Bench Press 8-6-4-2 & 3 RFT: Runs, Wall Climbs and Kettlebell Swings

Bench Press 8-6-4-2

Bench Press 8-6-4-2

Use the heaviest weight you can for each set.
Rest as needed between sets.

3 RFT: Runs, Wall Climbs and Kettlebell Swings

3 rounds for time of:
Run 600m
5 Wall Climbs
20 Kettlebell Swings (70#/53#)

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SnoRidge CF_Open 16.1 Announcement

Photo by @robcwilson

Fri “Day-Night” Lights begins tomorrow.  All day Friday the programmed WOD will be CrossFit Games Open 16.1.

I am running a 3pm class only for tomorrow in addition to the other normal class times. Come ready to rock. Warm up quickly and be patient as this WOD requires logistics that may require some to lunge and burpee outside. If you have knee sleeves you will want to wear them.

Since we need to run two heats in most classes and this is a 2o minute AMRAP there is not much time for warming up since you will be judging and then going.

For workout details on 16.1 go here:

View full workout details and the scorecard .

2016 Open Announcements

Update Show: Bob Harper Interview

The Curse of the Open Announcement?

Results TBD

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Alt EMOM 10 mins: Muscle-ups and Strict Handstand Push-ups & Chipper

SnoRidge CrossFit_Box JumpsAlt EMOM 10 mins: Muscle-ups and Strict Handstand Push-ups

Every 1 min for 10 mins, alternating between:
3 Muscle-ups
5 Strict Handstand Push-ups
*Odd Minutes MU, Even Minutes Strict HSPU

Chipper: Run, Push Press, Box Jumps, Power Snatch, Pull-ups, Burpees

For time:
Run 800m
50 Push Press (75#/55#)
40 Box Jumps (24″/20″)
30 Power Snatches (75#/55#)
20 Pull-ups
10 Burpees

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Photo by @robcwilson

SRCF Semi-Elite Competitive Exerciser Count: 40 Registered

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How It Works at SRCF:

Open WOD 16.1 will be announced this Thursday at 5pm and we will have it live on the TV in the lobby. Come join in the excitement/horror at what awaits us all!

The WOD will be programmed on Friday all day for all classes.  Make-ups are to be coordinated in advance so the coach can be prepared for having a judge and any logistics planned. Make-up times can be requested if you are unable to make a Friday class.  You have until Monday at 5pm PST to submit your score correctly.  Don’t be the person that every year does an Open WOD and forgets to submit their score on time and gets a “0” or DNF for the Open.  We will repeat this each week for all 5 weeks of the Open.

“Friday Night Lights”:

Many people choose to complete their Open WOD on Friday in the PM Classes. We encourage people to make that time their fitness festival, their Exerciseapalooza, or their Happy Hour where you can bring some drinks and laugh at everyone else as they freak out prior to doing a workout that is basically what we already do everyday just with different movements, loads and time domains. Meaning CrossFit.

If you are registered then you will be able to choose to perform either the Open WOD as Rx’d or Scaled.  There are two versions. If you choose the RX version you will complete as many RX reps in the specified time. If you cannot get past a certain movement then your official score will stop there. To get a good workout we encourage you to scale from that point to improve your fitness.

If you are choosing the Scaled Open WOD then you must not scale the WOD any further than it is specified to post a valid score. If you cannot get past a certain movement then your official score will stop there. To get a good workout we encourage you to scale even further from that point to improve your fitness.

You will get to decide each week whether you are RX or Scaled.

Class announcement:

During the entire Open we will have a 6am Class time on M/T/W/F and no 6am Thursday class. This will begin this Friday and will allow for Friday and Monday options to complete the Open WOD for the early risers.

Judging for the Open:

How will judging work? As in previous year’s, we will run waves or “heats” with each class.  You will buddy up and one will judge while one completes the WOD.  As a judge your responsibility is to monitor that movement standards, range of motion, and recording the rep count requirements are met. That is your main purpose.

Cheering and pushing your partner along is on you. So long as you hold them to the standard, we absolutely encourage you to motivate your partner (as long as they want that too). When they are not meeting the standard the expectation is that you “no rep” and ensure they adjust.

If you are uncomfortable judging simply let your coach know. You won’t have to judge!

If you want to learn how to be a better judge and develop an eye for range of motion I suggest taking this Online Judges Course from CrossFit.

The CrossFit Open, Explained.

 Rent “Froning” Documentary for 99¢ (Feb. 15 – 29)

Results

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Advanced RX: CrossFit Total II & AMReps 10 mins: Run, Bar Muscle-ups, Front Squats

Advanced RX Class:

SnoRidge CrossFit_1RM MissCrossFit Total II

Clean 1 rep
Bench Press 1 rep
Overhead Squat 1 rep

Clean is from the ground, power or squat.

AMReps 10 mins: Run, Bar Muscle-ups, Front Squats

As many reps as possible in 10 mins of:
Run 800m
1 Bar Muscle-up
1 Front Squat (185#/125#)
2 Bar Muscle-ups
2 Front Squats
3 Bar Muscle-ups
3 Front Squats
4 Bar Muscle-ups
4 Front Squats
5 Bar Muscle-ups
5 Front Squats
6 Bar Muscle-ups
6 Front Squats
7 Bar Muscle-ups
7 Front Squats
8 Bar Muscle-ups
8 Front Squats
Continue to add +1 rep each on Bar MU and FS until 10 min cap.

Post total reps.

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Photo by @robcwilson

We have 37 semi-competitive exercisers registered for the Open. If you are waiting to sign up then wait no more. Sign the F Up!

How It Works at SRCF:

Open WOD 16.1 will be announced this Thursday at 5pm and we will have it live on the TV in the lobby. Come join in the excitement/horror at what awaits us all!

The WOD will be programmed on Friday all day for all classes.  Make-ups are to be coordinated in advance so the coach can be prepared for having a judge and any logistics planned. Make-up times can be requested if you are unable to make a Friday class.  You have until Monday at 5pm PST to submit your score correctly.  Don’t be the person that every year does an Open WOD and forgets to submit their score on time and gets a “0” or DNF for the Open.  We will repeat this each week for all 5 weeks of the Open.

“Friday Night Lights”:

Many people choose to complete their Open WOD on Friday in the PM Classes. We encourage people to make that time their fitness festival, their Exerciseapalooza, or their Happy Hour where you can bring some drinks and laugh at everyone else as they freak out prior to doing a workout that is basically what we already do everyday just with different movements, loads and time domains. Meaning CrossFit.

If you are registered then you will be able to choose to perform either the Open WOD as Rx’d or Scaled.  There are two versions. If you choose the RX version you will complete as many RX reps in the specified time. If you cannot get past a certain movement then your official score will stop there. To get a good workout we encourage you to scale from that point to improve your fitness.

If you are choosing the Scaled Open WOD then you must not scale the WOD any further than it is specified to post a valid score. If you cannot get past a certain movement then your official score will stop there. To get a good workout we encourage you to scale even further from that point to improve your fitness.

You will get to decide each week whether you are RX or Scaled.

Tomorrow I will explain judging and how that will work.

Class announcement:

During the entire Open we will have a 6am Class time on M/T/W/F and no 6am Thursday class. This will begin this Friday and will allow for Friday and Monday options to complete the Open WOD for the early risers.

The CrossFit Open, Explained.

Lisa Wins for Best SRCF Open Athlete Profile

Results

Team WOD: 1RM Bench and Clean & AMRAP Wall Ball and Run

SnoRidge CrossFit_CleanTeam WOD: 1RM Bench and Clean

Bench Press 1RM, using heaviest weight per set
Clean 1RM, using heaviest weight per set

*30 minutes as a Team of 2-4 to find a 1RM Total of Bench and Clean. Manage your time to include warm up for both lifts for entire team. Start with Bench or Clean first, team choice.

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AMRAP 14 mins: Wall Balls and Run

As a Team of 2 complete as many rounds as possible in 14 mins:

9 Wall Balls (20#/14#)
Run 100m

*Partners will alternate each full round (one works, one rests).  Tag up after each run.

BTWB  

Photo by @robcwilson

We have 37 semi-competitive exercisers registered for the Open. If you are waiting to sign up then wait no more. Sign the F Up!

How It Works at SRCF:

Open WOD 16.1 will be announced this Thursday at 5pm and we will have it live on the TV in the lobby. Come join in the excitement/horror at what awaits us all!

The WOD will be programmed on Friday all day for all classes.  Make-ups are to be coordinated in advance so the coach can be prepared for having a judge and any logistics planned. Make-up times can be requested if you are unable to make a Friday class.  You have until Monday at 5pm PST to submit your score correctly.  Don’t be the person that every year does an Open WOD and forgets to submit their score on time and gets a “0” or DNF for the Open.  We will repeat this each week for all 5 weeks of the Open.

“Friday Night Lights”:

Many people choose to complete their Open WOD on Friday in the PM Classes. We encourage people to make that time their fitness festival, their Exerciseapalooza, or their Happy Hour where you can bring some drinks and laugh at everyone else as they freak out prior to doing a workout that is basically what we already do everyday just with different movements, loads and time domains. Meaning CrossFit.

If you are registered then you will be able to choose to perform either the Open WOD as Rx’d or Scaled.  There are two versions. If you choose the RX version you will complete as many RX reps in the specified time. If you cannot get past a certain movement then your official score will stop there. To get a good workout we encourage you to scale from that point to improve your fitness.

If you are choosing the Scaled Open WOD then you must not scale the WOD any further than it is specified to post a valid score. If you cannot get past a certain movement then your official score will stop there. To get a good workout we encourage you to scale even further from that point to improve your fitness.

You will get to decide each week whether you are RX or Scaled.

Tomorrow I will explain judging and how that will work.

Class announcement:

During the entire Open we will have a 6am Class time on M/T/W/F and no 6am Thursday class. This will begin this Friday and will allow for Friday and Monday options to complete the Open WOD for the early risers.

The CrossFit Open, Explained.

Lisa Wins for Best SRCF Open Athlete Profile

Results

“Stop the Slop Challenge” 2016 Winner

SnoRidge CrossFit_Wall Ball_LisaAlt EMOM 10 mins: Squat Snatches and Double Unders

Every 1 min for 10 mins, alternating between:
3 Squat Snatches, pick load
25 Double Unders
Not touch and go. Scale DU to number of DU you can accomplish within timeframe or do 25 Single Unders.

AMRAP 12 mins: Power Snatches, Wall Balls and AbMat Sit-ups

Complete as many rounds as possible in 12 mins of:
5 Power Snatches (135#/95#)
10 Wall Balls
15 AbMat Sit-ups

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SnoRidge CrossFit_AbMat Sit-Up

Photos by @robcwilson

2016 Stop the Slop Challenge results are in:

The Performance Challenge AND the Nutrition Challenge winner is Michael M. (pictured above) with a 24.1% time improvement in the “Stop the Slop 4.0” Performance WOD. He PR’d by 3 minutes and 51 seconds in the retest! It was very close race (or WOD) to the top spot. Michael also won the Nutrition Challenge with 4.7% change in bodyweight over the course of the 30 day challenge. That’s a change of 8.4 lbs. lost in 30 days! This challenge was also close as there was one person right behind him by less than 0.5% difference.

Here’s the crazy thing. Michael really didn’t make much of a diet change other than to cut back significantly on his sugar and refined sugar intake. By avoiding bars, sweets and anything with sugar on the label everyday he dropped weight; which in turn drove a performance improvement. Dialing in your nutrition further to balancing your macronutrients (Fat, Protein, Carbs) and eating clean sources of those would yield even better results. Nutrition is the key to truly changing body composition and athletic performance.

Runner Up for the Performance Challenge:

  • 2nd Place: Raquel (198 seconds/21.7% improvement)

Runner Up for the Nutrition Challenge:

  • 2nd Place: Lou D. (10 lbs. lost/4.3% improvement)

For winning both challenges Michael will receive the following prize package:

  1. $200
  2. A choice of 2 Bags of Xendurance Extreme Endurance or SFH Protein or Push
  3. Choice of (1) SRCF Short Sleeve T-shirt or SRCF hat or SRCF Socks

Congrats and shout outs to everyone who participated in our 6th annual challenge. Whether you won a prize or not; the point of this 30 days was to clean up the nutrition, dial in your workout performance and consistency, and have a goal to work towards. Make those changes that helped you get healthier permanent!

Results

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"Stop the Slop WOD" Performance Challenge 4.0 Retest

SnoRidge CrossFit_ThrusterSRCF “Stop the Slop WOD” Performance Challenge 4.0 Retest

3 rounds for time of:
Run 200m
30 Air Squats
20 Push-up (hand release)
10 Chest-to-bar Pull-ups
5 Thrusters (135#/95#)

Movement standards:
1. HR Push-up: Must keep toes on the ground and return to a plank each rep. Thighs must leave the ground. No “worm” or “rocking” allowed.
2. Chest to Bar Pull-up: Full arm extension, chest touches bar
3. Air Squat: Hip crease below top of knee, open hips at top
4. Thruster: Clean from ground, must pass below parallel and lockout overhead with open hips before lowering barbell

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Photo by @robcwilson

Today was our retest after the Stop the Slop Challenge.  30 days for you to practice virtuosity by cleaning up your nutrition, working out more often, improving technique and form, and resting better. For those who participated I hope you saw improvements, either in physical or mental achievements. Keep up the discipline and build on the improvements you have made.

Many of you competed in either the Performance Challenge or the Nutrition Challenge. For those who didn’t make it in today you have until tomorrow for your WOD makeup or weigh-in. Please ensure you have paid your “buy-in” as well. Once we have all scores I will calculate and announce the winners by early next week.

Emily Bridgers, Katrin Davidsdottir and Stacie Tovar: Push Jerk and Bar Muscle-up workout – [video]

Results

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EMOM for 8 mins: Deadlift & AMRAP 12 mins: Wall Balls, Hang Power Cleans and Box Jump Overs

Every 1 min for 8 mins: Deadlift

3 Deadlifts, pick load

Every 1 min for 8 mins.

AMRAP 12 mins: Wall Balls, Hang Power Cleans and Box Jump Overs

Complete as many rounds as possible in 12 mins of:
10 Wall Balls (20#/14#)
10 Hang Power Cleans (115#/75#)
10 Box Jump Overs (24″/20″)

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SnoRidge CrossFit_Hang PC

Photo by @robcwilson

80 names on the board today might be a PR!

Events:

Tomorrow (Thursday) we are going to program the retest of the 30 Day Stop the Slop Performance Challenge WOD.  Rain or shine come ready to push yourself to PR. You will use the same scale or modification(s) as you used 30 days ago. Weigh-in’s will be conducted before you workout for those in the Nutrition Challenge. Make-up day is Friday. We will calculate and announce the winners on Monday after everyone is complete.

I Love the Open: Julie Foucher

Results

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Team WOD: Hang Power Cleans, Front Racked Alternating Reverse Lunges, Wall Balls

Team WOD: Hang Power Cleans, Front Racked Alternating Reverse Lunges, Wall Balls

As a Team of 2 complete 20 rounds for time of:
3 Hang Power Cleans (135#/95#)
6 Front Racked Alternating Reverse Lunges (135#/95#)
9 Wall Balls (20#/14#)
Switch after each full round.

* 10 rounds for each partner. Alternate full rounds with your partner (partner 1 does one round, then partner 2 does one round, etc.)
** One bar, one ball.
Post total time.

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SnoRidge CrossFit_Everyday Warrior

SnoRidge CrossFit_Everyday Warrior 2

Photos by @robcwilson

On Saturday between classes Everyday Warrior (represented by Janessa, Brandon, Kristina, and Sarah) came to present Jenna with a generous gift as well as workout with the gym.  This organization is a non-profit that directly contributes to CrossFitters who are battling cancer. They raise money through online and local competitions as well as through sales of apparel. They have impacted so many lives already since being founded in 2014 and one of those they chose was Jenna. Check out their website for more info and consider supporting them!

Results

Alt EMOM 12 mins: Snatch Pulls and Strict Pull-ups & Affiliate Cup Stadium Chipper 2009 CF Games: Wall Balls, Rows, Box Jumps, KB Swings, DB Push Press, Deadlifts

Alt EMOM 12 mins: Snatch Pulls and Strict Pull-ups

Every 1 min for 12 mins, alternating between:
3 Snatch Pulls, pick load
5 Strict Pull-ups

SnoRidge CrossFit_Box Jump2009 CF Games Affiliate Cup Stadium Chipper: Wall Balls, Rows, Box Jumps, KB Swings, DB Push Press, Deadlifts

For time:
30 Wall Balls (20#/14#)
Row 300m
30 Box Jumps (24″/20″)
30 Kettlebell Swings (53#/35#)
30 Dumbbell Push Press (40#/25#)
30 Deadlifts (225#/155#)

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Photo by @robcwilson

This workout was programmed in the 2009 CrossFit Games as a team relay event. I first programmed this back in the garage in 2009.  Here’s a fun look back at those garage gym days.

Stadium workout – video … [wmv] [mov]

Events:

 This Saturday between classes Everyday Warrior is going to be here to present Jenna with a gift as well as workout with the gym.  Whether you are planning to work out or not please come by the gym towards the end of the 0930 class to join us for the presentation. (Sean posted this below to the Facebook group tonight)

“Hey guys! Back in December Everyday Warrior published an article about my amazing wife, Jenna. If you haven’t had a chance to read the article please click the link below. This Saturday at 9:30 the amazing people from Everyday Warrior will be at the box to workout with SRCF, meet her CF family, socialize and present Jenna with a nice gift. I know she’d love for everyone to come hang out, workout, and enjoy some coffee/snacks. Everyday Warrior will be posting pictures of their road trip to SRCF on their Facebook and Instagram page. Sorry for the late post but we hope to see you all there! ~ Sean”

Alt EMOM 10 mins: Rope Climbs and Weighted Sit-ups & AMReps 8 mins: Rows and Burpee Pull-ups

SnoRidge CF_Weighted Sit-upsAlt EMOM 10 mins: Rope Climbs and Weighted Sit-ups

Every 1 min for 10 mins, alternating between:
2 Rope Climbs (15 ft.)
15 Weighted Sit-ups (25#/15#)

AMReps 8 mins: Rows and Burpee Pull-ups

As many reps as possible in 8 mins of:
Row 1000m
SnoRidge CF_Weighted Sit-ups 2Burpee Pull-up

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Photos by @robcwilson

Seems like weighted sit-ups make everyone happy.

Please check the “Lost and Found” box by the WOD books. We are accumulating enough to start making the clothing into medicine balls. Whatever is left will be donated by this weekend so clear it out!

Events:

Register for the 2016 Open.  Right now we are up to 13 people registered for the gym. Don’t wait, sign up now! There are 36 days remaining.

2016 Open Registration is LIVE

Results

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