Category: Competition

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Tuesday, March 31st, 2015

* Next Programming Cycle here. ** Billing changes. Help CVCF. Please read here. Pre Class: 1) Behind the Neck Jerk: 5 sets of 5 Warm-up as needed. Rest 2-3 minutes between sets. Use a Jerk grip. Build as heavy as possible. 2) 20 minute EMOTM: Odd, 1-10 Strict HSPU, Even 1 Heavy Deadlift Warm-up as needed for movement. Start your Deadlift at 70% of your 1RM and build up as deemed fit. If you can perform 10 HSPU every round then work to a deficit. WOD: 3) Power Snatch + Snatch + 20 Double-unders: Every 90 seconds for 7 sets Warm-up as needed. Start around 60-70% of your 1RM Power Snatch. No dropping the bar between reps. Second rep is a full Squat. Build as heavy as deemed fit. 4) Power Clean + Clean + 20 Double-unders: Every 90 seconds for 7 sets Warm-up as needed. Start around 60-70% of your 1RM Power Clean. No dropping the…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Monday, March 30th, 2015

* Next Programming Cycle here. ** Billing changes. Help CVCF. Please read here. Pre Class: 1) Low Hang Snatch: 4 sets of 2 Warm-up as needed. Build as heavy as possible. All reps full Squat. No dropping the bar between reps. Use straps if you need them/have them. 2) Low Hang Clean: 4 sets of 2 Warm-up as needed. Build as heavy as possible. All reps full Squat. No dropping the bar between reps.  WOD: 3) Front Squat: 7 Reps Every 2:30 for 4 sets Warm-up as needed. Start your first set at around 60% of your 1RM. Build as heavy as deemed fit. 4) Back Squat: 7 Reps Every 2:30 for 4 sets Perform these as a continuation of the Front Squats, starting at your heaviest Front Squat weight or higher. Build as heavy as deemed fit. 5) AQAP: 100 Burpee Pull-ups Extra Work: 6) Bar Muscle-ups: 10 minutes Practice Work on…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Saturday, March 28th, 2015

* Billing changes. Help CVCF. Please read here. WOD: * If you’re planning to do the comp programming today, please come in at 10:30. 1) Speed Snatch Ladder: 1-3 attempts at each set of weights Men: 155, 165, 175, 185, 195…205, 215, 225, 235, 240…245, 255, 265, 270, 275 Women: 105, 115, 125, 130, 135…140, 145, 150, 155, 160…165, 170, 175, 180, 185 Warm-up as needed. Cap each attempt at 3 minutes. All reps must be performed as a full Squat Snatch. Scale as needed. 2a) 7 minute AMRAP: 30 Hang Power Cleans 135/95 30 Toes-to-bar Rest 5 minutes 2b) 7 minute AMRAP: 20 Overhead Squats 185/125 20 Strict Handstand Push-ups Rest 5 minutes 2c) 7 minute AMRAP: 10 Deadlifts 315/205 10 Muscle-ups Scale as needed. Ideally scale the OHS to something that you can Snatch Overhead and not something you have to Clean and Jerk to behind the neck…

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Friday, March 27th, 2015

* Billing changes. Help CVCF. Please read here. ** Open 15.5 with Redline and Party after here. WOD: 1) Squat Clean Thruster: Build to a Heavy Single Warm-up as needed. Rest as needed. Take as many attempt as needed. 2) “15.5”- 27-21-15-9 – AQAP: Row For Calories Thrusters 95/65 For results post detailed weights, reps, times, thoughts, etc. for all work completed. Post Results/Thoughts To Comments

Champlain Valley CrossFit – Competition: Thursday, March 26th, 2015

* Billing changes. Help CVCF. Please read here. ** Open 15.5 with Redline and Party after 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…