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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
Gym holiday hours
Nov 27 Thursday, Thanksgiving day- Gym closed
Nov 28 Friday, modified schedule classes at 8am and 9am
HomeGrown AthletX - HGX-FIT (Progressive Overload/Accessories)
Metcon (Checkmark)
4 sets (6 reps)
6 Seated BB Military press 82-85% or 5-7#'s heavier than last week
8/8 DB Complex front to side delt raises
8/8 DB Angle delt raises
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4 sets
10 DB Sumo squats
10/10 DB Bulgarian split squats (angle or straight)
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)
Gym holiday hours
Nov 27 Thursday, Thanksgiving day- Gym closed
Nov 28 Friday, modified schedule classes at 8am and 9am
HomeGrown AthletX - Functional Fitness
Warm-Up Flow (Checkmark)
400m Group Run
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2 Sets: For Quality
10 Down Dog Calf Gas Pedals
10 Air Squats
10 Alternating Box Step-Ups + 5 Box Jumps
6 Kettlebell Deadlifts + 6 Russian Kettlebell Swing + 6 American Kettlebell Swings
2 Sets
8 Wall Balls
8 Box Jumps
8 American Kettlebell Swings
Perform at Working Loads, Then get into the workout
"Running with Morrison" (Time)
For Time, With a Partner
50-40-30-20-10
Wall Ball
200m Run (Together)
Box Jumps
200m Run (Together)
American Kettlebell Swings
Box Height: (Rx24/20, S 20/16″)
Wall Balls: (Rx 20/14, S 16/12), 10/9ft
Kettlebell Swings: (Rx53/35, S 44/26)
Score = Time
Goal: 26-30 minutes
Time Cap: 35:00
Stimulus: Team-based grind emphasizing aerobic endurance, leg stamina, and coordination between partners. Repeated running intervals challenge recovery and pacing under volume fatigue.
RPE: 8/10
Primary Objective: Complete each descending round with steady transitions and shared pacing through all movements.
Secondary Objective: Run together at a consistent manageable pace through the entirety of the workout today.
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
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)
Gym holiday hours
Nov 27 Thursday, Thanksgiving day- Gym closed
Nov 28 Friday, modified schedule classes at 8am and 9am
HomeGrown AthletX - Functional Fitness
Warm-Up Flow (Checkmark)
Rowing Technique and Form
:30 Arms Only
:30 Body and Arms
:30 Hinge + Legs
:15 Half Strokes
:15 Full Strokes
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2 Sets: For Quality
:20/:20 World's Greatest Stretch
10 Hollow Rocks
:10 Hollow Hold
10 Banded Rows , Heavy Band
10 Tall Kneeling Banded Lat Pull Downs , Light Band
Toe to Bar Progressions
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-Bar Kip Swings
-Strict Knees to Chest
-Kipping Knees to Chest, Toes to Target, Alternating Toes to Bar
-Toes to Bar
Primer
3-4 Toes to Bar
150m Row
3-4 Toes to Bar
"Tenet" (Time)
For Time
20 Toes to Bar
500m Row
20 Toes to Bar
Rest 2:00
15 Toes to Bar
500m Row
15 Toes to Bar
Rest 2:00
10 Toes to Bar
500m Row
10 Toes to Bar
Score = Time
Goal: 12:00-16:00
Time Cap: 20:00
Stimulus: Midline endurance and aerobic repeatability under fatigue. This workout emphasizes maintaining composure and efficiency as grip and core fatigue accumulate across intervals.
RPE: 8/10
Primary Objective: Hold consistent sets on the Toes to Bar from start to finish. The total volume will build here today.
Secondary Objective: Complete each 500m Row within :10–:15 of each other, maintaining a steady, repeatable output.
Finisher Friday (Checkmark)
For Quality
3 Sets:
10-12 Chest Support Reverse Flys
10-12 Hammer Curls
10-12 Weighted Russian Twists
Russian Twist: Over and Back = 1 Rep
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)
Gym holiday hours
Nov 27 Thursday, Thanksgiving day- Gym closed
Nov 28 Friday, modified schedule classes at 8am and 9am
HomeGrown AthletX - Uniquely Abled Fitness
Warm-up (No Measure)
2 min machine
Stretch
Warm-up movements!
EMOM 8 min (Checkmark)
Go over pull-up variations (jumping, banded, slow descent, ring rows)
Choose a movement and do 3-5 reps every min.
Hang Power Snatch (5x3
Build over sets)
EMOM 19 Min
*Feel free to adjust numbers or have athletes work for 45 seconds
Min 1: 7 cals machine
Min 2: 4 shuttle runs
Min 3: 10 jumping pull-ups or ring rows
Min 4: 12 db snatch
Min 5: Rest
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)
Gym holiday hours
Nov 27 Thursday, Thanksgiving day- Gym closed
Nov 28 Friday, modified schedule classes at 8am and 9am
HomeGrown AthletX - Functional Fitness (CrossFit)
Warm-Up Flow (Checkmark)
Mobility Prep and Activation
: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
8/8 Single-Leg Glute Bridge March
8 Goblet Squats (light KB or DB)
8/8 Reverse Lunges (bodyweight)
:15 Hollow Hold
Specific Barbell Prep
2 Sets:
3 Tall Muscle Cleans
3 Front Squats
3 Press in Split
3 Hang Power Clean
3 Hang Squat Cleans
3 Split Jerks with 1 sec Pause in the Catch
Then Add loads and Build to ~70% for Set 1 of complex
Clean and Jerk (Every 3:00 x 5 Sets
1 Clean and Jerk
Rest 10-15 seconds
Clean + Front Squat + Jerk)
Start @ 70% of 1RM Clean and Jerk and Build to around 80% or 8/10 RPE. This is not meant to be a max for the day.
"Oppenheimer" (Time)
For Time
15-12-9
Power Clean
Front Squat
Push Jerk
Barbell: (Rx135/95, S 115/75)
Score = Time
Goal: 5-8 minutes
Time Cap: 12 minutes
Stimulus: Moderate-load barbell cycling under sustained fatigue. Full-body power endurance test demanding precision and control across all movement patterns.
RPE: 8.5–9/10
Primary Objective: Maintain smooth, unbroken transitions through each complex while keeping barbell movement quality high.
Secondary Objective: Limit rest between sets and rounds to sustain consistent barbell tempo from start to finish.
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)
Gym holiday hours
Nov 27 Thursday, Thanksgiving day- Gym closed
Nov 28 Friday, modified schedule classes at 8am and 9am
HomeGrown AthletX - HGX-FIT (Progressive Overload/Accessories)
A: Deadlift (5x8 at 72-75%
B/T sets: 8/8 Single leg RDL (KB/DB))
B: Metcon (Checkmark)
3 sets
8/8 KB/DB Bulgarian split squats (45 degree angle)
10 Weighted glute bridges
***
3 sets
8 BB bicep curls
8 BB drag curls
10 DB hammer curls (against the wall)
10 DB bicep curls (against the wall)
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2 sets: Finisher
8/8 DB seated 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)
Gym holiday hours
Nov 27 Thursday, Thanksgiving day- Gym closed
Nov 28 Friday, modified schedule classes at 8am and 9am
HomeGrown AthletX - Legends (65+)
Metcon (No Measure)
Warm-up:
PVC
Red band lat pulls (Single arm and together)
Partner training: Optional
Complete all reps/movements with one arm or duel DBs using both arms
15 DB bent over rows
15 DB swings
15 DB high pulls
15 DB shoulder to overhead
250m DB farmers carry
Then repeat with the other arm.
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)
Gym holiday hours
Nov 27 Thursday, Thanksgiving day- Gym closed
Nov 28 Friday, modified schedule classes at 8am and 9am
HomeGrown AthletX - Functional Fitness
Warm-Up Flow (Checkmark)
General Prep
2-3 Sets: For Quality
200m Run or Bike
10-15 Glute Bridge Banded Pull Aparts
10 Deep Lunge Mountain Climbers
:15 Dead Hang + :15 Active Hang From Pull-Up Bar
8/8 Dual Kettlebell Staggered Stance Deadlifts *light loads
Specific Warm-Up:
5 Bench Press @ 40-50%
5 Bench Press @ 50-55%
3 Bench Press @ 55-60%
3 Bench Press @ 60-65%
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Then Load to Working Weights on the Bar
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Workout Primer after Bench Press
2 Shuttle Runs
4/3 Strict Pull-Ups
50ft (15m) Farmers Carry
4 Burpee to Plate
Bench Press (Weightlifting Variable Reps & Sets)
Focus: Tempo-controlled descent and tight scapular setup.
"The Prestige" (AMRAP - Rounds and Reps)
14:00 AMRAP
7 Shuttle Runs
7/5 Strict Pull-Ups
100ft Farmers Carry
7 Burpees to Plate
Shuttle Run: 25/25ft (7.5/7.5m)
Farmers Carry: KB (Rx53/35, S 44/26), DB (Rx50/35, S 40/25)
Score = Rounds + Reps
Goal: 5-6 Rounds
Stimulus: Full-body stamina with a focus on grip and aerobic repeatability under moderate fatigue.
RPE: 8/10
Primary Objective: Maintain consistent round pacing with efficient transitions and steady grip management.
Secondary Objective: Avoid burnout on pull-ups and maintain posture integrity throughout the carries.
Optional Accessories (Checkmark)
For Quality:
3 Sets:
10 Dual Kettlebell Hollow Body Floor Press
12 Ring Face Pulls
:45/:45 Side Plank
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)
Gym holiday hours
Nov 27 Thursday, Thanksgiving day- Gym closed
Nov 28 Friday, modified schedule classes at 8am and 9am
HomeGrown AthletX - Functional Fitness
Warm-Up Flow (Checkmark)
General Prep and Mobility
2:00 Cardio Choice
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10 PVC Pipe Passthroughs
10 PVC Pipe Around the Worlds
:15/:15 PVC Pipe Prayer Stretch
10 Tall Muscle Snatch
5 Overhead Squats
5 Snatch Lands to Power Position
Barbell Primer
w/empty barbell
3 Dip Shrug High Pull
3 High Hang Muscle Snatch
3 Snatch Grip Push Press
3 Position Hang Power Snatch (High Hang, Hang, Low Hang)
8 Back Squats
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Then..
Build to Working Loads on Power Snatch and Back Squat prior to starting the workout.
"Inception" (16 Rounds for weight)
24:00 EMOM
minute 1: 5 Power Snatch
minute 2: 5 Back Squats
minute 3: Rest
Lifts @ 70-80% for Both Lifts
Power Snatch: Not TnG
Score = Sum of Total Loads
Goal: Maintain consistent bar speed and technical precision across all 8 rounds, building from 70-80% for both lifts
Stimulus: Strength and barbell control under moderate load, pairing explosive power with positional stability.
RPE: 7–8/10
Primary Objective: Develop consistent power output in the snatch while reinforcing leg strength and bracing in the back squat.
Secondary Objective: Prioritize barbell mechanics and great positions through both lifts.
[Inception: Levels] (16 Rounds for weight)
Level 2:
As prescribed
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Level 1:
24:00 EMOM
minute 1: 5 Hang Power Snatch
minute 2: 5 Back Squats
minute 3: Rest
Lifts @ 7-8 RPE for Both Lifts
Power Snatch: Not TnG
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Masters 55+:
As prescribed
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Competitor:
As prescribed
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Travel / Hotel:
24:00 EMOM
minute 1: 6-8 Dual Dumbbell Power Snatch
minute 2: 10 Dumbbell Front Squats
minute 3: Rest
Choice on Loads
Mobility (Checkmark)
1:00 Barbell Adductor Stretch
1:00/1:00 Couch Stretch
1:00/:100 Scorpion Stretch
1:00 Child’s Pose
Optional Accessories (Checkmark)
For Quality:
3 Sets
12 Dual Dumbbell Sumo Deadlifts
15 Barbell Hip Thrusts
:30 Weighted Sorenson Hold
Choice on Loads