100617- Beginners skip to "Beginners", below.

guest instructor: Doron Serban

As many of you know, CrossFit (.com) and CFEB programming is on a 3-on 1-off schedule. For those of you who train on a regular basis, use this day to:

- Rest
- Make up a missed WOD
- Work on a skill
- Break a record

Everyone:

Franny

details TBA

Followed by:

 Beginners:

5 Rounds For Time

10 Wall ball
5 Pushups

Post time to comments.

Advanced/Intermediate/Regulars

Pull-Ups 3-3-3-3-3-3-3

attempt the next level of pullups from what you're currently doing

jumping pull-up
band assisted pull-up
kipping
kipping c2b
butterfly
butterfly c2b

post impressions to comments.

What Jenn T does when she is not 20RM Back Squatting 135#...

Suggested workout (or see below)

Run 1600M @ minute 0:00

Run 800M @ minute 12:00

Run 400M @ minute 18:00

Run 200M @ minute 22:00

We will be giving 3-on 1-off programming another shot; every third day will be "Skills, Drills and Records".

We suggest you do one of the following for rest days:

Rest!

- Work on a weighted movement you are having issues with at low weights and low reps; deadlift, squat, press, bench press, Clean and Jerk, Snatch (or associated assistance exercises like clean high pull, etc). Suggested rep scheme:
--OLY lifts; 3-3-3-3-3-3-3 @ 70% of 1RM with at least three minutes of rest in between
--Power lifts 7-7-7-7-7 @ 60% of 1RM with at least three minutes of rest in between

-Work on improving co-ordination: double-under, kip without pulling, butterfly kip, muscle-up handstand practice, etc. Example rep schemes:
--Double Under: 10 sets of 50 singles working on making it as smooth as possible followed by 20 double-under attempts with three minutes of rest in between
--Freestanding Handstand: four sets one minute handstand hold against wall plus 25 freestanding handstand attempts with 3 minutes of rest in between
--Kipping pull-up: ten sets of 3 kips without pulling followed by 3 band-assisted kipping pull-ups with one minute of rest in between
--Muscle-Up: five sets of three ring dips plus three ring pull-ups plus three muscle-up attempts with five minutes of rest in between
--etc please consult Daniel or Max for assistance with programming

-Break a record! From this point forward there are three ways to get on the records board: break a record in class (or with Daniel or Max present), or get your effort on video at GWPC or Ironworks. You may also verifiability do it at a CFEB or CF HQ sanctioned event.

-Make up a missed or other workout (equipment and space allowing).

We will also do a mini-metcon to get the blood flowing. Expect burpees.

Doing the above, while it does not as obviously contribute to athletic performance as brutal hard work is essential for most people: skill acquisition is much more difficult when under pressure: if your deadlift sucks, you are not as likely to improve it mid-Diane or on a maximal set, as you are on a focused form workout, as above.

For an in-depth look at why sometimes boring, repetitive journeyman work is so essential, check out the book Talent Is Over-Rated.

Of course this is also a great opportunity to hang out and get to
know your fellow CFEB'rs as well!

We will be giving 3-on 1-off programming another shot; every third day will be "Skills, Drills and Records".

We suggest you do one of the following for rest days:

Rest!

- Work on a weighted movement you are having issues with at low weights and low reps; deadlift, squat, press, bench press, Clean and Jerk, Snatch (or associated assistance exercises like clean high pull, etc). Suggested rep scheme:
--OLY lifts; 3-3-3-3-3-3-3 @ 70% of 1RM with at least three minutes of rest in between
--Power lifts 7-7-7-7-7 @ 60% of 1RM with at least three minutes of rest in between

-Work on improving co-ordination: double-under, kip without pulling, butterfly kip, muscle-up handstand practice, etc. Example rep schemes:
--Double Under: 10 sets of 50 singles working on making it as smooth as possible followed by 20 double-under attempts with three minutes of rest in between
--Freestanding Handstand: four sets one minute handstand hold against wall plus 25 freestanding handstand attempts with 3 minutes of rest in between
--Kipping pull-up: ten sets of 3 kips without pulling followed by 3 band-assisted kipping pull-ups with one minute of rest in between
--Muscle-Up: five sets of three ring dips plus three ring pull-ups plus three muscle-up attempts with five minutes of rest in between
--etc please consult Daniel or Max for assistance with programming

-Break a record! From this point forward there are three ways to get on the records board: break a record in class (or with Daniel or Max present), or get your effort on video at GWPC or Ironworks. You may also verifiability do it at a CFEB or CF HQ sanctioned event.

-Make up a missed or other workout (equipment and space allowing).

We will also do a mini-metcon to get the blood flowing. Expect burpees.

Doing the above, while it does not as obviously contribute to athletic performance as brutal hard work is essential for most people: skill acquisition is much more difficult when under pressure: if your deadlift sucks, you are not as likely to improve it mid-Diane or on a maximal set, as you are on a focused form workout, as above.

For an in-depth look at why sometimes boring, repetitive journeyman work is so essential, check out the book Talent Is Over-Rated.

Of course this is also a great opportunity to hang out and get to
know your fellow CFEB'rs as well!

We will be giving 3-on 1-off programming another shot; every third day will be "Skills, Drills and Records".

We suggest you do one of the following for rest days:

Rest!

- Work on a weighted movement you are having issues with at low weights and low reps; deadlift, squat, press, bench press, Clean and Jerk, Snatch (or associated assistance exercises like clean high pull, etc). Suggested rep scheme:
--OLY lifts; 3-3-3-3-3-3-3 @ 70% of 1RM with at least three minutes of rest in between
--Power lifts 7-7-7-7-7 @ 60% of 1RM with at least three minutes of rest in between

-Work on improving co-ordination: double-under, kip without pulling, butterfly kip, muscle-up handstand practice, etc. Example rep schemes:
--Double Under: 10 sets of 50 singles working on making it as smooth as possible followed by 20 double-under attempts with three minutes of rest in between
--Freestanding Handstand: four sets one minute handstand hold against wall plus 25 freestanding handstand attempts with 3 minutes of rest in between
--Kipping pull-up: ten sets of 3 kips without pulling followed by 3 band-assisted kipping pull-ups with one minute of rest in between
--Muscle-Up: five sets of three ring dips plus three ring pull-ups plus three muscle-up attempts with five minutes of rest in between
--etc please consult Daniel or Max for assistance with programming

-Break a record! From this point forward there are three ways to get on the records board: break a record in class (or with Daniel or Max present), or get your effort on video at GWPC or Ironworks. You may also verifiability do it at a CFEB or CF HQ sanctioned event.

-Make up a missed or other workout (equipment and space allowing).

We will also do a mini-metcon to get the blood flowing. Expect burpees.

Doing the above, while it does not as obviously contribute to athletic performance as brutal hard work is essential for most people: skill acquisition is much more difficult when under pressure: if your deadlift sucks, you are not as likely to improve it mid-Diane or on a maximal set, as you are on a focused form workout, as above.

For an in-depth look at why sometimes boring, repetitive journeyman work is so essential, check out the book Talent Is Over-Rated.

We will be giving 3-on 1-off programming another shot; every third day will be "Skills, Drills and Records".

We suggest you do one of the following for rest days:

Rest!

- Work on a weighted movement you are having issues with at low weights and low reps; deadlift, squat, press, bench press, Clean and Jerk, Snatch (or associated assistance exercises like clean high pull, etc). Suggested rep scheme:
--OLY lifts; 3-3-3-3-3-3-3 @ 70% of 1RM with at least three minutes of rest in between
--Power lifts 7-7-7-7-7 @ 60% of 1RM with at least three minutes of rest in between

-Work on improving co-ordination: double-under, kip without pulling, butterfly kip, muscle-up handstand practice, etc. Example rep schemes:
--Double Under: 10 sets of 50 singles working on making it as smooth as possible followed by 20 double-under attempts with three minutes of rest in between
--Freestanding Handstand: four sets one minute handstand hold against wall plus 25 freestanding handstand attempts with 3 minutes of rest in between
--Kipping pull-up: ten sets of 3 kips without pulling followed by 3 band-assisted kipping pull-ups with one minute of rest in between
--Muscle-Up: five sets of three ring dips plus three ring pull-ups plus three muscle-up attempts with five minutes of rest in between
--etc please consult Daniel or Max for assistance with programming

-Break a record! From this point forward there are three ways to get on the records board: break a record in class (or with Daniel or Max present), or get your effort on video at GWPC or Ironworks. You may also verifiability do it at a CFEB or CF HQ sanctioned event.

-Make up a missed or other workout (equipment and space allowing).

We will also do a mini-metcon to get the blood flowing. Expect burpees.

Doing the above, while it does not as obviously contribute to athletic performance as brutal hard work is essential for most people: skill acquisition is much more difficult when under pressure: if your deadlift sucks, you are not as likely to improve it mid-Diane or on a maximal set, as you are on a focused form workout, as above.

For an in-depth look at why sometimes boring, repetitive journeyman work is so essential, check out the book Talent Is Over-Rated.

Of course this is also a great opportunity to hang out and get to know your fellow CFEB'rs as well!

We will be giving 3-on 1-off programming another shot; every third day will be "Skills, Drills and Records".

We suggest you do one of the following for rest days:

Rest!

- Work on a weighted movement you are having issues with at low weights and low reps; deadlift, squat, press, bench press, Clean and Jerk, Snatch (or associated assistance exercises like clean high pull, etc). Suggested rep scheme:
--OLY lifts; 3-3-3-3-3-3-3 @ 70% of 1RM with at least three minutes of rest in between
--Power lifts 7-7-7-7-7 @ 60% of 1RM with at least three minutes of rest in between

-Work on improving co-ordination: double-under, kip without pulling, butterfly kip, muscle-up handstand practice, etc. Example rep schemes:
--Double Under: 10 sets of 50 singles working on making it as smooth as possible followed by 20 double-under attempts with three minutes of rest in between
--Freestanding Handstand: four sets one minute handstand hold against wall plus 25 freestanding handstand attempts with 3 minutes of rest in between
--Kipping pull-up: ten sets of 3 kips without pulling followed by 3 band-assisted kipping pull-ups with one minute of rest in between
--Muscle-Up: five sets of three ring dips plus three ring pull-ups plus three muscle-up attempts with five minutes of rest in between
--etc please consult Daniel or Max for assistance with programming

-Break a record! From this point forward there are three ways to get on the records board: break a record in class (or with Daniel or Max present), or get your effort on video at GWPC or Ironworks. You may also verifiability do it at a CFEB or CF HQ sanctioned event.

-Make up a missed or other workout (equipment and space allowing).

We will also do a mini-metcon to get the blood flowing. Expect burpees.

Doing the above, while it does not as obviously contribute to athletic performance as brutal hard work is essential for most people: skill acquisition is much more difficult when under pressure: if your deadlift sucks, you are not as likely to improve it mid-Diane or on a maximal set, as you are on a focused form workout, as above.

For an in-depth look at why sometimes boring, repetitive journeyman work is so essential, check out the book Talent Is Over-Rated.

Of course this is also a great opportunity to hang out and get to know your fellow CFEB'rs as well!

We will be giving 3-on 1-off programming another shot; every third day will be "Skills, Drills and Records".

We suggest you do one of the following for rest days:

Rest!

- Work on a weighted movement you are having issues with at low weights and low reps; deadlift, squat, press, bench press, Clean and Jerk, Snatch (or associated assistance exercises like clean high pull, etc). Suggested rep scheme:
--OLY lifts; 3-3-3-3-3-3-3 @ 70% of 1RM with at least three minutes of rest in between
--Power lifts 7-7-7-7-7 @ 60% of 1RM with at least three minutes of rest in between

-Work on improving co-ordination: double-under, kip without pulling, butterfly kip, muscle-up handstand practice, etc. Example rep schemes:
--Double Under: 10 sets of 50 singles working on making it as smooth as possible followed by 20 double-under attempts with three minutes of rest in between
--Freestanding Handstand: four sets one minute handstand hold against wall plus 25 freestanding handstand attempts with 3 minutes of rest in between
--Kipping pull-up: ten sets of 3 kips without pulling followed by 3 band-assisted kipping pull-ups with one minute of rest in between
--Muscle-Up: five sets of three ring dips plus three ring pull-ups plus three muscle-up attempts with five minutes of rest in between
--etc please consult Daniel or Max for assistance with programming

-Break a record! From this point forward there are three ways to get on the records board: break a record in class (or with Daniel or Max present), or get your effort on video at GWPC or Ironworks. You may also verifiability do it at a CFEB or CF HQ sanctioned event.

-Make up a missed or other workout (equipment and space allowing).

We will also do a mini-metcon to get the blood flowing. Expect burpees.

Doing the above, while it does not as obviously contribute to athletic performance as brutal hard work is essential for most people: skill acquisition is much more difficult when under pressure: if your deadlift sucks, you are not as likely to improve it mid-Diane or on a maximal set, as you are on a focused form workout, as above.

For an in-depth look at why sometimes boring, repetitive journeyman work is so essential, check out the book Talent Is Over-Rated.

Of course this is also a great opportunity to hang out and get to know your fellow CFEB'rs as well!

50 Consecutive Chest To Bar Pull-Up Challenge

The 100 day burpee challenge has drawn to a close. Congratulations to CFEB athletes Chuck Sana and Erica Martinez for completing it.

CrossFit East Bay offers the following challenge, with the goal of being able to perform 50 consecutive C2B (chest to bar) pull-ups, or as many consecutive C2B pull-Ups as possible (meaning more or less).

Track your progress here: "CFEB 50 Consecutive Chest-To-Bar Pull-Up Challenge Log"

This challenge will take 100 days.

On day one, Wednesday, October 22, athletes will perform ONE chest-to-bar pull-up.

Every other day the athletes will perform one additional consecutive chest to bar pull-up:

Day One: One C2B Pull-Up
Day Three: Two C2B Pull-Up
Day Five: Three C2B Pull-Up
...
Day One Hundred: Fifty C2B Pull-Up

C2B Pull-Ups can be performed as part of the WOD, assuming there are enough consecutive pull-ups in said WOD. For instance, 37 consecutive pull-ups can be performed in Murph, or Angie, but not Cindy or Helen.

If the athlete fails to hit the target number (for example 15 pull-ups on day 30) they will try again (for the preceding example, 15 pull-ups on day 32). If they fail again (for the preceding example 15 pull-ups on day 34) they will drop back 2 pull-ups ( for the preceding example, 13 on day 36, 14 on day 38, 15 on day 40).

If, as above, the athlete falls behind, and at some point feels they can make up some, or all, of the pull-ups, they may attempt it. For the above example, on day 42, 21 pull-ups are called for, but the athlete's target is 16, if they can manage 18 they then attempt 19 or more on day 44.

The point of this challenge is not to accumulate as many reps as possible, but to perform as many consecutive C2B pull-ups as possible, any and all modifications which will lead to doing more consecutive C2B pull-ups are allowed and encouraged, including:

• Starting at a higher number of pull-ups on day one (such as 80% of max rep C2B pull-ups)
• Using a different pyramid scheme
• Anything that will lead to more consecutive C2B pull-ups

You may buy-in at any time, by performing either the RX reps for the day, or your personal best.

Prizes:

Winners in the following categories will receive a CrossFit East Bay "It Hasn't Killed Me Yet" T-Shirt with "C2B Challenge Winner" emblazoned thereon.

Most Men's Consecutive C2B Pull-Ups
Most Women's Consecutive C2B Pull-Ups
Most Boy's (under 16 at start of challenge) Consecutive C2B Pull-Ups
Most Girl's (under 16 at start of challenge) Consecutive C2B Pull-Ups
Most Men's Masters (over 40 at start of challenge) Consecutive C2B Pull-Ups
Most Women's Masters (over 40 at start of challenge) Consecutive C2B Pull-Ups

To be eligible to win, you must be a member of an affiliate, and post a video on YouTube of your effort, filmed at an affiliate, within 24 hours, PDT of the conclusion of the challenge at midnight on day 100. You must post the link to CrossFit Message Board Thread "CFEB 50 Consecutive Chest-To-Bar Pull-Up Challenge Log".

Standard: the standard is the same as the 2008 CrossFit Games standard:

Each rep of the pull-up will count only when full range of motion is achieved. The bottom limit is your arms fully extended. The top limit will be when any part of your chest (from the clavicle down) physically touches the bar. Again, the rep will be considered complete only when your chest contacts the bar. See Photo, above.

Note to CrossFit East Bay Athletes: at the conclusion of this challenge, only C2B pull-ups will count as RX in our WODs.

"Fran"

Three rounds, 21-15- and 9 reps, for time of:
95#/65# pound Thruster
Pull-ups

-OR-

"Sandbag Fran"

Three rounds, 21-15- and 9 reps, for time of:
75#/45# pound Sandbag Thruster
Pull-ups

Post time to comments.

Compare to 080725.

GWPC rooftop pull-up bar/boulder problem/150 foot smokestack

"Angie"

For time:
100 Pull-ups
100 Push-ups
100 Sit-ups
100 Squats

-OR-

For Time:
100 Kettlebell Swings 55#/35#
100 Clapping Push-Ups
100 V-Ups
100 Burpees

Post time to comments.

80 Meter Track @ GWPC

Thursday 080821

"Helen"

Three rounds for time:
Run 400 meters
1 1/2 pood/ 1 pood Kettlebell X 21 swings (or 55/35 pound dumbbell swing)
12 Pull-ups

10 minute Rest

Deadlift 5-3-3-1-1

Post time for "Helen" and Load for DL to comments.

Compare to 080730.

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The Deadlift, Mark Rippetoe - video [wmv] [mov]

Wednesday 080806

45 pound Dumbbell squat snatch, left arm, 21 reps
45 pound Dumbbell squat snatch, right arm, 21 reps
42 Pull-ups
45 pound Dumbbell squat snatch, left arm, 15 reps
45 pound Dumbbell squat snatch, right arm, 15 reps
30 Pull-ups
45 pound Dumbbell squat snatch, left arm, 9 reps
45 pound Dumbbell squat snatch, right arm, 9 reps
18 Pull-ups

Post time to comments.

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CrossFit Laguna Beach

CrossFit East Workout - video [wmv] [mov]

Tuesday 080729

"Helen"

Three rounds for time:
Run 400 meters
1 1/2 pood Kettlebell X 21 swings (or 55 pound dumbbell swing)
12 Pull-ups

Post time to comments.

Compare to 040208 (this now links back to the CFEB board)

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Wayne Sauve, Mt Sinai, Egypt

Helen Challenge, CrossFit Los Angeles - video [wmv] [mov]

ALSO: If you are so motivated, please do, on your own:

"CrossFit Total"

Back squat, 1 rep
Shoulder Press, 1 rep
Deadlift, 1 rep

Post total to comments.

Compare to 080709.

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CrossFit Certification Seminar, CrossFit Brand X

"Fran"

Three rounds, 21-15- and 9 reps, for time of:
95 pound Thruster
Pull-ups

Post time to comments.

Compare to 080514. (This link now tracks back to the CFEB board, I will try to do this from now on).

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CrossFit Level 2 Certification Seminar WOD - video [wmv] [mov]

Wednesday 070908

"Angie"

For time:
100 Pull-ups
100 Push-ups
100 Sit-ups
100 Squats

Post time to comments.

Compare to 080424.

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Kallista Pappas, CrossFit Games 2008 - video [wmv] [mov]

THIS IS REQUIRED VIEWING FOR ALL CFEB ATHLETES!!

Your choice:

Workout "A"

Run 800 Meters
21 Pull-ups
20 Burpees
1 Kettlebell Swing (Men 53#/women 35#
19 Burpees
2 Kettlebell Swing
18 Burpees
3 Kettlebell Swing
...
etc.
...
3 Burpees
18 Kettlebell Swing
2 Burpees
19 Kettlebell Swing
1 Burpee
20 Kettlebell Swing
21 Pull-Ups
Run 800 Meters

- OR: Do the the National Site CF Games WODs (should only do if can do all RX) -

In any order, perform the following three workouts:

Three rounds, 21-15- and 9 reps, for time of:
95 pound Thruster (65 pound for women)
Pull-ups (chest must hit the bar to count)

5 rounds for time of:
275 pound Deadlifts, 5 reps (185 pounds for women)
10 Burpees (with clap overhead while airborne)

Run either 750m on a steep trail or 1.5 K on a road or track

The start time for the second workout should be 4 hours after the first. The start time for the third workout should be 4 hours after the second.

Post total time for all three workouts to comments.

Friday 080620

Complete as many rounds in 20 minutes as you can of:
65/45 pound Thruster, 10 reps
10 Pull-ups

Post rounds completed to comments.

Compare to 080430.

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Complete as many rounds in 20 minutes as you can of:
15 Pull-ups
30 Push-ups
45 Squats

APT Fran in 2:19

Speal Fran in 2:05

"Fran"

Three rounds, 21-15- and 9 reps, for time of:
95/65 pound Thruster
Pull-ups

Post time to comments.

Compare To 2-22-08

Most Recent National Site Fran: 5-1-08