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Announcements
Nov 15-16th Burgener Strength Olympic Lifting Seminar
https://burgenerstrength.com/course/usa-san_carlos-homegrown_athletx-nov-15-16-2025
Coupon Code: HM_10_U11S15H2025
Two StrongFirst Workshop Nov 8th
KB mini workshop (military press & push press)
and/or BB301 (squats & good morning)
HomeGrown AthletX - HGX-FIT
A: Metcon (Checkmark)
6 sets: Complex
3 Pendlay rows + 3 Bent over rows
**Do not reset between movements
85-88% of your lowest lift
Then..
3 sets
8 BB Yates rows
8/8 DB Renegade rows
15 Banded lat pulls (from the rig post)
***
3 sets
8 BB Bicep curls
8 BB Reverse curls
12 BB Drag curls
10 DB SA Preacher curls
Announcements
Nov 15-16th Burgener Strength Olympic Lifting Seminar
https://burgenerstrength.com/course/usa-san_carlos-homegrown_athletx-nov-15-16-2025
Coupon Code: HM_10_U11S15H2025
Two StrongFirst Workshop Nov 8th
KB mini workshop (military press & push press)
and/or BB301 (squats & good morning)
HomeGrown AthletX - Functional Fitness
Warm-Up Flow (Checkmark)
Mobility Prep and Activation
20 Lateral Line Hops
:30/:30 Active Pigeon Stretch
:30/:30 Quadruped Adductor Rock Backs
:30 Behind the Neck Elbow Punch Throughs
General Movement Prep
2 Sets: For Quality
:30 Jump Rope Practice
8/8 Single-Leg Glute Bridge March
6 Dual Dumbbell Muscle Cleans
6 Dual Dumbbell Front Squats
12 Alternating Reverse Lunges (Round 1 BW, Round 2 with Dumbbells )
Specific Front Squat Prep and Build
Empty Barbell: 5 Front Squats (focus on high elbows and upright torso)
3 Reps @ ~45-50%
3 Reps @ ~50-55%
Then put working loads on the barbell
Conditioning Primer (1 Round @ 50–60% Effort)
Go over Dumbbell Squat Cleans and Overhead Walking Lunges then tackle primer.
20 Double Unders or 40 Single Unders
5 Dumbbell Squat Cleans
15/15ft (4.5/4.5m) Single Arm Overhead Walking Lunges
Front Squat (Weightlifting Variable Reps & Sets)
Modifications:
- For back pain or knee pain let's consider moving to a box squat or split squat variation.
- For shoulder limitations in the Front Squat lets move to a Back Squat variation and adjust % as necessary
Level 1 / New Athletes:
Every 2:30 x 4 Sets
8 Reps @ 6-7 RPE (Relative Perceived Exertion)
Equilibrium (4 Rounds for time)
For Time
Every 4:00 x 4 Sets
50 Double Unders (A: 70 singles)
10 Dual DB Hang Squat Cleans
25/25ft Single Arm KB/DB Overhead Walking Lunge
Dumbbells: 2 x (Rx50/35, S 40/25)
Kettlebell: (Rx53/35, S 44/26)
Goal: 2:30–3:15 per round, finishing with consistent pacing across all three sets.
Stimulus: Midline stability, leg endurance, and coordination under moderate fatigue.
RPE: 8/10
Primary Objective: Complete each set at a repeatable pace with unbroken sets or close to unbroken sets with controlled rhythm and breathing
Secondary Objective: Maintain tight overhead positioning and balance during the lunges to preserve efficiency.
Announcements
Nov 15-16th Burgener Strength Olympic Lifting Seminar
https://burgenerstrength.com/course/usa-san_carlos-homegrown_athletx-nov-15-16-2025
Coupon Code: HM_10_U11S15H2025
Two StrongFirst Workshop Nov 8th
KB mini workshop (military press & push press)
and/or BB301 (squats & good morning)
HomeGrown AthletX - Functional Fitness
Warm-Up Flow (Checkmark)
General Prep
2-3 Sets: For Quality
9/7 Cal Ski Erg or Row
8 Alternating Box Step-Ups + 4 Box Jumps
15 Banded Pull-Aparts
10 Hollow Rocks
10 Alternating V-Ups
10 Deep Lunge Mountain Climbers
Specific Warm-Up:
5 Bench Press @ 40-50%
5 Bench Press @ 50-55%
3 Bench Press @ 55-60%
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Then Load to Working Weights on the Bar
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Workout Primer after Bench Press
8 Bar Kip Swings
4 Strict Knee Raises
4-6 Toes to Bar or Building Toes to Target or Alternating Toes to Bar / Toes to Target.
4 Burpee Box Jump Overs @ working height
Bench Press (Weightlifting Variable Reps & Sets)
Modifications:
- Adjust to Incline Bench Press, Floor Press, or Dumbbell Bench Press for movement limitations and impingement
- If any alternatives are needed beyond that, let's look to a landmine press for extra movement modifications for the shoulder.
Level 1 / New Athletes:
Every 2:30 x 4 Sets
8 Reps @ 6-7 RPE (Relative Perceived Exertion)
"Momentum" (Time)
For Time
3 Rounds
25 Toes to Bar
15 Burpee Box Jump Overs
Box Height: (Rx24/20, S 20/16″)
Score = Time
Goal Time Domain: 7:00-11:00 minutes
Time Cap: 15:00 minutes
Stimulus: Midline stamina and aerobic repeatability under fast, explosive fatigue.
RPE: 8.5–9/10
Primary Objective: Hold consistent sets on the Toes to Bar and work into steady burpee box jump overs.
Secondary Objective: Maintain consistent splits between rounds.
Announcements
Nov 15-16th Burgener Strength Olympic Lifting Seminar
https://burgenerstrength.com/course/usa-san_carlos-homegrown_athletx-nov-15-16-2025
Coupon Code: HM_10_U11S15H2025
Two StrongFirst Workshop Nov 8th
KB mini workshop (military press & push press)
and/or BB301 (squats & good morning)
HomeGrown AthletX - HGX-FIT
A: Incline Bench Press (Weight)
EMOM
5x3 at 83-88% of 2RM
Immediately into…
4 sets
8 Incline close grip bench press
8 DBs Floor press
10 DBs Standing flys
B: Metcon (Checkmark)
5 sets
8 BB Skull crushers
8 DB SA Tricep ext (behind the neck)
8 Plyo push-ups (Plate)
20 DB Ceiling cruches
***
3 sets
10/10 DB Wrist curls
Announcements
Nov 15-16th Burgener Strength Olympic Lifting Seminar
https://burgenerstrength.com/course/usa-san_carlos-homegrown_athletx-nov-15-16-2025
Coupon Code: HM_10_U11S15H2025
Two StrongFirst Workshop Nov 8th
KB mini workshop (military press & push press)
and/or BB301 (squats & good morning)
HomeGrown AthletX - Legends
Metcon (Checkmark)
Warmup with PVC
Partner training
2-3 Rounds
60 Burpee/stand with DB shoulder to overhead
60 Sit/stand
60 Knee raises
100M Farmers carry (weighted)
Announcements
Nov 15-16th Burgener Strength Olympic Lifting Seminar
https://burgenerstrength.com/course/usa-san_carlos-homegrown_athletx-nov-15-16-2025
Coupon Code: HM_10_U11S15H2025
Two StrongFirst Workshop Nov 8th
KB mini workshop (military press & push press)
and/or BB301 (squats & good morning)
HomeGrown AthletX - Functional Fitness
Warm-Up Flow (Checkmark)
General Movement Prep
2 Sets:
12/9 Calorie Row
6 Inchworm to Hollow
10 Down Dog Alternating Toe Touches
6 Pike Push-Ups
10 Air Squats
Specific General
2 Sets:
12/9 Calorie Row bike or ski
10 Bradford Press with Lockout
10 Wall Balls
Specific Barbell Prep
2 Sets
5 Behind the Neck Press in Split
3 Split Jerks w/ 1-2 sec Pause in Catch + Focused Recovery Steps
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Add Loads
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3 Sets Building to 75%
2 Split Jerk with 2 sec Pause in recovery on Second Rep
Split Jerk Complex (6 Rounds for weight)
Every 2:00 x 6 Sets
Pause Split Jerk + Split Jerk
1+1 @ 70-75%
*Pause Split Jerk (Pause 1sec in Dip + 3 Second Hold in Catch)
% of Split Jerk
Modifications:
- Adjust to Push Jerk or Push Press if the Split Jerk is a problematic movement for refining form and technique.
- Adjust to Dumbbell Split Jerk, Push Jerk or Push Press for those where the barbell creates movement limitations.
Level 1 / New Athletes:
Every 2:00 x 6 Sets
Push Jerk + Pause Split Jerk (Pause 1sec in Dip + 3 Second Hold in Catch)
"Impulse" (Open 19.1) (AMRAP - Rounds and Reps)
15:00 AMRAP
19 Cal Row or Ski 14 Cal Bike
19 Wall Balls
Wall Ball: (Rx 20/14, S 16/12), 10/9ft
Score = Rounds + Reps
Goal: 5–7+ Rounds
Stimulus: Sustainable aerobic engine builder with cyclical pacing and midline fatigue management.
RPE: 8/10
Primary Objective: Hold consistent pacing across all 15 minutes. The goal here will be to hold the rower as close to 1 minute per round for the men and 75 seconds per round for the women.
Secondary Objective: Complete all wall ball sets unbroken or with one short break max while maintaining steady row splits.
Announcements
Nov 15-16th Burgener Strength Olympic Lifting Seminar
https://burgenerstrength.com/course/usa-san_carlos-homegrown_athletx-nov-15-16-2025
Coupon Code: HM_10_U11S15H2025
Two StrongFirst Workshop Nov 8th
KB mini workshop (military press & push press)
and/or BB301 (squats & good morning)
HomeGrown AthletX - Functional Fitness
Warm-Up Flow (Checkmark)
General Movement Prep
2-3 Sets: For Quality
:15 Dead-Hang + :15 Active Hang
20 Plank Shoulder Taps
10 Alternating V-Ups
6 Kipping Swings
8 Bulgarian Ring Rows
Gymnastics Practice (10 Rounds for reps)
10:00 EMOM
8-12 Pull-Ups*
*Pull-Ups:
- Kipping
- Butterfly
- Chest to Bar
- Strict (4-6 Reps)
"Checkered Flag" (4 Rounds for time)
For Quality
Every 3:00 x 4 Sets
18 GHD Sit-Ups
18 Renegade Rows
Dumbbells: 2 x (Rx50/35, S 40/25)
Score = Average Time / Set (Note: This should be thought of more for quality than speed)
Goal: Maintain consistent, controlled reps across all four sets, keeping each round under 2:00 to allow rest.
Stimulus: Midline control and pulling stamina under steady fatigue.
RPE: 6/10
Primary Objective: Complete all sets unbroken with intentional tempo and bracing.
Secondary Objective: Hold proper positioning in both the GHD and renegade row without sacrificing form for speed.
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
Announcements
Nov 15-16th Burgener Strength Olympic Lifting Seminar
https://burgenerstrength.com/course/usa-san_carlos-homegrown_athletx-nov-15-16-2025
Coupon Code: HM_10_U11S15H2025
Two StrongFirst Workshop Nov 8th
KB mini workshop (military press & push press)
and/or BB301 (squats & good morning)
HomeGrown AthletX - HGX-FIT
A: Shoulder Press (From last week heavy 2rep
Every :90sec for 18min
1. 8/8 Bulgarian split squats (moderate/heavy)
2. 3+5, Strict shoulder press + push press at 76-78% )
B: Metcon (Checkmark)
4 sets
8 BB Shrugs (heavy - use straps)
100M Plate overhead carry
12 Lu raises
***
3 sets
10 BB Front delt raises
10 DBs Rear delt raises
Announcements
Nov 15-16th Burgener Strength Olympic Lifting Seminar
https://burgenerstrength.com/course/usa-san_carlos-homegrown_athletx-nov-15-16-2025
Coupon Code: HM_10_U11S15H2025
Two StrongFirst Workshop Nov 8th
KB mini workshop (military press & push press)
and/or BB301 (squats & good morning)
HomeGrown AthletX - Uniquely Abled Fitness
Warm-up (No Measure)
Cone game
Push Press (6x4 build)
Partner Workout (Checkmark)
Split reps!
10 box jumps
20 push press (65#)
10 ball slams
4 shuttle runs