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April 30, 2026 - No Comments!

Functional Fitness (CrossFit) – Thu, Apr 30

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HomeGrown AthletX - Functional Fitness (CrossFit)

Warm-Up Flow (Checkmark)

General Warm-Up

2:00 Cardio of Choice

:30/:30 Quadruped Hip Rotations

5/5 World's Greatest Stretch

10 Romanian Deadlifts

:30 Jump Rope (Singles or Dubs)

10 Alternating Cossack Squat

Specific Deadlift Prep

Set 1 and 2: 5 Reps @ light loads, building -- focus on lat engagement, bar drag, and breath at the top

Set 3: 5 Reps @ 50-60% -- reinforce bracing sequence, bar stays in contact with legs

Set 4: 3 Reps @ 70-75% -- full setup cue before each rep, building tension from the floor

*Put working loads on the bar

Primer (After Deadlifts)

3 Sets:

15 Double Unders or 30 Single Unders

3 Power Cleans building toward workout load

Use this to confirm barbell load before “Light Switch” begins.

Deadlift (Weightlifting Variable Reps & Sets)

Start at 80% and build across sets toward a 2RM. Goal is 90% or above by the final set. The seated box jump follows each deadlift set -- athlete sits fully on the box, eliminates all countermovement, and drives through the hips explosively. These train the same pattern. Keep rest honest and do not start early. The range for the Box Jumps is due to the athletes and how high they want to go. If going high, keep it to 1 box jump, if staying more moderate move to 3 box jumps

Modifications:

Level 1: Every 3:00 x 4 Sets -- 5-7 Deadlifts + 5-7 Box Jumps at a moderate, consistent load. Focus on position and mechanics over loading.

Hotel Gym / Travel or Mods: Hex Bar Deadlift or Romanian Deadlift 8-10 Reps at a light to moderate load. Substitute step-up to box or seated chair jump if a high box is unavailable.

"Light Switch" (Time)

For Time

5 Power Cleans

50 Double Unders (A: 75 Single Unders or 25 DU)

5 Power Cleans

50 Double Unders

5 Power Cleans

50 Double Unders

5 Power Cleans

50 Double Unders

5 Power Cleans

Barbell: (Rx 225/155, S 165/125)
Score = Time

Goals: 4:00--7:00

Time Cap: 7:00

Stimulus: Barbell Conditioning / Cycling

RPE: 8.5/10

Primary Objective: Complete each set of 5 power cleans as fast singles in under :45 -- setup, breathe, go.

Secondary Objective: Unbroken double unders every round -- use them to manage heart rate and reset before the next barbell set.

Accessories (Checkmark)

For Quality

4 Sets:

:30 Sorenson Hold

:15/:15 Copenhagen Plank

:15/:15 Side Star Plank

Rest as needed

Purpose: These isometric holds reinforce posterior chain endurance and lateral trunk stability -- direct carry-over for athletes who are building capacity in heavy pulling and maintaining position under fatigue across the Medusa Cycle.

April 30, 2026 - No Comments!

Legends – Tue, Oct 28

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HomeGrown AthletX - Legends (65+)

Metcon (No Measure)

Warm-up

PVC

Small plates (Y,T,W) 15 reps/each letter

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12min AMRAP

12 KB/DB RDL

12 KB DB swings

12 KB/DB high pulls

100M KB farmers carry

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12min AMRAP

10/10 DBs hang power cleans

10/10 DB shoulder to overhead

10/10 DB hang power clean to overhead

100M DB farmers carry (overhead)

April 30, 2026 - No Comments!

HGX-FIT (Progressive Overload/Accessories) – Thu, Apr 30

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HomeGrown AthletX - HGX-FIT (Progressive Overload/Accessories)

A: Pendlay Row (5x8 at 80%
b/t sets.
8 BB bicep curls (weighted))

B: Yates rows (5x8 at 80%
B/T sets
8 BB Drag curls (weighted))

C: Metcon (Checkmark)

3 sets

10/10 DBs Renegade over rows

5/5/5/5. Reverse/Hammer/ISO/Bicep curls

2 sets

12/12 DB seated preacher curls

April 29, 2026 - No Comments!

Functional Fitness (CrossFit) – Wed, Apr 29

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HomeGrown AthletX - Functional Fitness (CrossFit)

Warm-Up Flow (Checkmark)

General Warm-Up

2 Sets:

1:00 Row + 1:00

:30/:30 Pigeon Pose

8 Inchworm to Hollow

6/6 Samson Lunge and Stretch

10 Glute bridges

*Bring the Focus to Row Target Cal/Hr and form, and on the Cal focus on RPM targets for the day

Specific Machine Prep

2:00-4:00 minutes Row Focus Work:

- Upright Torso, Body + Arms + Legs on the Recovery, then Legs + Body + Arms on the Drive

Dialing in coaching time and focused work here.

2 Sets of Focus work (2:00 Total Time):

- 45 seconds building RPMs over the course of 15 sec increasing intervals helping to lock in pacing and target work for the day.

Primer

2 sets

9/7 Cal Row

9/7 Cal Bike

5 Burpees to Target

Use this to confirm pacing and transition efficiency before "Toaster Oven" begins.

"Toaster Oven" (Time)

For Time:

2:30 AMRAP / 1:30 Rest

13/10 Cal Row or Ski

10/7 Cal Bike

Max Burpees to Target in remaining time

Continue until 100 Burpees total

Full 4:00 window on 8th round
Score = Time (when 100 burpees is reached)

Goals: 6-7 Rounds / 22:00--26:00

Time Cap: 8 Rounds / 32:00

Stimulus: Aerobic Capacity / Burpee Conditioning

RPE: 9.5/10, Its a deep burn

Primary Objective: Complete the buy-in under 1:45 each set, leaving maximum time for burpees.

Secondary Objective: Complete the workout under the time cap, targeting consistent burpee output of 10+ reps per round.

Accessories (Checkmark)

For Quality

3 Sets:

10 Glute Bridge Dumbbell Pull-Overs

:30/:30 Paloff Press Hold

April 28, 2026 - No Comments!

HGX-FIT (Progressive Overload/Accessories) – Tue, Apr 28

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HomeGrown AthletX - HGX-FIT (Progressive Overload/Accessories)

A: Bench Press (15-20min to build a NEW 1RM)

B: Metcon (Checkmark)

4 sets

12 BB Close grip bench press

12/12 DB Floor press

12 Close grip incline push-ups

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4 sets

12 DBs Skull crushers

20 Plate Russian twists

12 Plate Tricep ext

20 Plate ceiling crunches

April 28, 2026 - No Comments!

Legends (65+) – Tue, Apr 28

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HomeGrown AthletX - Legends (65+)

Metcon (Checkmark)

Warmup: 3 Rds

12 reps of Paloff press/Face pulls/Wood chops

Then…

3 Rds, 12/12 single arm ring rows

Partner training: AMRAP

100 Burpee stand + DBs shoulder to overhead

100 Knee raises

100 Sit/stand

Rest as needed between rounds

April 28, 2026 - No Comments!

Functional Fitness (CrossFit) – Tue, Apr 28

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HomeGrown AthletX - Functional Fitness (CrossFit)

Warm-Up Flow (Checkmark)

General Warm-Up

2:00 Cardio Choice

10 PVC Pass-Throughs

10 Scap Retractions from a Dead Hang

8/8 Single Arm Banded Pull-Down

8/8 Hip 90-90 Transitions

8 Inchworm to Push-Up

10 Alternating Reverse Lunges

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2 Sets:

5 Ring Rows (pause 1 second at sternum each rep)

5/5 Single Arm Dumbbell Strict Press

8 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch, light

8/8 Single Arm Overhead Lunge Steps, ligh

Specific Ring Muscle-Up Prep

Gymnastics Skill: Ring Muscle-Up Progression

Set 1 -- Establish false grip in rings, 3-5 slow ring rows with false grip, pause at sternum and feel the lat engagement, then 3-5 jumping transitions from below the rings to support. Then add in Ring Support Holds and Bottom of Ring Dip Holds

Set 2 -- 3-5 low ring banded or low ring muscle-up transitions, pause 2 seconds in support at the top, coach the turnover and elbow drive past the rings

Set 3 -- 3 controlled attempts at the current progression level -- low ring options, strict pull-ups + dips, kipping drill for those building -- confirm positions are clean before the skill block opens

This is a 12-minute structured skill block. Coaches facilitate athletes through the progression that matches their current capacity. Beginners work strict ring row transitions and low ring jumping ring dips to support. Intermediate athletes develop kipping timing on the low rings and the pull-to-press connection. Advanced athletes refine efficiency and consistency working to better mechanics. The progression moves from strict to kipping and from low rings to high rings -- athletes should not skip steps to get to the "real" version. Mechanics first.

Primer (Checkmark)

2 Sets:

25ft (7.5m) Single Arm Dumbbell Overhead Lunge

6 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch at working weight

3/2 Ring Muscle-Ups or progression equivalent

Use this to confirm dumbbell load and ring standard before La-Z-Boy begins.

Modifications:

- Chest to Bar Pull-Ups + Ring Dips

- Strict Pull-Ups + Ring Dips

Level 1: 5 Sets of 5 Ring Rows with a false grip + 5 Box-Assisted Ring Muscle-Up transitions -- prioritize feel of the movement over load or volume

Hotel Gym / Travel: 5 Sets of 5 Strict Pull-Ups with a 2-second pause at the top + 5 Dumbbell Push Press -- build vertical pulling and pressing positions with available equipment

"La-Z-Boy" (Time)

For Time

4 Rounds

50ft Single Arm DB Overhead Lunge

25 Abmat Sit-Ups

15 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch

5/4 Ring Muscle-Ups (A: 10 Strict Pull-Ups+10 Strict Dips)

Dumbbell: (Rx50/35, S 40/25)
Score = Time

Goals: 12:00--16:00

Time Cap: 18:00

Stimulus: Gymnastics / Upper Body Skill Under Fatigue

RPE: 8.5/10

Primary Objective: Ring muscle-ups or variation completed unbroken or in 2 sets or less each round -- protect this standard across all 4 rounds, not just the first.

Secondary Objective: Manage the dumbbell work strategically -- the snatch and lunge loads should not destroy your grip before you reach the rings.

Accessories (Checkmark)

For Quality

4 Sets:

10 Ring Rows

:15 Hollow Hold

:30 Weighted Plank

Rest as needed b/t sets and exercises

April 27, 2026 - No Comments!

Functional Fitness (CrossFit) – Mon, Apr 27

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HomeGrown AthletX - Functional Fitness (CrossFit)

Warm-Up Flow (Checkmark)

General Warm-Up

2:00 Cardio Choice

10 Bootstrap Squats w/Deep Squat Thoracic Rotation

8/8 Quadruped Hip Circles each direction

8/8 Quadruped Thoracic Rotations / Side

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2 Sets:

5 Barbell Bradford Presses w/lockout

5 Behind the Neck Press in Split

10 Back Squats

5 Jumping Back Squats

Specific Split Jerk Prep

Set 1 -- Empty bar x 3-5 Split Jerk, coaching the dip-drive and landing position, pause 2 seconds in catch each rep

Set 2 -- 4 Split Jerks @ 40-50%, focus on foot landing timing and overhead lockout

Set 3 -- 3 Split Jerks @ 60-65% , building toward opening working weight, confirm footwork is dialed

Primer (After the Split Jerk)

3-4 Sets:

3 Back Squats building to opening weight

8 Wall Balls at prescribed weight and target height

Use this to confirm load and wall ball standard before Love Seat begins.

Split Jerk (Weightlifting Variable Reps & Sets)

Athletes should approach the final one to two sets feeling challenged, but technically sound. A true 3RM here is around 85%, with five to ten pounds still available. Do not chase numbers at the expense of positioning -- a missed rep or a soft lockout is a signal to hold the weight, not add more.

Modifications:

Level 1: 3 Pause Split Jerk per set -- one second pause in the dip, three second hold in the catch. Reduce loading to 60-70% and prioritize foot placement and lockout quality over weight on the bar.

Hotel Gym / Travel: Dumbbell Push Press x 5 reps, heavy, building across sets. Focus on a vertical press path and controlled descent.

"Love Seat" (5 Rounds for weight)

10:00 EMOM

Minute 1: 5 Back Squats

Minute 2: 15 Wall Balls

Back Squat @ 70-80%

Wall Balls: (Rx 20/14, S 16/12) 10/9ft
Score = Total Load

Record Notes on Wall Balls

Goals: Finish on 5th set at 80% for the Back Squat and hold unbroken wall balls across all 5 minutes

Stimulus: Absolute Strength + Strength Endurance

RPE: 7.5/10

Primary Objective: Maintain unbroken back squats across all five sets with consistent speed on the concentric and control on the eccentric -- no grinding.

Secondary Objective: Sustain wall ball mechanics through fatigue -- elbows under the ball, full depth, and every rep hitting the target.

April 26, 2026 - No Comments!

HGX-FIT (Progressive Overload/Accessories) – Sun, Apr 26

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HomeGrown AthletX - HGX-FIT (Progressive Overload/Accessories)

A: Shoulder Press (Every 2min
5 sets - 82-85% of 1RM Strict press
2 Strict press + 3 Push press
)

B: Metcon (Checkmark)

Bilateral - Shoulders (Seated or standing)

3 sets

12/12 DB Arnold press

12/12 DB Rear delt raises

12/12 DB Front delt raises

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3 sets

12 DBs Hammer curls

12 DBs Bicep curls

5 Chin-ups (Tempo, 5.3.1)

****

2 sets

15/15 DB Preacher curls

April 26, 2026 - No Comments!

Functional Fitness (CrossFit) – Sun, Apr 26

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May 16 StrongFirst Workshops 10-12 Mini Workshop + 1-5 Full Workshop

HomeGrown AthletX - Functional Fitness (CrossFit)

Warm-Up Flow (Checkmark)

General Warm-Up

2:00 Cardio Choice

2 Sets:

20 Alternating Arm Swings

10 Alternating Scorpions

:20 Extended Plank Reverse Bridge

:30 Glute Bridge Hold

10 Inchworm Push-Ups

5/5 Single Leg Glute Bridges

Specific Prep

2 Sets:

:30 Jump Rope Practice

10 No-Jump Burpees

8 Kettlebell Deadlifts

:15 Hollow Body Hold

8 GHD Sit-Ups -- short to full range of motion progressing set to set

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1 Set:

5 Push-Ups

50ft (15m) Kettlebell Farmers Carry

10 GHD Sit-Ups, building range of motion

20 Double Unders or 40 Single Unders

Confirm push-up variation, kettlebell load, GHD range of motion, and rope rhythm before the primer begins.

Specific Primer (Checkmark)

Sets at working pace:

10 Push-Ups

100ft (30m) Kettlebell Farmers Carry @ working load

10 GHD Sit-Ups

30 Double Unders

Use this to confirm set times, transition speed, and double under rhythm before the clock starts on "Inconceivable."

"Inconceivable" (5 Rounds for time)

Every 4:00 x 5 Sets

20/15 Push-Ups

100ft Kettlebell Farmers Carry

20 GHD Sit-Ups

60 Double Unders

Kettlebells: 2 x (Rx70/53, S 53/44)
Score = Sum Total Time

Goal: Each set completed in 2:45--3:15 | :45--1:15 rest per round

Stimulus: Full Body Muscular Endurance / Grip / Midline

RPE: 8/10

Primary Objective: Consistent set times across all 5 sets. The 4:00 window is tight by design, athletes who move efficiently through transitions will allow for more rest time with similar effort.

Secondary Objective: Unbroken double unders every set or a quick break at 30. Avoid tripping and keep these consistent to manage the rest time efficiently.

Optional Accessories (Checkmark)

For Quality:

4 Sets

:45 Weighted Forearm Plank

10/10 Kettlebell or Dumbbell Side Bend

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