CrossFit – Sun, Aug 23
General Warm-Up
2:00 Cardio Choice
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2 x
:20 Dead-Hang + Active Hang
8 Scapular Pull-Ups
10 Glute Bridge Hold w/ :02 squeeze at top
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2 x
5/5 Kettlebell Windmill, Light
:20 Hollow Hold
Specific Warm-Up and Skill Prep
2 x
6/6 Single Arm Dumbbell Z-Press, Light (Reinforcing vertical torso and full lock-out overhead)
8 Dumbbell Box Step-Overs, Light (4/4, controlled step and drive)
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2 x
8 Dual Kettlebell Alternating Gorilla Row, Light (4/4, focus on flat back and active hinge)
8 Dual Kettlebell Deadlift, Light (Controlled descent, full hip extension at top)
:20 Plank Hold (Reinforce braced midline, no hip sag)
2 Sets:
4/4 Single Arm Dumbbell Z-Press @ starting load
6/6 Dumbbell Box Step-Overs @ starting load
5/5 Dual Kettlebell Alternating Gorilla Row @ starting load
6 Dual Kettlebell Deadlift @ starting load
:20 Plank Hold
Use this to confirm all working loads before “The Channel” begins.
30:00 EMOM (5 Rounds):
Min 1: 8/8 Single Arm Dumbbell Z-Press
Min 2: 12 Dual Dumbbell Box Step-Overs (6/6)
Min 3: 12 Dual Kettlebell Alternating Gorilla Row (5/5)
Min 4: 12 Dual Kettlebell Deadlift
Min 5: :45 Plank Hold
Min 6: Rest
Dumbbells (Z-Press): 35/25lb (15/12kg) suggested starting point
Dumbbells (Box Step-Overs): 35/25lb (15/12kg) suggested starting point
Kettlebells (Gorilla Row): 2 x 53/35lb (24/16kg) suggested starting point
Kettlebells (Deadlift): 2 x 70/53lb (32/24kg) suggested starting point
Score = Load (record working loads for each movement)
Goals: Get Big
Stimulus: Bodybuilding EMOM
RPE: 7/10
Primary Objective: Maintain consistent, high-quality reps across all five rounds on every movement; this is a quality session, not a race against the clock.
Secondary Objective: Consistent loading across with unbroken reps.
Level 2:
Dumbbells (Z-Press): 25/15lb (12/7kg) suggested starting point
Dumbbells (Box Step-Overs): 25/15lb (12/7kg) suggested starting point
Kettlebells (Gorilla Row): 2 x 35/26lb (16/12kg) suggested starting point
Kettlebells (Deadlift): 2 x 53/35lb (24/16kg) suggested starting point
Level 1:
Min 1: 6/6 Single Arm Dumbbell Seated Press
Min 2: 12 Single Dumbbell Box Step-Ups (6/6)
Min 3: 12 Single Kettlebell Row (6/6)
Min 4: 12 Dual Kettlebell or Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift
Min 5: :30 Plank Hold
Min 6: Rest
Dumbbells: 15/10lb (7/4.5kg) suggested starting point
Kettlebell: 35/26lb (16/12kg) suggested starting point
Masters 55+:
Dumbbells (Z-Press): 25/15lb (12/7kg) suggested starting point
Dumbbells (Box Step-Overs): 25/15lb (12/7kg) suggested starting point
Kettlebells (Gorilla Row): 2 x 35/26lb (16/12kg) suggested starting point
Kettlebells (Deadlift): 2 x 53/35lb (24/16kg) suggested starting point
Competitor:
Dumbbells (Z-Press): 50/35lb (22.5/15kg) suggested starting point
Dumbbells (Box Step-Overs): 50/35lb (22.5/15kg) suggested starting point
Kettlebells (Gorilla Row): 2 x 70/53lb (32/24kg) suggested starting point
Kettlebells (Deadlift): 2 x 70/53lb (32/24kg) suggested starting point
Hotel Gym / Travel:
As prescribed, Choice on KBs or DBs
For Completion:
12:00 AMRAP
5/5 Bent Knee Iron Cross Stretch w/ 2s Hold
:30 Glute Bridge Hold (Focus Belly Breathing)
8 Mini Band Front Rack to Overhead
:30/:30 Foam Roll Lats
For Quality:
3 Sets:
10/10 Single Arm Dumbbell Incline Y-Raise, Light
12/12 Side-Lying Dumbbell External Rotation, Light
:30/:30 Paloff Press Hold
Choice on Loads.
