March 30, 2012

Weekend WOD

Strength:
   
   Deadlift 5-5-5-5-5
      Use 70% of max for sets 1 & 2, 75% for 3 & 4, and 80% for set 5.


Conditioning:

   5 rounds of:
      10 burpee box jumps (24"/20")
      100ft kb farmers walk (2pd/1.5pd)


Fix Your Deadlift Bro!

Burpee Box Jump Demo


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March 29, 2012

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These guys and gals failed their Awesomeness certifications. 

WOD Friday 3/30/12

Strength:

   Front Squat 3-3-3-3-3


Conditioning:

   5 rounds of:
       6 Odd Object Squats on each side of your body
       12 GHD sit ups

   * Feel free to be creative with the odd object. You can use a stone, keg, sand bag, bumper plate, etc.

   Use roughly 50% of your body weight
    - Intermediate: 35%
    - Beginner: 20%


WOD DEMO w David Charbonneau




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Nutrition is most of the Battle

March 28, 2012

WOD Thursday 3/29/12

Strength:

   OFF


Conditioning:

   3 rounds of:
       1 minute of Medicine Ball Sit ups (20#/ 14#)
       1 minute of Double Unders
       1 minute of Double KB Swings (35#/ 26#)
       1 minute of Rowing
       1 minute of DB Bench Press (50#/ 35#)
       1 minute of REST

   Beginner:
   3 rounds of:
       1 minute of Sit ups
       1 minute of Tuck Jumps
       1 minute of KB Swings (35#/ 26#)
       1 minute of Rowing
       1 minute of DB Bench Press (35#/ 20#)
       1 minute of REST

   *Score is Total number of reps for all rounds. Count calories for the row.


WOD run through with Joey Marble





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Game on!

March 27, 2012

WOD Wednesday 3/28/12

Strength:

   As Many Rounds As Possible (AMRAP) in 10 minutes of:
       Power Clean
       Hang Power Clean
       Hang Power Clean and Jerk
       Rest 30 seconds
       *Pick a weight where this will become quite difficult


Conditioning:

   AMRAP 10 of:
       5 Strict Pull ups
       10 Push ups



Strength WOD DEMO w Joey Marble




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Excuses...get rid of them now!


March 26, 2012

WOD Tuesday 3/27/12

Strength:

   MAX Back Squat


Conditioning:

   21-15-9 of:
       Back Squat (225#/ 155#)
       KB Swing (70#/ 53#)

   Intermediate:
       Back Squat (185#/ 115#)
       KB Swing (53#/ 35#)

   Beginner:
       Back Squat (135#/ 95#)
       KB Swing (35#/ 26#)

   Novice:
       Back Squat (95#/ 65#)
       KB Swing (35#/ 26#)


WOD DEMO w Thomas Maresca




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"Regularly learn and play new sports" - Greg Glassman. 
That definitely takes a lot of balance, accuracy and some serious core strength.



March 25, 2012

WOD Monday 3/26/12

Strength:

   Rack Jerk - Heavy Single


Conditioning:

   21-15-9 of:
       Overhead Squat (95#/ 65#)
       Push up
       *After each movement complete a 50 meter sandbag sprint (35#/ 20#)

   Intermediate:
   21-15-9 of:
       Overhead Squat (65#/ 45#)
       Push up
       *After each movement complete a 50 meter sprint

   Beginner:
   21-15-9 of:
       Overhead Squat (45#/ 35#)
       Push up
       *After each movement complete a 50 meter sprint



Rack Jerk w David Charbonneau



WOD Demo w Joey Marble Joseph Arias




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Fingertip strength level...Boss.


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March 24, 2012

Weekend WOD

Strength:

   OH Squat  3-3-3-3-3


Conditioning:

CrossFit Games Open 12.5

   Complete as many reps as possible in 7 minutes of the following rep scheme:
      100 pound Thruster, 3 reps
      3 Chest to bar Pull-ups
      100 pound Thruster, 6 reps
      6 Chest to bar Pull-ups
      100 pound Thruster, 9 reps
      9 Chest to bar Pull-ups
      100 pound Thruster, 12 reps
      12 Chest to bar Pull-ups
      100 pound Thruster, 15 reps
      15 Chest to bar Pull-ups
      100 pound Thruster, 18 reps
      18 Chest to bar Pull-ups
      100 pound Thruster, 21 reps
      21 Chest to bar Pull-ups...


Intermediate:
   Complete as many reps as possible in 7 minutes of the following rep scheme:
      75 pound Thruster, 3 reps
      3 Pull-ups
      75 pound Thruster, 6 reps
      6 Pull-ups
      75 pound Thruster, 9 reps
      9 Pull-ups
      75 pound Thruster, 12 reps
      12 Pull-ups
      75 pound Thruster, 15 reps
      15 Pull-ups
      75pound Thruster, 18 reps
      18 Pull-ups
      75 pound Thruster, 21 reps
      21 Pull-ups...


Beginner:
   Complete as many reps as possible in 7 minutes of the following rep scheme:
      45 pound Thruster, 3 reps
      3 inverted rows
      45 pound Thruster, 6 reps
      6 inverted rows
      45 pound Thruster, 9 reps
      9 inverted rows
      45 pound Thruster, 12 reps
      12 inverted rows
      45 pound Thruster, 15 reps
      15 inverted rows
      45 pound Thruster, 18 reps
      18 inverted rows
      45 pound Thruster, 21 reps
      21 inverted rows...



*Remember: The scaled down versions are merely suggestions. You can pick and choose the things you need to scale. The prescribed weights or reps may seem extreme at times, but that is because I program for top level athletes. Do not be ashamed to do the Intermediate, Beginner or Novice weights or reps; everyone has to start somewhere. Make it a goal of yours to do the advanced WOD if you cannot already do so.

WOD Demo




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March 23, 2012

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Here is Team Certified Awesome Athletics preparing for the 2012 Crossfit Games season. If you look closely you will see us sporting Reeboks new athletic formal wear. 


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WOD Friday 3/23/12

Strength:

   OFF


Conditioning:

   Row 4 minutes
   Rest 4 minutes
   Row 3 minutes
   Rest 3 minutes
   Row 2 minutes
   Rest 2 minutes
   Row 1 minute

   *Score is total distance rowed
   *If you do not have access to a rower, run.



Extra/ Competition Training:

   Do Mobility/ Prep work for CrossFit Games Open WOD 12.4. Recovery is extremely important.


*I know these Friday workout have been really light lately. This is so you can hit that competition workout on the weekend extra hard. It will all be over after next weekend. Then it's time to prepare for Regionals!


Pull up Efficiency with Chris Spealler




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March 22, 2012

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I'm sure it is buttercup.


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March 21, 2012

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Not sure if stupidest thing ever or smartest. O well close enough. 


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WOD Thursday 3/22/12

Strength:

   OFF


Conditioning:

   5 rds of:
      As Many Reps As Possible in 2 minutes of:
          1 Strict Weighted Pull up (20#/ 15#)
          1 KB Snatch, each arm (70#/ 53#)
          2 Strict Weighted Pull up (20#/ 15#)
          2 KB Snatch, each arm (70#/ 53#)
          Continue increasing by rep until the time has expired
       Rest 2 minutes

   Intermediate:
   5 rds of:
      As Many Reps As Possible in 2 minutes of:
          1 Strict Pull up
          1 KB Snatch, each arm (53#/ 35#)
          2 Strict Pull up
          2 KB Snatch, each arm (53#/ 35#)
          Continue increasing by rep until the time has expired
       Rest 2 minutes

   Intermediate:
   5 rds of:
      As Many Reps As Possible in 2 minutes of:
          1 Inverted Row
          1 KB Snatch, each arm (35#/ 26#)
          2 Inverted Row
          2 KB Snatch, each arm (35#/ 26#)
          Continue increasing by rep until the time has expired
       Rest 2 minutes


Extra/ Competition training:
 
   10 rds of:
       Sprint 25m
       Rest 30 seconds


*Remember: The scaled down versions are merely suggestions. You can pick and choose the things you need to scale. The prescribed weights or reps may seem extreme at times, but that is because I program for top level athletes. Do not be ashamed to do the Intermediate, Beginner or Novice weights or reps; everyone has to start somewhere. Make it a goal of yours to do the advanced WOD if you cannot already do so.


WOD DEMO w David Charbonneau




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March 20, 2012

WOD Wednesday 3/21/12

Strength:

   Front Squat 3-3-3-3-3


Conditioning:

   As Many Reps As Possible (AMRAP) in 7 minutes of:
      3 Deadlifts (315#/ 205#)
      3 Handstand Pushup (HSPU)
      6 Deadlift
      6 HSPU
      9 Deadlift
      9 HSPU
      12 Deadlift
      12 HSPU ... And continuing increasing the reps by 3 until time is up

   Intermediate:
       Deadlift (225#/ 155#)
       Push up

   Beginner:
       Deadlift (135#/ 95#)
       Push up


*Remember: The scaled down versions are merely suggestions. You can pick and choose the things you need to scale. The prescribed weights or reps may seem extreme at times, but that is because I program for top level athletes. Do not be ashamed to do the Intermediate, Beginner or Novice weights or reps; everyone has to start somewhere. Make it a goal of yours to do the advanced WOD if you cannot already do so.


Front Squat x 3 w David Charbonneau


WOD DEMO w David Charbonneau



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I'm sure it is...


Thanks to The Chive for the image.
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March 19, 2012

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Introducing Team Certified Awesome's newest athlete...Gary!


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WOD Tuesday 3/20/12

Strength:

   Rack Jerk -- Heavy Single


Conditioning:

   500m row
   30 Walking Lunge Steps (40# Dumbbells/ 30#)
   30 Push Press (40# DBs/ 30#)
   50 Pull up
   30 Push Press
   30 Walking Lunge
   500m row

   Intermediate:
   500m row
   30 Walking Lunge Steps (30# DBs/ 20#)
   30 Push Press (30# DBs/ 20#)
   30 Pull up or Jumping Pull ups
   30 Push Press
   30 Walking Lunge
   500m row

   Beginner:
   300m row
   30 Walking Lunge Steps (20# DBs/ 15#)
   30 Push Press (20# DBs/ 15#)
   30 Pull up or Jumping Pull ups
   30 Push Press
   30 Walking Lunge
   300m row


Extra/ Competition WOD:

   2 rounds of:
       400m Run
       20 Back Ext
       20 Pushup


*Remember: The scaled down versions are merely suggestions. You can pick and choose the things you need to scale. The prescribed weights or reps may seem extreme at times, but that is because I program for top level athletes. Do not be ashamed to do the Intermediate, Beginner or Novice weights or reps; everyone has to start somewhere. Make it a goal of yours to do the advanced WOD if you cannot already do so.


Rack Jerk w Frank Murray -- 385#



WOD DEMO w David Charbonneau - apologies for the video quality, forced to film this one myself.
Also, I realized after watching the video that the last half of my pull ups were sloppy.




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WOD Monday 3/19/11

I would like to apologize for the tardiness of this post. I thought it was posted last night, but apparently it did not publish. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Strength:

   Floor Press 10-8-6-6-6


Conditioning:

   Every Minute On The Minute for 8 minutes do:
       Touch and Go Power Snatches x 3
   Rest 2 Minutes
   Every Minute On The Minute for 8 minutes do:
       Touch and Go Power Cleans x 5

   *Touch and Go means: Continue holding on to the bar throughout the whole movement. Do not pause at the bottom of the movement.
   *Pick a weight that is challenging for the allotted amount of reps. It should be hard to complete. Feel free to increase, or if need be decrease, the weight from round to round.


Floor Press Demo


WOD DEMO -- First and Last two rounds of the Power Snatch

First and Last two rounds of the Power Clean




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March 18, 2012

Awesome Eats

Turkey Meatballs and Black Bean Corn Salad




- 1 lb ground turkey meat
- 1 egg
- Oregano, basil, parsley to taste
- 1 1/3 cup black beans (dried)
- 1 1/3 cup corn (frozen)
- 1 1/3 cup red onion
- 1 1/3 cup tomato 
- 4 tbsp cilantro
- 4 tbsp vinegar

Cooking meatballs:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine 1 lb. turkey meat with 1 beaten egg, oregano, basil, and parsley. Shape and roll meat mixture into little balls. Spray baking sheet with cooking spray. Place meatballs on baking sheet and put in oven for 25 minutes or until fully cooked. 
Making side salad:
To cook dried black beans, boil for 2 hours or soak overnight. Combine black beans, cooked corn, red onion, tomato, cilantro, and vinegar to make a side salad to serve with meatballs. 

*Makes 4 servings

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Bonus points if you can name the reference. 


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March 16, 2012

Weekend WOD

Strength:

   OFF


Conditioning:

   CrossFit games Open 12.4
   As Many Reps As Possible (AMRAP) in 12 minutes of:
       150 Wallballs
       90 Double Unders
       30 Muscle Ups


   Beginner:
   AMRAP 12 of:
       30 Wallballs
       30 Double Unders or Tuck Jumps
       30 Pull ups or Jumping Pull ups



Workout Instructional Video




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GO DO WORK...NOW!!


March 15, 2012

WOD Friday 3/16/12

Strength: OFF


Conditioning:

   10 rounds of:
       Sprint 100m
       Rest 90 seconds


Extra/ Competition Training:

   Do Mobility/ Prep work for CrossFit Games Open WOD 12.4. Recovery is extremely important. There will be a video below with tips on how to approach this.


*I know these Friday workout have been really light lately. This is so you can hit that competition workout on the weekend extra hard. It will all be over after next weekend. Then it's time to prepare for Regionals!


Graham Holmberg (2010 CrossFit Games Champion) gives a few tips on how to prepare yourself for the upcoming Open WOD. Enjoy!




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You think muscle-ups are hard?


I need to start whatever program these guys are on, dudes are jacked!

March 14, 2012

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Complete 5 rounds of the exercise below:



This shouldn't be possible.

WOD Thursday 3/15/12

Strength:

   Snatch Technique Work


Conditioning:

   As Many Rounds As Possible (AMRAP) in 12 minutes of:
       3 Power Cleans (165#/ 115#)
       6 Burpees
       9 Wallballs

   Intermediate: (135#/ 95#)

   Beginner: (95#/ 65#)

   Novice: (65#/ 45#)


*Remember: The scaled down versions are merely suggestions. You can pick and choose the things you need to scale. The prescribed weights or reps may seem extreme at times, but that is because I program for top level athletes. Do not be ashamed to do the Intermediate, Beginner or Novice weights or reps; everyone has to start somewhere. Make it a goal of yours to do the advanced WOD if you cannot already do so.


Our Friend, Frank Murray, hitting a 275# Snatch in competition early last year



WOD DEMO




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March 13, 2012

Daily Dose of Awesomeness

You choose!


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WOD Wednesday 3/14/12

Strength:

OFF


Conditioning:

   15-12-9 of:
       Thruster (135#/ 95#)
       Pull up
   Rest 3 minutes
   15-12-9 of:
       Power Clean (185#/ 135#)
       Ring Dip
   Rest 3 minutes
   15-12-9 of:
       Deadlift (315#/ 205#)
       Handstand Push up

   Intermediate:
   15-12-9 of:
       Thruster (95#/ 65#)
       Pull up or Jumping Pull up
   Rest 3 minutes
   15-12-9 of:
       Power Clean (135#/ 95#)
       Ring Dip or Bench Dip
   Rest 3 minutes
   15-12-9 of:
       Deadlift (225#/ 155#)
       Push up

   Beginner:
   15-12-9 of:
       Thruster (65#/ 45#)
       Pull up or Jumping Pull up
   Rest 3 minutes
   15-12-9 of:
       Power Clean (95#/ 65#)
       Ring Dip or Bench Dip
   Rest 3 minutes
   15-12-9 of:
       Deadlift (155#/ 105#)
       Push up

*Score is total time, including rest.



*Remember: The scaled down versions are merely suggestions. You can pick and choose the things you need to scale. The prescribed weights or reps may seem extreme at times, but that is because I program for top level athletes. Do not be ashamed to do the Intermediate, Beginner or Novice weights or reps; everyone has to start somewhere. Make it a goal of yours to do the advanced WOD if you cannot already do so.


*Sorry we dont not have any video of this epic WOD, but the camera was out of commission today. 



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March 12, 2012

WOD Tuesday 3/13/12

Strength:

   OFF


Conditioning:

   5 rounds of:
       800m run
       40 Double Unders
       20 Box Jumps
       10 KB Swings (70#/ 53#)

   Intermediate:
   5 rounds of:
       400m run
       30 Double Unders or Tuck Jumps
       20 Box Jumps
       10 KB Swings (53#/ 35#)

   Beginner:
   3 rounds of:
       400m run
       30 Double Unders or Tuck Jumps
       20 Box Jumps
       10 KB Swings (35#/ 26#)


*Remember: The scaled down versions are merely suggestions. You can pick and choose the things you need to scale. The prescribed weights or reps may seem extreme at times, but that is because I program for top level athletes. Do not be ashamed to do the Intermediate, Beginner or Novice weights or reps; everyone has to start somewhere. Make it a goal of yours to do the advanced WOD if you cannot already do so.



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I don't know which is worse, the bodybuilder routine or ol Popeye's lack of training variance.


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March 11, 2012

WOD Monday 3/12/12

Strength:

   OFF


Conditioning:

   3 Rounds of:
       5 Back Squat (135#/ 95#)
       5 Deadlift (225#/ 145#)
       5 Muscle up
       5 Back Squat (225#/ 145#)
       5 Deadlift (315#/ 195#)
       5 Muscle up
       5 Back Squat (315#/ 195#)
       5 Deadlift (405#/ 245#)
       5 Muscle up

    Intermediate:
    3 Rounds of:
       5 Back Squat (135#/ 95#)
       5 Deadlift (225#/ 145#)
       10 Pull up
       10 Dip
       5 Back Squat (185#/ 115#)
       5 Deadlift (275#/ 165#)
       10 Pull up
       10 Dip
       5 Back Squat (225#/ 145#)
       5 Deadlift (315#/ 195#)
       10 Pull up
       10 Dip

   Beginner:
    3 Rounds of:
       5 Back Squat (95#/ 65#)
       5 Deadlift (145#/ 85#)
       5 Pull up
       5 Dip
       5 Back Squat (145#/ 85#)
       5 Deadlift (195#/ 105#)
       5 Pull up
       5 Dip
       5 Back Squat (195#/ 105#)
       5 Deadlift (245#/ 125#)
       5 Pull up
       5 Dip

   Novice:
    3 Rounds of:
       5 Back Squat (65#/ 45#)
       5 Deadlift (85#/ 65#)
       5 Pull up
       5 Dip
       5 Back Squat (85#/ 55#)
       5 Deadlift (105#/ 75#)
       5 Pull up
       5 Dip
       5 Back Squat (105#/ 65#)
       5 Deadlift (125#/ 85#)
       5 Pull up
       5 Dip

*Change your own weights throughout the workout
*Feel free to scale up to 5 rounds if you're feeling up to it

*Remember: The scaled down versions are merely suggestions. You can pick and choose the things you need to scale. The prescribed weights or reps may seem extreme at times, but that is because I program for top level athletes. Do not be ashamed to do the Intermediate, Beginner or Novice weights or reps; everyone has to start somewhere. Make it a goal of yours to do the advanced WOD if you cannot already do so.


WOD DEMO w David Charbonneau




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Awesome Eats

Grilled Salmon with Peanut Sauce (Serves 4)
Recipe courtesy of Jessica Marrocco



Ingredients:
(4) 8 oz salmon fillets
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp smooth peanut butter
2 tbsp soy sauce
1-2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 cup water
1 tbsp brown sugar
Juice from 1/2 a lemon
1/3 cup green onion, chopped









Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 350 and bake salmon for 15 minutes. I recommend brushing salmon with additional olive oil before baking.
2. While fish is cooking; put olive oil, peanut butter, soy sauce, garlic, water, brown sugar, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Cook over low heat and stir continuously for 5 minutes, or until mixture begins to simmer.
3. Pour sauce over salmon and top with green onions. Serve with a couple of your favorite sides and Enjoy!



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It's pretty obvious when you think about it.


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March 9, 2012

Weekend WOD

Strength:

   OFF


Conditioning:

   CrossFit Games Open WOD 12.3

   As Many Rounds As Possible (AMRAP) in 18 minutes of:
       15 Box Jump
       12 Push Press (115#/ 75#)
       9 Toes to Bar

   Intermediate:
   AMRAP 18 of:
       15 Box Jump
       12 Push Press (95#/ 65#)
       9 Knees to Elbow


   Beginner:
   AMRAP 18 of:
       15 Box Jump
       12 Push Press (65#/ 45#)
       9 Knees to Elbow


You can view the full workout description here



March 8, 2012

WOD Friday 3/9/12

Strength:

   OFF


Conditioning:

   Row 2K


Extra/ Competition Training:

   Mobility Work. Recovery is just as important as the WOD. Please do not neglect proper recovery


Here is a video from Kelly Starrett that will help you prepare your body for CrossFit Games Open WOD 12.3. Enjoy!




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Pretty sure you're supposed to use your legs...hmm.


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March 7, 2012

WOD Thursday 3/8/12

Strength:

   Weighted Ring Pushups: 5 x 10


Conditioning:

   5 rounds of:
       7 Front Squats (155#/ 105#)
       21 Double Unders

   Intermediate:
   5 rounds of:
       7 Front Squats (135#/ 95#)
       21 Double Unders or Tuck Jumps

   Beginner:
   5 rounds of:
       7 Front Squats (95#/ 65#)
       21 Double Unders or Tuck Jumps

   Novice:
   5 rounds of:
       7 Front Squats (65#/ 45#)
       21 Double Unders or Tuck Jumps


Extra/ Competition Training:

   20-15-10-5 of:
       Box Jump
       KB Swing (53#/ 35#)


*Remember: The scaled down versions are merely suggestions. You can pick and choose the things you need to scale. The prescribed weights or reps may seem extreme at times, but that is because I program for top level athletes. Do not be ashamed to do the Intermediate, Beginner or Novice weights or reps; everyone has to start somewhere. Make it a goal of yours to do the advanced WOD if you cannot already do so.


WOD DEMO w Thomas Maresca --> Last round of the workout




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I haz ursumness??


March 6, 2012

Daily Dose of Awesomeness

Let your inner Awesomeness uppercut the day.


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WOD Wednesday 2/7/12

Strength:

   Barbell Hip Thrust 5 x 5
      *See the Movement Post below for instructions


Conditioning:

   As Many Rounds As Possible (AMRAP) in 10 minutes of:
       2 Clean and Jerk (185#/ 135#)
       1 Rope Climb

   Intermediate:
   AMRAP 10 of:
       2 Clean and Jerk (135#/ 95#)
       1 Modified Rope Climb

   Beginner:
   AMRAP 10 of:
       2 Clean and Jerk (95#/ 65#)
       1 Modified Rope Climb


Extra/ Competition Training:

   5 rounds of:
       40 Double Unders
       10 Handstand Push ups


*Remember: The scaled down versions are merely suggestions. You can pick and choose the things you need to scale. The prescribed weights or reps may seem extreme at times, but that is because I program for top level athletes. Do not be ashamed to do the Intermediate, Beginner or Novice weights or reps; everyone has to start somewhere. Make it a goal of yours to do the advanced WOD if you cannot already do so.


WOD DEMO w David Charbonneau



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The Monthly Movement

This months movement is the...

Barbell Hip Thrust:


Why:
  • Great way to build strength in the glutes and hamstrings without having to hold heavy wights in your hands.
  • Assistance exercise for squatting, deadlifting, and Olympic lifting.
  • Allows for the use of heavy lifting in a safe manor.
How:
  • Sit perpendicular to a bench.
  • Roll the barbell over your legs until it's right in your hip crease.
  • With both hands on the bar push from your heels and thrust up with your hips so your back is parallel to the floor and you've reached full hip extention.
  • Squeeze your glutes at the top and make sure you don't overextend your back.  If you feel it in your lower back you are doing it wrong.
  • Lower yourself back down and repeat

If you cannot perform this exercise at weights close to you deadlift or squat that means your lacking in glute and hamstring strength and could probably benefit from do this movement.  Also I recommend putting a pad on the bar between you and the bar to prevent pain with heavy loads.

Try to work this into your routine by performing sets of 5-10 reps.

Train hard and train smart.

March 5, 2012

WOD Tuesday 2/6/12

Strength:

   7 rounds of:
       3 Deadlifts + 3 Hang Power Cleans
       *Do not let go of the bar during the round (5 burpee penalty)
       *Deadlifts and Cleans are done on the same bar with the same weight
       *Try to add weight to each round and rest between sets as needed
     

Conditioning:

   Workout 11.4 from the 2011 CrossFit Games Open

   As Many Reps As Possible  (AMRAP) in 10 minutes of:
       60 Bar Facing Burpees
       30 Overhead Squats (120#/ 90#)
       10 Muscle Ups

   Intermediate:
   AMRAP 10 of:
       30 Bar Facing Burpees
       20 Overhead Squats (95#/ 65#)
       10 Pull ups
       10 Dips

   Beginner:
   AMRAP 10 of:
       30 Bar Facing Burpees
       20 Overhead Squats (65#/ 45#)
       10 Pushups



Strength WOD demo. Thomas Maresca hits 245#. David Charbonneau hits 255# and then goes for 265# with an awesome bail to finish it off.


Crossfit Games 11.4 demo.




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Daily Dose of Awesomeness

The easy way is never the right way!


March 4, 2012

Daily Dose of Awesomeness

Too...much...awesomeness!!

WOD Monday 3/5/12

Strength:

   OFF


Conditioning:

   As Many Rounds As Possible (AMRAP) in 10 minutes of:
       50 ft Walking Lunge (With your bodyweight on your back)
       6 Box Jumps (42"/ 36")

   Intermediate:
   AMRAP 10 of:
       50 ft Walking Lunge (75% of Body weight)
       6 Box Jump (36"/ 30")

   Beginner:
   AMRAP 10 of:
       50 ft Walking Lunge (50% of Body weight)
       6 Box Jump (30"/ 24")

   Novice:
   AMRAP 10 of:
       50 ft Walking Lunge (25% of Body weight)
       6 Box Jump (24"/ 20")


*Remember: The scaled down versions are merely suggestions. You can pick and choose the things you need to scale. The prescribed weights or reps may seem extreme at times, but that is because I program for top level athletes. Do not be ashamed to do the Intermediate, Beginner or Novice weights or reps; everyone has to start somewhere. Make it a goal of yours to do the advanced WOD if you cannot already do so.


WOD DEMO w Andrew Gelber




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Awesome Eats

Tex-Mex Hash Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 2 Sweet Potatoes, shredded
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 6 eggs, whisked
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon bacon fat (or other fat)
- 1 (14  oz) can of Enchilada Sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- salt and pepper, to taste



Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2. Pull out a large skillet or oven proof cooking dish.
3. Place skillet over medium heat, add a tablespoon of fat and then add your minced garlic and diced onion.
4. When onion just begins to soften, add your ground beef and use a spoon or spatula to break it up and combine with onion.
5. Now shred your sweet potato. Use a food processor (recommended) or a grater.
6. When your meat is almost cooked through, add all your spices to the meat and onions and mix to combine the flavors.
7. Now pour your shredded sweet potatoes on top of the meat and pat down then add your enchilada sauce on top.
8. Cover and simmer for around 8-10 minutes.
9. Once sweet potato begins to soften, remove from heat, add your whisked eggs and stir to combine it all together.
10. Palce in oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until eggs are cooked through.
11. Let cool and enjoy.




March 2, 2012

Daily Dose of Awesomeness

MONTAGE!!!

Weekend WOD


CrossFit Games Open 12.2

   Proceed through the sequence below completing as many reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
      75 pound Snatch, 30 reps
      135 pound Snatch, 30 reps
      165 pound Snatch, 30 reps
      210 pound Snatch, as many reps as possible

   Intermediate:
      45 pound Snatch, 30 reps
      75 pound Snatch, 30 reps
      100 pound Snatch, 30 reps
      120 pound Snatch, as many reps as possible

   Beginner:
      35 pound Snatch, 30 reps
      55 pound Snatch, 30 reps
      75 pound Snatch, 30 reps
      90 pound Snatch, as many reps as possible

*^Click above link for video demo^*

Kellt Starrett Pre-workout Prep


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March 1, 2012

WOD Friday 3/2/12

Strength:

   OFF


Conditioning:

   Run 5k

*I know this seems boring, but it is important for us to all get out and run. Enjoy!



Interesting Video on Running Technique




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Daily Dose of Awesomeness

By thinking positively about your diet it will be a lot easier to stay on track. We exercise and eat properly now, so that in the future we can enjoy a much higher quality of life. But, I'm sure your current diet of oreos and not moving off the couch for days on end is much better for your health. Just saying.