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Friday, 3.10.17

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Amateur

Power Clean 5×3 (add 2.5 lb to last workout)

Collegiate

Power Clean 3 RM + Max rep front squat One your last set of power cleans before dropping the weight perform a single set of max rep front squats with your 3 RM weight.

Conditioning

12. 9. 6. 3 Pendlay Rows Box Jumps Russian Twist (LR + RT =1) *Each rep of bent over rows begins and ends with the weight on the floor.

Heather’s Story-It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint

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In this testimonial video Heather tells us her story. Heather had a lot of benefits from the 90-day nutrition coaching program like fewer cravings, more energy, better recovery from workouts, etc. But one of her most amazing accomplishments came from a race she recently did. I'll let her tell you how it went in her own words. "So I've been an endurance athlete for 15+ years and have followed the same principles / guidelines as most (i.e. carbs, Gatorade, gels granola bars) before and during most events. Rinse /Repeat. Always feeling like I had to have that cup of gatorade or gel shot to achieve peak performance and avoid hitting the dreaded "wall". I always go out too fast and then hang on for dear life at the end of most events. Yesterday I completed my first "primal" half marathon and I have never felt more amazing before, during or after. First time in my entire life that I had ever had a negative split for an endurance event and my last mile was almost a minute faster than my first. I only had water during and then a banana immediately following. Wow. I'm sold ..Primal endurance works." So, for those of you who don't know what a negative split time it means it means that Heather ran the second half of the race FASTER than the first half, which is a really amazing accomplishment. For all the endurance athletes out there who think Gatorades and goos are the only way to go you should know that there's a different way that can give you more energy, better performance, and better recovery. Heather, we're so proud of you and all of your progress! We can't wait to see how you do in the Boston Marathon in just a few weeks!

Introducing: The CrossFit South Bend Members Group

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Click here to join Introducing the Crossfit South Bend’s facebook group.This is a closed group only for our current and past CFSB members. This is page is meant to be a medium for current members to connect and engage with each other, and stay connected to those who have left the gym. Feel free to ask about training, nutrition, or any other fitness related questions. All of the CFSB coaches are admins on this group and will be able to give you some feedback.This is not just limited to CFSB coaches - current and past members are also welcome to provide feedback. 
This will also be a way for us to keep you updated on things that are going on in the gym so that you don’t miss out on anything. A couple things to keep in mind - Keep conversation respectful This is a problem that we have never had to deal with in the past and don’t expect to see it here. Any comments that are disrespectful, rude, or negatively attacking someone will be removed. The key to what makes our community great is that it is an inclusive place where everyone can learn and grow. - No Pitching We know a lot of you have great businesses and services to offer, but let’s just keep it to training related questions, topical conversations, and gym announcements.
 

17.2 Open Scoring

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Click here to check out the scoring from 17.2 everyone! Thanks for hanging in there for 17.2 everyone - it took a ton of Dumbbells, hopefully the next one won't have them...but who knows :) With as many people performing the open on Friday nights we have had smooth sailing thanks to our judges and the athletes being flexible to shifting around in heats. Lets keep it smooth for the rest of them.

Thursday 3.9.17 

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A. Front Squat (stop slightly short of actual max) (% of RM) –4RM,  Hit a 1 rm but go slightly under it then take that % and hit the numbers % below.  85%x4, 90%x4, 80%x Max Reps  B. Snatch Pull + Snatch -2+1RM  C. Snatch Pull – 105% of snatch 4x3 D. Jack Knife - 3 x 15- (These are V-ups) 

Tuesday, 3.07.17

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Amateur

Deadlift 1×5, Add 10 pounds to your last DL workout.

Collegiate

Power Snatch 1 RM, 4×1 @ 90% of 1 RM

Conditioning

Complete 5 rounds: Single arm DB Power Clean RT – 5 reps Single arm DB Front Squat RT – 5 reps Single arm DB Power Clean LT – 5 reps Single arm DB Front Squat LT – 5 reps Pull up – Max reps

Wednesday 3.8.17 

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A. Power jerk + jerk 2+1 (5 second hold overhead on last rep) RM  B. Push Press BNK (behind the neck)  70%x6, 75%x6, 80%x6, 80%x6 - (rest 90 to 120 seconds between)  ***increase weight for BOLD  C. Walking lunges 3x12 each leg  Can add moderate to light weight  D. A1-crunches 3x max  A2 - 2 arm OH carry 3x50m (164 ft)  Alternate between the two of these

Tuesday 3.7.17

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A. Snatch from power position (this is the same as your high hang position) 70% x 2 , 75% x , 80%x2, 80%x2, 80%x2  ***If you feel good increase BOLD WEIGHTS  B. Drop Snatch (% of snatch) remember you are dropping fast under the bar no quick hip pop! https://youtu.be/EQrcCmgraa8 55% x3, 55%x3, 55%x3, 55%x3, 55%x3 ***increase BOLD WEIGHTS  C. SLDL - stiffed leg deadlift (%of BS)  https://youtu.be/pgZl709ibw0 60% 5x3 = 3sets of 5 reps  D. Conditioning  Alternate these  1-Weighted Planks - 3x30 sec max  2- Single Arm Farmers Walk - 3x50m R/L  **so do the weighted plank then go into right arm FW, then left arm FW , then back to plank etc :)