Author: Jade

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Friday, February 17th, 2017

* The Open Is Coming HERE Pre Class: 1) 5 rounds of: 40 Calorie Row 20 Burpees Over the Rower Rest 3 minutes between intervals. 2) Hang Muscle Snatch: Quickly Build to a Heavy Single Spent no more than 10 minutes on this. 3) Halting Snatch + 2 Overhead Squats: 7 sets Warm-up as needed. Rest 2-3 minutes between sets. Start around 60-70% of your 1RM and build as heavy as deemed fit. Pull to just below the knee and stop for 3 seconds, then finish your lift. 4) Power Clean + Hang Clean + 2 Jerks: 5 sets Warm-up as needed. Rest 2-3 minutes between sets. Start around 60-70% of your 1RM and build as heavy as deemed fit. WOD: 5) Pause Front Squat: 2 Reps Every 2:00 x 5 sets Warm-up as needed. Reference 1/27/17 for loading. Build as heavy as deemed fit. Pause in the bottom of the Squat for…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Fitness: Friday, February 17th, 2017

* The Open Is Coming HERE WOD: 1) Pause Front Squat: 2 Reps Every 2:00 x 5 sets Warm-up as needed. Reference 1/27/17 for loading. Build as heavy as deemed fit. Pause in the bottom of the Squat for 3 seconds, no bounce to get out of the whole. 2) Front Squat: 7 Reps Every 3:00 x 3 sets This should be done as a continuation of your Pause Squats starting at 10:00 on the clock. Reference 1/27/17 for loading. 3) 15 minute AMRAP: 15 Wall Balls 14/8 12 Ball Slams 40/30 9 Knees-up Extra Work: 4) Hip Extension: 4 sets of 10 Rest 90-120 seconds between sets. Add load if able. For results post detailed weights, reps, times, thoughts, etc. for all work completed HERE

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Sport: Friday, February 17th, 2017

* The Open Is Coming HERE WOD: 1) Pause Front Squat: 2 Reps Every 2:00 x 5 sets Warm-up as needed. Reference 1/27/17 for loading. Build as heavy as deemed fit. Pause in the bottom of the Squat for 3 seconds, no bounce to get out of the whole. 2) Front Squat: 7 Reps Every 3:00 x 3 sets This should be done as a continuation of your Pause Squats starting at 10:00 on the clock. Reference 1/27/17 for loading. 3) 15 minute AMRAP: 15 Wall Balls 20/14 12 Alternating Single Arm Dumbbell Snatch 35/25 9 Knees-to-armpits Extra Work: 4) Hip Extension: 4 sets of 10 Rest 90-120 seconds between sets. Add load if able. 5) Handstands: 10 minutes Practice Work on any facet of getting upside down. For results post detailed weights, reps, times, thoughts, etc. for all work completed HERE

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Thursday, February 16th, 2017

* The Open Is Coming HERE 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 ACTIVE RECOVERY – The activity selected must be restorative for you. It can also be an opportunity to work on a skill (like swimming or rowing), but the effort expended should leave you…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Sport: Thursday, February 16th, 2017

* The Open Is Coming HERE WOD: 1) 40 minute EMOTM: Movement 1 – Monostructural Conditioning Movement 2 – Gymnastics/Skill Movement 3 – Non-Monostructural Conditioning Movement 4 – Barbell Movement 1 – Monstructural Conditoining – Row, Assault Bike, Ski Erg, Run, or Burpees. Double-unders are not an option. Pick a Distance or Caloric output that leaves you with about 40-50 seconds of work on each round. Movement 2 – Gymnastics/Skill – Push-ups, Pull-ups, Toes-to-bar, Handstand Walks, Double-unders, Muscle-ups, etc. This should be up to about 10-20 seconds of work (30 seconds if you’re working Double-unders). Movement 3 – Non-Monstructural Conditioning – Wall Balls, Box Jumps, Ball Slams, Kettlebell Swings, lightweight/higher rep Barbell work Thrusters, Cleans, Snatches, STOH, etc, Sled Drag, Farmers Carry, Battle Ropes. This should be approximately 20-30 seconds worth of work. Movement 4 – Barbell – Squats, Presses, Deadlifts, Cleans, Snatches, etc. all in…