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  • March 5, 2024

    SkillEMOM for 10 minutes:Power clean plus squat clean Build out the range of motion in the catch position on the second rep of this complex. Both reps will come from the floor, and you can drop the bar between them. Try to catch the power clean in the same stance that you use for your […]

  • March 4, 2024

    SkillDeadlift5 sets of 5 Target 70-75% of your max Work up to a weight within the 70-75% range before starting the first of your 5 work sets. Take about two minutes between sets. Avoid maxing out today. Workout of the Day5 rounds:1 minute of overhead squats1 minute of calories1 minute of rest Use a barbell […]

  • March 3, 2024

    Workout of the Day5 rounds, 3 minutes on, 1 minute off:10 step ups (no weight)8 kettlebell swings6 push ups Choose a relatively heavy weight on the swings today; you should be able to do most of the rounds unbroken, but it’s ok if you need to go 4 and 4 in the later parts of […]

  • March 2, 2024

    Workout of the DayFor time:21 dumbbell power snatches (arm one)21 lateral burpees over the dumbbell21 dumbbel power snatches (arm two)21 lateral burpees over the dumbbell15 dumbbell power snatches (arm one)15 lateral burpees over the dumbbell15 dumbbel power snatches (arm two)15 lateral burpees over the dumbbell9 dumbbell power snatches (arm one)9 lateral burpees over the dumbbell9 […]

  • March 1, 2024

    SkillAMRAP in 8 minutes:8 toes to bar4 dumbbell snatches (right arm)4 dumbbell snatches (left arm)4 lateral burpees over the dumbbellRest 20-30 seconds We’re doing two things with this skill work: getting some toe-to-bar practice, and working on the details of tomorrow’s open workout. We typically do our dumbbell snatches alternating, so get used to hanging […]

  • February 29, 2024

    SkillEMOM for 10 minute:Hang power snatch plus power snatch Find an efficient and powerful position on the hang snatch, and then pass through that same position on your way up from the floor on rep number two. Feel free to drop the bar between reps, and work up to a heavy set if you’re feeling […]

  • February 28, 2024

    Skill8 rounds:4 ring dips (banded, strict, or weighted)20 seconds of handstand practice Rest about a minute between rounds If you’re confident on the movement, consider bumping up the challenge on the ring dips by adding an extra 5 or 10 pounds today. For the handstand practice, anything from wall walks to freestanding handstand holds is […]

  • February 27, 2024

    SkillEMOM for 10 minutes:Hang power clean plus power clean Use the first rep to practice your efficient driving position above the knee, and then keep that powerful positioning from the floor on the second rep. Feel free to drop the barbell between reps one and two. Workout of the Day7 rounds:40 seconds of single arm […]

  • February 26, 2024

    SkillFront Squat5 sets of 5 reps Target 70-75% of your max We’re dropping the tempo from our front squats and deadlifts for the next few weeks and getting some simple pogression work in during the Open. Try to hold at least 70% across all 5 work sets. Workout of the DayAMRAP in 10 minute:4 power […]

  • February 25, 2024

    Workout of the DayFor time:60 kettlebell swings1 mile run60 kettlebell swings 25 minute time cap Use a swing weight that lets you hit sets of ten throughout the workout with no more than 10-20 seconds of rest between sets. Challenge yourself on the run distance today; it can definitely be scaled down or switched to […]