Workout: Tuesday, August 20, 2007

Front Squat 3-3-3-3-3-3-3 reps (seven sets of 3 reps) The low number of reps indicates heavy weight and as much rest between sets as you want.  However, I would recommend just doing the standard barbell for the first set of 3 and adding 20 lbs of weight for each consecutive set.  The last set should be MAX EFFORT! A front squat is like an air squat and overhead squat except you have a barbell on you back.  Everything is the same as an air squat or overhead squat (just like we practiced): athletic chest, tight midsection (core), hinge at the hip socket, knees travel in the same direction your big toe is pointing, and stay on your heels! The bar doesn’t rest on your hands, but on your chest and shoulders.  Here is a link to a vid to help you out: http://media.crossfit.com/cf-video/CrossFit_FrontSquats.wmv

Wednesday 2007.08.22

“Tabata Something Else”

Team 2:
Complete 32 intervals of 20 seconds of work followed by ten seconds of rest

  • The first 8 intervals are pull-ups
  • The second 8 are push-ups
  • The third 8 intervals are sit-ups
  • The last 8 intervals are squats
  • Post total reps from all 32 intervals to comments.

    Fit Ladies:
    Complete 16 intervals of 20 seconds of work followed by ten seconds of rest

  • The first 4 intervals are pull-ups
  • The second 4 are push-ups
  • The third 4 intervals are sit-ups
  • The last 4 intervals are squats.
  • Post total reps from all 32 intervals to comments.

    Substitutions:
    Pull ups- Partner pull ups (someone pushes on your back to help you complete the rep) or Jumping pull ups (get on a bench or box and jump to help you complete a pull-up).  Ring rows will not be allowed this workout!

    Push ups- Box (countertop) or wall push ups. No knee push up.

    Saturday, August 24, 2007

    Team 2:
    Five rounds for time of:

  • 30 Squats
  • 15 Pull-ups
  • 7 Handstand push-ups (to pad or pillow)
  • Fit Ladies:
    Four rounds for time of:

  • 25 Squats
  • 10 Jumping Pull-ups
  • 5 Handstand push-ups (to pad or pillow)
  • If you are unable to do HSPU (Handstand Push-ups), substitute 95# shoulder press.

    Thursday, August 29, 2007

    Team 2:

    With a continuously running clock do 2 pull-ups and 2 dips the first minute, 4 pull-ups and 4 dips the second minute, 6 pull-ups and 6 dips the third minute… and keep adding 2 pull ups and 2 dips to the number of reps to be completed within a minute.

    Start on the minute every minute.  Continuing as long as you are able to complete the number of pulls and dips required within the minute allotted.

    Fit Ladies:

    Same workout as Team 2 except substitute jumping pull-ups for normal pull ups if you need to from the beginning of the workout.
    (i.e. don’t switch from normal pull-ups to jumping pull-ups somewhere in between).
    If equipment does not allow jumping pull ups, then substitute 3 body rows for 2 pull ups.

    Team Hembree
    Your day is coming… ;-)

    Post number of minutes completed to comments.

    Sunday, September 2, 2007

    All Teams:
    This is a Diagnostic Workout:

    For Time:
    Run 200M
    50 Air Squats
    50 push ups (use inclined push-ups as required)
    50 sit-ups
    50 pull-up (substitute jumping pull up if required)
    50 back extents (substitute good-mornings as required)
    Run 200M

    Workout must be completed in 30 minutes or less. If you complete the entire workout in less than 30 minutes, post your time to comments. If you run out of time, post how far through the workout you get.

    If you have any questions, drop me a line.

    Monday, September 3, 2007

    Team 2:
    “Nancy”

    5 rounds for time of:
    400 meter run
    65 pound Overhead squat, 15 reps

    women 35-45#

    Fit Ladies
    “Nancy”

    3 rounds for time of:
    400 meter run
    25-35 pound Overhead squat, 15 reps

    Post time to comments:

    Tuesday, September 4, 2007

    Rest Day.

    However, if you didn’t do yesterday’s work out, you need to. Your work out series will be a for day routine and then a rest day, instead of the usual 3 days on and 1 day off. This is only temporary for this workout series.

    G.Z. Fit

    Wednesday, September 05, 2006

    All Teams:
    Wednesday 070905

    “CrossFit Total”
    Back squat, 1 rep
    Shoulder Press, 1 rep
    Deadlift, 1 rep

    This another “diagnostic” workout that tests your general level of strength. The notation of “1 rep.” means you record the max amount of weight you can lift for each exercise.

    To find that max amount (maximum effort), you should start with a weight you know you can lift 5 or 6 times, lift that weight ONCE, set it down, rest, then incrementally add a little weight (5 to 20 lbs). Repeat lift. Add weight incrementally until you cannot perform the lift. The highest amount of weight you can lift once is the amount you record.

    Rest.

    Move to the next exercise and repeat the method of finding your max effort.

    Once you have completed all three lifts, sum the amount of weight you can lift from each lift to get your “CrossFit Total”.

    Check out this video of a couple of long time Crossfitters performing the “Total”. Crossfit Total Video

    Also, here’s an example of how to record your effort:

    Squat: 200
    Deadlift: 250
    Shoulder Press: 95
    Total: 545

    Post YOUR total to comments.

    Thursday, September 6, 2007

    Elizabeth”

    Team 2:
    For Time:
    21-15-9 reps of:
    Clean 95 pounds
    Ring dips

    Fit Ladies:
    For Time:
    21-15-9 reps of:
    Clean 45 pounds
    Bench Dips

    Post time and any modifications to comments.

    Friday, September 7, 2007

    “Helen”

    Team 2:
    3 rounds for time
    Run 400 m
    45 pound (men) /25 pound (women) dumbbell swings
    12 pull ups

    Fit Ladies:
    3 rounds for time of
    Run 400 m
    15 pound dumbbell swings
    9 jumping pull ups

    Here is a video that will help you understand dumbbell swings. Video.

    As always, post time, substitutions and commentary in the comments.

    Sunday, September 9, 2007

    Sunday 20070909

    Team 2:
    For time:

    “Terrible Twenty”
    20 Box jump, 15 inch box
    20 Jumping pull-ups
    20 Dumbbell swings, 25 lbs.
    Walking Lunge, 20 steps
    20 Sit-ups
    20 Push press, 30 pounds
    20 Back extensions
    20 Wall ball shots, 16 pound ball
    20 Burpees
    20 Standard Jump Rope Jumps

    Fit Ladies:

    For time:

    “Ferocious Fifteen”
    15 Box jump, 15 inch box
    15 Jumping pull-ups
    15 Dumbbell swings, 25 lbs.
    Walking Lunge, 15 steps
    15 Sit-ups
    15 Push press, 25 pounds
    15 Back extensions
    15 Burpees
    15 Standard Jump Rope Jumps

    Click on “Push press” and “Burpees” for a video demonstrating those exercises.

    Post you time to comments.

    G.Z. FIT!

    Monday, September 10, 2007

    Monday 20070910

    Front Squat 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 reps

    Watch this video:
    http://media.crossfit.com/cf-video/CrossFit_FrontSquats.wmv

    Remember:  The notation of single reps means start with a light load you know you can lift say 10 times.  Add weight to each singlet.  You are working towards your a 1 Rep Max.  The amount of load you can lift one time, but cannot lift another.

    Post loads to comments.

    P.S.  When you post, we get an e-mail with the content of your post.  If you have any questions, please post them.  We will post the answer.  That way everyone can learn from everyone else’s questions!

    Wednesday, September 12, 2007

    Wednesday 20070912

    Team2:

    Three rounds for time of:
    25 Pull-ups
    135 pound Deadlift, 15 reps
    women 95#

    Fit Ladies:

    Three rounds for time of:
    15 Jumping Pull-ups
    55 pound Deadlift, 15 reps

    Post Time to Comments:

    Friday, September 14, 2007

    Friday 070914

    Whole Hogs

    Three rounds for time of:
    50 Double-unders
    75 Squats

    Team 2

    Three rounds for time of:
    30 Double-unders
    50 Squats

    Fit Ladies

    Three rounds for time of:
    15 Double-unders
    25 Squats

    A great video on double unders:
    http://media.crossfit.com/cf-video/CrossFit_DoubleUnders2.wmv

    If you don’t have a rope or are unable to do double unders substitute tuck jumps:

    “Do tuck jumps. Multiple single-unders in no way compensate for the exertion required for double-unders. Stand with your feet slightly inside the width of your shoulders. Bend your knees and lower your body down 8-12 inches. Explode into the air and bring your knees up to your chest in a tucked position. Upon landing, your feet should be in a strong, dorsi flexed or “toes up” position. Use your whole foot to generate power, not just your toes! Maintain good posture in your upper body. Keep your chest and head up. Don’t let your shoulders lean out beyond your knees. This can stress your lower back. Explode off the ground as quickly as possible and repeat for the required number of repetitions.”–Crossfit.com/Fitrex.com