September 22, 2017

Warmup: PA Clean Warmup x 2 :10 Super Friend + 4 Thrusters x 3 (Build) 3-position Squat Clean x 3 (Build) Strength: Clean Level 1: Technique / Heavy 3 Level 2: 4 x 2 (Build) WOD: Choose your own Adventure A) “Grace” 30 Clean and Jerks *Compare to 2.21.17* B) 4 Rounds 8 DB Pullovers…

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August 2, 2017

Warmup: 3rds PA Clean Warmup 10 True Pushups 2/2 Knee Hug Lunge Step Strength: Bench Press Level 1: 3 x 5 (+5) Level 2: 3RM – Go get a PR! *Compare to 2.22.17 WOD: “MAXED OUT” 5 Min AMRAP 400 m Run Max Clean and Jerk (95/35) 5 Min AMRAP 400 m Run Max Step…

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July 11, 2017

CrossFit Warmup: Shoulder DROM Scap Activation x 2 PA Clean Warmup x 2 5 Clean and Press x 3 (Build) Strength: Strict Press Level 1: 3 x 5 (+5) Level2: 4 x 3 (+ 06/22/17) WOD: 12 EMOM Even: Cal Assault Bike (10/7) Odd: 5 Clean and Jerk (135/95) BodyFit 119 4rds 20 Double Unders/Practice…

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May 24, 2017

CrossFit:  Warm Up: 2rds PA Clean Warmup 10 Ring Rows 10 BTN Push Press Then Split Jerk Footwork Strength: Clean and Jerk Level 1: Heavy Single Level 2: 1RM – Go get a PR! WOD: “Hot Diggity Dog” 5rds 20 Cals – Your choice 10 DB Power Clean (50/35) 10 DB S2OH Hump Day Pump:…

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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 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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April 19, 2017

Warm Up: 3rds Barbell Complex 4 Athletic Burpees Strength: Push Press Level 1: 3 x 5 (+5) Level 2: 5 x 1 (Build) WOD: “Cricket” 10 Clean and Jerk (135/95) 20 Cal AD 10 Clean and Jerk (135/95)

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February 21, 2017

Don’t forget Friday is the beginning of Friday Night Lights for the CrossFit Open.  If you are planning to participate be sure to have your money in by Friday.  P.S. don’t let your schedule preclude you from participating – we’ll figure it out. CrossFit: Warm Up: Wrist/Shoulder DROM PA Clean Warmup x 3 *Childs Pose…

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February 7, 2017

Update:  This Friday evening G$ and myself will be competing in a fun partner competition at RAW Training in the North Hills.  This week is typically our monthly happy hour so in place of that come out support us, meet new people, and enjoy a few drinks while you’re at it.  Event begins at 6:30…

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January 27, 2016

Warm Up: PA Clean Warmup x 3 Scap Activation Drills Partner Mobility Child’s Pose Progression Skill: Split Jerk Footwork Strength: Clean and Jerk Level 1: Technique Level 2: Heavy 3 WOD: “Burnout” 30 cal AD 20 Cleans (135/95) 10  Jerks

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