Big thanks to Mike for running an awesome CPR/First-Aid/AED clinic!

CrossFit WOD for Monday 9/30

back squat 60/5 (7) then

4 rounds for time:
30 hand-release pushups
400m run

Post time to whiteboard. We max out a back squat next Monday.

CrossFit WOD for Tuesday 10/1

CrossFit Games Open 19.4
for total time:
3 rounds of:
10 snatches
12 bar-facing burpees
Then, rest for 3:00 before continuing with:
3 rounds of:
10 bar muscle-ups
12 bar-facing burpees

Time cap is 12 minutes. Post score/time to whiteboard.

CrossFit WOD for Wednesday 10/2

:30 handstand walk then :30 off for 10:00, then

for time:
60 overhead kettlebell lunges, 32/20/12kg
50 burpee over kettlebell
40 toes-to-bar
30 kettlebell single-leg squats
20 inverted burpee

Post time to whiteboard!

CrossFit WOD for Thursday 10/3

kettlebell z-press 10×6, then

3 rounds for time:
50 wall ball, 20/14/8lbs
20 (strict) pullups

CrossFit WOD for Friday 10/4

CrossFit Games Open 11.1
AMRAP in 10:00
30 double unders
15 ground-to-overhead, 35/25/15kg

Rest 3:00 then 100 dips for time.

Post score and time to whiteboard.

CrossFit WOD for Saturday 10/5

in teams of two go as far as possible in 35:00
1600m run
100 pullups
200 pushups
300 squats
1600m run
300 situps
200 lunges
100 pullups
1600m run

One person working at a time. Each of the 1-mile runs must be done in alternating 200m efforts. Post time to whiteboard.

CrossFit WOD for Sunday 10/6

5 rounds for time:
12 dumbbell deadlifts
9 dumbbell hang power cleans
6 dumbbell shoulder-to-overhead

2×50/35/20lbs. Post time to whiteboard.

FOUNDATION BARBELL CLUB

We’re in a NEW cycle for October.

For the Olympic Weightlifting Track we will continue working on some complexes to sharpen up your technique and timing. You’ll have dedicated accessories for strict strength, and flexibility practice to improve your positions.

For the Powerlifting Track we have another cycle of squats, bench, strict press, and (this time) sumo deadlifts to increase those end-range numbers, also with a nice amount of accessories to improve the smaller engines.

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The 2020 CrossFit Games begins on October 10th!

CrossFit WOD for Friday September 27th

for time:
10 dumbbell snatches
15 box jump-overs
20 dumbbell snatches
15 box jump-overs
30 dumbbell snatches
15 box jump-overs
40 dumbbell snatches
15 box jump-overs
50 dumbbell snatches
15 box jump-overs

50/35/20lbs dumbbells to a 24/20/16″ box. Time cap 20:00. Post time to whiteboard.

CrossFit WOD for Saturday September 28th

WITH A PARTNER 42-30-18 reps for time:
cleans, 61/43/29kg
handstand/hand-release pushups

Each round begins with a 400m run together. Post time to whiteboard.

CrossFit WOD for Sunday September 29th

3 rounds for max total reps:
1:00 wall ball, 20/14lbs to 10/9′
1:00 power snatch, 40/25kg
1:00 box jump, 24/20″
1:00 calorie row
1:00 rest

then

front squat
bar/5-10, 50/5, 65/5, 75/5, 85/3, 95/1+

Post score and squat to whiteboard.

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photo by Pao Sanchez

CrossFit WOD for September 26th

(push) press
bar/5, 50/5, 65/5, 75/5, 85/3, 95/1+

5 rounds, each for time:
10 bar-facing burpees
20 alternating front lunges, 44/30kg
10 bar-facing burpees

Rest as needed between rounds. 2-3:00 is ideal. Post press weight and fastest round to whiteboard!

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Coach Dave took 9th place in his division, taking 2nd in two different events
(including “ANTAGONIZING”)

CrossFit WOD for Wednesday, September 25th

tabata intervals (:20 work, :10 rest, for 4:00) of:
burpees
chest-to-bar pullups
dumbbell thrusters, 2×50/35/20lbs
toes-to-bar
double unders

Rest 1:00 between tabatas. Cash out with 3:00 of muscle-up practice. Post all five scores to whiteboard!

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Robyn competed this past weekend in the Masters Women 50+ Division and placed 9th overall!
Her best finish was 6th place in the Tri Twice event.

CrossFit WOD for Tuesday, September 24th

bench press: bar/5, 50/5, 65/5, 75/5, 85/3, 95/1+
deadlift: bar/5, 50/5, 65/5, 75/5, 85/3, 95/1+
2:00 max bike calories

Post all three scores to whiteboard.

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We had six athletes competing at the 2019 Cascade Classic presented by Riot Athletics at Magnusson Park this weekend. Our Team took third in their division!

Devin the Engine, Zheng the Firecracker, Maia the Beast, and Bobby Long Legs

CrossFit WOD for Monday, August 23rd

back squat
bar/5, 50/5, 75/5, 85/3, 95/1+

Kinda ANTAGONIZING

10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 handstand pushups
50-45-40-35-30-25-20-15-10-5 double unders

1 rope climb or 6 side-to-side pullups to start each round. Post time to whiteboard!

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CrossFit WOD for Friday, September 20th

for time:
50 double unders
25 thrusters
50 double unders
25 power snatches
50 double unders
25 hang squat cleans
50 double unders
25 overhead squats
50 double unders

50/35/20kg. Post time to whiteboard!

CrossFit WOD for Friday, September 21st

deadlift
bar/10, 50/5, 70/3, 80/3, 90/3+

for time:
200 wall ball shots, 20/14lbs to 10/9′
50 synchro burpees
200 calories
50 deadlifts, 50% of max

Post time to whiteboard!

CrossFit WOD for Sunday, September 22nd

“PULLING & STROKING”
in teams of two, establish a maximum in 18:00
– meters rowed
– 1RM snatch

Post scores to whiteboard!

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I can attest to the Russell Athletics shorts. I’ve literally been wearing them all spring/summer!