September 6, 2018

CrossFit: Warm Up: Squat Prep Then Tabata Goblet Squat x 8 (Moderate) Tabata American KBS x 8 (Moderate) WOD: 18min EMOM Min 1: 15 Wall Balls Min 2: 12 Ball Slams Min 3: 9/6 Cals AB BodyFit: 252 Warm Up: Ankle Circuit 5min Double Under Practice Squat Prep 3 x for completion, increase intensity 5…

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August 27, 2018

A few tests this week get ready to hit some heavy weights! Warm Up: Squat Prep 3rds 5 Strict Pullups :20 Goblet Squat Hold (AHAP) 10 EB Thrusters 5 Back Squat (Build) Strength: Back Squat All Levels: 3RM *This IS a test – go get a PR! WOD: 10min EMOM Min 1: 15 Thrusters (95/65)…

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July 24, 2018

CrossFit: Warm Up: PVC Positions EB Positions 3 – position Snatch (Build) Overhead Mobility Strength: Power Snatch Level 1: Technique Level 2: 5 x 3 (Build) WOD: 12min EMOM Even: 3 Power Snatch (~80%) + MR Lateral Hops Odd: Rest *Score is total Lateral Hops* BodyFit: 239 Warmup: 5min Double Under Practice Then 3rds 10…

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May 29, 2018

A big thank you to all who made it in to participate in the Murph.  The workout is a bear (I know a bit of an understantment) but is not only a CrossFit tradition but a memorial WOD for a man who gave the ultimate sacrifice.  It was great to see so many people working…

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May 4, 2018

This Sunday we will have 2 teams running in the Pittsburgh Marathon on relay teams.  If you going to be down there or interested in coming down to cheer on your fellow Alphaholics we’ll be hanging out afterwards for some celebratory food and drinks.  See myself or April for details. Warm Up: 8min WAMRAP 10…

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April 24, 2018

CrossFit:  Warm Up: Ankle Circuit Double Under Practice – 4min 3rds :15 Table Top Stretch 10 Knee Hug Walking Lunge 7 Strict No Jump Burpees Strength: All Levels – 10min Alternating EMOM Even: 8 Dips Odd: 5/5 Single Leg DB RDL WOD: “Double Time” 10min AMRAP 5/5 KB Lunges 10 Burpees 20 Double Unders (3:1)…

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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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March 14, 2018

Warm Up: Rack Mobility 3rds PA Clean Warmup (Build) 5/5 Pillar w/ arm reach 10 Front Squat Then 10min for 3 x 3-position Pw Clean (Build) and find starting weight Strength: Power Cleans 10min EMOM – 2 reps *Every 2min add weight* WOD: “Major League” 7min AMRAP Max Rep Wall Ball (20/14) *Top of every…

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March 5, 2018

Another great Alpha Open last Friday with lots of great scores and even some PR’s.  Way to go guy and gals, let’s keep this momentum for the next 3 weeks. Warm Up: Squat Prep 3rds 10 Kips/Kipping Practice 10 Plate Touches :10 Superfriend + 5 :03 Pause FS (Build) Strength: Front Squat Level 1: 3…

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February 20, 2018

Friday Night Lights: Begins at 6pm this Friday Feb. 24th.  Sign up on the whiteboard and enjoy the Alpha Open over the next 5 weeks with your fellow Alpha members.  You won’t regret it.  The WOD below is a little taste of the type of workouts you will see in the Open. See any of…

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