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HGX Mixed Sex Couples Competition September 19th
Fri June 26th 6:30pm Networking Night
HomeGrown AthletX - HGX-FIT (Progressive Overload/Accessories)
Romanian Deadlift (RDL) (5x8 at 78%
Slightly higher than last week
***Rest as needed b/t sets)
A: Shoulder Press (5 sets
2 Strict press + 3 Push press (:05sec hold on last push press)
Start at 70% and increase to 85% on last set
****Rest as needed b/t sets)
C: Metcon (Checkmark)
3 sets
12/12/12
DB Arnold press/Front delt raises/Angle delt raises
Announcements
HGX GEAR for Apparel
HGX Mixed Sex Couples Competition September 19th
Fri June 26th 6:30pm Networking Night
HomeGrown AthletX - Functional Fitness (CrossFit)
Warm-Up Flow (Checkmark)
General Warm-Up
2 Rounds
1:30 Row
10 Goblet Cossack Squats
6 Down Dog Pike Push-Ups
10 Down Dog Toe Touches
6/6 Single Arm Ring Row
Gymnastics Skill: Rope Climb Skill Progression (Checkmark)
Spend 10-15 minutes working through Rope Climb technique and progressions.
Rope Climb Technique Work
Rope Climb Descents
Modifications:
Level 1: Rope Pull to Stand from the floor, laying on back, then jumping rope climbs using the feet as the primary driver.
Hotel Gym / Travel: Strict Pull-Up Negatives or Towel Pull-Ups focusing on grip strength and slow controlled descent mechanics.
Primer (Checkmark)
8 Back Squats @ Empty Barbell
6 Back Squats @ Warm-Up Load #1
4 Back Squats @ Warm-Up Load #2
2 Back Squats @ Working Loads
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2-3 Handstand Push-Up Eccentrics
2-3 Handstand Push-Ups or Box Piked Handstand Push-Ups
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1 Rope Climb (Each Partner)
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10/8 Cal Row (Each Partner)
Use this to confirm Back Squat load, Handstand Push-Up modification, and rope climb standard before "Partner Brehm" begins.
"Partner Brehm" (Time ↓ Shorter is Better)
For Time
2 Rounds:
10 Rope Climbs
20 Back Squats
30 Handstand Push-Ups
40/32 Calorie Row*
*During the Row, one partner holds a Sandbag in Bear Hug Position or Dual Kettlebell Front Rack for the duration of the rowing partner's effort. Switch as needed until the Row is completed.
Barbell: (Rx 225/155, S 165/125)
Sandbag Hold: (Rx150/100, S 75/50)
Dual KB Front Rack: 2 x (Rx50/35, S 40/25)
Rope Climb 15ft
Score = Time
Goals: 18:00-22:00
Time Cap = 25:00
Stimulus: Chipper Feel / Partner Conditioning
RPE: 8.5/10
Primary Objective: Complete each station in roughly 2:00-2:30 of combined partner work, keeping transitions short and communicating with your partner before the clock starts to avoid standing and waiting.
Secondary Objective: Maintain the sandbag or KB hold for the full duration of the rowing partner's effort each round, treating the static hold as a working set rather than an optional challenge.
Accessories (Checkmark)
For Quality:
3 Sets:
10-12 Incline Chest Supported Dumbbell Rows , Moderate Loads
50ft (15m) Sled Push, Heavy Load
:30-:45 Wall Facing Handstand Hold
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HGX Mixed Sex Couples Competition September 19th
Fri June 26th 6:30pm Networking Night
HomeGrown AthletX - Functional Fitness (CrossFit)
Warm-Up Flow (Checkmark)
General Prep
2:00 Cardio Choice
10/10 Hand to Hand Wrist Circles
20 Alternating Arm Swings
10 Back Slaps
10 Bend and Bow
:15/:15 Crossbody Lat Stretch
Specific Prep
2 Sets, For Quality
6 Tall Muscle Cleans
8 Bradford Press w/ Lockout
10 Behind the Neck Elbow Punch Throughs
8 Barbell Good Mornings
3 Barbell Squat Jumps
Barbell Primer
Clean Lift Off + Slow Pull Power Clean + Low Hang Power Clean
Rest 15 sec
Power Clean + 3 Split Jerks (1st Rep Pause in Dip, 2nd Rep Pause in Catch, 3rd Rep @ speed and tempo)
Weightlifting: Clean and Jerk Complex (5 Rounds for weight)
Every 3:00 x 5 Sets:
Clean Pull + Low Hang Power Clean + Jerk
Rest :15
Power Clean + Jerk
Loading: Starting at 70% of 1RM Power Clean and Jerk, building to 80% on the fifth and final set.
Modifications:
Level 1: Every 3:00 x 5 Sets: 1 Clean Deadlift + 2 Hang Power Cleans + 1 Jerk. Focus on bar path and hip contact. Build load only as mechanics allow.
Hotel Gym / Travel: Every 3:00 x 5 Sets: Dumbbell High Pull + Hang Power Clean + Push Press, rest :15, Dumbbell Power Clean + Push Press. Challenging load, same load across all five sets.
Primer (Checkmark)
Adjust to working loads.
1 Round at workout pace:
6 Deadlifts
4 Hang Power Cleans
2 Push Jerks
Use this to confirm "DT" load and cycling mechanics before the workout begins.
DT (Time ↓ Shorter is Better)
5 Rounds for time:
12 Deadlifts, 155# / 105#
9 Hang Power Cleans, 155# / 105#
6 Push Jerks, 155# / 105#
In honor of USAF SSgt Timothy P. Davis, 28, who was killed on February, 20 2009
To learn more about DT click here
(Rx155/105, S 125/85)
Goals: 5:00-10:00
Stimulus: Barbell Conditioning / Grip and Forearm Pump
RPE: 9.5/10
Primary Objective: Complete each round in under 2:00, cycling the barbell continuously from the last Deadlift into the Hang Power Cleans without setting the bar down.
Secondary Objective: Maintain the Push Jerks unbroken every round; breaking here creates the largest loss of time in the workout.
Accessories (Checkmark)
For Quality:
4 Sets:
:30 Ring Side Plank Right
:30 Ring Side Plank Left
1:00 Plank on Elbows, Add Load if Able
Rest 1:00 between sets
Set the ring 2-3 inches off the ground.
Ring Side Plank
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HGX Mixed Sex Couples Competition September 19th
Fri June 26th 6:30pm Networking Night
HomeGrown AthletX - Uniquely Abled Fitness
Gymnastics practice
EMOM 2 for 3 rounds
Station 1: Pull-ups
Station 2: Wall Walks
Station 3: Ring dips
Station 4: Sit-ups
UAF DT
5 rounds:
9 deadlifts
6 hang cleans
3 shoulder to oh
Optional Accessories
2 sets:
14 renegade rows
14 plate oh tricep extensions
7/7 db bent over row
Announcements
HGX GEAR for Apparel
HGX Mixed Sex Couples Competition September 19th
Fri June 26th 6:30pm Networking Night
HomeGrown AthletX - Functional Fitness (CrossFit)
Warm-Up Flow (Checkmark)
General Warm-Up
2:00 Cardio Choice
10/10 Quadruped Thoracic Rotations
:20 Extended Plank Reverse Bridge
10 Hollow Rocks
10 Arch Rocks
Specific Prep
2 Sets
:30 Jump Rope (Singles, Double Unders, Crossovers, Running Singles)
10 Cossack Squats + 10 Air Squats
1 Wall Walk + 10 Handstand Weight Shifts
5 Tuck-Ups + 5 Alt V-Ups + 5 V-Ups
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Then Jump into the Handstand Walk Progressions and Practice
Gymnastics Skill: Handstand Walk (Checkmark)
Progressions and practice time structured around athlete ability. Work athletes through the following progressions based on where they are with the movement:
Handstand Weight Shifting for athletes still developing balance and shoulder stability.
Handstand Walks to Wall for athletes who have the kick-up but are not yet walking open floor.
Handstand Walks for athletes who are ready to cover distance on open floor.
Modifications:
Level 1: Wall Walks or Handstand Shoulder Taps against the wall; focus on a strong, stacked position at the top and consistent scapular engagement rather than distance.
Hotel Gym / Travel: Wall Walks or Pike Shoulder Taps on the floor; prioritize overhead position and midline tension.
Primer (Checkmark)
1 Round:
6-8 GHD Sit-Ups
30 Double Unders or 50 Single Unders
6-8 Wall Balls
10-15ft Handstand Walk / 1-2 Wall Walks / 20 Handstand Shoulder Taps
Use this to confirm GHD range of motion, Double Under standard, wall ball load, and Handstand Walk modification before "Ride the Ultimate" begins.
"Ride the Ultimate" (4 Rounds for distance)
20:00 EMOM
Minute 1: 15 GHD Sit-Ups (A: 20 ab mat sit ups)
Minute 2: 50 Double Unders (A:75 singles)
Minute 3: 15 Wall Balls
Minute 4: Max Distance Handstand Walk (A: Max Handstand Shoulder Taps)
Minute 5: Rest
Wall Ball: (Rx 20/14, S 16/12), 10/9ft
Score = Total Distance (ft) accumulated across all Handstand Walk minutes
Goal: 30ft+ per set
Stimulus: Midline Capacity / High Skill Gymnastics
RPE: 7.5/10
Primary Objective: Complete each prescribed working minute in under 45 seconds, leaving meaningful rest before the next minute flips.
Secondary Objective: Accumulate 25ft or more of Handstand Walk in each max effort minute, maintaining consistent output across all four sets.
Accessories (Checkmark)
For Quality:
3 Sets:
5/5 Low Plank Knee to Elbow , Slow
10 Goblet Cossack Squats
50/50ft (15/15m) Single Arm Overhead Carry (KB or DB)
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HGX Mixed Sex Couples Competition September 19th
Fri June 26th 6:30pm Networking Night
HomeGrown AthletX - HGX-FIT (Progressive Overload/Accessories)
A: Incline Bench Press (Weight)
Every :90sec
5x5 at 80-83%
***
3 sets
8 Incline close grip bench press (Heavier than last week)
8 DBs Floor press
8 DBs Barrel press
12 DBs Incline flys
B: Metcon (Checkmark)
3 sets
8 DBs Skull crushers (heavier than last week)
10/10 DB kick backs
12 Banded behind the head tricep press
****
CORE
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HomeGrown AthletX - Legends (65+)
Metcon (Checkmark)
Warm-up: band stretch
Interval training:
Wood chops
Banded face pulls
Paloff press
Plate halos
Plate standing rotations
Plate farmers carry
Plate chest press
Rig supported air squats
Rig supported alternating lunges
Wall push-ups
Wall high knees
100M “brisk” walk
Announcements
HGX GEAR for Apparel
HGX Mixed Sex Couples Competition September 19th
Fri June 26th 6:30pm Networking Night
HomeGrown AthletX - Functional Fitness (CrossFit)
Warm-Up Flow (Checkmark)
General Warm-Up
3 Rounds
400m Run / 2:00 Row / 2:00 Bike (Choose a different option each round)
10m Knee Hug + Lunge and Twist
10m Ostrich Walk
12/12 Leg Swings
10/10 Fire Hydrants
10m A-Skips + 10m B-Skips
Primer (Checkmark)
2 Rounds at Working Pace:
200m Run at goal AMRAP pace
1:00 Row at goal output
1:00 Bike at goal output
Use this to confirm pacing feel and machine damper or resistance settings before "PRVN Engine" begins.
PRVN Engine (2 Rounds for calories)
AMRAP 10:00
1500m Run
Max Calorie Row (in remaining time)
- Rest 5:00 -
AMRAP 10:00
1500m Run
Max Calorie Bike (in remaining time)
Score = Total Calories (Row + Bike)
Goals: 40/30+ Calories per AMRAP
Stimulus: Aerobic Capacity Test
RPE: 9.5/10
Primary Objective: Run the 1500m at a controlled, honest pace that allows for an immediate and committed machine effort in whatever time remains, protecting total calorie output across both AMRAPs.
Secondary Objective: Minimize the drop-off between AMRAP 1 and AMRAP 2 by using the five-minute rest deliberately and arriving at the second run with composure and a clear pacing plan.
Group stretch
pick your fav
Announcements
HGX GEAR for Apparel
HGX Mixed Sex Couples Competition September 19th
Fri June 26th 6:30pm Networking Night
HomeGrown AthletX - Functional Fitness (CrossFit)
Warm-Up Flow (Checkmark)
General Warm-Up
2 Sets
10 Banded Passthroughs
15 Banded Pull-Aparts
5/5 Single Arm Kettlebell Strict Press
5/5 Kettlebell Windmill
:15 Hollow Hold
10 Alternating V-Ups
Specific Barbell Prep
10 Bradford Press w/Lockout @ Empty Barbell
5 Strict Press @ light loads w/1sec Pause in Overhead
2 x 3 Strict Press @ moderate load and / or test load
Shoulder Press (Every 3:00 x 3 Sets:
10 Strict Press
Loading: 65-75% of 1RM Strict Press, same load across all three sets.)
Modifications:
Hotel Gym / Travel: Every 3:00 x 3 Sets: 10/10 Single Arm Dumbbell Strict Press at challenging load, same load across all three sets.
Primer (Checkmark)
8 Bar Kip Swings
4 Strict Knees to Chest
6 Toes to Target or Alternating Toes to Target (Building to Bar)
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4-6 Dumbbell Bench Press @ Warm-Up Loads
4 Russian Kettlebell Swings + 4 American Kettlebell Swings @ Warm-Up Loads
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4-6 Toes to Bar or modification for the day
4-6 Dumbbell Bench Press @ Working Loads
4-6 American Kettlebell Swings @ Working Loads
Use this to confirm Toes to Bar modification, dumbbell load, and kettlebell swing standard before "Pain Don't Hurt" begins.
"Pain It Don't Hurt" (Time ↓ Shorter is Better)
For Time
8 Sets:
8 Toes to Bar
8 Dumbbell Bench Press
8 American Kettlebell Swings
Rest :30 between sets
Dumbbells: 2 x (Rx50/35, S 40/25)
Kettlebell: (Rx70/53, S 53/44)
Score = Time
Goals: 12:00-16:00
Time Cap = 18:00
Stimulus: Upper Body Density
RPE: 8/10
Primary Objective: Stay unbroken across all three movements in every set, treating each 8-rep effort as a quick, deliberate working set rather than a sprint.
Secondary Objective: Keep transitions tight between movements and maintain consistent set times across all 8 rounds, with round eight looking as sharp as round one.
Accessories (Checkmark)
For Quality:
3 Sets:
10/10 Single Arm Dumbbell French Press , Moderate
15 Banded Tricep Extensions
10 Incline Y Raise , Light to Moderate