WOD - Class Programming

Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Sunday, July 5

Sunday Session

Olympic Weightlifting

Snatch Focus

Warm-Up

Skill Work

Wave 1:
75% x 3
80% x 2
85% x 1

Wave 2:
80% x 2
85% x 2
90% x 1

Wave 3:
85% x 1
90% x 1
95% x 1
Heavy single x 1


– For the percentages, use a recent max or heavy single.
– If the percentage calls for more than a single rep, they are meant to be completed as unbroken (touch-and-go) reps.
– Rest as needed between percentages and waves.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Saturday, July 4

announcements:

  • We will be open on July 4 for our normal Saturday 9:30 am Community WOD.

  • As long as we have RSVP’s, we’ll also be open for Sunday’s Olympic Lifting class with Coach Heather.

“EVA STRONG”

About the workout

Intended Stimulus

  • In honor of Eva Mireles, who died while shielding her fourth-grade students from a gunman.

  • 15:00-25:00.

  • 5:00 or less per round.

  • Double-unders together in :30-1:00.

  • Toes-to-bars split in :20-1:00.

  • Moderate-to-heavy clean and jerks split in :30-1:00, including transition.

  • Run together in 2:30 or less.

rx

With a partner, 5 rounds for time of:
24 double-unders, each
19 toes-to-bars, total
2 clean and jerks, total (135/205 lb)
400-meter run, together
– Share all work and complete the run together.

Score: Total time

intermediate

With a partner, 5 rounds for time of:
12 double-unders, each
19 toes-to-bars, total
2 clean and jerks, total (105/155 lb)
400-meter run, together
– Share all work and complete the run together.

Score: Total time

beginner

With a partner, 5 rounds for time of:
24 single-unders, each
19 hanging knee raises, total
2 clean and jerks, total (35/45 lb)
400-meter run, total
– Share all work, including splitting the run for 200 meters each.

Score: Total time

Skill Work

Pre-workout strength:
Build to clean and jerk loading

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Friday, July 3

announcements:

  • We will be open tomorrow on July 4 for our normal Saturday 9:30am Community WOD.

  • As long as we have RSVP’s, we’ll also be open for Sunday’s Olympic Lifting class with Coach Heather.

“NED”

rx

7 rounds for time of:
11 back squats
1,000-m row
– Use bodyweight for the back squats.

Score: Total time

intermediate

7 rounds for time of:
11 back squats
800-m row
– Use 3/4 bodyweight for the back squats.

Score: Total time

beginner

5 rounds for time of:
11 back squats (35/45 lb)
400-m row

Score: Total time

Skill Work

Rest, stretch, recover.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Thursday, July 2

“JT”

rx

21-15-9 reps for time of:
Handstand push-ups
Ring dips
Push-ups

Score: Total time

intermediate

15-12-9 reps for time of:
Handstand push-ups
Ring dips
Push-ups

Score: Total time

beginner

15-12-9 reps for time of:
Pike push-ups
Box dips
Push-ups from the knees

Score: Total time

Skill Work

Post-workout accessory
8 sets:
:20 hollow rocks
:10 rest:

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Wednesday, July 1

“JENNIFER”

rx

AMRAP 26:
10 pull-ups
15 KB swings (35/53 lb)
20 box jumps (20/24 in)

intermediate

AMRAP 26:
5 pull-ups
15 KB swings (26/35 lb)
20 box jumps (20/24 in)

beginner

AMRAP 26:
5 ring rows
10 KB swings (18/26 lb)
15 box step-ups (16/20 in)
– Rest 2:00 between rounds.

Skill Work

Rest, stretch, recover.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Tuesday, June 30

“MICHAEL”

rx

3 rounds for time of:
800-m run
50 GHD back extensions
50 sit-ups

Score: Total time

intermediate

3 rounds for time of:
800-m run
25 GHD hip extensions
50 sit-ups

Score: Total time

beginner

3 rounds for time of:
400-m run
20 Superman arch-ups
20 sit-ups

Score: Total time

Skill Work

Rest, stretch, recover.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Monday, June 29

“Omar”

rx

For time:
10 thrusters (65/95 lb)
15 bar-facing burpees
20 thrusters
25 bar-facing burpees
30 thrusters
35 bar-facing burpees

Score: Total time

intermediate

For time:
10 thrusters (55/75 lb)
15 bar-facing burpees
20 thrusters
25 bar-facing burpees
30 thrusters
35 bar-facing burpees

Score: Total time

beginner

10-15-20 reps for time:
Thrusters (35/45 lb)
Bar-facing burpees

Score: Total time

Skill Work

Pre-workout
EMOM 8:
1 thruster
– Take the barbell from the ground.
– Build to a heavy single.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Sunday, June 28

Rebuild Day!

Warmup:

3 Sets

5 Split Stance Dumbbell RDL

10 Dual DB Bent Over Row to External Rotation

5 Broad Jumps

15sec Bike Acceleration

(increase pace every 5sec)

rest as needed


Strength:

1) Split Stance Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift:

3110; 6-8/leg; rest 60sec x 3 Sets

2) Seated Alternating Dumbbell Arnold Press:

2111; 8-10/arm; rest 60sec x 3 Sets

3) Static Core Hold - 1:00-2:00


Conditioning:

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

Single Arm Incline DB Bench Press 60/40lbs R

Single Arm Incline DB Bench Press 60/40lbs L

*1 Turkish Get Up/arm between each set 60/40lbs

rest 2mins


5min AMRAP

1-2-3-4-5-6....

Strict Dips

*5 Cal Row between each set

rest 2 minutes


5min AMRAP

1-2-3-4-5-6....

L-Sit Lift Overs (tap feet on each side = 1 rep)

*5 Cal Bike between each set

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Saturday, June 27

announcements

  • Sunday session this week: Rebuild with Coach Ben

Community WOD

AMRAP 12 with a partner (any split)

10 Shoulder-to-Overhead (115/85)

10 Burpees over Barbell

5:00 Rest

AMRAP 12 with a partner (any split)

1 Building Lap

10 Pull-Ups

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Friday, June 26

announcements

  • Sunday session this week: Rebuild with Coach Ben

rx

For time:
15-12-9
Hang squat cleans (105/155 lb)
5-4-3
Rope climbs (15/15 ft)

Score: Total time

intermediate

For time:
15-12-9
Hang squat cleans (95/135 lb)
5-4-3
Rope climbs (12/12 ft)

Score: Total time

beginner

For time:
15-12-9
Hang squat cleans (35/45 lb)
5-4-3
Pull-to-stands

Score: Total time

Skill Work

Pre-workout strength
EMOM 8:
3 hang squat cleans
– Build in load to heavier than workout load.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Thursday, June 25

announcements:

  • Sunday session this week: Rebuild with Ben

rx

Every 3:00 for 10 rounds:
10 DB push presses (35/50 lb)
8 shuttle runs
– Rest the remainder of the interval.
– 1 shuttle run is 25 ft out and back.
– Use two dumbbells.

Score: Total time

intermediate

Every 3:00 for 10 rounds:
10 DB push presses (25/30 lb)
8 shuttle runs
– Rest the remainder of the interval.
– 1 shuttle run is 25 ft out and back.
– Use two dumbbells.

Score: Total time

beginner

Every 3:00 for 10 rounds:
10 DB push presses (10/15 lb)
5 shuttle runs
– Rest the remainder of the interval.
– 1 shuttle run is 25 ft out and back.
– Use two dumbbells.

Score: Total time

Skill Work

Rest, stretch, recover.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Wednesday, June 24

rx

30-20-10 reps for time:
Front-rack reverse lunges (95/135 lb)
Knees-to-elbows
Calorie bike

Score: Total time

intermediate

26-16-6 reps for time:
Front-rack reverse lunges (75/115 lb)
Knees-to-elbows
Calorie bike

Score: Total time

beginner

20-10-5 reps for time:
Front-rack reverse lunges (35/45 lb)
Hanging leg raises
Calorie bike

Score: Total time

Skill Work

Pre-workout strength
4 sets:
8 alternating front-rack reverse lunges
– Build to slightly heavier than workout load.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Tuesday, June 23

Heavy Day!

rx

For load:
Deadlift
5-5-5-5-5

Score: Load

intermediate

Same as Rx’d

Score: Load

beginner

Same as Rx’d

Score: Load

Skill Work

Rest, stretch, recover.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Monday, June 22

rx

2 rounds for time:
100 double-unders
50 Russian KB swings (53/70 lb)
100-m KB suitcase carry (53/70 lb)

Score: Total time

intermediate

2 rounds for time:
60 double-unders (100 singles)
50 Russian KB swings (35/53 lb)
100-m KB suitcase carry (35/53 lb)

Score: Total time

beginner

2 rounds for time:
60 single-unders
40 Russian KB swings (18/26 lb)
100-m KB suitcase carry (18/26 lb)

Score: Total time

Skill Work

Post-workout skill
Accumulate:
10 Turkish get-ups/arm
– Use workout kettlebell if possible.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Sunday, June 21

Sunday Strength Session

3 RFQ, Superset:

10-12 SA DB Row/side

7-10 Back Rack Barbell Lunge (14-20 total)

Accumulate 2:00 Plank Hold 

Then:

5 sets:
10 weighted dips (dips)
50-meter dumbbell farmer’s carry

– Rest as needed between sets. Build to a heavy set of 10 dips.
– Use a farmer’s carry load that allows you to complete each effort unbroken.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Saturday, June 20

announcements

  • Sunday session this week: Strength Session w/ Coach Heather

Community WOD

AMRAP 25

Buy-In: 6 Post Runs - Relay style. One athlete at a time. When Partner A gets back, B starts their run. 3 post runs each.

In remaining time: (one partner working at a time, any split of work)

22/30 Cal Echo Bike

30 KB Snatches (53/70)

30 Burpees

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Friday, June 19

announcements

  • Sunday session this week: Strength Session w/ Coach Heather

Heavy Day

rx

For load:
Back squat
5-5-5-5-5

Score: Load

intermediate

Same as Rx’d

Score: Load

beginner

Same as Rx’d

Score: Load

Skill Work

Post-workout finisher
AMRAP 1:
Max-reps back squat
– Use 80% of today’s heaviest set for 5 reps.
– Bar stays on the athlete’s back for the full minute.

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Thursday, June 18

announcements

  • Sunday session this week: Strength Session w/ Coach Heather

rx

Every 3:00 for 8 rounds:
250-m row
5 box jumps (24/30 in)
– Record the time for each round.

Score: Total time

intermediate

Every 3:00 for 8 rounds:
200-m row
5 box jumps (20/24 in)
– Record the time for each round.

Score: Total time

beginner

Every 3:00 for 8 rounds:
100-m row
5 box jumps (12/12 in)
– Record the time for each round.

Score: Total time

Skill Work

Post-workout skill
On a 10:00 clock:
Handstand work and/or candlestick progression

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Wednesday, June 17

“Gwen”

rx

For load:
15-12-9 clean and jerks
– Perform all unbroken touch-and-go reps.
– No time limit; rest as needed between sets.

Score: Load

intermediate

Same as Rx’d

Score: Load

beginner

For load:
15-12-9 hang clean to overhead
– No time limit; rest as needed between sets.

Score: Load

Skill Work

Pre-workout strength
On a 12:00 clock:
Work up to a moderately heavy set of 10 clean and jerks

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Ben Williamson Ben Williamson

Tuesday, June 16

announcements

  • Thanks to everyone who came out and attended our potluck. We had an awesome turnout and such a great spread of food! So grateful for our community and for all of you.

  • It’s getting hotter and sweatier around the gym. This is a reminder to please wipe down your equipment after use, so it’s clean and ready for the next athlete. Thanks!

rx

5 rounds for time:
800-m run
50 air squats
20 GHD sit-ups or 30 AbMat sit-ups

Score: Total time

intermediate

4 rounds for time:
800-m run
50 air squats
15 GHD sit-ups to parallel or 30 AbMat sit-ups

Score: Total time

beginner

3 rounds for time:
400-m run
20 air squats
15 AbMat sit-ups

Score: Total time

Skill Work

Rest, stretch, recover.

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