May 17, 2017

CrossFit: Warm Up: Overhead Mobility PA Clean Warmup Split Jerk Footwork Barbell Complex Strength: Clean and Jerks Level 1: Heavy 3 /  Technique Level 2: 4 x 2 (Build) WOD: “Surfer on Acid” 3 Rounds 400m Run 21 Burpees *Courtesy of CFNE Hump Day Pump: Front Squat 3 x 3 (Build) Strict Press 3 x…

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May 16, 2017

CrossFit: Warm Up: 8min WAMRAP 25 Double Unders/Practice 4 :05 HS Hold :03 Eccentric 10 KBS – American (Heavy) Strength: All Levels: HSPU 4 x 6-8 reps WOD: “M.E. WORKIT” 1000m Row 3 Rounds 5 Wall Walks 10 BJ (30/24) 100 DU 3 Rounds 10 T2B 10 Ball Slams 800 m Run BodyFit: 107 Warm…

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May 15, 2017

Warm Up: Cubbs Sequence 3rds 3 Inch Worms 6 Strict Pullups 6-5-4 Back Squat (Build) Strength: Back Squat Level 1: 3 x 5 (+65) Level 2: 3 Clusters * Cluster = 1 rep every :30 x 3 *Add weight from 05/08/17 WOD: “Mad Hatter” 100 KBS (72/53) 25/25 DB Snatches (50/35) 25 Pullups  

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May 12, 2017

Reminder: Happy Hour tonight Patron in the Fox Chapel Plaza.  Happy Hour starts when you get there and ends when Doug says it ends!  Don’t forget the best tortilla chips in the area. Warm Up: 8min WAMRAP 10 Banded Pullaparts 10 Kips/Kipping Practice 10 True Pushups 100m Jog Strength: DB Bench Press All Levels: 5…

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May 11, 2017

Happy Hour Tomorrow Patron in the Fox Chapel Plaza.  Come enjoy the company of your fellow Alphaholics outside of the gym. CrossFit:  Warm Up: Overhead Mobility 2rds :20 Nose to Wall HS Hold PA Snatch Warmup 3-2-1 Hang Snatch (Build) 3-2-1 Full Snatch (Build) Strength: Snatch Level 1: Heavy 3 / Technique Level 2: 5…

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May 10, 2017

Warm Up: Ankle Circuit Sprint Prep Skill: Hill Sprints x 6 WOD: “Patriot” 6min AMRAP 12 Box Jumps (24/20) 12 Ball Slams Rest 4min 6min AMRAP 8 Cals – AD 8 Pullups Hump Day Pump: Rack Pulls – 4 x 5 (Build) Bent Over Row 2 Dumbells – 12-10-8-8 *Heavier set of DB’s each set…

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May 9, 2017

Update: This coming Friday May 12th will be the Alpha May Happy Hour at Patron in the Fox Chapel Plaza.  Come join your fellow Alphaholics and enjoy some time outside of the gym.  Also, they have the best tortilla chips this side of the Mississippi. CrossFit:  Warm Up: 3rds PA Clean Warmup 3 :05 HS…

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May 8, 2017

ICYMI: There is a last minute opening in the upcoming Oly sessions with Mike Cerbus.  If you’re interested in getting better at the Oly lifts this is the class for you.  Let me know if you have any questions or interest in signing up. Warm Up: Chubbs Sequence 4rds :20 Goblet Squat Hold 5 Strict…

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May 6, 2017

Home WOD Saturday! See you all Monday, have a nice weekend – 05.06.17 5 min AMRAP 5 Push-ups 10 Sit-ups 15 Squats Rest 5 minutes 5 min AMRAP 10 Burpees 15 Lunges

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May 5, 2017

Schedule Update: Alpha will be closed this weekend as we’re hosting the CrossFit Sport Specific Application seminar Saturday and Sunday.  We’ll post an at home WOD if you still want to get your sweat on! Warm Up: 3rds :45 Deadbug 12 Banded Good Mornings 8 Bent Over BB Row (Build) 4 Speed Deadlifts Strength: Deadlift…

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