21Jan
Announcements
Feb 28 StrongFirst Workshop
Feb 27 -Mar 13 CrossFit Open Starts
HomeGrown AthletX - Functional Fitness (CrossFit)
Warm-Up Flow (Checkmark)
General Prep
2:00 Cardio Choice
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2 Sets For Quality
10 Alternating Goblet Cossack Squats
5/5 Goblet Reverse Lunges
15 Banded Pull Aparts
10 Dead-Bugs
10 Bird-Dogs
Specific Prep:
2 Sets: Empty Barbell
6 Tall Muscle Cleans
6 Bradford Press with Lockout
:20 Behind the Neck Elbow Punch Throughs
6 Back Squats
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2 Sets: Empty Barbell
3 Position Power Clean (High Hang, Hang, Low Hang)
5 Push Press
7 Back Squats
5 Wall Balls
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2 Sets @ Light Weight
1 Power Clean + 3 Push Press + 5 Back Squats
5 Wall Balls
Back Squat Prep (Checkmark)
Barbell Loading:
*Bring the Barbell to the Rack for Back squats and build to 65% with 2 sets of 3 Reps, then weight on the bar.
Back Squat (Weightlifting Variable Reps & Sets)
Score = Reps Completed at 80%
Record Weights in Notes
Goal: 8+ Reps (15 Rep Cap)
Modifications:
- Box Squat for Knee Pain
- Split Squat for Back Pain
"The Swanson Protocol" (4 Rounds for time)
Every 3:00 x 4 Sets
3 Power Clean + 5 Push Press
20 Unbroken Wall Balls
Barbell Complex: Tng Power Cleans + working at 70-80% of Push Press 1RM
Wall Balls: (Rx 20/14, S 16/12), 10/9ft
*unbroken matters more than load
Goal: Complete each set by the 1:30-1:45 mark on the clock, then adjust loads
Stimulus: Strength and Muscular Endurance
Workout RPE: 7.5/10
Primary Objective: Execute smooth, efficient barbell cycling building loads to 80% of 1RM Push Press
Secondary Objective: Complete all wall balls unbroken each set
[The Swanson Protocol: L2, L1, & Masters 55+] (4 Rounds for time)
Level 2:
Every 3:00 x 4 Sets
3 Power Clean + 5 Push Press
15 Unbroken Wall Balls
Barbell Complex: Power Cleans + working at 70-80% of Push Press 1RM
Wall Balls: 20/14lb, 9/6kg, 10/9ft
*unbroken matters more than load
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Level 1:
Every 3:00 x 4 Sets
3 Hang Power Clean + 5 Push Press
15 Unbroken Wall Balls
Barbell Complex: Power Cleans + working at 70-80% of Push Press 1RM
Wall Balls: 14/10lb, 6/4kg, 10/9ft
*unbroken matters more than load
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Masters 55+:
Every 3:00 x 4 Sets
3 Power Clean + 5 Push Press
15 Unbroken Wall Balls
Barbell Complex: Power Cleans + working at 70-80% of Push Press 1RM
Wall Balls: 14/10lb, 6/4kg, 10/9ft
*unbroken matters more than load
[The Swanson Protocol: Competitor & Travel] (4 Rounds for time)
Competitor:
Every 3:00 x 4 Sets
3 Power Clean + 5 Push Press
20 Unbroken Wall Balls
Barbell Complex: Tng Power Cleans + working at 70-80% of Push Press 1RM
Wall Balls: 30/20lb, 10/9kg, 10/9ft
*unbroken matters more than load
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Travel / Hotel:
Every 3:00 x 4 Sets
6 Dumbbell Power Clean + 9 Dumbbell Push Press
25 Air Squats
Dumbbells @ 50/35lb, 22.5/15kg
Mobility (Checkmark)
1:00/1:00 Tall Dragon Stretch
1:00/1:00 Scorpion Stretch
1:00 Seated Chest Stretch
1:00/1:00 Single Leg Forward Fold
Optional Accessories (Checkmark)
For Quality
3 Sets:
8/8 Single Leg Rotational Medball Toss
16 Overhead Rotational Medball Slam (8/side)
50ft (15m) Sled Push, For Load
20Jan
Announcements
Feb 28 StrongFirst Workshop
Feb 27 -Mar 13 CrossFit Open Starts
HomeGrown AthletX - HGX-FIT (Progressive Overload/Accessories)
A: Incline Bench Press (Weight)
15min to find heavy 2 rep
Then…
5x5 at 70%
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4 sets
10 BB incline close grip bench press at 60% above
10 DBs floor press (50/35)
12 DB incline flys
***
3 sets
8 Ring dips
8/8 SA DB tricep ext (behind the neck)
8/8 SA DB skull crushers
20Jan
Announcements
Feb 28 StrongFirst Workshop
Feb 27 -Mar 13 CrossFit Open Starts
HomeGrown AthletX - Functional Fitness (CrossFit)
Warm-Up Flow (Checkmark)
Bodyheat and Mobility
1:30 Cardio Choice
:15/15 Overhead Lat / Tricep Stretch
:15/:15 Crossbody Arm Hug and Posterior Delt Stretch
:15 Alternating Arm Swings
:15 Arm Back Slaps
:30 Down Dog Calf Gas Pedals into Toe Touches
General Prep
2 Sets: For Quality
:30 Jump Rope
10 Alternating Box Step-Ups (Second Round Add Weight)
5 Up Dog + Down Dog Pike Push-Ups
5 Ring Rows (Modified False Grip)
:10 Ring support hold
:03 Ring Dip Eccentric
:10 Bottom of Dip Hold
5 Ring Muscle-Up Row
Specific Prep (Checkmark)
8-10 minutes
Work through each progression for the Ring Muscle-Ups and Pistols for the Day before going into the EMOM
Pistol Progressions and Ring Muscle-Ups (8 Rounds for reps)
8:00 EMOM
minute 1: *Pistol Progression
minute 2: *Ring Muscle-Up Progression
#TEAMPRVNTUESDAY (AMRAP - Reps)
“PRVN Skill”
14:00 AMRAP
60 Double Unders (A: 60 singles)
30 Dual Dumbbell Step Overs
60 Double Under
20 Handstand Push Ups
60 Double Unders
10 Ring Muscle Ups (A: 10 Strict Pull-Ups + 10 Strict Ring Dips)
Dumbbells: (Rx50/35, S 40/25)
Box Height: (Rx24/20, S 20/16″)
Goal: 360-480 Reps (1.5-2 rounds)
Score: Reps
*There are 240 reps per round
Stimulus: Mixed-modal conditioning with cyclical engine work and ascending gymnastics skill demand
Workout RPE: 8–8.5/10
Primary Objective: Stay composed through the double-unders to earn time on higher-skill movements
Secondary Objective: Manage HSPU and RMU volume without stalling
Mobility (Checkmark)
:30/:30 KB Calf Smash
1:00/1:00 Active Pigeon Stretch
1:00/1:00 Crossbody Lat Stretch
1:00 Updog Pose
19Jan
Announcements
No 5AM class MLK 1/19
Feb 28 StrongFirst Workshop
Feb 27 -Mar 13 CrossFit Open Starts
HomeGrown AthletX - Functional Fitness (CrossFit)
Warm-Up Flow (Checkmark)
General Prep
2 Sets:
1:00 Row / Bike
:30 Kettlebell Dead-Bugs
:20/:20 Side Plank
10/10 Single Leg Glute Bridge
:30 Glute Bridge Hold
Specific Prep
Barbell @ light Loads
- 3 Deadlifts to Knee
- 3 Full Deadlifts (controlled eccentric and light tough to the floor)
- 8 Russian Kettlebell Swings
Barbell @ moderate loads
- 4 Full Deadlifts (controlled eccentric and light touch to the floor)
- 8 Russian Kettlebell Swings
Then build to working Loads on the Kettlebell and Barbell
Machine Primer After the Deadlift + Kettlebell Swing Work
5:00 EMOM
Minute 1: 13/10 Cal Row
Minute 2: 13/10 Cal Bike
Minute 3: Rest
Minute 4: 15/12 Cal Row
Minute 5: 15/11 Cal Bike
Have this run on a waterfall allowing for 3 groups to roll through and get in the primer within 6:00 minutes prior to hitting the machine piece.
Deadlift (Every 90 seconds x 6 Sets
4 Deadlifts + 10 Russian Kettlebell Swings
Deadlifts @ 70%
Kettlebell Swings: 70/53lb, 32/24kg)
Modifications:
- Sumo Deadlift or Hex Bar Deadlifts, Or Block Deadlifts
- Adjust loads on the Kettlebell Swings or Move to Dual Dumbbell Swings if Equipment is limited
"Balanced Budget" (8 Rounds for time)
Every 2:00 x 8 Sets, Alternating Stations
Station 1: 18/14 Cal Row
Station 2: 18/13 Cal Bike or 18/14 Cal Ski
Score = Sum Total Time
Goal: ~1:00 work / ~1:00 rest each interval
Stimulus: Aerobic repeatability with cyclical output balance across different machines
Workout RPE: 8.5/10
Primary Objective: Maintain consistent times across all eight sets
Secondary Objective: Avoid drop-off in pace as fatigue builds in the legs. Really look for a sustainable output that you can maintain for 4 sets @ each machine
Optional Accessories (Checkmark)
For Quality
4 Sets:
15 Weighted Hip Extensions
:45 Sorenson Hold
18Jan
Announcements
No 5AM class MLK 1/19
Feb 28 StrongFirst Workshop
Feb 27 -Mar 13 CrossFit Open Starts
HomeGrown AthletX - HGX-FIT (Progressive Overload/Accessories)
A: Pendlay Row (5 x 8 at 75-80%
B/T sets 8/8 DBs Gorilla rows
**Rest as needed )
B: Yates rows (5 x 8 at 75-80%
B/T sets 8/8 DB Bent over rows
**Rest as needed)
C: Bulgarian Split Squat (5 x 8 (Heavy Dual DB or KB))
18Jan
Announcements
No 5AM class MLK 1/19
Feb 28 StrongFirst Workshop
Feb 27 -Mar 13 CrossFit Open Starts
HomeGrown AthletX - Functional Fitness (CrossFit)
Warm-Up Flow (Checkmark)
General Prep:
2 Sets:
:45 Cardio Choice
10 Scap Push-Ups
10 Alternating Samson Lunges
12 Band Pull-Aparts
:30 Dead-Hang / 10 Scapular Pull-Ups
6/6 Single Arm Ring Rows
Bench Press Specific Warm-Up:
Prime pressing pattern and shoulder stability
Empty Barbell:
8 Tempo Bench Press (3-sec lower)
6 Bench Press @ normal tempo + :10 Pause Hold at Lockout on last rep
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Then add loads
5 Bench Press @ 40–50%
5 Bench Press @ 50–55%
3 Bench Press @ 60%
Cue: Strong foot drive, upper-back tension, consistent bar path.
Bench Press (Weightlifting Variable Reps & Sets)
"Wings" (Checkmark)
Every 5:00 x 3 Sets
6 Strict Pull-Ups
12 Ring Rows
24 Dual Dumbbell Hammer Curls
- For the Strict Pull-Ups, we are looking for a challenging set. We can create challenge by adding loads to the pull-ups or moving to strict chest to bar. For scaling purposes, add band tension that allows 6 challenging reps with controlled strict form.
Other modifications today would be to move to a challenging toenail spot variation .
- For the Ring Row, lets look to create an angle that is both challenging, yet sustainable for 12 unbroken reps.
- Dumbbell Hammer Curls: Light Loads that can be done as 24 unbroken. We can sub out Banded Curls if needed and have a great 24 rep bicep burnout set here at the end of each set
Level 2,1,Masters, Comp: As prescribed. Look at adjustments for pull-ups that make the most since for 6 strict reps (unbroken)
Travel: Sub Inverted Rows or Dumbbell Bent Over Rows for Ring Rows
Goal: Complete all reps with strict control and no form degradation
Stimulus: Vertical pulling strength, horizontal pulling stamina, and upper-arm hypertrophy
RPE: 5-6/10, just a pump!
Primary Objective: Perform 6 strict pull-ups as a challenging, unbroken set
Secondary Objective: Maintain unbroken ring rows and hammer curls with full control
[Wings: L2, L1, & Masters 55+] (Checkmark)
Level 2, 1, Masters 55+:
As prescribed
[Wings: Competitor & Travel] (Checkmark)
Competitor, Travel / Hotel
As prescribed
Mobility (Checkmark)
2 Rounds for Quality
:15sec Down Dog
:30sec Up Dog
15sec Down Dog
:30sec Tall Lunge (right)
:30sec Half Kneeling Hamstring Stretch (right)
:15sec Down Dog
:30sec Tall Lunge (left)
:30sec Half Kneeling Hamstring Stretch (left)
Optional Accessories (Checkmark)
For Quality
Part A)
3 Sets
:30 Wall Facing Handstand Hold
20 Banded Tricep Extensions
Part B)
2 Sets:
20 Alt Barbell Wrist Extensor Rolls
10-12 Weighted Maltese Raises