Christmas & New Year’s Class Schedule

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Here is the schedule for the next couple of weeks!

  • Friday 12/23 – Regular Schedule
  • Saturday 12/24 – Regular Schedule (8, 9, 10AM)
  • Sunday 12/25 – Gym Closed
  • Monday 12/26 – 9am Only
  • Tuesday 12/27 – Regular Schedule
  • Wednesday 12/28 – Regular Schedule w/ No 7:30pm class

  • Friday 12/30 – Regular Schedule
  • Saturday 12/31 – Regular Schedule (8, 9, 10AM)
  • Sunday 1/1 – Gym Closed
  • Monday 1/2 – 9am, 5:30pm, 6:30pm Only (7:30-8:30pm Open Gym)
  • Tuesday 1/3 – Regular Schedule

 

If you have a friend or family member coming into town who does CrossFit at another gym and would like to drop in for a class, please refer them HERE.

Programming Overview: Dec. 19 – 25

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Check out our revised holiday schedule for the next couple of weeks!

  • Friday 12/23 – Regular Schedule
  • Saturday 12/24 – Regular Schedule (8, 9, 10AM)
  • Sunday 12/25 – Gym Closed
  • Monday 12/26 – 9am Only
  • Tuesday 12/27 – Regular Schedule
  • Wednesday 12/28 – Regular Schedule w/ No 7:30pm class

  • Friday 12/30 – Regular Schedule
  • Saturday 12/31 – Regular Schedule (8, 9, 10AM)
  • Sunday 1/1 – Gym Closed
  • Monday 1/2 – 9am, 5:30pm, 6:30pm Only (7:30-8:30pm Open Gym)
  • Tuesday 1/3 – Regular Schedule

Monday 12/19

A) E2MOM x 6 min (3 sets)

– 1 (squat) clean + 2 split jerks

*Perform at 55-65% and pause 2 sec in catch position on jerks.

+

E2MOM x 14 min (7 sets)

– 1 (squat) clean + 1 split jerk

*Work up from 70% to something heavy but mechanically sound.

 

B) E3MOM x 12-15 min (4-5 sets):

– 15 deadlifts (135/95, 115/75, 95/65)

– 12 hang power cleans

– 9 front squats

– 6 shoulder to overhead

 

*These sets should be as UB as possible.

*Goal is to be sharp with the movements and to cycle them efficiently.

 

Tuesday 12/20

A) EMOM x 12 min (4 sets)

1: 6-8 BB Romanian deadlifts @ 20X1

2: 8-10 DB floor press @ 20X1

3: 20 sec side plank per side

 

B) EMOM x 12-18 min (4-6 sets)

1: 12/9 cal row

2: 20-30 double unders + 4-8 pull-ups

3: 8-10 burpees

 

*Scale to 60 single unders. If needed scale reps down to keep up with pace.

*Rx is completing 6 sets at max number for all movements.

 

Wednesday 12/21

A) Every 3 minutes, for 12 minutes (4 sets):

– 12-20 alternating pistols (6-10/leg)

– 8-10 horizontal ring rows @ 20X1

– 10 hollow rocks

 

B) Every 5 min x 4-5 sets @ 80-90% pace:

– 500/400m row

– 20 RKB swings (53/35)

– 10 toes to bar

 

C) Mobility:

– 90 degree bench stretch x 2-3 min/ leg

– BB quad smash x 1-2 min/leg

 

Thursday 12/22

A) E2MOM x 6 min (3 sets):

– 3 position snatch

(high hang, hang, floor)

*Build from 55-65%.

+

E2MOM x 6 min (3 sets)

– 1 snatch pull + 1 snatch

*Build from 70-85%.

+

E2MOM x 6 min (3 sets)

– 1 snatch

*Build from 85-95+%.

 

B) 3 rounds for time:

– 400m run

– 20 alternating DB snatch (55-75/25-45)

– 15 box overs (24/20”)

 

C) 3 sets for efficiency:

– 15 banded pull-aparts

– 10 DB pull overs @ 2111

 

Friday 12/23

A) Take 15 minutes to build to a new 10 rep max on back squat.

*Only do 1-5 reps on your build up sets then 10 on the weight you’re testing.

*If you completed all 10 last week then add 5-10+lbs.

*Last time for this.

 

B) 3 sets for efficiency:

– box push x 1 length (AFAP)

– 20 single leg cross-over toes to bar (10/side)

– 10 KB overhead walking lunges (AHAP)

– 10-15 supine medball hamstring curls w/ pause

 

*Sub KB OH carry with KB front rack walking lunges x 12 reps if the OH position isn’t there.

 

Saturday 12/24

8am Masters

12 rounds for time with a partner:

– 12 RKB swings

– 10 DB thrusters

– 200m run

 

*Partners will alternate after each movement.

 

9am CrossFit

For time with a partner:

– 2000/1600m row

– 150 wallballs (20/14)

– 1500/1200m row

– 100 pull-ups

– 1000/800m row

– 50 burpees over rower

 

10am Barbell – Clean & Jerk

A) 4 sets:

– 1 x 3-position clean + 1 x push jerk + 1 x split jerk

*Build from 55-65%.

 

B) 6 sets:

– 1 clean + 1 jerk

*Build 65-95%.

 

C) 3 sets:

– 3 x clean pulls at 100-105%

– 8-10 single arm DB strict press @ 20X1

 

Sunday 12/25 – Christmas

Gym Closed

December Athlete Of The Month: Ben Marmont

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Meet the last athlete of the month for 2016! Ben has made so much progress in both his absolute strength, gymnastic ability, and aerobic capacity since starting with us over a year and a half ago. You can’t beat hard work and consistency and Ben has been religious about both. You deserve it brother!


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 EDCF in April of 2015. I got my first taste of Crossfit at another local gym in early 2014; then, after a few months of the globo gym life, I got the itch to do CrossFit again. I discovered EDCF online, was impressed by the programming, signed up for the prep course, and never looked back!

 

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

The class time I attend the most is 6:30 PM with the coolest crew — Mikey P, Dave, Sarah, Eric, Justin, RJ, Griego, just to name a few.

 

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

I work as a software engineer for a mid-sized consulting company, so I bounce around the metroplex working on projects for different clients. I live with my lovely, former athlete of the month, girlfriend Heather and our cat Wilbur. I love traveling and am also a chess master.

 

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

The people at EDCF keep me coming back. Everyone is so motivating and willing to offer support. Anytime we get together for a social event it is always a blast.

 

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

My favorite lift is the deadlift because there is something badass about lifting a ton of weight off the ground. My short term goal is to increase my upper body strength so that I can do 10 strict pull-ups unbroken. My long term goal is to be able to Rx the Open.

Programming Overview: Dec. 12-18

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Another EDCF Christmas Party in the books! A huge thanks goes out to everyone involved with my surprise gift on Saturday night. It was touching to say the least. Thank you Angela for organizing it! We have the best group of people at this gym and I love seeing everyone together. You all clean up pretty good!

Be on the look out for our revised holiday schedule coming out later this week.


Monday 12/12

A) E2MOM x 6 min (3 sets):

– 3 position (squat) clean

*build from 55-65% (heavier than last week)

+

EMOM x 14 min (7 sets)

– 1 (squat) clean @ 70-95%

 

B) Ground to overhead prep:

E2MOM x 6 min: 2-3 power clean + push jerk at Grace weight.

 

C) “Grace”:

– 30 clean and jerk for time (135/95)

*Grace should be completed with the power clean + push jerk barbell cycling method we have been practicing. Scale weight so that you can get at least 8-10 unbroken at the start of the workout. This tester is about power output and we are looking for times under 5 minutes so scale accordingly.

 

D) 3 sets for efficiency:

– 15 reverse snow angles (2.5/hand)

– 30-45 sec side plank/side

 

Tuesday 12/13

A) E3MOM x 15 min (5 sets):

– 3-4 close grip bench press @ 30X1

– 3-4 weighted pronated pull-ups

*Goal is to build on weight each set until you reach a heavy set of 5 for each movement.

*Heavier than 12/7.

 

B) For max reps/calories:

– 90 seconds of rowing for calories

Rest 30 seconds

– 90 seconds of burpees

Rest 30 seconds

– 90 seconds of box jump overs (24/20”

Rest 30 seconds

– 90 seconds of CTB pull-ups

R3M, x 2 sets total**

 

Wednesday 12/14

A) Every 3 minutes, for 12 minutes (4 sets):

– 20 Walking Lunges (70/53 KB in each hand)

– 8-10 bent over BB rows @ 20X1 (moderate weight, perfect temp and positioning)

 

B) 3 rounds for time:

– 400m run

– 20 wallballs (20/14)

– 15 burpees to 6” target

 

C) Mobility:

– 90 degree bench stretch x 2-3 min/ leg

– BB quad smash x 1-2 min/leg

 

Thursday 12/15

A) E2MOM x 6 min (3 sets):

– 3 position snatch

(high hang, hang, floor)

*Build from 55-65%.

+

E2MOM x 14 min (7 sets)

– 1 snatch

*Build from 70-101% with 5% jumps.

 

B) Every 6 minutes x 3-4 sets for times (all out):

– 20/15 cal row

– suicide sprint (touch lines)

– 10 toes to bar

 

Friday 12/16

A) Take 15 minutes to build to a new 10 rep max on back squat.

*Only do 1-5 reps on your build up sets then 10 on the weight you’re testing.

*If you completed all 10 last week then add 5-10+lbs.

 

B) 3 sets for efficiency:

– box push x 1 length (AFAP)

– 6-8 strict toes to bar @ 2110

– 2 laps heavy KB front rack walk with 5 squat on each end (20 total squats

– 6-8 BB good mornings @ 20X1

 

Saturday 12/17

8am Masters CrossFit

9am CrossFit

10am Barbell – Snatch

11am Free Intro to CrossFit

 

Sunday 12/18

8am Endurance

Programming Overview: Dec. 5-11

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You’re invited to the 2016 EDCF Christmas Party!

Join us this Saturday at Goodfriend Beer Garden and Burger House. This event is open to everyone! So bring a friend and put your party pants on.

We will have the lounge area reserved. If you’ve never been to Goodfriend before, they have great food and a full bar. Come hungry or full, it’s up to you!

Tacky Christmas sweaters are encouraged but not required!

When: Saturday, Dec. 10th @ 7:30pm
Where: 1154 Peavy Rd.

See you there!


 

Monday 12/5

A) E2MOM x 12 min (6 sets):

– 1 hang squat clean + 1 squat clean

*build from 70-90% (heavier than last week)

 

B) AMRAP in 8 min:

– 3 power cleans (185/125)

– 6 tall box jumps (30/24”)

– 9 perfect push-ups

 

C) 2-3 rounds for efficiency:

– 8-10 BB Chinese rows

– 15-30 sec single leg raise per side

 

Tuesday 12/6

A) Every 2.5 min x 5 sets

– Deadlift x 5-4-3-2-1 reps

*Build heavier than 11/29. Not a 1RM.

 

B) E3MOM x 12-18 min (4-6 sets):

– 200m run

– 10 deadlifts (225/155, 185/125, 155/105)

– 4-8 burpee pull-ups

*RX+ perform 2-3 muscle ups instead of BPUs.

*Keep DL weight so that you can stay UB without losing form.

 

Wednesday 12/7

A) E3MOM x 15 min (5 sets):

– 5 close grip bench press @ 30X1

– 5 weighted pronated pull-ups

*Goal is to build on weight each set until you reach a heavy set of 5 for each movement.

 

B) EMOM x 12-16 min (6-8 sets):

E – 12/9 cal row

O – 10 KB swings (heavy) + 8-10 goblet hold reverse lunges

*Row 15/12 cal if able.

 

C) 2-3 sets for efficiency:

– 10-12 supine medball hamstring curls

– 25 banded pull-aparts

 

Thursday 12/8

A) E2MOM x 6 min (3 sets):

– 3 position snatch

(high hang, hang, floor)

*Build from 55-65%.

+

EMOM x 12 min (6 sets)

– 1 snatch

*Build from 70-95% with 5% jumps.

 

B) For time:

– 1000/800m row

– 150 double-unders

– 30 handstand push-ups

*scale HSPU with bands or L-seated DB presses.

*RX+ perform HSPUs all strict.

 

Friday 12/9

A) Take 15 minutes to build to a 10 rep max on back squat.

*Only do 1-5 reps on your build up sets then 10 on the weight you’re testing.

 

B) 3 sets for efficiency:

– 30-60 sec wall sit w/ double KB front rack hold

– hand over hand rope pull x 1 length (moderate weight, fast hands)

– 2 laps upside-down single arm KB overhead walk (1 lap per hand)

– 6-8 strict toes to bar @ 2110

 

Saturday 12/10

8am Masters CF

9am CrossFit

10am Barbell

7:30pm EDCF Christmas Party @ Goodfriend

Programming Overview: Nov. 28 – Dec. 4

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Look at Steve’s face. Look at it!

3 THINGS TO NOTE…

1) The 2016 EDCF Christmas Party will be on December 10th at Goodfriend from 7:30-10:30pm. Everyone is invited and it’s sure to be a great time if last year was any indication! Put it on your calendars.

2) Interested in taking on the 100K Meter Challenge? There is still more than enough time. Just to go 100kmeterchallenge.com and sign up under team “Defend East Dallas“. We currently have 14 people on the team and are looking for more!

3) Hoodies! They will be available for pre-order tomorrow through Friday. I’ll be sending out an email and posting on social media when they’re ready for you all to see.


Monday 11/28

A) E2MOM x 12 min (6 sets

– 1 hang squat clean + 1 squat clean + 1 front squats

*work from about 65-85% (heavier than 11/21)

 

B) EMOM x 18-24 min (6-8 sets):

1: 5 thrusters (go heavy)

2: 5-10 strict pull-ups

3: 10-15 box jump-overs (24/20”)

 

Tuesday 11/29

A) E2MOM x 10 min (5 sets) – Deadlift

– reps of 5-4-3-2-1

*Build to a heavy single rep. Not a 1RM.

 

B) 4 rounds for time:

– 14 alternating DB snatch (50-75/25-40)

– 30 double unders

– 400m run

 

Wednesday 11/30

A) EMOM x 10-12 min

– 1 push press

*Start at 65% and build to a new 1RM if able.

*Skip a minute if you need to before testing a new 1RM.

 

B) Every 6 minutes x 3-4 sets:

– 500/400m row

– 20 wallballs

– 10 ring dips

 

Thursday 12/1

A) E2MOM x 6 min (3 sets):

– 3 position snatch

(high hang, hang, floor)

*Work from 55-65%.

+

E2MOM x 6 min (3 sets):

– 2 position snatch

(hang, floor)

*Work from 70-80%.

+

E2MOM x 6 min (3 sets):

– 1 snatch

*Work from 85-90+%

*Goal is no misses.

 

B) E3MOM x 12-18 min (4-6 sets):

– 200m run

– 20 RKB swings (heavy)

– 10 burpees

*Scale dips so that you can perform at least first set UB.

 

Friday 12/2

A) Back squat cluster

– 5.5.5.5 x 3 sets

*Rest 30 sec between clusters and 3 minutes after each set.

*Start at heaviest set from 11/18.

 

B) 3 sets for efficiency:

– 30-60 sec wall sit w/ double KB front rack hold

– 2 laps farmer’s carry (heavy but fast and UB)

– 6-8 L-sit supinated pull-ups

– 8 TGUP sit-ups per side

 

Saturday 12/3

8am Masters CF

9am CrossFit

10am Barbell – Snatch

11am Intro to CF

 

Sunday 12/4

8am CF Endurance

Programming Overview: Nov. 21-27

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With the holidays fast approaching, we thought you might need a little something extra to help stay on track even though your caloric intake might be a little on the high side over the next month. This year we are forming a team to take on the 100K Meter Challenge benefitting Carry The Load.
What is the 100K Meter Challenge? It’s a challenge to see if you can row, run, bike (stationary only), or swim 100,000 meters from the day after Thanksgiving (Nov. 25th) until 5pm on Christmas Eve (Dec. 24th). Sound hard? It will be. But you will have your friends doing it right along side of you before, during, and after classes. We also plan to get a whiteboard up specifically for you to keep track of your meters and show everyone else what a badass you are.
To sign up, go to the registration page and sign up under EDCF. Make sure to log in your meters daily and check out “100kmeterchallenge” on social media for updates.
Also, make sure you know our holiday schedule for this week.

Monday 11/21

A) E2MOM x 12 min

– 1 hang squat clean + 1 squat clean + 2 front squats

*work from about 60-80%

 

B) For time:

– 60/45 cal row

– 100 double unders (300 singles)

– 60 wallballs (20/14)

 

C) 2-3 rounds for efficiency:

– 8 DB rows per side @ 2011

– 15 banded hamstring curls

Rest as needed

 

Tuesday 11/22

A) Take 15 minutes to build to a 3RM deadlift.

 

B) 4 rounds for total working time:

– 400m run

– 10 deadlifts

– 15 toes to bar

R3M between rounds.

*Subtract 9 minutes to get total working time.

*Deadlift weights: 275/185, 225/155, 185/125, 155/105, 135/95

 

Wednesday 11/23

A) E2MOM x 16 min (8 sets)

– 2 push press

*All sets heavier than 11/17

 

B) 4 rounds for time:

– 5 ground to overhead 185/125, 155/105, 135/95

– 10 CTB pull-ups

R4M, then…

4 rounds for time

– 10 burpees

– 30 double unders

 

Thursday 11/24 – Happy Thanksgiving

Gym Closed

 

Friday 11/25 – 10am only

Partner “Eva”

5 rounds for time:

– 800m run

– 30 KB swing (70/53)

– 30 pull-ups

 

Saturday 11/26

8am Masters

9am CrossFit

10am Barbell

 

Sunday 11/27

8am Endurance

Thanksgiving Holiday Hours

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Be sure you’re in the know about when class times are this week! Have a CrossFitter friend or family member in town for the holiday? Get them signed up as a drop-in and bring them on in for class!

Here is this week’s schedule:

Wednesday 11/23 – No 7:30pm Class

Thursday 11/24 – Gym Closed

Friday 11/25 – 10am Only

Saturday 11/26 – Regular Schedule