Archives for February 2026
Announcements
Feb 28 StrongFirst Workshop
Feb 27 -Mar 13 CrossFit Open Starts
No 5AM class Presidents Day 2/16
HomeGrown AthletX - Functional Fitness (CrossFit)
Warm-Up Flow (Checkmark)
General Prep
400m Run
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2 Sets
5/5 World's Greatest Stretch
10 Supine Banded Psoas March
5/5 Single Leg Box Step-Down
5 Up Dog to Down Dog Pike Push-Ups
Specific Prep
2 Sets: For Quality
:15 Wall Lean March
100ft (30m) Farmers Carry
:15 Wall Lean Spint
5 Box Jumps
100-200m Run
10 Abmat Sit-Ups
"Running From Commitment" (Time)
2 Rounds for Time
400m Run
200ft (60m) Farmers Carry
400m Run
20 Box Jumps (Step-Down)
400m Run
40 Abmat Sit-Ups
Box Height: (Rx24/20, S 20/16″)
Kettlebells: 2 x (Rx70/53, S 53/44)
Score = Time
Goal: 16–25 minutes
Time Cap: 30:00
Stimulus: Aerobic running capacity layered with grip fatigue, leg stamina, and midline volume
RPE: 8–8.5/10
Primary Objective: Maintain consistent run pacing across all six efforts
Secondary Objective: Move efficiently through non-running work to protect aerobic output
Accessories / Core Finisher (Checkmark)
3 Sets: For Quality
10/10 Split Stance Banded Paloff Press
:15 GHD Supine Hold or :30 Hollow Hold
:30/:30 Side Plank
Announcements
Feb 28 StrongFirst Workshop
Feb 27 -Mar 13 CrossFit Open Starts
No 5AM class Presidents Day 2/16
HomeGrown AthletX - Functional Fitness (CrossFit)
Warm-Up Flow (Checkmark)
General Prep
2 Sets:
30 Single Unders
10 Banded Passthroughs
10 Banded Pull Aparts
5/5 Kettlebell Halo
5/5 Kettlebell Windmill
8/8 Single Leg Kettlebell Romanian Deadlift
Specific Prep
:30 Double Unders / Practice / or Single unders
8-10 Empty Barbell Deadlift (to mid-shin)
8-10 Empty Barbell Bench Press
5/5 Single Arm Ring Rows
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2-3 Sets
:30 Double Unders / Practice / or Single unders
5 Deadlifts, Building Loads
5 Bench Press, Building Loads
5/5 Single Arm Ring Rows
Rope Climb Skill Work (Checkmark)
- Rope Pull-Ups or Pull to Stands
- Foot J-Hook
- J-Hook and Reach
- Rope Climb (1/2 to full climbs)
"Ball and Chain" (Checkmark)
Every 2:45 x 10 Sets, Alternating Stations
Station 1: 3/2 Rope Climbs + 5 Deadlifts
Station 2: 5 Bench Press + 50 Double Unders
Strict Pull-Up Sub for Rope Climbs: 10/8 Reps
50 DU sub 75 singles
Deadlifts: (Rx 275/185, S 225/155)
Bench Press: (Rx 205/145, S 155/115)
*Barbell should not exceed 75% of 1RM
This is meant to be more strength based and less conditioning focused. The goal here are consistent challenging loads and touches on skill movements to get good practice reps under light fatigue as well as lifting in a controlled setting with mixed work.
Goal: Complete each set in ≤1:30, allowing controlled rest before the next interval
Stimulus: Heavy cyclic strength under fatigue with high-skill pulling interference
Workout RPE: 7.5-8/10
Primary Objective: Maintain consistent completion times across all 10 sets
Secondary Objective: Execute rope climbs and barbell reps without technical degradation
Accessories (Checkmark)
For Quality:
10:00 EMOM
Minute 1 - :45 Dead Hang
Minute 2 - 6/6 Single Leg Kettlebell Deadlift
Add load to the dead hang if able. Use a moderate load on the single leg deadlifts. This will work on the grip and added volume for the posterior chain.
Announcements
Feb 28 StrongFirst Workshop
Feb 27 -Mar 13 CrossFit Open Starts
No 5AM class Presidents Day 2/16
HomeGrown AthletX - HGX-FIT (Progressive Overload/Accessories)
A: Incline Bench Press (Weight)
5x6 at 80%
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5 sets
8 Incline bench press
12 DBs Standing flys
B: Metcon (Checkmark)
3 sets
8 BB tricep ext
8/8 DB tricep ext (behind the neck)
3 sets
8 DBs skull crushers
10 Ring dips
12 DB kickbacks
Announcements
Feb 28 StrongFirst Workshop
Feb 27 -Mar 13 CrossFit Open Starts
No 5AM class Presidents Day 2/16
HomeGrown AthletX - Functional Fitness (CrossFit)
Warm-Up Flow (Checkmark)
General Prep and Flow
2 Sets:
1:00 Row / 1:00 cardio (Alt Sets)
6 Inchworm Push-Ups
5/5 World's Greatest Stretch
10 Deep Lunge Mountain Climbers
10 Kettlebell Deadlifts
Specific Prep
2 Sets
7/5 Calories
8-10 Russian Kettlebell Swings (S1) / 8-10 American Kettlebell Swings (S2)
3 x Ring Support Hold, Ring Dip Eccentric, Bottom of Ring Dip Hold (S1) / 5/4 Ring Dips (S2)
5 Burpees to Target
7/5 Calories
“Falling Hard” (Time)
For Time:
50/40 Cal Bike
50 American Kettlebell Swings
50/40 Ring Dips
50/40 Cal Row or Ski
50 Burpees to Target (Out of Reach)
Kettlebell: (Rx53/35, S 44/26)
Goal: 14–25 minutes
Time Cap: 30 minutes
Stimulus: Long chipper conditioning with progressive shoulder and pushing fatigue layered over cyclical engine work
Workout RPE: 8.5–9/10
Primary Objective: Manage shoulder and pushing fatigue to keep forward progress through the middle of the workout
Secondary Objective: Stay composed on ring dips and burpees to target without excessive rest or failed reps
Mobility (Checkmark)
1:00/1:00 Couch Stretch
1:00 Extended Reverse Plank Bridge
1:00 Child’s Pose
1:00/1:00 Wall Figure 4 Stretch
Announcements
Feb 28 StrongFirst Workshop
Feb 27 -Mar 13 CrossFit Open Starts
No 5AM class Presidents Day 2/16
HomeGrown AthletX - Legends (65+)
A: Metcon (Checkmark)
Warm-up
small plates (Y, T, W) 15 reps
PVC
Partner training
12 Wall ball cleans (or plate)
12 Wall ball shoulder to overhead
12 Wall ball ground to overhead
12/12 Ring rows
100M Wall ball carry
Announcements
Feb 28 StrongFirst Workshop
Feb 27 -Mar 13 CrossFit Open Starts
No 5AM class Presidents Day 2/16
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:
10 Goblet Squats
2 x 25/25ft Lateral Shuttle
10 Bar Kip Swings
5 Strict Knee Raises
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Barbell Prep and Loading
5 Empty Barbell Back Squats
3 Reps @ 40-45%
3 Reps @ 50-55%
Then add starting loads on the bar
Workout Primer after Back Squats
1-2 Sets
6 Goblet Squats @ Working Loads
4 Shuttle Runs
6 Toes to Bar /Atl Toes to Bar / Toes to Target / Kipping Knees to Chest or Knee Raises
Back Squat (Weightlifting Variable Reps & Sets)
Modifications and Adjustments:
- Move to a Box Squat to limit knee and back pain
- Adjust to Split Squats or Reverse Lunges for those specifically dealing with SI joint disfunction
- Can adjust to Hip Thrusts if both alternatives still create issues
“Toxic Love” (AMRAP - Rounds and Reps)
10:00 AMRAP
3-6-9-12... Goblet Squats
6 Shuttle Runs
12 Toes to Bar
Goblet Squat: DB (Rx50/35, S 40/25)
Shuttle Run = 25/25ft (7.5/7.5m)
Score = Rounds + Reps
Goal: 5+ rounds
Stimulus: Leg stamina and midline fatigue
RPE: 8–8.5/10
Primary Objective: Keep goblet squats unbroken through the early and mid rounds
Secondary Objective: Complete toes-to-bar in efficient, repeatable sets without grip failure
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
No 5AM class Presidents Day 2/16
HomeGrown AthletX - Functional Fitness (CrossFit)
Warm-Up Flow (Checkmark)
General Warm-Up
2 Set: @ Warm-Up Load
:30 Jump Rope Practice
12 Renegade Rows
8 Dual Dumbbell Narrow Stance Sumo Deadlift
6 Dual Dumbbell Hang Muscle Snatch
4 Alt Dual Dumbbell Reverse Lunges
Specific Prep
2-3 Sets: Building to Working Loads
3 Devils Press
30ft (9m) Farmers Walking Lunges
30 Double Unders
5 Burpees
"The Continental" (8 Rounds for time)
Every 2:30 x 8 Sets, alt stations (4 @ Each)
Station 1:
5 Devils Press
50ft Dual Dumbbell Farmers Walking Lunges
Station 2:
15 Burpees
50 Double Unders (A:70 singles)
Dumbbells: 2 x (Rx50/35, S 40/25)
Goal: Complete each set in 1:15 - 1:45, allowing for at least :45 rest before the next station
Stimulus: Mixed-modal conditioning with grip, posterior-chain, and cyclical fatigue under repeatable intervals
RPE: 7.5–8.5/10, workout intensity should build throughout
Primary Objective: Maintain consistent completion times across all eight sets
Secondary Objective: Stay composed on Devil’s Press to protect grip and breathing for later rounds
Mobility (Checkmark)
1-2 Sets
Right Leg/Left Leg
:30 Down Dog
:15 Updog
:30 Down Dog
:3 0 Low Dragon Po se
:30 Twisted Drag on Pose
:30 Pigeon Pose
:30 Half Kneeling Hamstri ng Stretch
Announcements
Feb 28 StrongFirst Workshop
Feb 27 -Mar 13 CrossFit Open Starts
No 5AM class Presidents Day 2/16
HomeGrown AthletX - HGX-FIT (Progressive Overload/Accessories)
A: Shoulder Press (Seated military press (front rack)
10-8-6-4-2
Build to a heavy 2rep.
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Then
3 sets
10/10/10 DB angle delt raises/front delt raises/Arnold press)
B: Bulgarian Split Squat (4 sets (6 to 8 reps)
Dual DB or KB. )
C: Metcon (Checkmark)
150 Abmat sit-uos
Announcements
Feb 28 StrongFirst Workshop
Feb 27 -Mar 13 CrossFit Open Starts
No 5AM class Presidents Day 2/16
HomeGrown AthletX - Uniquely Abled Fitness
Warm-up (No Measure)
250 jog or ski
Laps across the room
Clean and Jerk (5x3
Shoulder to overhead)
14 min AMRAP (AMRAP - Rounds and Reps)
15 cal row
12 clean and press (75/65)
9/6 burpees over bar
Dallas:
10 cal row
12 hang clean and press 85
9 u-turns around the bar