April 7, 2017

By Tony Fusaro | April 6, 2017

Best of Luck to DJ, Gabi and DP as they travel to Baltimore today to compete in the MAAC (Mid Atlantic Affiliate Competition).  Good luck guys we’ll be cheering from Pittsburgh! Warm Up: 4rds :30 Deadbug 8 BB RDL (Build) 8 BB Bent Over Row (Build) 3 Athletic Burpees Strength: Deadlift Level 1: 1 x…

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April 6, 2017

By Tony Fusaro | April 5, 2017

CrossFit: Warm Up: 3rds :20 HS Hold PA Clean Warmup 5 Clean & Jerk (Build) Partner WOD: “Hans and Franz” Min 0-5 – G2OH (95/65) Rest 1min Min 6-11 – G2OH (115/85) Rest 1min Min 12-17 – G2OH (135/95) Rest 1min Min 18-23 – G2OH (155/105) *Partner must hold HS BodyFit: 096 Warm Up: Heat…

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April 3, 2017

By Tony Fusaro | April 3, 2017

CrossFit:  Warm Up: Chubbs Sequence Then 8min 20 Double Unders/Practice 5/5 Pillar with arm reach 10/10 Single Arm KB Press Scap Activation Drill Strength: Push Press Level 1: 3 x 5 (+5) Level 2: Heavy 4 then 1 @ 80% for max reps WOD: “Standard” 10min AMRAP 10 DB Cleans (AHAP) 20 Situps 30 Double…

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March 28, 2017

By Tony Fusaro | March 27, 2017

CrossFit: Warm Up: 3rds 10 Kips/Kipping Practice PA Clean Warmup 15 KBS – American (Moderate) Strength: Push Press Level 1: 3 x 5 (+5) Level 2: Heavy 4 then 1 @ 80% for max reps WOD: “Venti” For Time 1000m Row 80 Plate Touches (35/25) 60 Lateral Hops 40 Pullups 20 Power Cleans (135/95) BodyFit:…

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March 27, 2017

By Tony Fusaro | March 26, 2017

Congrats to all of the Alphaholics who completed all 5 WODs for the 2017 CrossFit Open!  FNL was a fun way to bring the gym together and I hope you all enjoyed as much as I did.  It was great seeing people push themselves and hope that you carry that momentum into class moving forward.…

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March 23, 2017

By Tony Fusaro | March 22, 2017

Tonight is the last Open Announcement for 2017.  Keep an eye out for 17.5 and see what meat grinder we’ll go through tomorrow evening at FNL.  Remember following the workout we will be hanging out at Alpha for a few celebratory adult sodas and snacks, we hope you join us.  See a coach with any…

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March 3, 2017

By Tony Fusaro | March 2, 2017

Week 2 of The Alpha Open!  Remember no 5:30pm class we’ll be getting ready for FNL.  Come join us and cheer on your fellow Alphaholics as they complete the second week of the CrossFit Open. Warm Up: 3rds :30 Nose to Wall HS Hold 10 Scap Depressions 3 x 3-position clean (Build) Strength: Strict Pullups…

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February 14, 2017

By Tony Fusaro | February 13, 2017

Happy Valentines Day!  Boys: I hope you have something nice scheduled for the Mrs. CrossFit: Warm Up: Shoulder Mobility (Ninja stretch, Tabletops, Angle Wings) 6min WAMRAP 10 Reverse Dips 10/10 Single Arm KB Press 15 KBS – American Strength: All Levels – Dips 4 x 10 Partner WOD: “Lover’s Lane” 25min AMRAP 10 Ball Slams…

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February 2, 2017

By Tony Fusaro | February 1, 2017

Reminder: Tomorrow evening 6:30pm Rising Six CF joint workout.  Come enjoy and evening and meet others in the Pittsburgh CF community. CrossFit: Warm Up: Wrist Mobilty Shoulder DROM 2rds PA Snatch Warmup PA Clean Warmup Partner WOD: “Roethlisberger & Holmes” 6 min AMRAP 1, 2, 3, 4, 5… Snatches (75/55) *Each partner must complete each…

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January 31, 2017

By Tony Fusaro | January 30, 2017

Reminder: Friday 6:30pm joint workout with Rising Six CF.  Come workout or just hang out and meet other members of the Pittsburgh CF community.  WODs will accommodate all levels and evening is meant to be fun and relaxed.  See coaches with any questions. CrossFit: Warmup: 3rds :25 Nose to Wall HS Hold 10 Reverse Shrugs…

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