1-1-1
(E8/8) Max Effort

Today is the final exposure for Back Squats in this cycle.  On Saturday we're going to run a CrossFit Total so if you can make it then, we recommend some sub max heavy triples today. Your heaviest triple can inform your opening weight for the total.

5 Rounds for time of:
5 Snatches
100m Sprint, 50m out and back

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Chris A and David T hit the partner row workout.
Check out Chris' athletic bio here

Robb Wolf teaches the Kipping Pull-up on Again Faster
Part 1, Part 2

Come see Robb for a Paleolithic Nutrition Seminar at CFSBK on September 4th.  Register Here!

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Fight Gone Bad 5 slowly approaches. So far SBK has raised $3845 for charity and holds steady at 8th place for affiliates worldwide. Have you signed up yet??  Our first team will be announced tomorrow!

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Kids Can Downdog, Too!  Complimentary massages and parent/child Yoga at lululemon tomorrow

Malcolm does some construction site Deadlifts last January

More work? Or a sip of water?
by Christian Fox
 
            You’re mid-Helen. You’re finishing your 2nd round of KB swings and the pull-up bar is waiting for you. So what do you do? Place your bell down, grab a sip of water, wipe the sweat from your face, chalk up your hands, and then size up the pull-up bar? Or do you ditch the bell and get on the pull-up bar knowing that you’ve only got one round left and the big rest is coming. Last sprint, last swings, last pull-ups. Forget the chalky feeling on your tongue; you’re getting on the leader board this time.
 
            In many WODs, a sip of water here and there is totally appropriate. Think Murph, Angie, Barbara (during the rest), or some other 20+minute chipper style WOD. These are designed to be done at a medium to medium-high intensity and take significant time to complete; hence they need to be paced out and can allow for a sip or a break. WODs like Fran, Annie, and the like are meant to be executed at a high intensity throughout, and take a short time to complete. I feel pretty confident saying that you will not dehydrate during 5-10 minutes it takes to complete either of these couplets. Often though, we see athletes stopping mid-WOD to grab a sip or just to put their hands on their hips and rest. Sometimes, sure, this is appropriate. Are you sick, pregnant, injured, or the like? Then yes, you may need to pace even short WODs. But if not, then be honest with yourself about why you’re reaching for your water bottle again or chalking up for the 4th time in 12 pull-ups. It probably isn’t thirst. It’s being uncomfortable with being uncomfortable.
 
            Let me be clear…I’m not saying not to stay hydrated and on the south-side line of Pukieville, but if this sounds like you then try this trick. BEFORE the clock starts, drink a cup of water. Then put your water bottle away from you and out of reach. Mid-WOD when you start to think how nice a little H20 would feel on your tongue, use that to motivate you to finish faster. The water is the reward. Finish and it’s yours.
 
Train smart, but train hard. Remember that intensity is what brings results. Increase your pain tolerance. Try getting more comfortable with being uncomfortable.

How would you describe your discomfort tolerance?  Are there types of workouts or specific exercises you find yourself taking lots of breaks from?

You and a partner will attempt to row as many meters as possible
in 20 minutes.  Individuals are not allowed to row more than 500m per
turn. Can your team break 5,000m in the allotted time?

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partner, total meters rowed and strategy to comments.
compare to 12.06.09

Review Coach Nick's rowing technique before today's class.

Skill Work
Handstand Practice
Level A. Kick-ups
Level B. Spotted Inversions
Level C. Freestanding Practice

Armando and Dom finish up the new pull-up bars

Good luck and farewell to Christian D who after over a year of training at CFSBK will be moving to The Hague (Netherlands)!   Christian has made enormous gains with us and we can't wait to hear all about his training overseas.
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Congratulations to Team SBK on their performances on yesterdays Bronx Half Marathon.  Here's how we did:
Mike W 1:35:25
Joe W 2:02:14
Jess F 2:03:04
Dan R 2:07:16
Asta F 2:10:55
Chris F 2:23:52
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Cycle A of our upcoming Strength Intensive is already SOLD OUT.  Intermediate lifters looking to join Cycle B should sign up ASAP!  Register Here

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You are how you move Chip Conrad / Physical Subculture
Robb Wolf on refined carbohydrates CrossFit

For time:
50 Burpees
25 Thrusters 95/65
50 Box Jumps, 24"/20"
25
Deadlifts 225/185
50 Double Unders
25 Pull-Ups
50 Burpees

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time and Rx to comments.
compare to 1.10.10

Wall Ball!

Happy Birthday, Dan H!

Good luck to Chris F, Jess F, Dan R, Asta F, Mike W and Joe W on today's Bronx Half Marathon!!

5-5-5
(E7/8) Sets Across

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compare to 8.11.10

Assistance Work
3-5 Medium Sled Sprints, 50'
3-5 Heavy Sled Drags, 50'

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Dharma F learns to Deadlift

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