Friday 20140228 Open Workout

Posted: February 27, 2014 by ladygrape01 in Uncategorized

14.1 is a repeat! 14.1 is the first ever CrossFit Open WOD 11.1!

Video and pictures courtesy of CrossFit HQ. 

WOD:

14.1

10-minute AMRAP:
30 double-unders
15 power snatches, 75 / 55 lb

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WORKOUT 14.1

MEN – includes Masters Men up to 54 years old
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
30 double-unders
75-lb. power snatches, 15 reps

WOMEN – includes Masters Women up to 54 years old
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
30 double-unders
55-lb. power snatches, 15 reps

MASTERS MEN – includes Masters Men 55+
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
30 double-unders
65-lb. power snatches, 15 reps

MASTERS WOMEN – includes Masters Women 55+
30 double-unders
45-lb. power snatches, 15 reps

Notes
This workout begins with the Athlete holding their jump rope with the barbell loaded to the appropriate weight. After 30 double-unders are completed the athlete will move to the barbell to perform power snatches. For the power snatch to count, the barbell will move from the ground (or below the knee if the barbell is unloaded) to the overhead position with the knees, hips and shoulders extended in one line. After the 15 reps, they will move back to the jump rope and begin the next round.

Every rep counts in this workout. Credit will be given for partially completed rounds. You will enter your result by the total number of reps completed.

Video Submission Standards

Prior to starting, film the plates and barbell to be used so the loads can be seen clearly. All video submissions should be uncut and unedited in order to accurately display the performance. A second person with a stopwatch should be in the frame throughout the entire workout. Shoot the video from the side so it is clear that the barbell is locked out overhead and the rope is passing twice under the feet.

This is the standard double-under in which the rope passes under the feet twice for each jump. The rope must spin forward for the rep to count. Only successful jumps are counted, not attempts.

This power snatch is a ground-to-overhead any way. The key point is the range of motion between the start and end points. The barbell begins on the ground. Touch-and-go is permitted. No bouncing.

If you begin with an empty barbell, or a barbell that only has plates smaller than standard bumper plates, each repetition must begin with the barbell clearly below the knees.

The barbell must come to full lockout overhead with the hips, knees and arms fully extended, and the bar directly over the middle of the body.

X-tra Work:

3Rnds
15 Banded face pulls
20 heavy Dumbbell shrugs

Homework (Done on your own time outside of class):

Heel cord mash -2 min ea
Banded shoulder stretch -2 min ea

Thursday 20140227 Open Workout

Posted: February 26, 2014 by ladygrape01 in Uncategorized

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Homar and Mimi did an amazing job last weekend. I hope all of you that competed rested up and are ready for the Open!

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WOD:

Active Recovery:

Row 5K at med pace (2:30 per 500M)

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Active recovery is good for the body and the mind. Use this time to also reflect on how far you have come on your CrossFit journey and what your goals are for The Open.   Speaking of….

Video courtesy of CrossFit HQ.  In case you haven’t seen this, the video is a bit long, but worth a watch to get you pumped for the start of the Open!

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X-tra Work:

None

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Homework (Done on your own time outside of class):

Watch for 14.1 to drop!

Wednesday 20140226 Open Workout

Posted: February 25, 2014 by ladygrape01 in Uncategorized

Dave OH

Coach Dave eight months after knee surgery and competing! No excuses, CAN! 

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WOD:

You will be more efficient at toes to bar if you do a knees to elbow and then kick the bar. Once you touch the bar, drop your feet straight down. Then spring out of the bottom, keeping core tight. Video courtesy of CrossFit.

Do 5 min AMRAP, rest 1 min, do 6 min AMRAP, 1 min rest, do 7 min AMRAP of the following….

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3 Deadlifts (165/105)

3 Push Jerks (165/105)

3 Toes to Bar

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Add 3 reps each round….

Score each AMRAP separately

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So, the way this works is, you start the first AMRAP with 3 Deadlifts, then 3 Push Jerks, then 3 Toes2Bar, then 6 Deadlifts, then 6 Push Jerks, then 6 Toes2Bar, continue adding three reps each round until time is called.  You will get a 1 minute rest period, then you will start over (3, DLs, 3 Push Jerks, 3 Toes2Bar, then add 3 reps each round….), this time going for 6 minutes.  After 6 minutes, another 1 minute break, then start from the beginning (3 reps of each move, then add 3 additional reps each round) and go for 7 minutes.  And, done!

Your score per AMRAP will be total successful rounds in that AMRAP.  Since you start back at the 3 reps at the start of each AMRAP, if you finish in the middle of a round on one AMRAP, those reps do not carry over.

Your goal should be, since the time limit increases each time, increase the amount of rounds completed each AMRAP.

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X-tra Work:

40 GHD Situps Total

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Homework (Done on your own time outside of class):

Mobility Work

Tuesday 20140225 Open Workout

Posted: February 24, 2014 by ladygrape01 in Uncategorized

Rod & Jen comp

Great job Jen on your first competition and Rod on your second! 

S/S/S:

Deficit deadlitfs  increase your range of motion, increase the strength of your lift off the floor, and strengthen your lockout.  You want to be two to four inches off the ground, otherwise set up is just like a standard deadlift. Start with a tight core, straight flat back, put tension on the bar, pull knees back as you bring hips up, drive through the heels, and open the hip fully at the top. Video courtesy of Rouge.

Deficit Deadlift

5RM

15 min time cap

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WOD:

Partner WOD

4 Rounds:

10 Med Ball Sit Up Toss (sit 6 ft away from eachother)

5 Strict Pull Ups

400M Run w/Med Ball (can pass it back and forth)

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X-tra Work:

Close-grip Bench 3×6 @ heaviest weight possible

Homework (Done on your own time outside of class):

Mobility Work

http://games.crossfit.com/article/do-it

Monday 20140224 Open Workout

Posted: February 23, 2014 by ladygrape01 in Uncategorized

Salt & Howell

Coach Jason Howell and Coach David Bacot aka Salt volunteered this weekend as judges for Battle in the Bluffs. Both of them got to judge Stacie Tovar in different heats!  These events would not be so successful without all the volunteers. Stay tuned for more pictures of the athletes…

S/S/S:

Really focus on big active shoulders, and press up on the bar coming out of the squat. Elbows toward the ceiling, it is a more stable overhead position. Feet flat on the ground, knees track out over toes, and chest up! Video courtesy of CrossFit.

Overhead Squats

2.2.2.2.2.

20 min time cap

The goal here is to work up to a heavy weight and then start your sets of 2. Try to make small increases in weight each round. If you fail a set, try again. If you fail again,  reduce your weight to the previous successful weight.  If you have multiple sets left at that point, smart money would say stick with the successful weight and finish your sets.

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WOD:

Working on getting more efficient at box jumps will help you get higher and faster. Try to spend as little amount of time on the ground, and rest on top of the box when you need to. Remember to look straight ahead and not down at your feet. Video courtesy of CrossFit.

10Min AMRAP:

15 Clean & Jerk (115/75)

5 Box Jumps (30/27)

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X-tra Work:

10x 20yd Sprints

Homework (Done on your own time outside of class):

Mobility Work

Saturday 20140222 Open Workout @ 0900

Posted: February 21, 2014 by ladygrape01 in Uncategorized

MrJoshua

SO1 Joshua Thomas Harris, 36, drowned during combat operations, August 30th 2008 in Afghanistan. He is survived by his parents Dr. Sam and Evelyn Harris, his brother Ranchor and twin sister Kiki.

“Mr Joshua”

Five rounds of:

Run 400 meters

30 Glute-ham sit-ups

15  Deadlifts, 250 lbs

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X-tra Work:

None

Homework (Done on your own time outside of class):

Rest/recover/prep for next week

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Mimi, Homar, Dave, Rod, and Jen getting ready to show ’em how it’s done! Good luck guys!

Friday 20140221 Open Workout

Posted: February 20, 2014 by ladygrape01 in Uncategorized

Rod & Jen

Our second TOTF team Jen Maitland and Rodney Rodriquez will be competing this weekend in Battle in the Bluffs. Come cheer them on; Friday at 9:57pm, Saturday at 11:26am, 4:57pm, and Sunday at 8:00am. 

S/S/S:

Floor Press 4×3

Increase weight each round

Post highest successful 3-rep set to Comments/LogWOD

Video courtesy of ElitsFTS.com

With the floor press you want to pause at the bottom allowing triceps to touch the ground, hips on the floor, and press the weight back up.  Don’t lose tension!

In your warm-up sets, keep the rep range no lower than 4, no higher than 6.  Make weight jumps based on feel.  If it felt like the bar was light, increase a little more.  If you started to struggle a bit, jump very small, or use that as your first set.  Your first working set should be a weight you could get for 4-5 reps without question.  After the first working set, once again, go by feel.  If it felt like the weight of a PVC pipe, jump up a good amount (not too much.  Always be safe).  If the last rep was shaky, try a small jump.  Think 2.5 lbs per side-kind of jump or less.  Don’t forget, we have fractional plates in the cage.  Use them during class to make a jump if need be.

WOD:

With the dumbbell in one hand, arms long and locked, jump and land in a quarter squat, hip crease is anywhere above your knee -cap, maintain lumbar curve, and driving through the heels. Video courtesy of Reebok CrossFit One.

15 Min time limit

30 DB Snatch (50/30)

20 Step Ups (24/20)

30 DB Snatch

30 Step Ups

30 DB Snatch

40 Step Ups

30 DB Snatch

50 Step Ups

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X-tra Work:

4 sets of Banded Triceps Press-downs

Homework (Done on your own time outside of class):

Mash the entire body…

Or what is the most sore

Thursday 20140220 Open Workout

Posted: February 19, 2014 by ladygrape01 in Uncategorized

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Coach Dave LeClaire will be competing this weekend in the Battle in the Bluffs Masters Division.  He is one of the biggest cheerleaders for every TOTF athlete, so lets all be there to return the support. He will be competing at; 9:02pm Friday, 9:18am Saturday, 3:13pm Saturday, 9:06am Sunday, and Master Men Finals start at 11:56am Sunday.

Photo Courtesy of Janeen Chang Photography. 

S/S/S:

In this video, Carl explains why practicing Handstands with your chest against the wall is better than with your back against the wall. Carl demonstrates ways to get into, scale, and balance the handstand with chest against the wall that is otherwise not possible with the handstand with back against the wall. Video courtesy of Gymnastics WOD.

5×30 sec HS Hold (work hollow body position, head through)

WOD:

Heather Bergeron and Pat Sherwood complete the third event of the 2011 Reebok CrossFit Games Open, Workout 11.3. Video courtesy of CrossFit HQ.

CF Open 11.3

5 Min AMRAP:

Squat Clean –Jerk (165/110)

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X-tra Work:

Work up to 3RM Weighted Chin Up

Homework (Done on your own time outside of class):

10 mins of rolling out quads, hamstrings, IT band, and heel cord

Wednesday 20140219 Open Workout

Posted: February 18, 2014 by ladygrape01 in Uncategorized

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Coach Homar Sanchez and Shadow Coach Mimi Smith-Munroe will be competing this weekend in Battle in the Bluffs. Come cheer them on at: Event 1, Friday at 9:45pm. Event 3, Saturday at 12pm. Event 4 Saturday 5:30pm. Event 6, Sunday at 8:20am. 

S/S/S:

Make up Snatch High Pull or

Practice Rowing Sprint Pulls

Post 

highest successful 2-rep to Comments/LogWOD

WOD:

Josh Bridges, Dan Bailey, and Rich Froning demonstrate a fun game of “Rowling”. Video courtesy of CrossFit HQ

“Rowling” (rowing+bowling=rowling)

10 Rounds:

Row EXACTLY 100M*

*Penalties –

2 Burpees for every meter under 100,

1 Hand Release Push Up for every meter over 100

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X-tra Work:

50 GHD Situps

Break these up however you need to, to get them done 

Homework (Done on your own time outside of class):

None

Rest, Stretch, and Hydrate

Tuesday 20140218 Open Workout

Posted: February 17, 2014 by ladygrape01 in Uncategorized

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TOTF’s Neil Wattier’s son, Tyler, plays for the Omaha Hockey Club. The above picture is featured on CrossFit Football. Way to go boys! Keep up the hard work!

S/S/S:

The Snatch High Pull is really emphasizing the “shoulder shrug” and then getting the bar to eye level, or right about where the bar would be before you pulled yourself under. Video courtesy of Barbell Shrugged.

Snatch High Pull 2RM

15 min time cut

(must be a touch and go between reps)

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WOD:

To run efficiently at this distance it is like a cycle motion. Drive, strive, lift- your knees! Video courtesy of Expert Village.

10 Rounds:

100M Sprint

Rest = time it takes to walk back to start

Post best time and try to not have any round be 7 seconds slower than that.

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X-tra Work:

4 sets

Romanian Deadlifts – 8 to 12 reps

Increase weight each set

Homework (Done on your own time outside of class):

2 minutes each:

Roll out Calves

Roll out shins

Roll out Thoracic Spine

spinePic courtesy of movement-rx.com  Just a quick anatomy lesson on when we say roll out your Thoracic Spine.

A Little Extra From the Coaches:

This is a great article called Safety, Respect, and Taking care of Equipment by Greg Evertt

This article is a great reminder of how to properly and safely use the equipment. It includes everything from racking your weight, dropping barbells, to using chalk. It is a great read for new comers and veterans. Thanks Nico for the share!