermediate

For time:

Kraus
200-m run
20 pull-ups
20 hand-release push-ups
4 deadlifts
:30 rest

Scott
400-m run
15 pull-ups
15 hand-release push-ups
4 deadlifts
:30 rest

Good
600-m run
10 pull-ups
10 hand-release push-ups
4 deadlifts
:30 rest

Cully
800-m run
5 pull-ups
5 hand-release push-ups
4 deadlifts
:30 rest

Night Stalkers
269 box step-ups (20/20 in)

– Bodyweight deadlifts.
– No weight vest.

Score: Total time

beginner

For time:

Kraus
Run/walk 1:00 away from the gym and then back
20 jumping pull-ups
20 hand-release push-ups from knees
4 deadlifts
:30 rest

Scott
Run/walk 1:30 away from the gym and then back
15 jumping pull-ups
15 hand-release push-ups from knees
4 deadlifts
:30 rest

Good
Run/walk 2:00 away from the gym, then back
10 jumping pull-ups
10 hand-release push-ups from knees
4 deadlifts
:30 rest

Cully
Run/walk 2:30 away from the gym and then back
5 jumping pull-ups
5 hand-release push-ups from knees
4 deadlifts
:30 rest

Night Stalkers
150 box step-ups (12/12 in)

– Challenging but manageable deadlift load for 4 reps.

Score: Total time

Skill Work

Rest, stretch, recover.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Thursday, April 16

rx

AMRAP 14:
400/500-m row
15 KB goblet squats (35/53 lb)
:30 L-sit hold

intermediate

AMRAP 14:
400/500-m row
10 KB goblet squats (35/53 lb)
:30 tuck L-sit hold

beginner

AMRAP 14:
250/350-m row
10 KB goblet squats (10/20 lb)
:20 seated tuck hold

Skill Work

Post-workout challenge
For time with a partner:
Complete 1,000 meters of “rowling”
– Partners alternate exact 100-m attempts.
– For every meter Partner 1 is over the 100-m mark, both partners perform a squat jump.
– For every meter Partner 2 is over the 100-m mark, both partners perform a V-up or sit-up.
– The next row cannot start until both athlete have finished the penalty.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Wednesday, April 15

rx

For time:
15 power snatches (75/115 lb)
24/30-cal bike
15 power snatches

 

Score: Total time

intermediate

For time:
15 power snatches (55/75 lb)
24/30-cal bike
15 power snatches

Score: Total time

beginner

For time:
12 power snatches (35/45 lb)
18/24-cal bike
12 power snatches

Score: Total time

Skill Work

Pre-workout strength
Every 1:30 for 6 sets:
Sets 1-3: 1 snatch deadlift + 1 snatch pull + 1 snatch high pull + 1 muscle snatch + 1 power snatch
Sets- 4-6: 3 power snatches
– Build in load.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Tuesday, April 14

rx

10 rounds for time:
2 rope climbs (15/15 ft)
10 GHD sit-ups or 15 AbMat sit-ups
25 double-unders

Score: Total time

intermediate

10 rounds for time:
1 rope climb or attempt
7-10 GHD sit-ups to parallel
:30 double-under attempts

Score: Total time

beginner

7 rounds for time:
2 lying pull-to-stands
10 AbMat sit-ups
15 penguin taps

Score: Total time

Skill Work

Rest, stretch, recover.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Monday, April 13

Heavy Day!

rx

For load:
Hang squat clean
2-2-2-2-2-2-2

Score: Load

intermediate

Same as Rx’d

Score: Load

beginner

Same as Rx’d

Score: Load

Skill Work

Pre-workout strength + skill
1 set:
5 hang squat cleans
5 hang squat cleans
3 hang squat cleans
3 hang squat cleans
– Perform 3 broad jumps after each set.
– Build in load through all unbroken sets.
– Rest 1:30 between each.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Sunday, April 12

rx

5 x 2:00 rounds:
15/20-cal bike
Max handstand push-ups
– Rest 1:00 between rounds

intermediate

5 x 2:00 rounds:
12/15-cal bike
Max handstand push-ups with 1-2 AbMats
– Rest 1:00 between rounds

beginner

5 x 2:00 rounds:
8/12-cal bike
Max DB shoulder presses (10/15 lb)
– Rest 1:00 between rounds

Skill Work

Pre-workout strength
EMOM 6:
:30 Dynamic Core Element - Pick one or change it up each minute (V-Ups, Candlesticks, Hollow Rocks, Flutter Kicks, Russian Twist)

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