Author: Jade

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Fitness: Friday, February 10th, 2017

* The Open Is Coming HERE WOD: 1) Pause Front Squat: 3 Reps Every 2:00 x 5 sets Warm-up as needed. Start around 60-70% of your 1RM. Reference 1/20/17 for loading. Build as heavy as deemed fit. Hold for 3 seconds in the bottom of the squat. No bounce to get up. 2) Front Squat: 10 Reps Every 3:00 x 3 sets This should be done as a continuation of your Front Squat starting at 10:00 on the clock. Reference 1/20/17 for loading. Build as heavy as deemed fit. 3) 8 minute AMRAP: 15 Wall Balls 14/8 3 Rope Sit-to-stand Extra Work: 4) Band Pull Aparts: 100 Not For Time Switch between Over and Underhand every 10 reps. Focus on positioning and activation over speed. For results post detailed weights, reps, times, thoughts, etc. for all work completed HERE

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Thursday, February 9th, 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 – Fitness: Thursday, February 9th, 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…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Sport: Thursday, February 9th, 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…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Sport: Wednesday, February 8th, 2017

* The Open Is Coming HERE WOD: 1) 21 minute EMOTM: Movement 1 – 5 Floor Press Movement 2 – 10-20 Push-ups Movement 3 – 20-40 second D-Ball Bear Hug Hold For Floor Press start around 60% of your 1RM and climb as deemed fit, if you don’t know it base off your Bench Press. Push-ups work for quality over quantity, scale as needed to get at least 10 Unbroken every round. Pick a time and weight for the D-Ball that you can maintain for all 7 rounds. 2) 12 minute AMRAP: 8 Pull-ups 8 Dumbbell Hang Squat Cleans 35/25 8 Dumbbell Shoulder-to-Overhead 35/25 Extra Work: 3) Hollow Position: Accumulate 3 minutes Keep track of time and attempts to complete. 4) Strict Weighted Chin-up: 5 sets of 5 Rest 2-3 minutes between sets. Heavy as possible.  For results post detailed weights, reps, times, thoughts, etc. for all work completed HERE