16Nov
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 - Functional Fitness (CrossFit)
Warm-Up Flow (Checkmark)
General Prep
2-3 Sets: For Quality
9/7 Calorie Ski Erg or Bike
15 Banded Pull-Aparts
20 Plank Shoulder Taps
10 Scapular Push-Ups
5 Push-Ups
Specific Warm-Up:
5 Close Grip Bench Press @ 40-50%
5 Close Grip Bench Press @ 50-55%
3 Close Grip 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
2 Sets
3-4 Ring Dip/ Banded Ring Dip or Ring Push-Up
5/4 Calorie Echo Bike
6 Renegade Rows Building to Working Loads
5/4 Calorie Ski
Close Grip Bench (Every 2:00 x 5 Sets
8 Reps @ 65% of 1RM Bench)
Modifications:
-Floor Press
-Neutral Grip Dumbbell Press
-Landmine Press
"Sure Shot" (Time)
6 Sets: For Time
5/4 Ring Dip
9/7 Cal Bike
12 Renegade Rows
9/7 Cal Ski
Rest 1:00 b/t sets
Dumbbells: 2 x (Rx50/35, S 40/25)
Time Domain: 16:00 - 18:00
Time Cap: 20:00
Stimulus: Upper-body pressing and pulling stamina blended with cyclical conditioning. Each set tests repeatable intensity, demanding control, transitions, and pacing discipline across modalities.
RPE: 8/10
Primary Objective: Hold consistent round times across all six sets, targeting 1:45–2:15 per round.
Secondary Objective: Keep quality in pressing and pulling positions under aerobic fatigue, maintaining posture and tempo.
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
15Nov
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 - Functional Fitness (CrossFit)
Warm-Up Flow (Checkmark)
2 Sets:
20 Lateral Line Hops
10 Box Step-Ups
10 Bend and Bows Lateral Line Hops
1 Wall Walk + :15 Wall Facing Handstand Hold
8 Bar Kip Swings
4 Jumping Pull-Ups
4-5 Pike Push-Ups (Without Box, Then on Box)
Primer:
10 Double Unders / 15 Single Unders
2 Wall Walks
3 Pull-Ups / Banded Pull-Ups / Jumping Pull-Ups
4 Deadlifts
5 Box Jump Overs / Step-Ups
5 Russian Kettlebell Swings
4 Pull-Ups / Banded Pull-Ups / Jumping Pull-Ups
3 Strict Handstand Push-Ups / Box Piked Handstand Push-Up (Feet or Knees)
10 Double Unders / 15 Single Unders
This is to touch on each movement you are doing and get into the flow of the workout.
"Fight For Your Right" (Time)
For Time: w/a Partner
100 Double Unders
30 Wall Walk
50 Pull-Ups
70 Deadlifts
90 Box Jump Overs
70 Russian Kettlebell Swings
50 Pull-Ups
30 Strict Handstand Push-Ups
100 Double Unders
Wall Walk: 10in
Barbell: (Rx 225/155, S 165/125)
Box Height: (Rx24/20, S 20/16″)
Kettlebell: (Rx70/53, S 53/44)
Partition Reps as desired between partners
Time Domain: 30:00-35:00
Time Cap: 40:00
Score: Time to Complete
Stimulus: High-volume, full-body partner workout combining pulling, pressing, hinging, and gymnastic stamina. A test of communication, pacing, and shared work capacity across a long grind-style effort.
RPE: 9/10
Primary Objective: Maintain consistent pacing and communication throughout, splitting reps evenly while minimizing transition time.
Secondary Objective: Move efficiently under fatigue, managing grip and shoulder endurance.
For Levels: See Coaches Notes (Checkmark)
Mobility (Checkmark)
10/10 Quadruped Adductor Hip Rock (5s Pause)
1:00/1:00 Half Kneeling Hamstring Stretch
1:00 Down Dog Calf Stretch
1:00 Saddle Pose
14Nov
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 - Functional Fitness (CrossFit)
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
6 Dumbbell Hang Muscle Cleans
6 Dumbbell Front Squats
6 Dumbbell Push Press
6 Scapular Pull-Ups + 6 Bar Kip Swings + 4-6 Strict Knee Raises
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%
3 Reps @ ~55-60%
3 Reps @ ~60-65%
Then put working loads on the barbell
Conditioning Prep and Primer (After Squats)
5 minutes of Toes to Bar Prep and Scaling Mods
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2 Sets
2 Devils Press
3 Dumbbell Thrusters
4 Toes to Bar
Front Squat (Weightlifting Variable Reps & Sets)
Focus: Drive through full foot, maintain upright torso and tension in the front rack.
Modifications:
- Split Squat: For Back Pain / Discomfort
- Box Squat: Knee Pain and / or Back Pain
- Lighten the Load and Stick to 8 Reps @ light to moderate loads
"Body Movin'" (AMRAP - Rounds and Reps)
12:00 AMRAP
4 Devils Press
8 Dumbbell Thrusters
12 Toes to Bar
Dumbbells: (Rx50/35, S 40/25)
Goal: 7+ Rounds / ~1:30 / round
Score = Rounds + Reps
Stimulus: Total-body density workout combining posterior chain power, overhead stamina, and midline fatigue in a compact interval. Grip endurance and breathing mechanics are key throughout.
RPE: 8.5–9/10
Primary Objective:
Hold consistent pacing across all rounds with efficient breathing and smooth dumbbell transitions.
Secondary Objective:
Maintain unbroken Toes to Bar through the majority of the workout while managing grip fatigue strategically.
13Nov
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
Rowathon
Sunday Dec 14th 1-3 pm
$20 to participate
Venmo: https://www.venmo.com/u/uniquelyabledhomegrown
HomeGrown AthletX - HGX-FIT (Progressive Overload/Accessories)
A: Deadlift (5x5 at 78-82%
B/T sets: 8/8 Single leg RDL (KB/DB) - heavier than last week)
B: Metcon (Checkmark)
3 sets
10 DB Sumo squats (heavy)
8/8 KB/DB Bulgarian split squats
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3 sets
8 BB Reverse curls (weighted)
8 BB Bicep curls (weighted)
10 BB Drag curls (weighted)
13Nov
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 - Functional Fitness (CrossFit)
Warm-Up Flow (Checkmark)
400m Group Run
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1:00 Row or Bike or Ski
10 Dual Kettlebell Deadlifts, light loads
1:00 Bike or Row or Ski
:30/:30 Side Plank
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10m A-Skips
10m B-Skips
10m High Knees
10m Butt Kicks
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Build to Working Loads on Farmers Carry, then get into the workout
“No Sleep Till Brooklyn” (Time)
3 Rounds for Time:
500m Row or Ski
100ft Farmers Carry
400m Run
30/22 Cal Bike
100ft Farmers Carry
400m Run
Kettlebells 2 x (Rx70/53, S 53/44) Dumbbells 2 x (Rx70/50, S 60/40)
Time Domain: 30:00-35:00
Time Cap: 40:00
Score = Total Time
Stimulus: Aerobic endurance and total-body stamina under load. Sustained output across multiple cyclical efforts with repeated midline engagement from heavy carries.
RPE: 7-8/10
Primary Objective: Maintain consistent pacing across all three rounds with strong, steady effort through each machine and run segment.
Secondary Objective: Hold posture and grip integrity during both carries, minimizing breaks and transition time.
Mobility (Checkmark)
2 Rounds
Right Leg + Left Leg
:15 second Down Dog
:30 second Low Lunge
:15 second Elbow to Knee and Rotate
:15 second Reach to Sky and Hold
:30 second Half Kneeling Hamstring Stretch
:30 second Pigeon
12Nov
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 - Functional Fitness (CrossFit)
Warm-Up Flow (Checkmark)
General Prep
2:00 Cardio Choice
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2 Sets: For Quality
:15/:15 Active Hang + Passive Hang
8 Bradford Press with Lockout
6 Inchworm Push-Ups
10 Alternating V-Ups
:10 Hollow Hold
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 70%
2 Split Jerk with 2 sec Pause in recovery on Second Rep
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Then put working loads on the bar and start the clock
Primer Before the Strength EMOM
Touch on GHD Technique and Tackle 4-5 Reps
Build to Working loads on Dumbbell Bench Press and Tackle 4-5 reps
Touch on Strict Pull-Up Variations (Banded, Jumping with Eccentric, Toenail Spot, Ring Rows) and Perform 4-5 of working variation for the Strength EMOM
Split Jerk Complex (5 Rounds for weight)
Every 2:00 x 5 Sets
Pause Split Jerk + Split Jerk
1+2 @ 70%+
*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.
"Intergalactic" (AMRAP - Rounds)
16:00 EMOM
minute 1: 12/9 Strict Pull-Ups
minute 2: 15 Dumbbell Bench Press
minute 3: 18 GHD Sit-Ups (A: Abmat Sit-Ups)
minute 4: Rest
Loads: Choice
The reps here do not need to be unbroken, however that is the goal and what we are looking for. We would like to choose loads, modifications and scaling that allows for unbroken movements and consistency across all 4 Sets of strength EMOM
Score = Successful Rounds Completed
Stimulus: Controlled upper-body stamina and midline endurance under steady pacing. Focused on accumulating quality volume across gymnastics, pressing, and core movements without technical breakdown.
RPE: 7–8/10
Primary Objective: Complete all prescribed reps across each working minute with unbroken or near-unbroken sets.
Secondary Objective: Maintain consistent tempo and breathing across all rounds to preserve movement integrity.
Scoring = Rounds completed