15Sep
Announcements
HGX GEAR for Apparel
2027 CrossFit Open Feb 18, Feb 25, March 4
HGX Mixed Sex Couples Competition September 19th
Registration Form:
HGX Roman Games Team Competition
REGISTRATION CLOSES 8/28
Seated Athletes CrossFit Class Nov 14th 11AM
HomeGrown AthletX - Functional Fitness (CrossFit)
Warm-Up:
General Warm-Up
1:30 Cardio Choice
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:20 Hand to Hand Wrist Circles
15 Banded Pull-Aparts
10 Bootstrap Squats
8/8 Cossack Squats
5/5 Crossbody Lat Stretch
:15 Dead-Hang + :15 Active Hang
:20 Hollow Hold
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2 Sets
5 Scapular Pull-Ups
5/5 Single Leg Sit to Box (Controlled Descent)
5 Ring Rows (False Grip if able)
Specific Gymnastics Prep
5 False Grip Ring Rows (Chest to Rings, Wrists Turned Over)
:10-:15 Ring Support Hold
:10-:15 Bottom of Ring Support Hold
5/5 Elevated Pistol to Box or Bench
4 Shuttle Runs at easy pace (Touch the Line, Sharp Turns)
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Then straight into the skill block
"Titleist" (Time)
For Time
4 Rounds
8 Shuttle Runs
16 Alternating Pistols (S:Pistols to Box )
8 Ring Muscle-Ups (S:5 Ring Muscle-Ups or 8 Ring Rows + 8 Push-Ups)
Shuttle Run: 25ft Down and Back = 1
Time Cap: 20:00
Score = Time
Goals: 11:00-16:00
Stimulus: Gymnastics Density / Bodyweight Conditioning
RPE: 8/10
Primary Objective: Consistent approach to the muscle-ups, round over round.
Secondary Objective: Hold a smooth, repeatable pistol pace.
[Titleist:] (Time)
Masters 55+:
For Time
4 Rounds
8 Shuttle Runs
16 Alternating Pistols
5 Ring Muscle-Ups OR 8 Ring Rows + 8 Push-Ups)
Accessories (Checkmark)
For Quality
4 Sets:
8/8 Single Arm Ring Row with Rotation
8 Ring Bicep Curls
10 Ring V-Outs
14Sep
Announcements
HGX GEAR for Apparel
2027 CrossFit Open Feb 18, Feb 25, March 4
HGX Mixed Sex Couples Competition September 19th
Registration Form:
HGX Roman Games Team Competition
REGISTRATION CLOSES 8/28
Seated Athletes CrossFit Class Nov 14th 11AM
HomeGrown AthletX - Functional Fitness (CrossFit)
Warm-Up:
General Warm-Up
2:00 Cardio Choice (Bike Ideally)
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5/5 World's Greatest Stretch
10 Bootstrap Squats
10/10 Single Leg Glute Bridges
:20 Hollow Hold
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2 Sets
10 Kettlebell Deadlifts
10 Russian Kettlebell Swings
5 American Kettlebell Swings
10 Goblet Cossack Squats
10 AbMat Sit-Ups
Specific Barbell Prep
5 Back Squats @ Empty Barbell (Focusing on Braced Midline, Consistent Depth)
4 Back Squats @ 40-50%
3 Back Squats @ 55-65%
2 Back Squats @ 70-75%
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1 Back Squat @ 80% (Confirming Opening Load)
Back Squat (Weightlifting Variable Reps & Sets)
Loading Notes
• Sets 1-3 sit flat at 80%; the goal is three clean triples, not a build.
• Sets 4 and 5 are doubles at 80% or slightly above, only if bar speed and depth held on the triples.
• Set 6 at 85% is the top set of the day; stage plates ahead of time, the 2:00 window does not allow for plate math.
"Fore!" (Time)
For Time
Buy-In:
33/24 Cal Bike 43/33 Cal Row or Ski
Directly into
3 Rounds
21 American Kettlebell Swings (Rx53/35, S 44/26)
21 AbMat Sit-Ups
Time Cap: 15:00
Score = Time
Goals: 7:00-10:00
Stimulus: Midline Endurance / Hip Flexion and Extension
RPE: 8/10
Primary Objective: Complete the bike buy-in in sub 2:30.
Secondary Objective: Hold to ~2:00 per round on the swings and sit-ups.
[Fore!:] (Time)
Masters 55+:
Calorie Bike: 30/22 Cal Bike
3 Rounds:
18 American Kettlebell Swings
18 AbMat Sit-Ups
Kettlebell: 44/26lb
13Sep
Announcements
HGX GEAR for Apparel
2027 CrossFit Open Feb 18, Feb 25, March 4
HGX Mixed Sex Couples Competition September 19th
Registration Form:
HGX Roman Games Team Competition
REGISTRATION CLOSES 8/28
HomeGrown AthletX - Uniquely Abled Fitness
Warm-up (No Measure)
A wind is blowing
Shoulder Press (5 sets:
2 strict press, 4 push press
)
Stations! (Checkmark)
Station 1: Rope pull to stand
Station 2: partner wb sit-ups
Station 3: ring rows
Station 4: black box flips for distance
13Sep
Announcements
HGX GEAR for Apparel
2027 CrossFit Open Feb 18, Feb 25, March 4
HGX Mixed Sex Couples Competition September 19th
Registration Form:
HGX Roman Games Team Competition
REGISTRATION CLOSES 8/28
HomeGrown AthletX - Functional Fitness (CrossFit)
Warm-Up:
General Warm-Up
2:00 Cardio Choice
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10 Down Dog to Up Dog
10 Down Dog Toe Touches
8 Inchworm Push-Ups
16 Bear Plank Shoulder Taps
10 Banded Pull-Aparts
:30/:30 Crossbody Lat Stretch
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2 Sets:
10 Glute Bridges
8 Single Leg Toe Touches (4/4)
8/8 Single Arm Dumbbell Strict Press @ Light Load
Specific Prep
Position Build (Simple to Complex):
8 Dual Dumbbell Bench Press @ Light Load (Controlled to the chest, feet planted)
8 Dual Kettlebell Bent Over Rows @ Light Load
6 Dual Kettlebell Alternating Gorilla Rows (3/3) (Flat back, hips still, no rotation)
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5 Sandbag Deadlifts
3 Sandbag Rounded Back Extensions
3 Sandbag Cleans @ Light Bag (Hinge, hug, drive the hips through)
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25/25ft (7.5/7.5m) Single Arm Overhead Carry @ Light Load (Biceps by the ear, ribs down)
:20 Plank Hold
"Double Take" (5 Rounds for weight)
30:00 EMOM (5 Rounds)
Min 1: 12 Dual Dumbbell Bench Press
Min 2: 4 Sandbag Cleans
Min 3: 12 Dual Kettlebell Alternating Gorilla Rows (6/6)
Min 4: 50/50ft (15/15m) Single Arm Overhead Carry
Min 5: :45 Plank Hold
Min 6: Rest
Score = Load (record working loads for each movement)
Sandbag: (Rx150/100, S 75/50)
Dumbbells: 2 x (Rx50/35, S 40/25)
Kettlebells (Gorilla Row and Single Arm Overhead Carry ): (Rx53/35, S 44/26)
Notes:
• Sub 12 Dual Kettlebell Deadlifts if sandbags are unavailable.
• These are suggested loads not prescribed
Goals: All 25 working minutes completed unbroken at the chosen loads
Stimulus: Strength EMOM, Muscular Stamina
RPE: 7.5/10
Primary Objective: Finish every station by :45 with no dropped or failed reps.
Secondary Objective: Match or slightly exceed the loads used in week one of this cycle.
[Double Take: Levels] (5 Rounds for weight)
Masters 55+:
10 Dual Dumbbell Bench Press, 4 Sandbag Cleans, 10 Gorilla Rows (5/5), 40/40ft (12/12m) Overhead Carry, :35 Plank Hold
Sandbag: 100/70lb
Dumbbells: 2 x 35/25lb
Kettlebells: 35/26lb
12Sep
Announcements
HGX GEAR for Apparel
2027 CrossFit Open Feb 18, Feb 25, March 4
HGX Mixed Sex Couples Competition September 19th
Registration Form:
HGX Roman Games Team Competition
REGISTRATION CLOSES 8/28
HomeGrown AthletX - Functional Fitness (CrossFit)
Warm-Up:
General Warm-Up
400m Run
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10 Alt Box Step-Ups
10 Alternating Arm Swings
10 Back Slaps
:15/:15 Hand to Hand Wrist Circles
8/8 Quadruped Thoracic Rotations
10 Alternating Scorpion Stretch
Specific Warm-Up
w/empty barbell
3 Hang Snatch High Pull
3 Hang Power Snatch
6 Alternating Back Rack Step-Ups
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2 Sets: w/light loads to warm-up loads
3 Hang Snatch High Pull
3 Hang Power Snatch
6 Alternating Back Rack Step-Ups
Then take 2-3 min for bathroom break and final set-up.
"Familiar Stranger" (Time)
For Time, 2 Person Team, Waterfall Start
6 Rounds:
400m Run
16 Hang Power Snatch
16 Back Rack Step-Ups
Time Cap: 35:00
Score = Time
Barbell: (Rx 75/55, S 65/45)
Box: (Rx24/20, S 20/16″)
Flow: Athlete 1 starts on the 400m Run while Athlete 2 waits. When Athlete 1 returns, Athlete 2 begins their run and Athlete 1 moves to the Hang Power Snatch and Back Rack Step-Ups. If Athlete 2 returns before Athlete 1 finishes the barbell station, Athlete 2 waits. If Athlete 1 finishes early, Athlete 1 rests until Athlete 2 is back. Continue until both athletes complete all 6 rounds.
Goals: 25:00-30:00
Stimulus: Leg Stamina, Fatigued Running
RPE: 8.5/10
Primary Objective: Hold run splits within :15 of each other across all 6 rounds.
Secondary Objective: Keep the barbell station to two sets or fewer per round, no failed reps.
[Familiar Stranger: Levels] (Time)
Masters 55+:
6 Rounds: 400m Run, 12 Hang Power Snatch, 12 Back Rack Step-Ups
Barbell: 65/45lb
Box: 20in
Stretch (No Measure)
For Quality:
3 Sets:
:30/:30 Couch Stretch
:30/:30 Crossbody Lat Stretch
:30 Childs Pose with Lat Reach
16Aug
Announcements
HGX GEAR for Apparel
Aug 23 UAF Buddy Comp volunteer : Volunteer here!
2027 CrossFit Open Feb 18, Feb 25, March 4
HGX Mixed Sex Couples Competition September 19th
Registration Form:
HGX Roman Games Team Competition
HomeGrown AthletX - Functional Fitness (CrossFit)
Warm-Up Flow (No Measure)
General Prep
2 x
1:00 Jump Rope
10 Banded Passthroughs
15 Banded Pull-Aparts
20 Bear Plank Shoulder Taps
10 Hollow Rocks
10 Arch Rocks
Specific Prep
2 x
:15 Dead-Hang + :15 Active Hang
8 Bar Kip Swings
6 Strict Knee Raises
:15 Tuck L-Hang
6 Tall Muscle Clean + Press
Gymnastics Skill: Bar Muscle-Up (Checkmark)
Coaching Progressions
Banded Bar Muscle-Ups
Jumping Bar Muscle-Ups
Low Bar Muscle-Up Progression
Today's skill block is dedicated time to develop bar muscle-up mechanics for every athlete in the room. The progressions are not just for beginners: banded and jumping variations give athletes a feel for the timing of the transition, and the low bar progression lets everyone drill the pull-to-push with load support before taking it to full height. Coaching attention should land on the hip drive initiating the pull, the aggressive chest-over-bar transition, and a strong lockout at the top. Athletes who already have bar muscle-ups should use this time to work on cycling efficiency and consistent kip timing rather than chasing singles. Keep everyone purposeful, every rep has a point, and every athlete should leave this block more confident in the movement than when they arrived.
Bar Muscle-Up Tips : Drive the hips aggressively into the bar, keep the kip tight and controlled, and commit to the push-away at the top rather than hanging in the transition. Athletes who stall in the transition are typically pulling too late or not using the hip drive to initiate. Prioritize one clean rep over multiple sloppy attempts.
Modifications:
Spend the full block on banded or jumping variations from a lower bar, focusing on the transition mechanics and push-away.
Primer (No Measure)
2-3 Sets, Building to Working Weights:
3 Power Cleans and Push Jerks
2 Bar Muscle-Ups or 4 Chest-to-Bar Pull-Ups / Pull-Ups / Ring Rows
9/7 Calorie Echo Bike
Use this to confirm barbell load, bar muscle-up approach and set size, and bike pace before "Walk-Off" begins.
"Walk-Off" (2 Rounds for calories)
Every 10:00 x 2 Sets
7-5-3
Bar Muscle-Ups
Clean and Jerks
Directly Into:
40/30 Cal Bike
Barbell: (Rx 115/75, S 95/65)
Score = Total Calories
Goals: Complete both sets with time remaining for a quality bike effort
Stimulus: Upper Body Interference / Density
RPE: 8.5/10
Primary Objective: Consistent, unbroken or minimally broken sets on the bar muscle-ups and clean and jerks across both windows.
Secondary Objective: Finish each set with a hard, committed push on the bike rather than coasting through the calories.