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 - FRI, 29NOV13

























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 5X3 @ 2X75-2X80-1X85% 1RM
  Followed By:
  Strength:
Squat 5X3 @ 2X75-2X80-1X85% 1RM
Followed by:
 WOD:
  "Back In Black"
10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 Rep Rnds For Time:
    Rx
  • HSPU
  • SDHP w/ Bar 95/65#
  • Sprint 100m between each set



    Scaled
  • Banded HSPU
  • SDHP w/ Bar 75/55#
  • Sprint 100m between each set



    Novice
  • Elevated Push up
  • SDHP w/ Bar 55/35#
  • Sprint 100m between each set
Post time, rounds or load to comments

The WOD - WED, 27NOV13








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: Push Press 3x4 @ 75% 1 RM Jerk 3x4 @ 75% 1 RM Followed By: WOD: 3 RFT:
    Rx
  • 5x Muscle-ups
  • 5x Back squat, 75% 1rm
  • 5x Clean from Blocks, 75% 1rm

    Scaled
  • 5x Jumping Muscle-ups
  • 5x Back squat, 65% 1rm
  • 5x Clean from Blocks, 65% 1rm

    Novice
  • 5x Muscle-ups
  • 5x Back squat, 55% 1rm
  • 5x Clean from Blocks, 55% 1rm

Post load/time or rounds to comments.

The WOD - TUES 26NOV13






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:
    CINDY AMRAP in 20 min of: Rx
  • Pull up, 5 reps
  • Push up, 10 reps
  • Air squat, 15 reps


    Scaled
  • Banded Pull up, 5 reps
  • Push up, 10 reps
  • Air squat, 15 reps


    Novice
  • Jumping Pull up, 5 reps
  • Push up, 10 reps
  • Air squat, 15 reps


Post load/time or rounds to comments.

The WOD - MON, 21NOV13








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: Snatch Complex: Snatch pull-Hang power snatch-Overhead squat 4 sets @ 75% 1 RM for Power Snatch Clean Complex: Clean pull-Hang power clean-Front squat 4 sets @ 75% 1 RM for Power Clean Followed By: WOD: Rowing/Burpee Intervals Score for max distance/reps during each interval
    Rx
  • Row 3 minutes
  • Rest 1 minute
  • Burpees 2 minutes
  • Rest 2 minute
  • Row 3 minutes
  • Rest 1 minute
  • Burpees 2 minutes
  • Rest 2 minute
  • Row 3 minutes
  • Rest 1 minute
  • Burpees 2 minutes

    Scaled
  • Row 3 minutes
  • Rest 1 minute
  • Burpees 2 minutes
  • Rest 3 minute
  • Row 3 minutes
  • Rest 1 minute
  • Burpees 2 minutes
  • Rest 3 minute
  • Row 3 minutes
  • Rest 1 minute
  • Burpees 2 minutes

    Novice
  • Row 2 minutes
  • Rest 1 minute
  • Burpees 1 minutes
  • Rest 3 minute
  • Row 2 minutes
  • Rest 1 minute
  • Burpees 1 minutes
  • Rest 3 minute
  • Row 2 minutes
  • Rest 1 minute
  • Burpees 1 minutes

Post load/time or rounds to comments.

The WOD - FRI, 22NOV13



HERO FRIDAY

"Mr. Joshua"


SO1 Joshua Thomas Harris, 36, drowned during combat operations, August 30th 2008 in Afghanistan.

He is survived by his parents Dr. Sam and Evelyn Harris, his brother Ranchor and twin sister Kiki.


"Badger"



In honor of Navy Chief Petty Officer Mark Carter, 27, of Virginia Beach, VA who was killed in Iraq 11 December 2007.


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:
"MR.JOSHUA & BADGER"
1 RFT:
    Rx
  • Run 400 meters
  • Glute-ham sit-ups , 30 reps
  • Deadlift, 250/175#, 15 reps
  • Clean, 95/65#, 30 reps
  • Pull-ups, 30 reps
  • Run 1200 meters
  • Glute-ham sit-ups , 30 reps
  • Deadlift, 250/175#, 15 reps

    Scaled
  • Run 400 meters
  • AbMat sit-ups , 30 reps
  • Deadlift, 225/155#, 15 reps
  • Clean, 75/55#, 30 reps
  • Banded Pull-ups, 30 reps
  • Run 1000 meters
  • AbMat sit-ups , 30 reps
  • Deadlift, 225/155#, 15 reps

    Novice
  • Run 400 meters
  • AbMat sit-ups , 20 reps
  • Deadlift, 185/115#, 15 reps
  • Clean, 75/55#, 20 reps
  • Banded Pull-ups, 20 reps
  • Run 1000 meters
  • AbMat sit-ups , 20 reps
  • Deadlift, 185/115#, 15 reps



Post time, rounds or load to comments

The WOD - THUR, 21NOV13





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: Skills:
  • Parallete Hand Stand Push Ups 3x3
  • L Sits 5x10 sec hold
    Followed By:
    WOD:

      5 RFT: Rx
    • 5x Back Squats, BW
    • 10x Pull-ups
    • 15x Sledgehammer strikes, 10/6#
    • 20x Double unders
      Scaled
    • Row 250m
    • 5x Back Squats, .75BW
    • 10x Banded Pull-ups
    • 15x Sledgehammer strikes, 10/6#
    • 20x Double unders/40 singles

      Novice
    • 5x Back Squats, .5BW
    • 10x Jumping Pull-ups
    • 15x Sledgehammer strikes, 10/6#
    • 20x Singles
    • 10x SDHP, 75/55#
    • 5x Jerks, 75/55#

    Post load/time or rounds to comments.

  • The WOD - WED, 20NOV13








    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: Hang Snatch, 2x2 @ 80%(Medium) Snatch 1x3 @ 90%(Heavy) 2x1 @ 95%(HEAVY) Strength: Squat 3x3 @ 80%(Medium) Followed By: WOD:
      10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 RRFT: Rx
    • Box Jumps, 24"
    • KBS, 2/1.5 pood
    • Bear Complex, 1 rep of the complex, .5BW

      Scaled
    • Box Jumps, 20"
    • KBS, 1.5/1 pood
    • Bear Complex, 1 rep of the complex, .35BW

      Novice
    • Box Jumps, 18"
    • KBS, 1 pood/12kg
    • Bear Complex, 1 rep of the complex, .25BW

      WATCH THE VIDEO
    Post load/time or rounds to comments.

    The WOD - TUES, 19NOV13





    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:
    WOD:
    5 RFT:
    Rx
  • Back squats, 5 reps, BW
  • Double Unders, 30 reps
  • AbMat Situp, 20 reps
    Scaled
  • Back squats, 5 reps, .75 BW
  • Double Unders, 30 reps / Singles 40
  • AbMat Situp, 20 reps
    Scaled
  • Back squats, 5 reps, .5 BW
  • Singles 30
  • AbMat Situp, 15 reps



    Post load/time or rounds to comments.
  • The WOD - MON, 18NOV13








    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: Hang Clean, 2x2 @ 80%(Medium) Clean 1x3 @ 90%(Heavy) 2x1 @ 95%(HEAVY) Strength: Push Press 3x5 @ 80%(Medium) Followed By: WOD:
      Rx AMRAP 12 MIN
    • OHS, 95/65#,5 reps
    • Strict Pull Ups, 5 reps
    • Double Unders, 12 reps

      Scaled
    • OHS, 75/55#,5 reps
    • Banded Pull Ups, 5 reps
    • Double Unders, 12 reps/Singles 36 reps

      Novice
    • OHS, 65/45#,5 reps
    • Jumping Pull Ups, 5 reps
    • Singles 24 reps

    Post load/time or rounds to comments.

    REST DAY - SUN, 17NOV13



    REST DAY

    "The Hook Grip"



    Click Here



    The WOD - SAT, 16NOV13




    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:


    Followed By:
      WOD: 1 RFT: Rx
    • Run 800m
    • 60x Double unders
    • 36x Back extensions
    • 24x Sit-ups with 20# medicine ball
    • 16x Box jumps
    • 12x Deadlifts (225#/135#)
    • 10x burpees
    • Run 800m


    Post load/time or rounds to comments.

    The WOD - FRI, 15NOV13


    HERO FRIDAY

    "FALKEL"



    U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Chris Falkel, 22, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, assigned to the 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, based in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, was killed on August 8, 2005 by enemy small-arms fire in Deh Afghan, Afghanistan. He is survived by his parents, Jeff and Dianne Falkel.
    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: "FALKEL " AMRAP 25 Min:
      Rx
    • 8 Handstand push-ups
    • 8 Box jump, 30 inch box
    • 15 foot Rope climb, 1 ascent
      Scaled
    • 8 Banded Handstand push-ups
    • 8 Box jump, 24 inch box
    • 15 foot Rope climb, 1 ascent

      Novice
    • 8 Elevated push-ups
    • 8 Box jump, 20 inch box
    • 15 foot Rope climb, 1 ascent

    SUBSTITUTION Perform 3 reps of the following sequence per 1 rope climb: ■1x Towel Pull-Up ■1x Knees Lift at the top of the pull up ■1x Pistol while holding onto towel and lowering self to the ground Post time, rounds or load to comments

    The WOD - THUR, 14NOV13





    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: Skills:
  • Pistols 2x5 per leg
  • Shoot Through 3x3
    Followed By:
    WOD:

      4 RFT: Rx
    • Row 250m
    • 5x Pull-ups, strict
    • 10x C2DHR Push-ups
    • 20x Air Squats
    • 10x SDHP, 95/65#
    • 5x Jerks, 95/65#
      Scaled
    • Row 250m
    • 5x Banded Pull-ups
    • 10x Push-ups
    • 20x Air Squats
    • 10x SDHP, 75/55#
    • 5x Jerks, 75/55#

      Novice
    • Row 250m
    • 5x Jumping Pull-ups
    • 10x Modified Push-ups
    • 20x Air Squats
    • 10x SDHP, 75/55#
    • 5x Jerks, 75/55#

    Post load/time or rounds to comments.

  • The WOD - WED, 13NOV13








    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: Power Snatch, 1x3 @ 75%(Medium) Snatch 2x3 @ 80%(Medium) 2x1 @90%(Heavy) Strength: Squat 1x5 @75%(Medium) 2x3 @ 80%(Medium) 2x1 @90%(Heavy) Followed By: WOD:
      4 RFT Rx
    • 5x Deadlift, BW
    • 10x Wall ball, 20/16#
    • 20x Double Unders

      Scaled
    • 5x Deadlift, .75 BW
    • 10x Wall ball, 16/12#
    • 20x Double Unders (60 singles)

      Novice
    • 5x Deadlift, .5 BW
    • 10x Wall ball, 12/10#
    • 40x Jump rope singles

    Post load/time or rounds to comments.

    The WOD - TUES, 12NOV13





    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: Skills:
  • EMOTM HSPU 4x5min
  • L Pull Ups, 3X3
    Followed By:
    WOD:
      Rx AMRAP in 9 minutes
    • 5x Front Squats, 135/95#
    • 6x KB Snatches Per hand, Brown/Green (1.5/1 pood)
    • 7x Ring Push ups

      REST 2 Min

      6 Tabata Rounds of the following for max reps
    • Air Squat
    • Overhead Weighted AbMat Situps, 25/10# plates
    • Shuttle Run, 10M

      Scaled
      AMRAP in 9 minutes
    • 5x Front Squats, 115/80#
    • 6x KB Snatches Per hand, Green/Red (1 pood/12kg)
    • 7x Modified Ring Push ups

      REST 2 Min

      6 Tabata Rounds of the following for max reps
    • Air Squat
    • Overhead Weighted AbMat Situps, 25/10# plates
    • Shuttle Run, 10M

      Novice
      AMRAP in 9 minutes
    • 5x Front Squats, 115/80#
    • 6x KB Snatches Per hand, Green/Red (1 pood/12kg)
    • 7x C2DHR Push ups

      REST 2 Min

      6 Tabata Rounds of the following for max reps
    • Air Squat
    • AbMat Situps
    • Shuttle Run, 10M
    Post load/time or rounds to comments.

  • The WOD - MON, 11NOV13






    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
    Veteran's Day 4 RFT: Rx
  • Burpee Wall Ball Shot, 20/15#, 11 reps
  • Burpee Pull Up, 11 reps
  • Burpee Kettlebell Swing, Brown/Green, 11 reps


    Scaled
  • Burpee Wall Ball Shot, 16/12#, 11 reps
  • Burpee Pull Up, 11 reps
  • Burpee Kettlebell Swing, Green/Red, 11 reps


    Novice

  • Burpee Wall Ball Shot, 12/10#, 11 reps
  • Burpee Jumping Pull Up, 11 reps
  • Burpee Kettlebell Swing, Red/20#, 11 reps

    Post time to comments.

  • The WOD - FRI, 08NOV13

    Army Corporal Nathan B. Carse, 32, of Harrod, Ohio, assigned to the 2nd Engineer Battalion, 176th Engineer Brigade, based out of White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, died in Kandahar, Afghanistan, on February 8, 2011, from wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device. He is survived by his mother Janis and sisters Megan Brown and Kristin Purdy.



    HERO FRIDAY

    "CARSE"



    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: "CARSE" 21-18-15-12-9-6-3 reps for time of:
      Rx
    • Clean, 95/65#
    • Double-unders
    • Deadlift, 85/55#
    • 24" Box jump

      Begin each round with a 50 meter Bear crawl.




    Post time, rounds or load to comments

    The WOD - THUR, 07NOV13






    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: Skills:
  • TGU (light) 3 per hand
  • "Skin the Cat" 3 reps
    Followed By:
    WOD:

      4 RFT Rx
    • 10x Toe to Bar
    • 15x MedBall Clean, 20/16#
    • 20x Trunk twister, 20/16#
    • 25x WBS, 20/16#
    • 400m Run with Med ball

      Scaled
    • Run 300m
    • Knees to Elbow
    • 16/12# med ball

      Novice
    • Run 200m
    • Knees to chest
    • 12/10# med ball

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  • The WOD - WED, 06NOV13


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    Warmup:
    The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the April 2003 CrossFit Journal .
    2-3 rounds of 10-15 reps of:
    • Samson Stretch (do one Samson Stretch each round for 5 breaths per leg)
    • Squat or Overhead Squat
    • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
    • Back-extension
    • Pull-up
    • Dip
    *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 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 Pulls 1x3 105% Block Clean 1x3 75% 1 RM, Clean, 1X3 @ 85% 1RM Followed By: Strength: Shoulder Press, 3X3 @ 85% 1RM Followed By: WOD:
      10 RFT OR 12 MIN CAP: Rx
    • 3x Snatch grip deadlift, 95/65#
    • 6x Power snatch
    • 9x Overhead squat

      Scaled
    • 75/55#

      Novice
    • 65/45#
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    The WOD - TUES, 05NOV13




    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 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: Skills:
  • Jerk Balance, 3x3, 65% (light)
  • Slosh pipe OHS, 3X3
    Followed By:
    WOD:
    "EVA & ANNIE'S Girl's night"
      1RFT Rx
    • Run 800m
    • 30x KB swing, 2/1.5 pood
    • 30x Pull-ups
    • 50x Double unders
    • 50x Abmat Sit ups
    • Run 800m
    • 30x KB swing (72#)
    • 30x Pull-ups
    • 40x Double unders
    • 40x AbMat Sit ups
      Scaled
    • Run 500m
    • KB 1.5/1 pood
    • Banded pull-ups
    • 2:1

      Novice
    • Run 400m
    • KB 1pood/12kg
    • Jumping Pullups
    • singles

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  • The WOD - MON, 4NOV13





    Warmup:
    The "official" CrossFit Warm-up is in the April 2003 CrossFit Journal .
    2-3 rounds of 10-15 reps of:

    • Samson Stretch (do one Samson Stretch each round for 5 breaths per leg)
    • Squat or Overhead Squat
    • AbMat or GHD Sit-up
    • Back-extension
    • Pull-up
    • Dip
    *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 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 Balance 1x3 65% Block Snatch 1x3 75% 1 RM, Snatch, 1X3 @ 85% 1RM Followed By: Strength: Dead Lift, 3X3 @ 85% 1RM Followed By: WOD:
      "Burping Hammer" Buddy WOD!! 12 Min AMRAP: Rx
    • 20x Tire strikes (16# sledgehammer)
    • 5x Tire flips
    • 12x Burpees
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    The WOD - SAT, 02NOV13




    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:


    Followed By:
      WOD: 1 RFT: Rx
    • Double under, 100 reps
    • Wall Ball Shots, 20/16#, 75 reps
    • SDHP, 75/55#, 50 reps
    • Thrusters, 75/55#, 25 reps
    • Deadlifts, 275/205#, 10 reps
    • Muscle ups, 5 reps


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