CrossFit Evergreen – CrossFit
“Trade your expectation for appreciation, and the world changes around you” – Tony Robbins
Routines and habits become part of the norm. Morning coffee, listening to the radio, the drive to the field taking the kids to practice. We appreciate healthy habits, and let’s continue to reinforce them. There is however much to be said about taking a pause to our routine, to appreciate the fortune in our lives. The absolute abundance we are so lucky to have.
In a world where comforts are the “norm”, we want to consciously remind ourselves how good our lives are.
The thought of losing those precious parts of our day is a sobering one. But despite it being a morbid thought, we will. There will be a final cup of morning coffee for us. There will be the last chance for us to listen to the radio. And if we are lucky enough to have kids, there will be a last time we *get* to wait in traffic as we drive them to soccer practice.
As Tony Robbins quotes, if we can remove expectations from the norm, and replace them with a sense of gratitude, our entire world changes.
Barbell Conditioning
Metcon (No Measure)
Alternating OTM x 10 (5 Rounds):
Odd – 3-Position Power Snatch
Even – 7 Thrusters
SUBS
3 POSITION SNATCH
3 Position Clean
7 THRUSTERS
7 Dual Dumbbell Thrusters
15 Wallballs
DESCRIPTION
We start our deload week with a barbell cycling EMOM.
We want to choose the same weight that works for both movements.
Build to a moderate weight.
Our focus should be on outstanding technique as opposed to total load.
STRATEGY
3 POSITION POWER SNATCH
Each snatch will start at the high hang, then above the knee and finishing with a lift from the floor.
Use this as an opportunity to work on barbell cycling and complete the complex without putting the bar down.
The final lift of this complex will be on tired legs that will allow the weight to pull us forward more easily. Resist this and keep your weight balanced.
THRUSTERS
A vertical torso combined with a good front rack position is key here.
The thruster can easily pull us weight forward if we allow our torso to pitch or the bar to slide forward in our front rack.
We want to try and keep a full grip on the bar if we can to practice good habits and work on mobility at the same time.
SUBS
Metcon
It’s Goin Down (Time)
21-18-15-12:
Hang Squat Snatches (75/55)
Thrusters (75/55)
After Each Set: 30 Double Unders
SUBS
DOUBLE UNDERS
Reduce Reps
45 Single Unders (1.5x)
30 Seconds of Practice
DESCRIPTION
This triplet workout combines large range of motion weightlifting movements with double unders
The double unders take place after each set on the barbell
The workout flows like this:
21 Hang Squat Snatches
30 Double Unders
21 Thrusters
30 Double Unders
18 Hang Squat Snatches
30 Double Unders
…
We expect this piece to take between 15-25 minutes to complete
HANG SQUAT SNATCHES
The barbell movements are designed to be very light
We’re likely choosing our one barbell weight-based of this movement, as it is the more challenging of the two
This should be a load that you are capable of completing 21+ reps unbroken when fresh
The “hang” position is defined as anywhere above the knees
THRUSTERS
This is preferably the same weight as the hang squat snatches
This should be a load that you could cycle for 30+ unbroken reps when fresh
DOUBLE UNDERS
Each set is designed to be small and manageable
Choose a number or variation that you can complete ideally unbroken each set
Strategy
BARBELL MOVEMENTS
The 132 reps on the barbell will likely provide the biggest challenge of the workout
This is especially true for the opening two rounds of 21 and 18
Look to approach the first two rounds with intelligent intensity, as this will help you sustain your efforts through the last two rounds
Consider the following break-up options for each round
Round of 21: 12-9 / 7-7-7 / 6-5-5-5
Round of 18: 9-9 / 6-6-6 / 5-5-4-4
Round of 15: 8-7 / 5-5-5 / 4-4-4-3
Round of 12: 6-6 / 4-4-4 / 3-3-3-3
DOUBLE UNDERS
The double under sets are small enough where unbroken sets are manageable throughout
Transition from the barbell to the rope at a speed that allows for unbroken sets
Knowing you’re going to be breaking up the barbell movements into a few sets, look to get your hands on the barbell relatively quickly after finishing for your double unders
For Example: If you’re breaking up the round of 15 into 5-5-5, look to finish your double unders and get right to the bar for the opening set of 5 before taking a rest
This “just start” mentality is a nice mental win that helps you keep moving forward in the workout