March 17, 2017

By Tony Fusaro | March 16, 2017

Happy St. Patrick’s Day all.  Tonight FNL is back at Alpha, hope to see you all there.  Perhaps we can share a green beer afterwards. Also, I’ve changed my mind at the last minute and decided to use 17.4 as the workout all day tomorrow.  It will be fun but it’s definitely a doozy! Warm…

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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 17, 2017

By Tony Fusaro | February 16, 2017

Warm Up: 3rds :25 Nose to Wall HS Hold 10 Scap Depressions PA Clean Warmup 10/10 Partner Russian Twists Strength: All Levels Strict Pullups & Strict HSPU – 4 x 5 *Add weight if necessary WOD: “Building Blocks” 21 Hang Cleans (115/95) 21 Rotational Ball Slams 15 Power Cleans (135/95) 15 Rotational Ball Slams 9…

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February 16, 2017

By Tony Fusaro | February 15, 2017

CrossFit: Warm Up: 500m Row – Easy pace 3rds :45 Deadbug :25 HS Hold 10 KB Good Morning (Heavy) Strength: Deadlift Level 1: 1 x 5 (+10) Clean Pulls Level 2: 3 x 5 *Weight should be 100+% of 1 RM Clean WOD: Open 16.4 55 Deadlift (225/155) 55 Wall Balls (20/14) 55 Calorie Row…

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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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January 19, 2017

By Tony Fusaro | January 18, 2017

CrossFit: Warm Up: Wrist Mobility 4rds :20 Nose to Wall HS Hold 10 EB Strict Press 4 Broad Jumps Strength: HSPU All Levels: 4 x 6-8 Partner WOD: “Barnum and Baily” 20min AMRAP 50 Ball Slams 50 Box Jumps 50 KBS – American 400m Shuttle *Work can be broken up however partners want BodyFit: 074…

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December 23, 2016

By Tony Fusaro | December 22, 2016

Holiday Schedule: Saturday December 24th – 9am only (No class cap, we will accommodate everybody) Monday December 26th – Closed Warm Up: Get your chili warm and set up WOD: “12 Days of Christmas: Alpha Edition” 1 Deadlift (155/115) 2 HSPU 3 Power Cleans (115/115) 4 KBS (53/35) 5 Pullups 6 Box Jumps (24/20) 7…

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December 20, 2016

By Tony Fusaro | December 19, 2016

CrossFit: Warm Up: Ankle Circuit 3rds 25 Double Unders/Practice 4 :05 HS Hold with :03 eccentric 10 Scap Depressions Strength: All Levels: 3 x Max Rep Strict Pullups *Compare total and scale to 11.9.16 Partner WOD: “Clark and Ellen” 20min AMRAP 1 HSPU 3 Ball Slams 5 Double Unders (3:1) *Add 1 HSPU, 3 Ball…

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December 15, 2016

By Tony Fusaro | December 14, 2016

Don’t forget this Saturday December 17th is the Alpha Christmas Party at the Walnut Grill in the Waterworks.  Festivities will begin at 7:30 and they’re will be complimentary light appetizers available to set a base for the beverages to be consumed. CrossFit: Warm Up: Wrist Mobility Partner Mobility PA Snatch Warmup x 3 Strength: Snatch…

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