Programming Overview: Sept. 21-26

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Join us for our 4th Birthday Bash and 300 Challenge this Saturday! Details and sign-up links CLICK HERE.

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Monday 9/21

A) Front squat

– Quickly build to 80% in 5 reps

Then, E2MOM x 10 min:

min 0: 1 x 85%

min 2: 1 x 85-90%

min 4: 90%

min 6: 90+%

min 8: 90+%

*Go for a PR if feeling it!

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5 rounds for time:

– 5 front squats (155/105,135/95, 95/65)

– 5 burpee pull-ups

 

Tuesday 9/22

A1) Push Press TnG x 3 (tough but build each set); R20S

A2) Weighted/Negative pull-up cluster 1. 1. 1; R10S/2M x 4 sets

*Compare to 9/1

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Four rounds for max reps of:

60 seconds of Rowing for Calories

Rest 15 seconds

60 seconds of Push-Ups

Rest 15 seconds

60 seconds of Box-Jumps – SD (24/20”)

Rest 90 seconds

 

Wednesday 9/23

A) E2MOM x 20 min (10 sets)

– 3 position squat clean (high → knee → floor)

*Does not have to be TnG

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For time at 95+%:

30 Calorie Row

30 Over the Bar Burpees

30 Hang Cleans (135/95 lbs)

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3 sets of 10-15 floor wipers 135/95

*Perform w/ partner

 

Thursday 9/24

AMRAP x 10 min @ 80%

– 12 wallballs 20/14

– 10 ring rows

– 50 double unders

AMRAP x 10 min @ 80%

– 12 Russian KB swings 70/53

– 10 Goblet squats

– 400 m run

R5M

AMRAP x 10 min @ 80%

– 12 DB push press 35/25

– 10 T2B

– 500/400 m row

R5M

 

Friday 9/25

A) Every 3 minutes, for 18 minutes (6 sets):

Bench Press

Set 1 – 3 reps @ 80%

Set 2 – 2 reps @ 85%

Set 3 – 1 rep @ 90%

Set 4 – 1 rep @ 93-95%

Set 5 – 1 rep @ 97-99%

Set 6 – 1 rep @ 102% or more

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For time:

– 30 Front rack reverse lunges (115/75, 95/55, 75/35)

– 10 HSPU or L-seated DB press

– 20 Front rack reverse lunges

– 10 HSPU or L-seated DB press

– 10 Front rack reverse lunges

– 10 HSPU or L-seated DB press

 

Saturday 9/26

10-11:30am – 300 Challenge

11:30-3pm – 4th Birthday Bash

A) Front squat
– Quickly build to 80% in 5 reps
Then, E2MOM x 10 min:
min 0: 1 x 85%
min 2: 1 x 85-90%
min 4: 90%
min 6: 90+%
min 8: 90+%
*Go for a PR if feeling it!
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5 rounds for time:
– 5 front squats (155/105,135/95, 95/65)
– 5 burpee pull-ups

A) Every 3 minutes, for 18 minutes (6 sets):
Bench Press
Set 1 – 3 reps @ 80%
Set 2 – 2-3 reps @ 85%
Set 3, 4, 5, & 6 – 2-3 rep @ 90%
*After every set perform 6-8 bent over DB rows AHAP.
B1) 10 TGUP alternating – heavy but consistent pace; R60S
B2) Supine hand-over-hand sled pulls AHAP; R60S
– down and back
B3) 10 tire flips AFAP; R60S x 3 sets

A) 3 sets:
– 3 overhead squats @ 31X1; R2M
B) E2MOM x 20 min
– 3 position snatch (start at 55-65% and build if able)
*Position 1 → 2 → 3
C) EMOM x 10 min
E: 8-10 BB front rack reverse lunges (135/95, 115/75, 95/55)
O: 5 burpee over the box jump (24/20”)

A) Deadlift
5 reps @ 75-80%
3 reps @ 80-85%
1 rep @ 85-90%
5 reps @ 80-85%
3 reps @ 85-90%
1 rep @ 90+%
– R3M btwn sets, complete 3-5 weighted ring dips or 8-12 banded ring dips during rest.
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For time:
50 double unders (x3 for singles – 150)
6 burpees
8 pull-ups
40 double unders (120)
6 burpees
8 pull-ups
30 double unders (90)
6 burpees
8 pull-ups
20 double unders (60)
6 burpees
8 pull-ups
10 double unders (30)
6 burpees
8 pull-ups

*12 min cap

September Athlete Of The Month: Jason McNatt

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Jason is one of our veterans here at EDCF. He never complains and always works hard. He is highly coachable and has picked up many new skills along the way. He always has a calm demeanor even in the most intense WODs. All in all, he is a great example for our other athletes. Thanks for being a great member Jason!

When did you join EDCF?  How did you find the gym?  What was your first impression or how did that first workout go?

I joined East Dallas roughly 3+ years ago after getting tired of my inconsistent pattern at a standard gym with limited results.  I finally gave in to my girlfiend’s (Letecia) relentless urging and decided to try out Crossfit.  I chose EDCF after hearing that some guys from Woodrow had started a gym close to me in the neighborhood.  The first workout was quite a shock as my body was not prepared for the combo of strength and conditioning that CrossFit demands.

What class time do you attend the most, are there any regular members you work out with at that time?

I workout with the evening crew typically at 6:30 or 7:30.  Some of the regulars include B Perkins, Kristen, Ryan, Tina, Ruben, Angela, Shannon, Amber, Robin, Pablo, Jon, and Trev, (Sometimes Luke).

Tell us a little about yourself, What is your life like outside the gym? Where do you work, do you have kids/pets/husband/bf/partner? What is your favorite hobby outside the gym?

I’m a salesman for a pump distributor which keeps me plenty busy, but manage to make time for fun as well.  I enjoy outside activities, particularly disc golf and Sunday Funday.  I have an amazing girlfriend who helps me keep my head on my shoulders.  We have three boys – Buddy, JD, and Tater.  They have 12 legs between the three of them.

What do you like about CrossFit or EDCF that keeps you coming back?

I love the coaches and people at EDCF. Events and atmosphere are great.  Programming and knowledge is fantastic.  I never feel better than I do after a Crossfit workout.  It’s a great stress reliever as well.  I like that the workouts are programmed and you have no choice but to just do it.

What is your favorite lift or exercise or type of workout? What is one of your short term and long term goals?

I like handstand push ups, jerks, cleans, and even thrusters.  I’ve got to get heavier on my squats.  I’d like to increase at least 25lbs by the end of the year and continue to gain.  Need to get better at double unders and get muscle ups down.

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4th Birthday Bash!

Can you believe it?! EDCF is turning 4 years old this month! What does that mean? Well we are planning a day full of fun at the gym next Saturday, 9/26! Mark your calendars!

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300 Challenge

We are going to start the morning off with the 300 Challenge. This is an annual workout consisting of 300 reps in a 20 minute time span. There will be scaling options for beginners, intermediates, and advanced level athletes so everyone can participate! The prescribed version of the workout is as follows:

For time:

25 Pull-Ups
50 Deadlifts 135/95#
50 Push-Ups
50 Box Jumps 24/20″
50 Floor Wipers
50 KB Clean and Press 35/25#
25 Pull-Ups

* 20 minute cut-off

Make sure to reserve your 300 spot by CLICKING HERE.

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After the last heat of 300 athletes finishes up, we plan on getting things kicked off! There will be tacos, local beer, games, and even a water slide! Yeah that’s right, we said WATER SLIDE! Everyone is invited to attend so bring your friends, cousins, parents, kids… everyone! You don’t have to do the workout to attend and you can show up whenever you like but we’ll plan on shutting things down around 3pm.  In order to get a head count on those wanting to party, please RSVP by CLICKING HERE.

Oh! There will also he a limited run of 4th Anniversary t-shirts/tanks available in a first come first serve fashion on that Saturday. We’ve only ordered 100 so make sure you are there to get yours!

 

A) Split jerk skill work
B) Every 90 seconds x 15 Min (10 sets)
1 power clean + 1 jerk
*Start at 65% and build to a technical max weight for the day
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Three rounds for time @85-90%:
– 400 Meter Run
– 15 Box Jumps (24″/20″)
– 10 Shoulder to Overhead 135/95