Archives for February 2026
Announcements
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
-
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)
Strength Big Tri-Set (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 spo t 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
*Yes, this is a repeat... got some great feedback on the strength stimulus for this one.
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
[Strength Big Tri-Set: L2, L1, Masters 55+, & Travel]] (Checkmark)
Level 2, 1, Masters 55+:, Travel / Hotel
Every 5:00 x 3 Sets
6 Banded Strict Pull-Ups
12 Ring Rows
24 Dual Dumbbell Hammer Curls
[Strength Big Tri-Set: Competitor] (Checkmark)
Every 5:00 x 3 Sets
6 Strict Chest to Bar Pull-Ups
12 Ring Rows, Feet Elevated
24 Dual Dumbbell Hammer Curls
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
Announcements
Feb 28 StrongFirst Workshop
Feb 27 -Mar 13 CrossFit Open Starts
HomeGrown AthletX - Uniquely Abled Fitness
Warm-up (No Measure)
Chumbawamba “I Get Knocked Down” w/ burpees or up-downs
(Dallas - push-up)
Bench Press (6x3 reps
Build over sets)
Partner AMRAP (Checkmark)
Split reps w/ partner:
40 cals machine
4 rope pull to stands (ring rows)
8 sandbag cleans
Announcements
Feb 28 StrongFirst Workshop
Feb 27 -Mar 13 CrossFit Open Starts
HomeGrown AthletX - Functional Fitness (CrossFit)
Warm-Up Flow (Checkmark)
General Prep
3 Sets: For Quality
1:30 - 1:00 - :30 Row (increasing intensity)
8 Romanian Deadlifts
6 Tall Muscle Cleans
20 second Behind the Neck Elbow Punch Throughs (Front Rack Mobility)
8 Quarter Squat Reactive Jumps
*The goal here will be to target the 1:00 Row @ Goal Pace for the Day and the :30 second Row at faster than goal pace
Coaches Notes: This would also be a great day to go over Rowing Technique and Drills as part of the Warm-Up
---
Specific Barbell Prep * Add Loads on the Barbell
2 Sets: With Light Loads
Hang Power Clean
Low Hang Power Clean
Power Clean From the Floor
-
Add Loads
-
3 Tng Power Cleans
3 Power Clean Singles
-
Touch on Loads up to last bar before adjusting to starting weights on the barbell.
*Between Each set perform 4-6 lateral bar hops practicing cadence and rhythm.
“Break the Harness" (5 Rounds for calories)
5 Sets:
4:00 AMRAP
30 Lateral Bar Hops
*Power Cleans
- Max Cals
*No Rest b/t AMRAPs
Power Cleans
Set 1: 30 Reps (Rx 95/65, S 75/55)
Set 2: 25 Reps (Rx 115/75, S 95/65)
Set 3: 20 reps (Rx135/95, S 115/75)
Set 4: 15 Reps (Rx155/105, S 125/85)
Set 5:10 Reps(Rx 185/125, S 155/105)
Goal: Complete 20/15+ calories each interval
Stimulus: Barbell Conditioning / Aerobic Output
RPE: 8.5–9/10
Primary Objective: Move through the barbell efficiently to preserve time and capacity for the row
Secondary Objective: Maintain composure as loading builds, without blowing up heart rate early
Announcements
Feb 28 StrongFirst Workshop
Feb 27 -Mar 13 CrossFit Open Starts
HomeGrown AthletX - Uniquely Abled Fitness
Warm-up (No Measure)
Stretches:
updog/downdog
scorpion
bird dog
thread the needle
inchworm with push up
PVC
w/ light db:
5/5 db high pull
10 db snatch (review hang vs. regular)
Review lunges!
Power Snatch (1 power snatch + 1 hang power snatch)
15 min AMRAP (Checkmark)
5 burpee over db
10 db hang snatch 40#/30#
25 ft. walking lunge
Dallas:
3 med ball slams 20#
3 db hang clean and press 30#
12.5/12.5 ft. wheelie or wheel
*Add 3 reps to slams and db each round
Announcements
Feb 28 StrongFirst Workshop
Feb 27 -Mar 13 CrossFit Open Starts
HomeGrown AthletX - Functional Fitness (CrossFit)
Warm-Up Flow (Checkmark)
General Prep
2 Sets: For Quality
:15/:15 Inverted Hamstring Stretch
5/5 Pendulum Lunges
:20 Extended Plank Hold
10 Alt V-Ups
:20 Hollow Hold
---
Specific Prep
4/4 Dual Dumbbell Single Leg Romanian Deadlifts @ Warm-Up Loads
4-6 Ice Skater Hops *Start Slow then Work to Rebounding
4 Ring Fall Outs (Move Smooth, Straight Arms, Controlled Tempo)
-
Build to working loads on RDL's
Build capacity on rebounding into the skater hops
Build range of motion for the Ring Fall Outs.
---
Primer for Workout after Strength and Stability Work
8 Bar Kip Swings
4 Strict Knee Raises
10 Dual Dumbbell Front Rack Walking Lunges
1 Wall Walks + :15 Nose to Wall Handstand Hold
-
4-6 Toes to Bar / Toes to Target / Alt Toes to Bar / Knee Raises
15/15ft (4.5/4.5m) Dual Dumbbell Front Rack Walking Lunge
1 Partial Wall Walk + 1 Full Wall Walk
Strength + Stability + Plyo (Checkmark)
Every 4:00 x 3 Sets
8/8 Dual Dumbbell Single Leg Romanian Deadlift
10 Ice Skater Hops
8 Ring Fall-Outs
Modifications:
- SLDRL: Lower the loads, move to a single dumbbell, or just do unweighted at smooth tempo if necessary
- Ice Skater Hops: Do Single Leg Lateral Hop with stick and place other foot down. / Adjust to Dynamic Lateral Lunge, or Cutsy Lunge
- Ring Fall Outs: Adjust to Rower Ab Rollouts/ Bar Ab Rollouts / Or adjust to Ring Plank or High Ring V-Outs
"Hold The Line" (AMRAP - Rounds and Reps)
12:00 AMRAP
12 Toes to Bar
50ft (15m) Dual DB Front Rack Walking Lunges
3 Wall Walks
Dumbbells: 2 x (Rx50/35, S 40/25)
Wall Walks: 10in From Wall
Score = Rounds + Reps
Goal: 4–6+ rounds
RPE: 8–8.5/10
Primary Objective: Maintain consistent pacing on lunges and wall walks to allow repeatable rounds
Secondary Objective: Manage toes-to-bar volume with disciplined sets that protect grip and shoulders
Mobility (Checkmark)
1:00/1:00 Elevated Pigeon Stretch
1:00/1:00 Tall Dragon Stretch
1:00 Seated Chest Stretch
1:00/1:00 Single Leg Forward Fold
Announcements
Feb 28 StrongFirst Workshop
Feb 27 -Mar 13 CrossFit Open Starts
HomeGrown AthletX - HGX-FIT (Progressive Overload/Accessories)
A: Deadlift (5x5 at 85%
B/T sets: 10 DB Heavy glute bridges)
B: Pendlay Row (5x5 at 85%
B/T sets
8/8 DBs Gorilla rows
)
C: Metcon (Checkmark)
Biceps
3 sets
5/5/5/5. DBs reverse/hammer/ISO/bicep curls
2 sets
5 Chin-up hold (chin above the bar) for :10sec
10 Dual arm preacher curls (no weight). tempo 3.1.3.0
Announcements
Feb 28 StrongFirst Workshop
Feb 27 -Mar 13 CrossFit Open Starts
HomeGrown AthletX - Legends (65+)
Metcon (Checkmark)
Warm-up: PVC
3 sets: 15 reps each Small plates (Y, T, W)
***
Partner training:
Partner 1: Row or Ski
Partner 2:
10/10 DB High pull
10/10 DB Shoulder to overhead
10/10 DB Hammer curls
Announcements
Feb 28 StrongFirst Workshop
Feb 27 -Mar 13 CrossFit Open Starts
HomeGrown AthletX - Functional Fitness (CrossFit)
Warm-Up Flow (Checkmark)
General Prep
3 Sets: For Quality
200m Run or 1:00 Cardio Choice
:15/:15 Samson Stretch
20 Bear Plank Shoulder Taps
10 Alternating Box Step-Ups
10 Kettlebell Deadlifts + 10 Russian Kettlebell Swings
---
Specific Barbell Prep (From the Rig)
5 Empty Barbell Back Squats
3 Back Squats @ 40-50%
3 Back Squats @ 50-50%
-
Then Load to Working Weights on the Barbell
---
Specific Prep and Loading after Back Squats
:15 Wall Lean March + :15 Wall Lean Sprint
8 Kettlebell Swings + 8 Russian Kettlebell Swings
3 Burpee Box Jump Overs
-
150m Run
10 American Kettlebell Swings
4 Burpee Box Jump Overs
Back Squat (Weightlifting Variable Reps & Sets)
This is a back off week for the back squat, and should be RPE 6-7 efforts here.
Modifications:
- Adjust to Box Squats for most as a good starting alternative.
- Move to 6 Alt Back Rack Reverse Lunges @ Moderate Loads
- Lastly possibly sub out 3 Sets of 8-10 Barbell Hip Thrusts during the 8 minute segment.
"Open Range" (Time)
For Time:
3 Rounds
400m Run
20 American Kettlebell Swings
10 Burpee Box Jump Overs
Kettlebell: (Rx53/35, S 44/26)
Box Height: (Rx24/20, S 20/16″)
Score = Time
Goal: 10:00 - 13:00
Time Cap: 15:00
RPE: 8.5/10
Stimulus: Leg Stamina / Aerobic Capacity
Primary Objective: Maintain a strong, repeatable running pace across all three rounds, while moving efficiently through swings and burpee box jump overs without unnecessary spikes in heart rate
Secondary Objective: Consistent split paces / round
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
Announcements
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 / 1:00 Echo (Alt Sets)
8 Inchworm Push-Ups
5/5 Single Arm Upright Row
5/5 Single Arm Strict Press
:10/:10 Single Arm Overhead Hold
---
Specific Barbell Prep and Loading (From Rig)
3 Barbell Strict Press + 5 Barbell Push Press (Empty)
2 Barbell Strict Press + 4 Barbell Push Press (40-50%)
2 Barbell Strict Press + 4 Barbell Push Press (50-60%)
2 Barbell Strict Press + 4 Barbell Push Press (65%+)
*After last 2-3 Sets, hit 25/25ft (7.5/7.5m) Single Arm Overhead Carries
-
Then Load to Working Weights on the Barbell
Strict Press + Push Press (Weightlifting Variable Reps & Sets)
Modifications:
- Adjust to all 8 as strict press
- Move to Dumbbell Strict Press + Push Press
- Adjust Overhead Carry to Single Arm Front Rack Carry
"True Gallop" (4 Rounds for time)
For Time:
Every 4:00 x 4 Sets
15/12 Cal Row +
15/11 Cal Bike or Ski
or
Every 4:00 x 4 Sets
500m Run
Score = Average Time / Set
Goal: 2:00–3:00 / set
RPE: 8.5/10
Stimulus: Lactate Threshold Pacing
Primary Objective: Maintain consistent paces on each set
Secondary Objective: Look for descending splits slightly
Accessories (Checkmark)
3 Sets: For Quality
10/each Banded Y-T-Ws
:30 Nose to Wall Handstand Hold