Author: Jade

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Saturday, March 17th, 2018

*The Open is HERE…a reminder from last year. There will be no classes Friday night through 3/23, however please feel free to come in and train or hop in on the open workout next to our participants. WOD: 1) AQAP: 15 Hang Squat Cleans 135/95 12 Hang Squat Cleans 155/105 9 Hang Squat Cleans 185/135 6 Hang Squat Cleans 225/155 3 Hang Squat Cleans 265/175 Scale as needed. 2) 3 rounds AQAP: 1000m/900m Assault Bike 15 Dumbbell Thrusters 50/35 5 Rope Climbs 15ft Scale as needed. 3) 10,9,8…3,2,1 – AQAP: Burpee Box Jump Overs 24/20 Shoulder-to-Overhead 135/95 Scale as needed. 4) Toes-to-bar: 4 sets of 15-20 reps Rest 90-120 seconds between sets. Pick a rep count you can perform unbroken. For results post detailed weights, reps, times, thoughts, etc. for all work completed HERE

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Friday, March 16th, 2018

*The Open is HERE…a reminder from last year. There will be no classes Friday night through 3/23, however please feel free to come in and train or hop in on the open workout next to our participants. WOD: 1) “18.4” – AQAP or 9 minute AMRAP: 21-15-9 Deadlifts 225/155 21-15-9 Handstand Push-ups Into 21-15-9 Deadlifts 315/205 50ft-50ft-50ft Handstand Walk Have fun. 2) Halting Clean High-Pull + Muscle Clean + Front Squat + Push Press: Every 1:30 x 7 sets Warm-up as needed. Start around 50% of your 1RM. Build as heavy as deemed fit. Halt below the knee for 3 seconds. 3) Clean Pull + Clean + Hang Clean: Every 1:30 x 7 sets Continue to build loading from Complex #1. 4) Front Squat: 3 sets of 10 Rest 2-3 minutes between sets. Work heavy, but not maximal. 5) 30 minute EMOTM: Odd – 20/15 Calories Row Erg Even – 15/12…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Sport: Friday, March 16th, 2018

*The Open is HERE…a reminder from last year. There will be no classes Friday night through 3/23, however please feel free to come in and train or hop in on the open workout next to our participants. WOD: 1) Halting Clean High-Pull + Muscle Clean + Front Squat + Push Press: Every 1:30 x 7 sets Warm-up as needed. Start around 50% of your 1RM. Build as heavy as deemed fit. Halt below the knee for 3 seconds. 2) Clean Pull + Clean + Hang Clean: Every 1:30 x 7 sets Continue to build loading from Complex #1. 3) 9 minute AMRAP: 21-15-9 Deadlifts 155/105 21-15-9 Push-ups Extra Work: 4) Band Pull-Aparts: 100 Reps Switch between over and underhand every 10 reps. 5) Double-unders: 10 minutes Practice Goal should be to work to 100 Unbroken reps. For results post detailed weights, reps, times, thoughts, etc. for all work completed HERE

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Fitness: Friday, March 16th, 2018

*The Open is HERE…a reminder from last year. There will be no classes Friday night through 3/23, however please feel free to come in and train or hop in on the open workout next to our participants. WOD: 1) Banded Deadlifts: 2 Reps Every 1:00 x 10 sets @ 50% of Max DL + 20-30% Band Tension Warm-up as needed. Weight should stay fixed for all 10 sets for this. Focus on maximal bar speed. Add 10-20lbs from last week. 2) Single Leg Good Morning: 6/side Every 2:00 x 5 sets Focus on positioning over loading, start with a PVC pipe if needed. Perform all reps on 1 side before switching to the other. 3) 9 minute AMRAP: 21-15-9 Box Jumps 24/20 21-15-9 Push-ups Extra Work: 4) Band Pull-Aparts: 100 Reps Switch between over and underhand every 10 reps. For results post detailed weights, reps, times, thoughts, etc. for all work completed HERE

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Thursday, March 15th, 2018

*The Open is HERE…a reminder from last year. There will be no classes Friday night through 3/23, however please feel free to come in and train or hop in on the open workout next to our participants. Active Recovery: The goal should be as much as possible of the following below. Thanks to CrossFit Invictus for posting this. A. Aerobic Restoration 25-40 minutes of one of the following performed at 60-70% effort – easy, restorative pace: * Swim (this is my first choice, and if you have an ocean, even better) * Row (focus on mechanics, smooth and efficient with a very low stroke per minute pace) * AirDyne (keep the pace conversational and relaxed) * Cycling (get outdoors and enjoy the scenery as you ride) * Hike (nothing crazy here, find a nice easy slope and go for a walk outdoors) NOTE ABOUT…