CrossFitters fear only one thing:

The WOD (Workout of the Day.) The enemy pales in comparison.
If they do not, it is not hard enough.

The WOD - MON, 01APR13









Warmup:



The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is an effective method for training prepartion.







The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
April 2003 CrossFit Journal
.


1-2 rounds of 10-15 reps of:

  • Squat or Overhead Squat
  • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
  • Back-extension
  • Pull-up
  • Ring Dip or HSPU
*Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: Lift: Burgener Warmup...view the Warm-Up[wmv.]. Perform 3 reps per station of this sequence, and always in this order:
  • Down and up
  • Elbows high and outside
  • Muscle snatch
  • Snatch land
  • Snatch drop
  • Hang power snatch
1x3 of the following sequence...1 Hang Power Snatch & 2 Power Snatches 70% 1RM 1x3 of the following sequence...1 Power Snatch & 2 Hang Snatches 75% 1RM 1x3 Snatches 80% 1RM Followed By: Strength: 5x5 Back Squat 80% 1RM Followed by: WOD: 8 rounds for max reps:
    Rx
  • 20 seconds Hang power clean (115/80#)
  • Rest 10 seconds
  • 20 seconds Push press (115/80#)
  • Rest 10 seconds



    Scaled
  • 20 seconds Hang power clean (95/65#)
  • Rest 10 seconds
  • 20 seconds Push press (95/65#)
  • Rest 10 seconds

    Novice
  • 20 seconds Hang power clean (65/45#)
  • Rest 10 seconds
  • 20 seconds Push press (65/45#)
  • Rest 10 seconds

Post time, rounds or load to comments

The WOD - SAT, 30MAR13





Warmup:




The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills
that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is an effective method for training prepartion.







The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
April 2003 CrossFit Journal
.


1-2 rounds of 5-10 reps of:

  • Squat or Overhead Squat
  • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
  • Back-extension or Good Mornings
  • Pull-up
  • Ring Dip or HSPU
*Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: WOD: 1 RFT:
    Rx
  • Row 50 Cal/Run 500M
  • 25x Push-press, 45/30# (empty bar)
  • Row 40 Cal/Run 400M
  • 100x Air Squats
  • Row 30 Cal/Run 300M
  • 100x AbMat Sit up
  • Row 20 Cal/Run 300M
  • 25x Burpees
  • Row 10 Cal/Run 100M

Post load/time or rounds to comments.

The WOD - FRI, 29MAR13





Warmup:



The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills
that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is a effecient and effective method for training prepartion.







The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
April 2003 CrossFit Journal
.


1-2 rounds of 5-10 reps of:

  • Squat or Overhead Squat
  • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
  • Back-extension or Good Mornings
  • Pull-up
  • Ring Dip or HSPU
*Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup.
Followed By:
GOLGOTHA
14 RFT:
  • Deadlifts, 75/55#, 10reps
  • Cleans, 75/55#, 10reps
  • Push Press, 75/55#, 10reps
  • Barbell yoke carry, 75/55#, 50M for rounds 1,2,4,5,6,8,10,11,12,13,14
  • Turkish Get Ups, 1.5/1 Pood, 1 rep per hand for rounds 3,7,9
Post time to comments.

The WOD - THUR, 28MAR13





Warmup:




The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills
that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is an effective method for training prepartion.







The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
April 2003 CrossFit Journal
.


1-2 rounds of 5-10 reps of:

  • Squat or Overhead Squat
  • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
  • Back-extension or Good Mornings
  • Pull-up
  • Ring Dip or HSPU
*Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: Sotts Press, 3x3 with bar Skills: Followed By: WOD: 2 RFT:
    Rx
  • 5x Handstand push-ups
  • 10x Burpees
  • 20x Pull-ups
  • 30x AbMat Sit ups
  • 40x Push-ups
  • 50x Lunges
  • 40x Push-ups
  • 30x AbMat Sit ups
  • 20x Pull-ups
  • 10x Burpees

Post load/time or rounds to comments.

The WOD - WED, 27MAR13








Warmup:



The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is an effective method for training prepartion.







The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
April 2003 CrossFit Journal
.


1-2 rounds of 10-15 reps of:

  • Squat or Overhead Squat
  • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
  • Back-extension
  • Pull-up
  • Ring Dip or HSPU
*Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: Lift: Burgener Warmup...view the Warm-Up[wmv.]. Perform 3 reps per station of this sequence, and always in this order:
  • Down and up
  • Elbows high and outside
  • Muscle snatch
  • Snatch land
  • Snatch drop
  • Hang power snatch
1x3 of the following sequence...1 Hang Power Snatch & 2 Power Snatches 65% 1RM 1x3 of the following sequence...1 Power Snatch & 2 Hang Snatches 70% 1RM 1x3 Snatches 75% 1RM Followed By: Strength: 3x5 Back Squat 80% 1RM Followed by: WOD: 4 RFT:
    Rx Round #1
  • 3x Power clean, 95/65#
  • Shuttle run, 4 x 25M
    Round #2

  • 3x Power clean, 135/95#
  • Shuttle run, 4 x 25M
    Round #3

  • 3x Power clean, 155/110#
  • Shuttle run, 4 x 25M
    Round #4

  • 3x Power clean, 165/115#
  • Shuttle run, 4 x 25M

    Scaled
    Round #1

  • 3x Power clean, 75/55#
  • Shuttle run, 4 x 25M
    Round #2

  • 3x Power clean, 95/65#
  • Shuttle run, 4 x 25M
    Round #3

  • 3x Power clean, 115/80#
  • Shuttle run, 4 x 25M
    Round #4

  • 3x Power clean, 135/95#
  • Shuttle run, 4 x 25M

    Novice
    Round #1

  • 3x Power clean, 65/45#
  • Shuttle run, 4 x 25M
    Round #2

  • 3x Power clean, 75/55#
  • Shuttle run, 4 x 25M
    Round #3

  • 3x Power clean, 95/65#
  • Shuttle run, 4 x 25M
    Round #4

  • 3x Power clean, 115/80#
  • Shuttle run, 4 x 25M

Post time, rounds or load to comments

The WOD - TUES, 26MAR13





Warmup:




The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills
that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is an effective method for training prepartion.







The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
April 2003 CrossFit Journal
.


1-2 rounds of 5-10 reps of:

  • Squat or Overhead Squat
  • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
  • Back-extension or Good Mornings
  • Pull-up
  • Ring Dip or HSPU
*Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: Skills: Followed By: WOD: 4 Rounds For Time:
    Rx
  • Weighted Pull Up, 30/20#, 5 reps
  • Burpee broad jumps, 10M
  • Ball Slams, 20 reps
  • Run/Row, 400M
    Scaled
  • Weighted Pull Up, 20/10#, 5 reps
  • Burpee broad jumps, 10M
  • Ball Slams, 20 reps
  • Run/Row, 300M
    Novice
  • Banded Pull Up, 5 reps
  • Burpee broad jumps, 5M
  • Ball Slams, 20 reps
  • Run/Row, 200M
Post load/time or rounds to comments.

The WOD - MON, 25MAR13








Warmup:



The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is an effective method for training prepartion.







The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
April 2003 CrossFit Journal
.


1-2 rounds of 10-15 reps of:

  • Squat or Overhead Squat
  • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
  • Back-extension
  • Pull-up
  • Ring Dip or HSPU
*Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: Lift: Burgener Warmup...view the Warm-Up[wmv.]. Perform 3 reps per station of this sequence, and always in this order:
  • Down and up
  • Elbows high and outside
  • Muscle snatch
  • Snatch land
  • Snatch drop
  • Hang power snatch
1RM Followed By: Strength: 1RM Followed by: WOD: "CrossFit Total":
    Rx
  • Back squat, 3x1 rep
  • Shoulder Press, 3x1 rep
  • Deadlift, 3x1 rep

Post time, rounds or load to comments

REST DAY - SUN, 24MAR13



REST DAY


3-2-1 GO! AROUND the WORLD!!



This Week 3-2-1 Go in ...Polish "trzy, dwa, należy, Przejść!"

Hear it


The WOD - SAT, 23MAR13





Warmup:




The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills
that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is an effective method for training prepartion.







The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
April 2003 CrossFit Journal
.


1-2 rounds of 5-10 reps of:

  • Squat or Overhead Squat
  • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
  • Back-extension or Good Mornings
  • Pull-up
  • Ring Dip or HSPU
*Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: THE LADDER: 1 RFT:
    Rx
  • Run 400m
  • 30x KB swings (12kg/20#)
  • 10x Alternating double KB press
  • 20x KB swings (16kg/12kg)
  • 10x Alternating double KB press
  • 10x KB swings (23kg/16kg)
  • 10x Alternating double KB press
  • 5x KB swings (32kg/23kg)
  • 10x Alternating double KB press
  • Run 400m
    Scaled
  • Run 400m
  • 30x KB swings (20/10#)
  • 10x Alternating double KB press
  • 20x KB swings (12kg/20#)
  • 10x Alternating double KB press
  • 10x KB swings (16/12kg)
  • 10x Alternating double KB press
  • 5x KB swings (2316kg)
  • 10x Alternating double KB press
  • Run 400m

Post load/time or rounds to comments.


The WOD - FRI, 22MAR13


HERO FRIDAY





U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Edwardo Loredo, 34, of Houston, TX, assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82d Airborne Division, based in Fort Bragg, NC, was killed on June 24, 2010 in Jelewar, Afghanistan, when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device.

He is survived by his wife, First Sergeant Jennifer Loredo; his daughter, Laura Isabelle; his stepdaughter, Alexis; and his son, Eduardo Enrique.

Warmup:



The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is an effective method for training prepartion.







The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
April 2003 CrossFit Journal
.


1-2 rounds of 10-15 reps of:

  • Squat or Overhead Squat
  • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
  • Back-extension
  • Pull-up
  • Ring Dip or HSPU
*Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: Lift: Burgener Warmup...view the Warm-Up[wmv.]. Perform 3 reps per station of this sequence, and always in this order:
  • Down and up
  • Elbows high and outside
  • Muscle snatch
  • Snatch land
  • Snatch drop
  • Hang power snatch
Followed by: "Loredo" 6 RFT:
    Rx
  • 24 Squats
  • 24 Push-ups
  • 24 Walking lunge steps
  • Run 400 meters

    Scaled
  • 20 Squats
  • 20 Push-ups
  • 20 Walking lunge steps
  • Run 400 meters


    Novice
    5 RFT:

  • 20 Squats
  • 20 Push-ups
  • 20 Walking lunge steps
  • Run 400 meters

Post time, rounds or load to comments

The WOD - THUR 21MAR13





Warmup:




The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills
that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is an effective method for training prepartion.







The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
April 2003 CrossFit Journal
.


1-2 rounds of 5-10 reps of:

  • Squat or Overhead Squat
  • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
  • Back-extension or Good Mornings
  • Pull-up
  • Ring Dip or HSPU
*Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: WOD: 3 RFT:
    Rx
  • Run 400m
  • 20x C2B Pull-ups
  • 15x HSPU
  • 10x Burpees
  • 5x BW Squats

    Scaled
  • Run 400m
  • 20x Pull-ups
  • 15x Ring Push ups
  • 10x Burpees
  • 5x .75 BW Squats

    Novice
  • Run 200m
  • 20x Banded Pull-ups
  • 15x Push ups
  • 10x Burpees
  • 5x .5 BW Squats

Post load/time or rounds to comments.

The WOD - WED, 20MAR13








Warmup:



The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is an effective method for training prepartion.







The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
April 2003 CrossFit Journal
.


1-2 rounds of 10-15 reps of:

  • Squat or Overhead Squat
  • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
  • Back-extension
  • Pull-up
  • Ring Dip or HSPU
*Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: Lift: Burgener Warmup...view the Warm-Up[wmv.]. Perform 3 reps per station of this sequence, and always in this order:
  • Down and up
  • Elbows high and outside
  • Muscle snatch
  • Snatch land
  • Snatch drop
  • Hang power snatch
Clean, 3X3, 90% 1RM Followed By: Strength: Overhead Squat, 3X3, 90% 1RM Followed by: WOD: 2 rounds:
    Rx
  • 25x Walking lunges
  • 10x Manmakers, 25/15#
  • 25x Back extensions


    Scaled
  • 20x Walking lunges
  • 8x Manmakers, 25/15#
  • 20x Back extensions

    Novice
  • 20x Walking lunges
  • 8x Manmakers, 15/10#
  • 20x Good Mornings

Post time, rounds or load to comments

The WOD - TUES, 19MAR13





DO A GIRL TUESDAY!!



Warmup:




The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills
that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is an effective method for training prepartion.







The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
April 2003 CrossFit Journal
.


1-2 rounds of 5-10 reps of:

  • Squat or Overhead Squat
  • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
  • Back-extension or Good Mornings
  • Pull-up
  • Ring Dip or HSPU
*Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: "LINDA LITE " 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 RRFT:
    Rx
  • Deadlift (1.25 bw)
  • Bench Press (.75 bw)
  • Clean (.5 bw)
    Scaled
  • Deadlift (1 bw)
  • Bench Press (.5 bw)
  • Power Clean (.5 bw)
    Novice
  • Deadlift (.75 bw)
  • Bench Press (.25 bw)
  • Power Clean (.25 bw)
Post load/time or rounds to comments.


The WOD - MON, 18MAR13









Warmup:



The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is an effective method for training prepartion.







The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
April 2003 CrossFit Journal
.


1-2 rounds of 10-15 reps of:

  • Squat or Overhead Squat
  • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
  • Back-extension
  • Pull-up
  • Ring Dip or HSPU
*Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: Lift: Burgener Warmup...view the Warm-Up[wmv.]. Perform 3 reps per station of this sequence, and always in this order:
  • Down and up
  • Elbows high and outside
  • Muscle snatch
  • Snatch land
  • Snatch drop
  • Hang power snatch
Snatch,3-2-1-1-1, 85-90-95% 1RM Followed By: Strength: Deadlifts,3-2-1-1-1, 85-90-95% 1RM Followed by: WOD: 12-10-6-10-12 RRFT:
    Rx
  • Thrusters (95/65#)
  • C2B Pull Ups
  • WBS (20/16#)

    Scaled
  • Thrusters (75/55#)
  • Pull Ups/Banded Pull ups
  • WBS (16/12#)

    Novice
  • Thrusters (65/45#)
  • Banded/Jumping Pull Ups
  • WBS (16/12#)

Post time, rounds or load to comments

REST DAY - SUN, 17MAR13





REST DAY


3-2-1 GO! AROUND the WORLD!!





This Week 3-2-1 Go in ...Greek "Три, два, один раз, Go!"

Tri, dva, odin raz


The WOD - SAT, 16MAR13




HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY WOD!










Warmup:



The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills
that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is a effecient and effective method for training prepartion.







The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
April 2003 CrossFit Journal
.


1-2 rounds of 10-15 reps of:

  • Squat or Overhead Squat
  • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
  • Back-extension
  • Pull-up
  • Ring Dip or HSPU
*Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed by: WOD:
'The Trinity' For time:
  • 21 reps of FRAN:
    Thrusters, 95/65#
    Pull ups
  • Run, 400M
  • Drink a Carbomb/Pint
  • 15 reps of ELIZABETH:
    Squat Clean, 135/95#
    Ring Dips
  • Run, 400M
  • Drink a Carbomb/Pint
  • 9 reps of DIANE:
    Dead lift, 225/155#
    Hand stand push ups
  • Run, 400M
  • Drink a Carbomb/Pint

Post rounds to comments

The WOD - FRI, 15MAR13


HERO FRIDAY




U.S. Army Sergeant Jason "Mick" McCluskey, 26, of McAlester, OK, assigned to the 27th Engineer Battalion, 20th Engineer Brigade, XVIII Airborne Corps, based out of Fort Bragg, NC, was killed on November 4, 2010, when insurgents attacked his unit with small arms fire in Zarghun Shahr, Mohammad Agha district, Afghanistan.

He is survived by his son Landen, and his mother Delores Olivares.
Warmup:



The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is an effective method for training prepartion.







The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
April 2003 CrossFit Journal
.


1-2 rounds of 10-15 reps of:

  • Squat or Overhead Squat
  • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
  • Back-extension
  • Pull-up
  • Ring Dip or HSPU
*Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: Lift: Burgener Warmup...view the Warm-Up[wmv.]. Perform 3 reps per station of this sequence, and always in this order:
  • Down and up
  • Elbows high and outside
  • Muscle snatch
  • Snatch land
  • Snatch drop
  • Hang power snatch
Followed by: WOD: 3 RFT:
    Rx
  • 9 Muscle-ups
  • 15 Burpee pull-ups
  • 21 Pull-ups
  • Run 800 meters

    Scaled
  • 9 Jumping Muscle-ups
  • 15 Burpee pull-ups
  • 21 Banded Pull-ups
  • Run 800 meters

    Novice
  • 9 Muscle-up Transition
  • 10 Burpee pull-ups
  • 15 Jumping Pull-ups
  • Run 500 meters

Post time, rounds or load to comments

The WOD - THUR, 14MAR13





Warmup:




The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills
that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is an effective method for training prepartion.







The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
April 2003 CrossFit Journal
.


1-2 rounds of 5-10 reps of:

  • Squat or Overhead Squat
  • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
  • Back-extension or Good Mornings
  • Pull-up
  • Ring Dip or HSPU
*Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: Skills: Followed By: WOD:
    RxEvery minute on the minute for 15 minutes: 7x Squat jumps 7x Push-ups 7x Sit-ups ScaledEvery minute on the minute for 12 minutes: 7x Squat jumps 7x Push-ups 7x Sit-ups NoviceEvery minute on the minute for 10 minutes: 7x Squat jumps 7x Push-ups 7x Sit-ups
Post load/time or rounds to comments.

The WOD - WED, 13MAR13








Warmup:



The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is an effective method for training prepartion.







The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
April 2003 CrossFit Journal
.


1-2 rounds of 10-15 reps of:

  • Squat or Overhead Squat
  • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
  • Back-extension
  • Pull-up
  • Ring Dip or HSPU
*Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: Lift: Burgener Warmup...view the Warm-Up[wmv.]. Perform 3 reps per station of this sequence, and always in this order:
  • Down and up
  • Elbows high and outside
  • Muscle snatch
  • Snatch land
  • Snatch drop
  • Hang power snatch
Clean and Jerk, 3-2-1-1-1, 85-90-95% 1RM Followed By: Strength: Back Squat, 3-2-1-1-1, 85-90-95% 1RM Followed by: WOD: 3 RFT:
    Rx
  • 5x Deadlift, 275/185#
  • 25mx4 Shuttle run
  • 10x HSPU
  • 20x Double unders

    Scaled
  • 5x Deadlift, 225/155#
  • 25mx4 Shuttle run
  • 10x Banded HSPU
  • 20x Double unders or 60 Singles

    Novice
  • 5x Deadlift, 185/130#
  • 25mx4 Shuttle run
  • 10x Elevated Push ups
  • 40 Singles

Post time, rounds or load to comments

The WOD - TUES, 12MAR13





Warmup:




The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills
that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is an effective method for training prepartion.







The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
April 2003 CrossFit Journal
.


1-2 rounds of 5-10 reps of:

  • Squat or Overhead Squat
  • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
  • Back-extension or Good Mornings
  • Pull-up
  • Ring Dip or HSPU
*Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: WOD: For time:
    Rx
  • 100x Jump rope singles
  • 30x Air Squats
  • 30x Reverse lunges
  • 30x Push-ups
  • 30x Wall ball (20/16#)
  • 30x KB Snatches (1.5/1 pood)
  • 30x Burpees
  • 30x Ring Dips
  • 100x Flutter kicks
    Scaled
  • 75x Jump rope singles
  • 20x Air Squats
  • 20x Reverse lunges
  • 20x Push-ups
  • 20x Wall ball (16/12#)
  • 20x KB Snatches (1 pood/12kg)
  • 20x Burpees
  • 20x Banded Ring Dips
  • 75x Flutter kicks
    Novice
  • 75x Jump rope singles
  • 20x Air Squats
  • 20x Reverse lunges
  • 20x Push-ups
  • 20x Wall ball (16/12#)
  • 20x KB Snatches (1 pood/12kg)
  • 20x Burpees
  • 20x JumpingRing Dips
  • 75x Flutter kicks
Post load/time or rounds to comments.

The WOD - MON, 11MAR13








Warmup:



The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is an effective method for training prepartion.







The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
April 2003 CrossFit Journal
.


1-2 rounds of 10-15 reps of:

  • Squat or Overhead Squat
  • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
  • Back-extension
  • Pull-up
  • Ring Dip or HSPU
*Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: Lift: Burgener Warmup...view the Warm-Up[wmv.]. Perform 3 reps per station of this sequence, and always in this order:
  • Down and up
  • Elbows high and outside
  • Muscle snatch
  • Snatch land
  • Snatch drop
  • Hang power snatch
Snatch,3-2-1-1-1, 85-90-95% 1RM Followed By: Strength: Deadlifts,3-2-1-1-1, 85-90-95% 1RM Followed by: WOD: AMRAP in 12 minutes:
    Rx
  • 5x Push-press (95/65#)
  • 10x KB swings (1.5/1 pood)
  • 15x Squats


    Scaled
  • 5x Push-press (75/55#)
  • 10x KB swings (1 pood/12kg)
  • 15x Squats

    Novice
  • 5x Push-press (65/45#)
  • 10x KB swings (12kg/20#)
  • 15x Squats

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REST DAY - SUN, 10MAR13



REST DAY

3-2-1 GO! AROUND the WORLD!!




This Week 3-2-1 Go in ...Greek "τρία, δύο, ένα, Go!"

Hear it


The WOD - SAT, 09MAR13



Warmup:




The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills
that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is an effective method for training prepartion.







The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
April 2003 CrossFit Journal
.


1-2 rounds of 5-10 reps of:

  • Squat or Overhead Squat
  • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
  • Back-extension or Good Mornings
  • Pull-up
  • Ring Dip or HSPU
*Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: "DAS BALLZ" 1 RFT:
    Rx
  • 10x Handstand push-ups
  • 20x Clean (135/95#)
  • 30x Toes to bar
  • 40x Wall ball (20/16#)
  • 50x Burpees
  • 60x Double Unders
  • 100M Farmer's Carry(1.5/1 pood)
  • Sprint 100m back to start

    Scaled
  • 10x Banded Handstand push-ups
  • 20x Clean (95/65#)
  • 30x Knees to elbow
  • 40x Wall ball (16/12#)
  • 50x Burpees
  • 120x Singles
  • 100M Farmer's Carry(1 pood/12kg)
  • Sprint 100m back to start

    Novice
  • 5x Elevated push-ups
  • 10x Clean (75/55#)
  • 20x Knees Chest
  • 30x Wall ball (16/12#)
  • 40x Burpees
  • 100x Singles
  • 50M Farmer's Carry(12kg/20#)
  • Sprint 50m back to start

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The WOD - FRI, 08MARCH13


HERO FRIDAY




U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bradley R. Smith, 24, of Troy, IL, assigned to the 10th Air Support Operations Squadron, based in Fort Riley, KS, was killed on January 3, 2010, by an improvised explosive device in Zhari district, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan.

He is survived by his wife Tiffany, daughter Chloe, parents Gary and Paula, and brother Ryan.


Warmup:



The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is an effective method for training prepartion.







The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
April 2003 CrossFit Journal
.


1-2 rounds of 10-15 reps of:

  • Squat or Overhead Squat
  • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
  • Back-extension
  • Pull-up
  • Ring Dip or HSPU
*Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: Lift: Burgener Warmup...view the Warm-Up[wmv.]. Perform 3 reps per station of this sequence, and always in this order:
  • Down and up
  • Elbows high and outside
  • Muscle snatch
  • Snatch land
  • Snatch drop
  • Hang power snatch
Clean 1X3@80% & 2X3@85% Followed by: "BRADLEY" 10 RFT:
    Rx
  • Sprint 100 meters
  • 10 Pull-ups
  • Sprint 100 meters
  • 10 Burpees
  • Rest 30 seconds

    Scaled
  • Sprint 100 meters
  • 8 Banded Pull-ups
  • Sprint 100 meters
  • 8 Burpees
  • Rest 60 seconds


    Novice
  • Sprint 50 meters
  • 6 Jumping Pull-ups
  • Sprint 50 meters
  • 6 Burpees
  • Rest 60 seconds

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The WOD - THUR, 07MAR13





Warmup:




The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills
that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is an effective method for training prepartion.







The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
April 2003 CrossFit Journal
.


1-2 rounds of 5-10 reps of:

  • Squat or Overhead Squat
  • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
  • Back-extension or Good Mornings
  • Pull-up
  • Ring Dip or HSPU
*Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By:
Skills:
Double Under 3x1 min
OR
Skin the Cat 3x3
Followed By:
WOD: 21-15-9 RRFT:
    Rx
  • SDHP, 95/65#
  • Ring push-ups
  • KB swings, 1.5/1 pood
  • GHD Sit-ups

    Scaled
  • SDHP, 75/55#
  • push-ups
  • KB swings, 1 pood/12kg
  • AbMat Sit-ups

    Novice
  • SDHP, 55/35#
  • Modified push-ups
  • KB swings, 12kg/20#
  • AbMat Sit-ups
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The WOD - WED, 06MAR13








Warmup:



The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is an effective method for training prepartion.







The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
April 2003 CrossFit Journal
.


1-2 rounds of 10-15 reps of:

  • Squat or Overhead Squat
  • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
  • Back-extension
  • Pull-up
  • Ring Dip or HSPU
*Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: Lift: Burgener Warmup...view the Warm-Up[wmv.]. Perform 3 reps per station of this sequence, and always in this order:
  • Down and up
  • Elbows high and outside
  • Muscle snatch
  • Snatch land
  • Snatch drop
  • Hang power snatch
Clean & Jerk, 3-2-1-1-1, 85-90-95% 1RM Followed By: Strength: Back Squat, 3-2-1-1-1, 85-90-95% 1RM Followed by: WOD: Breathing ladder, 1-7-1:
*Breathe as much as you want during the Thrusters, be strict during rest
    Rx
  • 95/65#
  • Do 1x Thruster, take 1 breath
  • Do 2x Thruster, take 2 breaths
  • Do 3x Thruster, take 3 breaths, etc...
    Go up to 7x Thrusters then back down to 1x

    Scaled
  • 75/55#
  • Do 1x Thruster, take 1 breath
  • Do 2x Thruster, take 2 breaths
  • Do 3x Thruster, take 3 breaths, etc...
    Go up to 7x Thrusters then back down to 1x

    Novice
  • 55/35#
  • Do 1x Thruster, take 1 breath
  • Do 2x Thruster, take 2 breaths
  • Do 3x Thruster, take 3 breaths, etc...
    Go up to 7x Thrusters then back down to 1x

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The WOD - TUES, 05MAR13






DO A GIRL TUESDAY!!




Warmup:




The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills
that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is an effective method for training prepartion.







The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
April 2003 CrossFit Journal
.


1-2 rounds of 5-10 reps of:

  • Squat or Overhead Squat
  • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
  • Back-extension or Good Mornings
  • Pull-up
  • Ring Dip or HSPU
*Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: "Chelsea" Each min on the min for 30 min:
    Rx
  • 5 Pull-ups
  • 10 Push-ups
  • 15 Squats

    Scaled
  • 5 Banded Pull-ups
  • 10 Modified Push-ups
  • 15 Squats

    Novice
  • 5 Jumping Pull-ups
  • 10 Modified Push-ups
  • 15 Squats

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The WOD - MON, 04MAR13









Warmup:



The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is an effective method for training prepartion.







The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
April 2003 CrossFit Journal
.


1-2 rounds of 10-15 reps of:

  • Squat or Overhead Squat
  • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
  • Back-extension
  • Pull-up
  • Ring Dip or HSPU
*Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: Lift: Burgener Warmup...view the Warm-Up[wmv.]. Perform 3 reps per station of this sequence, and always in this order:
  • Down and up
  • Elbows high and outside
  • Muscle snatch
  • Snatch land
  • Snatch drop
  • Hang power snatch
Snatch,3-2-1-1-1 ,85-90-95% 1RM Followed By: Strength: Front Squats,3-2-1-1-1,85-90-95% 1RM Followed by: Bay of Pigs AMRAP in 12 minutes:
    Rx
  • 3x Shoulder press, 115/85#
  • 6x Deadlift, 275/185#
  • 9x Burpees

    Scaled
  • 3x Shoulder press, 85/55#
  • 6x Deadlift, 225/155#
  • 9x Burpees

    Novice
  • 3x Shoulder press, 65/35#
  • 6x Deadlift, 185/115#
  • 9x Burpees

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REST DAY - SUN, 03MAR13





REST DAY



3-2-1 GO! AROUND the WORLD!!



This Week 3-2-1 Go in ...Vietnamese "ba, hai, một, Go!"

Hear it


The WOD - SAT, 02MAR12





Warmup:




The Standard Warm-up used at Catalyst Athletics is a series of Dynamic Stretching Drills
that combined with the a modified version of the CrossFit Warm-up is an effective method for training prepartion.







The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the
April 2003 CrossFit Journal
.


1-2 rounds of 5-10 reps of:

  • Squat or Overhead Squat
  • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
  • Back-extension or Good Mornings
  • Pull-up
  • Ring Dip or HSPU
*Note that for a workout that's dip or pullup-centric, you might want to do something else in the warmup. Followed By: WOD: 4 RFT:
    Rx BUY-IN 15x Burpees
  • 75x Jump rope singles
  • 25x Push-ups
  • 20x Back extensions
  • 15x Sumo Deadlift high pulls (75#/55#)

    Scaled
    BUY-IN 10x Burpees

  • 50x Jump rope singles
  • 20x Plank OR Modified Push-ups
  • 15x Back extensions OR Good Mornings
  • 10x Sumo Deadlift high pulls (65#/45#)

    Novice
    BUY-IN 10x Burpees

  • 25x Jump rope singles
  • 20x Modified Push-ups
  • 15x Good Mornings
  • 10x Sumo Deadlift high pulls (55#/35#)

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