Dips should be deep! Getting the armpits as close as possible to the thumbs is one of the better ways to ensure a full, healthy range of motion. Not only do you get stronger in those positions, you’ll develop better mobility in the anterior shoulder.
IN-GYM WORKOUT for Saturday 5/8/2021
Warmup
Multiple tabata efforts (20 seconds of work, 10 seconds of rest, repeated 8 times, resting no more than a minute between efforts.
Workout
As many reps as possible in 15 minutes:
12 alternating step-ups
12 toes-to-bar
30 double unders
then
Every 3 minutes on the minute for 5 sets do 5 back squats
In bell ball no ring means no rep! Time your shots accordingly.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Not only did we start Cycling Club on Tuesdays, we’re starting a late-afternoon/early-evening CompEx on Thursdays! This week you’ll work on some single-leg strength and seated presses. Tons of fun in 90 minutes.
More options during the week for your fitness are here and will continue as we move forward through the pandemic. RSVP via PushPress now!
IN-GYM WORKOUT for Wednesday 5/5/2021
Warmup
The coach will lead you through THREE tabata efforts (20 seconds of work, 10 seconds of rest, for 8 rounds), resting no more than a minute between efforts.
MetCon
5 rounds for time:
15 calories
10 DB step-overs, 2×20/35/50lbs
Rest 5:00 then
5 rounds for time:
15 calories
15 wall/slam/bell ball
Post times to whiteboard.
WATCH:
The nordic curl is an exercise for the posterior chain of muscles including the hamstrings, glutes, and lower back. Strengthening this chain can prevent and reduce back and knee issues on top of all the other fitness benefits.
Before attempting a proper nordic where your legs are on a flat surface it would be good to try 2-3 sets of 15-20+ hip extensions on the GHD to see how much strength and stamina your backside possesses. If hip extensions are too easy try some hip ext+GHRs or single-leg hip extensions with the same amount of work.
Single-leg movements are arguably more important to activities of daily life since you move more in those patterns (lunge, step-up, RDL, good morning, cycling!) than you do anything two-legged and symmetrical (back/front/overhead squat, thruster, etc)
CONDITIONING for Tuesday 5/4/2021
TANGENT
As many reps as possible in 7:00
9 handstand/hand-release pushups
9 (DB) power cleans
3:00 rest, then
As many reps as possible in 7:00
15 dips
15 (DB) hang power cleans
3:00 rest, then
As many reps as possible in 7:00
21 pushups
21 (DB) deadlifts
Choose exercise variations that allow you to continue to move as it should be a grind. Post results to comments!
Amplitude (the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, measured from the position of equilibrium) in the kip can determine the power of the movement for a toes-to-bar, pullup, or muscle-up.
The position of equilibrium would be the upright. Notice how far the chest moves forward while maintaining a global arch? Shapes like the one above are what we should be shooting for in training. Simply arching the lower back and pulling the heels up as high as possible get the job done, but don’t last in the long run.
IN-GYM WORKOUT for Monday 5/3/2021
Warmup
three tabata efforts (:20 of work, :10 of rest, repeated for 8 rounds) for three different exercises, resting no more than a minute between each effort.
Strength
every minute on the minute for 7 minutes: deadlift + clean + jerk.
One of the exercises need to be doubled up: can do 2 deadlifts + clean + jerk, or deadlift + 2 cleans + jerk, or deadlift + clean + 2 jerks. You should choose the version of the complex that allows you to sharpen your technique where it’s needed, or choose the lifts you have most fun with.
Conditioning
7 rounds for time:
35 (unbroken) double unders
7 back squats, 40/65/90kg
Coach will determine a time cap if necessary. Post times to whiteboard!
Approximately 6 years ago we had to close down our 2nd facility CROSSFIT SLU after the property was purchased. The warehouse on Fairview between Thomas & Harrison was demolished so everyone came to FOUNDATION on 12th. Congrats to those who just celebrated their 6th year at FOUNDATION!
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Join us at 10am for YOGA for recovery and flexibility practice at 10am.
RSVP via PushPress for the Zoom meeting info
HIGH INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING for Sunday 5/2/2021
Bring in your jump ropes! Also if you didn’t already know, members have the option to store their gym gear in our cubby system. Just sign up on the clipboard in the back and you can get one assigned. That way you don’t have to lug your stuff around every time you come to the gym.
IN-GYM WORKOUT for Saturday 5/1/2021
Warmup
15 med ball front squats, light
12 calorie sprint
9 hand-release pushups (or HSPU)
6 toes-to-bar
3 muscle-up (practice)
Repeat until coach says stop!
Workout
for time:
120 double unders
60 wall ball, 10/20/30lbs
30 bar muscle-ups
60 mb clean, 10/20/30lbs
120 double unders
The moment of regret
