CrossFit – Wed, Oct 22
Mobility Prep and Activation
20 Lateral Line Hops
:30/:30 Active Pigeon Stretch
:30/:30 Quadruped Adductor Rock Backs
:30 Behind the Neck Elbow Punch Throughs
General Movement Prep
2 Sets: For Quality
:30 Jump Rope Practice
8/8 Single-Leg Glute Bridge March
6 Dual Dumbbell Front Squats
12 Alternating Reverse Lunges (Round 1 BW, Round 2 with Dumbbells )
Specific Front Squat Prep and Build
Empty Barbell: 5 Front Squats (focus on high elbows and upright torso)
3 Reps @ ~45-50%
3 Reps @ ~50-55%
Then put working loads on the barbell
Conditioning Primer (1 Round @ 50–60% Effort)
Go over Dumbbell Squat Cleans and Overhead Walking Lunges then tackle primer.
20 Double Unders or 40 Single Unders
5 Dumbbell Squat Cleans
15/15ft (4.5/4.5m) Single Arm Overhead Walking Lunges
Set 1: 10 Reps @ 60%
Set 2: 8 Reps @ 65%
Set 3: 8 Reps @ 65%
Set 4: 6 Reps @ 70%
% of Front Squat
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Modifications:
– For back pain or knee pain let’s consider moving to a box squat or split squat variation.
– For shoulder limitations in the Front Squat lets move to a Back Squat variation and adjust % as necessary
Level 1 / New Athletes:
Every 2:30 x 4 Sets
8 Reps @ 6-7 RPE (Relative Perceived Exertion)
For Time
Every 4:00 x 3 Sets
50 Double Unders
10 Dual Dumbbell Hang Squat Cleans @ 2×50/35#
25/25ft (7.5/7.5m) Single Arm Kettlebell Overhead Walking Lunge @53/35#
Level 2:
For Time
Every 4:00 x 3 Sets
35 Double Unders
10 Dual Dumbbell Hang Squat Cleans @ 2×35/25#
25/25ft (7.5/7.5m) Single Arm Kettlebell Overhead Walking Lunge @ 35/16#
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Level 1:
For Time
Every 4:00 x 3 Sets
70 Single Unders
10 Dual Dumbbell Front Squats @ 2×35/25#
25/25ft (7.5/7.5m) Single Arm Kettlebell Suitcase Walking Lunge @ 35/16#
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Rx+:
For Time
Every 4:00 x 3 Sets
60 Double Unders
12 Dual Dumbbell Hang Squat Cleans @ 2×50/35#
25/25ft (7.5/7.5m) Single Arm Kettlebell Overhead Walking Lunge @ 70/53#
Goal: 2:30–3:15 per round, finishing with consistent pacing across all three sets.
Stimulus: Midline stability, leg endurance, and coordination under moderate fatigue.
RPE: 8/10
Primary Objective: Complete each set at a repeatable pace with unbroken sets or close to unbroken sets with controlled rhythm and breathing
Secondary Objective: Maintain tight overhead positioning and balance during the lunges to preserve efficiency.
10/10 Quadruped Adductor Hip Rock (5s Pause)
1:00/1:00 Half Kneeling Hamstring Stretch
1:00 Saddle Pose