Thursday, June 12, 2014

Courtney

Courtney

Workout of the Day

Gymnastics

Spend 10-15 minutes working on three different gymnastics movements
Some movements to consider: Handstand push-ups, ring-dips, muscle-ups, push-ups, strict pull-ups, L-sits, pistols, double-unders, handstand walking, handstand holds, etc…Conditioning

Conditioning
Hat tip to Outlaw CrossFit for the workout

Complete the following for time:
100 Kettlebell Swings (53 / 35)
30 Thrusters (115 / 75)
50 Kettlebell Swings
15 Thrusters

Rx+ 70 / 53, 135 / 95

Abs and Back
Not for time:
5 x 30 Abmat Butterfly Sit-ups (rest 1-2 min)
5 x 10 Good Mornings (~95 / 65)

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Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Kevin Johnson

Kevin Johnson

Workout of the Day

Strength
Deadlift
Every minute, on the minute, for 10 minutes, perform 3 Deadlifts @ 70% of 1 rep max

Immediately after each set, perform 10 Lateral Barbell Hops, or complete 20 Double-Unders

Conditioning
For time:
1 Lap around the Block
then
4 rounds of:
15 Chest to Bar Pull-ups
15 Burpees

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Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Natasha

Natasha OHS

Workout of the Day

Strength
Shoulder Press 5 x 5 @ 70% of 1 rep max (taken from floor, no touch and go)

Immediately after each set, perform 5 – 8 strict toes to bar, then rest 60-90 seconds

Conditioning
AMRAP in 15 minutes of:
10 Handstand Push-ups
15 Box Jump Overs (24 / 20)
20 Reverse Lunge Steps With Plate Overhead (45 / 35)

Rx+ Strict HSPU

Abs and Back:
3 Min Back Plank
5 x 5 Bridge-ups
3 x 15 V-ups

Monday, June 9, 2014

Will Cooper

Will Cooper

Workout of the Day

Strength
Back Squat 5 x 5 @ 70% of 1 rep max

Immediately after each set, 5 Renegade Rows (heavy-ish), then rest 60-90 seconds

Conditioning 
AMRAP in 12 minutes of:
40 Double-unders
20 DB Snatches – Alternating  (50 + / 40 + for Rx)
20 Pistol Squats – Alternating

Abs and Back:
Not for time:
3 x 20 Shoulder Touches (free standing if possible)
3 x 30 Standing Plate Twists
90 sec Superman Hold
90 sec P-bar L-sit

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Friday, June 6, 2014

Sad news: Clyde's leaving on Monday to join the military.  The last class he's coaching is tomorrow at 4:30 PM, so be sure to say your goodbyes if you see him. We're all pretty bummed to see him go, as he is a great coach and athlete with thirst a for knowledge and improvement.

Sad news: Clyde’s leaving on Monday to join the military. The last class he’s coaching is tomorrow at 4:30 PM, so be sure to say your goodbyes if you see him. He wants hugs AND kisses. We’re all pretty bummed to see him go, as he is a great coach and athlete with a thirst for knowledge and improvement, and thus a very important part of our gym. He will be missed. Good luck, ClydeFrog!

Workout of the Day

Strength
Front Squat 5-5-5-5-5
Increasing the load each set, establish a 5 rep max Front Squat

Rest 2-3 minutes between sets

Conditioning
Fran’s Nasty Cousin
21-15-9 rep rounds of:
Thrusters (95 / 65)
Lateral Burpees Over the Bar

Rx+ 115 / 75

Ab and Back Work:
8-10 sets of 8-10 Toes-to-Bar

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Thursday, June 5, 2014

Christmas Abbott dropped in to train yesterday

Christmas Abbott dropped in to train yesterday

Workout of the Day

Gymnastics
Spend 10-15 minutes working on three different gymnastics movements
Some movements to consider: Handstand push-ups, ring-dips, muscle-ups, push-ups, strict pull-ups, L-sits, pistols, double-unders, handstand walking, handstand holds, etc…

Conditioning

AMRAP in 5 minutes of:
60 / 50 Calories on the Rower
Max Front Racked Barbell Lunges (95 / 65)

2 min rest

AMRAP in 5 minutes of:
10 Pull-ups
30 Double-Unders (90 singles)

2 min rest

AMRAP in 5 minute of:
3 Wall-Climbs
12 Kettlebell Swings

Rx+ 135 / 95 on Lunges, 4 / 2 Muscle-ups instead of PU, 70 / 53 KBS

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– Sunday, June 8th at 11 AM Amelia, our resident gymnast, has arranged to set up a training session for our members at the Nashville Gymnastics Training Center.  We’ve done this in the past with her and it was extremely helpful and fun.   We are getting the rate confirmed, but we expect it to be between $15-20.  Please RSVP through Wodify so we know how many people are coming.  The more the merrier!

– Don’t want to compete in our Partner Competition June 21?  You can still participate by volunteering to judge HERE.

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Rex OHS

Rex OHS

Workout of the Day

Strength
Clean & Jerk
Spend 20 minutes building up to a heavy Clean and Jerk for the day (full Clean and Split or Power Jerk)

Conditioning
2013 CrossFit Games Open Workout 13.4
AMRAP in 7 minutes of:
3 Power Clean and Jerks (135 / 95)
3 Toes to Bar
6…
6…
9…
9…
12…
12…
Adding 3 reps to each movement, each round, climb as high as you can in 7 minutes

Ab and Back Work:
Not for time:
4 x 30 Russian Twists (heavy – plate or med/slam ball – rest 2 min between sets)
3 min Back Plank
1 min Hollow Body Hold

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– Sunday, June 8th at 11 AM Amelia, our resident gymnast, has arranged to set up a training session for our members at the Nashville Gymnastics Training Center.  We’ve done this in the past with her and it was extremely helpful and fun.   We are getting the rate confirmed, but we expect it to be between $15-20.  Please RSVP through Wodify so we know how many people are coming.  The more the merrier!

– Don’t want to compete in our Partner Competition June 21?  You can still participate by volunteering to judge HERE.

– Another workout for the competition was posted. Check it out HERE

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Katelyn during the drive of the Split Jerk

Katelyn during the drive of the Split Jerk

Workout of the Day

Strength
Shoulder Press 5 x 5 at 67% of 1 rep max

After each set, complete 16-20 Dumbbell Walking Lunge Steps, then rest 60-90 seconds

 Conditioning
2014 Winter Paleo Challenge Benchmark Workout

AMRAP in 10 minutes of:
5-10-15-20-25-30
Wall-Balls (20/14)
Shoulder to Overhead (95 / 65)
Box Jumps (24 / 20)

Last done: February 24, 2014

Ab and Back Work:
5 x 30 Abmat Butterfly Sit-ups (do these quickly, but not as fast as possible. Rest as needed between sets)
3 x 10 Good Mornings (~ 95 / 65)

– Sunday, June 8th at 11 AM Amelia, our resident gymnast, has arranged to set up a training session for our members at the Nashville Gymnastics Training Center.  We’ve done this in the past with her and it was extremely helpful and fun.   We are getting the rate confirmed, but we expect it to be between $15-20.  Please RSVP through Wodify so we know how many people are coming.  The more the merrier!

– Don’t want to compete in our Partner Competition June 21?  You can still participate by volunteering to judge HERE.

Monday, June 2, 2014

Stephen May

Stephen May

Workout of the Day

Strength
Back Squat 5 x 5 at 67% of your 1 rep max (this cycle, we will be increasing by 3% each week)

Immediately after each set, complete 15-20 Hand Release Push-ups, then rest 90 seconds

Conditioning
Complete the following for time:

400 m Run
then
3 rounds of:
15 Overhead Squats (105 / 70)
15 Ring-Dips
then
400 m Run

Rx+ 145 / 95, Dips on Muscle-up Station

Ab and Back Work:
4 x 15 V-ups
2 Min Superman Hold
2 Min Superman Plank
2 Min Nose to Wall Handstand Hold

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Announcements:

– Sunday, June 8th at 11 AM Amelia, our resident gymnast, has arranged to set up a training session for our members at the Nashville Gymnastics Training Center.  We’ve done this in the past with her and it was extremely helpful and fun.   We are getting the rate confirmed, but we expect it to be between $15-20.  Please RSVP through Wodify so we know how many people are coming.  The more the merrier!

 

– Don’t want to compete in our Partner Competition June 21?  You can still participate by volunteering to judge HERE.

Friday, May 30, 2014

Lane, Alicia, and Alex swingin' away!

Lane, Alicia, and Alex swingin’ away!

Workout of the Day

Gymnastics
Spend 10-15 minutes working on three different gymnastics movements
Some movements to consider: Handstand push-ups, ring-dips, muscle-ups, push-ups, strict pull-ups, L-sits, pistols, double-unders, handstand walking, handstand holds, etc…

Conditioning

Complete the following of time:
800 m Run
30 Kettlebell Swings (53 / 35)
30 Pull-ups
400 m Run
20 Kettlebell Swings
20 Pull-ups
200 m Run
10 Kettlebell Swings
10 Pull-ups

Rx+
3 rounds of
800 m run
30 KBS (70 / 53)
30 C2B Pull-ups

Announcements: 

1) Thank you to everyone who filled out the semi annual survey we sent out. It’s one of the many ways we try to improve as a gym,  community and as a business. We take everything you say into consideration.  If you have yet to fill it out, we’d appreciate if you did. It will take you about 2 minutes. You can do it HERE

2) Become faster and more efficient at running by attending the Pose Running Clinic with Coach Clyde this Sunday, June 1 at 1:00 PM. You can sign up via Wodify.

3) Sunday, June 8th at 11 AM Amelia, our resident gymnast, has arranged to set up a training session for our members at the Nashville Gymnastics Training Center.  We’ve done this in the past with her and it was extremely helpful and fun.   We are getting the rate confirmed, but we expect it to be between $15-20.  Please RSVP through Wodify so we know how many people are coming.  The more the merrier!

4) Don’t want to compete in our Partner Competition June 21?  You can still participate by volunteering to judge HERE.

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