Archives for March 2026
Announcements
Feb 27 -Mar 13 CrossFit Open Starts
HomeGrown AthletX - Functional Fitness (CrossFit)
Warm-Up Flow (Checkmark)
General Prep
2 Sets: For Quality
1:00 Row or ski
:15 Wall Lean March + :15 Wall Lean Sprint
10 Knee Hug + Lunge and Twist
8 Alt Box Step-Ups
6/6 Dynamic Lateral Lunge
Specific Prep
200/150m Row or ski
3 Burpees
3 Box Jumps
3 Burpee Box Jumps
2 Shuttle Runs
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200/150m Row or ski
3 Burpee Box Jumps
2 Shuttle Runs
"Ground & Pound" (Time)
For Time:
5 Sets:
300/240m Row or ski
12 Burpee Box Jumps
8 Shuttle Runs
Rest 1:00 b/t sets
Box Jump: (Rx24/20, S 20/16″)
Shuttle Run: 25/25ft (7.5/7.5m)
Score = Time
Goal: 3:00–4:00 per set / Total Time 20:00–28:00
RPE: 8/10
Stimulus: Aerobic Capacity / Lactate Threshold / Conditioning
Primary Objective: Establish a consistent row pace that allows you to step off and move directly into burpee box jumps — the row sets the rhythm for each set.
Secondary Objective: Keep burpee box jumps steady and rhythmic. Resist the urge to sprint early — the shuttle runs will expose any athletes who go out too hot.
Accessories (Checkmark)
For Quality
4 Sets:
:30/:30 Paloff Press Hold
:45 Sandbag Bear Hug Hold
Announcements
Feb 27 -Mar 13 CrossFit Open Starts
HomeGrown AthletX - Functional Fitness (CrossFit)
Warm-Up Flow (Checkmark)
General Prep
1:00 cardio
6/6 Single Arm Upright Row
6/6 Single Arm Press
4 Inchworm Push-Ups
8 Hollow Rocks
8 V-Ups
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1:00 cardio
6/6 Single Arm Dumbbell Hang Clean and Jerk
4 Inchworm Push-Ups
6 Bar Kip Swings
4 Strict Knee Raises
1 Wall Walk + 10 sec Nose to Wall Handstand Hold
Specific Prep (Barbell at the Rack)
2-3 Sets:
2 Pause Dip and Drive
+
3 Push Press
* Add Light Loads on sets 2-3
Focus: Drive through the floor, keep foot contact, and maintain a vertical torso, bar path, and finish with a strong lockout over midline.
After Barbell Strength Piece Workout Primer (Checkmark)
Build to loads on db hang clean and jerk, touch on toe to bar technique and modifications, and go over Wall Walk mods and technique
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5/4 Calorie
2/2 Single Arm DB Hang Clean and Jerk @ Working loads
4 Toes to Bar
1 Wall Walk
Push Press (Take 12:00 minutes to Establish
5RM Push Press
)
Modifications:
- Adjust to Strict Press if the Dip and Drive and Catch and Punch creates lower back or shoulder discomfort
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- Adjust to Barbell Hip Thrusts if needed.
"Static Noise" (AMRAP - Rounds and Reps)
12:00 AMRAP
12/9 Cal Bike or 18/12 Cal Row or Ski
6/6 Single Arm DB Hang Clean and Jerk
12 Toes to Bar
3 Wall Walks (10in from wall)
Dumbbell: (Rx50/35, S 40/25)
Score = Rounds + Reps
Goal: 3-5 rounds
RPE: 8–8.5/10
Stimulus: Aerobic Capacity / Midline / Unilateral Muscular Endurance
Primary Objective: Keep the Toes to Bar and Single Arm Dumbbell Clean and Jerks at clean and cyclical rate.
Secondary Objective: Manage the wall walks and echo bike effort here. Stay efficient and avoid burning your quads and core early.
Accessories (Checkmark)
5 Sets
:30 Hollow Hold
50ft Dual Kettlebell Overhead Carry
Rest as needed b/t sets and exercises
Announcements
Feb 27 -Mar 13 CrossFit Open Starts
HomeGrown AthletX - Legends (65+)
Metcon (Checkmark)
Warmup: Paloff press/Face pulls/Wood chops
Partner training:
3 Rds
100 Burpee stand + DBs shoulder to overhead
100 Sit/stand
100M Farmers carry (weighted)
Rest as needed between rounds
Announcements
Feb 27 -Mar 13 CrossFit Open Starts
HomeGrown AthletX - HGX-FIT (Progressive Overload/Accessories)
A: Incline Bench Press (Weight)
12min: Find new 1RM
****
4 sets
8 DBs Floor press + 8 Close grip press (bench or floor)
B: Metcon (Checkmark)
4 sets
12 Ring dips
12 Diamond push-ups
12 Skull crushers
Announcements
Feb 27 -Mar 13 CrossFit Open Starts
HomeGrown AthletX - Functional Fitness (CrossFit)
Warm-Up Flow (Checkmark)
General Warm-Up
1-2 Sets
1:00 Cardio of Choice
10 Bootstrap Squats
:15/:15 Banded Front Rack Stretch
:20 Extended Plank Reverse Bridge
1:00 Jump Rope (moving from singles to practicing and touching on doubles)
Specific Barbell Prep / Empty to Light Barbell
High Hang (Hip), Hang (Knee)
2-3 Reps @ Each Position
- Clean Pull
- Clean High Pull
- Muscle Clean
Then
3-4 Reps @ Each Position
- Tall Power Clean
- Hang Power Clean
- Low Hang Power Clean
Specific Primer after the Weightlifting Portion
1-2 Controlled Sets:
5 Deadlifts
10 Wall Balls
25 Double Unders
Power Clean (Take 12:00 to Establish
5RM Power Clean
)
advanced: TnG
adjusted : Quick Singles
Modifications
- Adjust to a Hang Power Clean / Block Power Clean
- Or Can Move to Dumbbell Power Cleans for any Front Rack Issues
- Clean Pulls could be alternative for shoulder issues that limit the turnover
"Dead Weight" (5 Rounds for time)
For Time:
Every 3:00 x 5 Sets
10 Deadlifts
20 Wall Balls
50 Double Unders (A: 75 Single Unders)
Wall Ball: (Rx 20/14, S 16/12) to 10/9ft
Deadlift: (Rx 225/155, S 165/125)
Score = Sum Total Time
Goal: Complete each set in 2:00–2:30, leaving 30–60 seconds of rest each round
RPE: 8.5/10
Stimulus: Barbell Conditioning / Lactate Threshold
Primary Objective: Hold the deadlift unbroken or in no more than 2 quick sets, this is the anchor of each round and sets the tone for everything that follows.
Secondary Objective: Move through wall balls at a steady, unbroken pace and transition immediately to the rope. The double unders are your window to breathe before the next round begins.
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 27 -Mar 13 CrossFit Open Starts
HomeGrown AthletX - Functional Fitness (CrossFit)
Warm-Up Flow (Checkmark)
General Prep
400m Run
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12 Alternating Box Step-Ups
5 Inchworm Push-Ups (Hand Release)
10 Alternating Scorpions
:20 Extended Plank Reverse Bridge
:15 Hollow Hold
:15 Arch Hold
Specific Prep
10 Knee Hug + Lunge and Twist
8 Single Dumbbell Step-Overs (Warm-Up Loads)
5 Inchworm Push-Ups (Hand Release)
10 Modified False Grip Ring Row
:10 Ring Support Hold
:10 Bottom of Dip Hold
200m Run
*Modified False Grip = Knuckles over Rings, but not fully on pisiform bone
Primer Before Metcon (Checkmark)
Primer
8 Single Dumbbell Step-Overs at working weight and height
8 Muscle-Up Rows
2 x [:05 Ring Support Hold + :03 Eccentric + :05 Bottom of Dip Hold]
3 Toenail Spot Ring Muscle-Ups or Low Ring Muscle-Up Transitions + Jump to Support
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Then Build into higher Muscle-Up Progressions
Accessories (Checkmark)
For Quality
3 Sets:
:20on :10off Ring Support Hold top
:10 on :20 off Ring support hold bottom
Gymnastics Skills/ Technique (Checkmark)
Ring Muscle-Ups
- Muscle-Up Row
- Toenail Spot Muscle-Ups
- Low Ring Banded Strict / Kipping Muscle-Ups
- Low Ring Muscle-Ups
"Fading Light" (Time)
For Time
400m Run (A: 27/22 Cal Bike)
30 Single DB Box Step-Overs
12/9 Ring Muscle Ups (A: 12/9 Strict Pull-Ups + 12/9 Dips)
400m Run
20 Single DB Box Step-Overs
9/7 Ring Muscle Ups (A: 9/7 Strict Pull-Ups + 9/7 Dips)
400m Run
10 Single Dumbbell Box Step-Overs
7/5 Ring Muscle Ups ( 7/5 Strict Pull-Ups + 7/5 Dips)
400m Run
Dumbbell: 1x(Rx50/35, S 40/25)
Box: (Rx24/20, S 20/16″)
Score = Time
Goal: 14:00-19:00
Time Cap: 20:00
RPE: 8.5–9/10
Stimulus: Aerobic Capacity / Gymnastics Skill
Primary Objective: Manage the ring muscle ups as the limiting factor, break them early and strategically rather than failing reps mid-set.
Secondary Objective: Keep the runs honest and consistent. Resist the urge to sprint early as the back half of this workout will expose any early pacing mistakes.
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 27 -Mar 13 CrossFit Open Starts
HomeGrown AthletX - Uniquely Abled Fitness
Warm-up (No Measure)
250 run or machine
Pizza game
WheelWod CrossFit Open 26.1 (Checkmark)
5 rounds
30 wb shots
20 box step ups or overs
Announcements
Feb 27 -Mar 13 CrossFit Open Starts
HomeGrown AthletX - Functional Fitness (CrossFit)
Warm-Up Flow (Checkmark)
General Prep
2 Sets:
:30-:45 Bike
5 Inchworm Push-Ups
10 Down Dog Toe Touches
30 sec Fast Single Unders or Running Singles (build cadence)
8 Hanging Knee Raises (controlled / active lats)
5/5 Open Book T-Spine Rotations
Specific Prep
2 Sets
10 Wall-Facing Handstand Shoulder Taps or 20 Plank Shoulder Taps
15 Double Unders or 30 Single Unders
5 Kip Swings + 3 Strict Knee Raises, 3-5 Kipping Knees to Chest Building to Toes to Target / Bar
:15 Bike @ Hard Pace
"Affogato" (4 Rounds for reps)
4 x Tabata's , Alternating Stations
Station 1:
8 Sets:
:20 Max Wall Facing Shoulder Taps @ 10in From Wall
:10 Rest
2:00 Transition
Station 2:
8 Sets:
:20 Max Double Unders
:10 Rest
2:00 Transition
Station 3:
8 Sets:
:20 Max Toes to Bar
:10 Rest
2:00 Transition
Station 4:
8 Sets:
:20 Max Calorie Bike
:10 Rest
Score = Total Reps + Calories Across All Stations
Goal: Maintain consistent output across all 8 sets per station with minimal drop-off
RPE: 8.5–9/10
Stimulus: Lower Body + Upper Body Pushing Repeatability
Primary Objective: Stay repeatable within each Tabata station rather than spiking early
Secondary Objective: Manage grip and shoulder fatigue to preserve quality on toes-to-bar and handstand shoulder taps
Accessory Finisher (Checkmark)
F or Quality:
4 Sets
10 Banded Deadbug , Light-Moderate Tension
12 Alternating Plank Kettlebell Pull Through , Moderate