April 10, 2018

This coming weekend a handful of Alpha members will be traveling to Baltimore to compete in the MAAC – a regional CF competition.  If you see DJ, Gretchen (G$), Joe (OG) or Matt (Mouse) at the gym wish them luck.  We’ll be cheering from Pittsburgh! CrossFit:  Warm Up: Strength: All Levels: 10min Alternating EMOM Even:…

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January 25, 2018

CrossFit:  Warm Up: Accumulate 100 Double Unders 3rds :25 HS Hold / 3 :05 with :03 eccentric :15 KB Lunge Hold ( R & L) – Moderate 10 Scap depression with pull / 5 Strict Pullups 15 Air Squats Strength: 10min Alternating EMOM Even: 5 Strict HSPU Odd: 5/5 Weighted Lunge WOD: “Cindy” 20min AMRAP…

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January 2, 2018

I hope everybody enjoyed the holidays but now it’s time to get back to work.  Time to focus and take steps towards our 2018 goals. Thank You to everybody who joined us last Friday for the Alpha Holiday Party at Pub 333.  It’s always fun to spend time outside of the gym with your fellow…

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April 20, 2017

CrossFit: Warm Up: 3rds 10 Scap Depressions 10 Goblet Squats 10 Push Press (Build) 100m Run Strength: Strict Pullups All Levels: 3 x Max Reps Partner WOD: “Holbrook” 20rds 5 Thrusters (115/85) 10 Pullups 100m Row *Partners alternate rounds BodyFit: 100 Warm Up: Heat Your Meat WOD: 100 Double Unders (3:1) 80 KBS – Russian…

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March 21, 2017

CrossFit: Warm Up: Overhead Mobility 3rds 10 Scap Depressions PA Clean Warmup Strength: Strict Pullups All Levels: 4 x 5 *Add weight if necessary Partner WOD: “Rory and Boz” For Time 20 Ground 2 OH (95/65) 800m Run 20 G2OH (115/85) 400m Run 20 G2OH (135/95) 200m Run 20 G2OH (155/115) 100m Run 20 G2OH…

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March 16, 2017

CrossFit: Warm Up: Shoulder DROM 3rds 10 Reverse Dips 5/5 Pillar w/ arm reach 10/10 Single Arm KB Press 5 BB Push Press (Build) Strength: Push Press Level 1: 3 x 5 (+5) Level 2: Heavy 5 then 1 @ 80% for max reps Skill: Rowing WOD: Alternating EMOM Even: 150m Row Odd: 8 S2OH…

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November 9, 2016

Warm Up: 5min on Rower/Bike (track calories) Shoulder DROM Hip DROM 3rds 3-way Pillar Series 10 Scap Depressions :30 Goblet Squat Hold Strength: Strict Pullups All Levels: 3 x Max Reps (Rest as needed) *Compare to 10.11.16 WOD: “Cindy” 20min AMRAP 5 Pullups 10 Pushups 15 Air Squats

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November 3, 2016

CrossFit: Warm Up: 8min WAMRAP 10 Kips/Kipping Practice 10 Banded Pullaparts 10 Ring Rows Strength: Bench Press Level 1: 3 x 5 (+5) Level 2: 4 x 5 (Straight) *Use approximately 85% of heavy set from 10.28.16 Hero WOD: “Artie” 20min AMRAP 5 Pullups 10 Pushups 15 Air Squats 5 Pullups 10 Thrusters (95/65) BodyFit:…

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