Power Snatch

Every minute on the minute x 15:
2 Power Snatches

These will add up quickly, so start modestly on the load and only increase if the reps feel crisp. Do them touch-and-go if you can organize them, do quick bailed singles if you can not.

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Exposure 7 of 8

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For Time:
50 Calorie Row
50 Toes-to-Bars
50 Box Jump Overs 24/20″

Sub volume or to Hanging Leg or Knee Raises or 100 Sit-Ups for the T2B as needed. For the Box Jump Overs , there is no extension requirement on top of the box but you must be facing the box, i.e. no lateral jumps. Two foot take-off is Rx’d, get down however desired.

Post time and Rx to comments.

The Chainsaw Roses of Love respresenting at yesterday’s Girls Gone Rxed event at CrossFit 718. We’ll have a full report on all the ass kicking soon | Photo by Thomas H.

Save the Date: Save the Date: Squad WOD at CFSBK 

Did Girls Gone Rxed pique your interest in getting involved with New York’s community of woman CrossFitters? Then save the date for Squad WOD at CFSBK!

Date: Sunday, November 6th, 3pm – 5pm
What: A women-focused WOD led by Crossfit Solace Coach Heidi Jones

Squad WOD is a female-focused workout that takes place at different gyms across the NYC area. The intention is to bring women together in an environment that is free of judgement and overflowing with empowerment, camaraderie, and support for each other.  

Squad WOD is a chance to meet, connect, make new friends, and empower one another in an environment that is all about celebrating each of our strengths and broadening our squads.  

After each workout, there will be a different speaker who tells her story of triumph over obstacles in a continued effort to inspire the group.  

The cost of the event is $20. The money raised will be donated to a local women’s charity. 

The workouts are for all levels of CrossFit athlete from beginner to advanced. We’ll have registration info for the CFSBK event soon!

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Watching Male Spiders Practice the Art of Seduction NY Mag
The Strongest Man in the World vs. The Fittest Man in the World Super Training

Back Squat / Front Squat

Fitness
Back Squat: 2 x 5 Linear Progression
Front Squat: 2 x 3 Linear Progression

Heavier than last week

Performance
Back Squat: 85% x 3 x 2
Front Squat: 85% x 3 x 2

Post Loads to comments
Exposure 14 of 16
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Team WOD
In teams of 3, complete the following for time:
1 Mile run buy in (team runs the mile together) then,
300 Wall Balls 20/10, 14/9

All three teammates must be back in the gym before the first Wall Ball shot occurs. Break the Wall Balls up however desired.

Post time, Rx, and partners to comments.

Coaches Margie and Jeremy have watched an estimated 5,529,000 Deadlifts together | Photo by Thomas H.

Girls Gone Rx at CrossFit 718

Todayour friends at CrossFit 718 will be hosting Girls Gone Rx Brooklyn. Teams of 3 ladies will compete in 4 events throughout the day to raise awareness for Breast Cancer. $30 for each team’s registration fee will be donated directly to Bright Pink. CFSBK is proud to be sending four teams to the competition:

 Chainsaw Roses of Love: Charlie N., Kayleigh R., Kelly L.
Flexual Healing: Griselle O., Val K., Tyler G.
Wall Ball Busters: Melody W., Elyssa S., Natalie R.

Kick some ass, ladies!

718 is just a quick bike or train ride away. Head on up to cheer for our athletes!

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Warm Up Routine for Gymnastics and Handstands Tykato Fitness
Less Than 1 in 10 Teens Gets Enough Exericise Harvard Medical School

CFSBK mamas Mary H. and Coach MeLo | Photo by Coach JB

This Week at CFSBK in Review

1. In another week of Humans of Starting Strength Program, we talked to Andre L. and the dynamic duo of BFFs Micheline G. and Christina L.

2. With two weeks to go until the main event, Fight Gone Bad Fundraising season is in full swing! We just passed $5000, but we still have a long way to go. On Monday, we gave you a letter you can tweak and send to your friends and family. Let’s do this!

3. FGB TEAM CAPTAINS: Your t-shirt orders are due today by noon. Please submit them to Coach Jess at info [at] crossfitsouthbrooklyn.com.

4. In our latest installment of Behind the Desk, we learned more about another one of our beloved front desk staff members, Lynsey R. We also learned what a “smoggie” is and that Coach David’s sheep costume is still boring old white.

5. Yesterday we introduced a new class called Short Circuit! We’re very excited about this new offering and hope that you’ll spread the word to your friends and family.

Girls Gone Rx at CrossFit 718

Tomorrow, October 1st, our friends at CrossFit 718 will be hosting Girls Gone Rx Brooklyn. Teams of 3 ladies will compete in 4 events throughout the day to raise awareness for Breast Cancer. $30 for each team’s registration fee will be donated directly to Bright Pink. CFSBK is proud to be sending four teams to the competition:

Flexual Healing: Griselle O., Val K., Tyler G.
Wall Ball Busters: Melody W., Elyssa S., Natalie R.

718 is just a quick bike or train ride away. Head on up to cheer for our athletes!

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Yesterday’s Whiteboard: Clean and Jerk | “Jackie”
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The Ninety-Two-Year-Old Powerlifter The Walrus

Power Clean and Push Jerk

Every minute on the minute x 15:
2 Power Clean and Push Jerks

These will add up quickly, so start modest on the load and only increase if the reps feel crisp. Do them touch-and-go if you can organize them. Do quick bailed singles if you cannot.

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Exposure 7 of 8

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“Jackie”

For Time:
1000m Row
50 Thrusters, 45 lbs
30 Pull-Ups

This classic benchmark (and CFSBK Leaderboard item) should hurt a bit and is all about how much you want to push it. Baller status for doing the reps all unbroken. Try to keep the bar on your body for all 50 reps. NO BAILING THE EMPTY BARS! If you think you’ll bail, then set up a lighter bar with bumps on it. Resting the bar on your back is allowed. Standard scaling options for Pull-Ups: volume, Jumping Chest-to-Bar, DIY bands, or Ring Rows.

Post time and Rx to comments.

Short Circuit: Reprogram Your Body!™

CrossFit South Brooklyn is thrilled to announce Short Circuit, a new class utilizing some of the best training methods to give you a great total body workout in just one hour. Each class includes two circuits programmed specifically to help you shed pounds while increasing your strength, stamina, and flexibility. At Short Circuit, we want you to get sweaty, have fun, and build confidence, one workout at a time. We create an inclusive space where people can feel comfortable exactly where they are in their fitness journeys and, more importantly, challenge themselves to get better. Our instructors have worked with clients in every age group, with every body type, and across all ability levels. We want to show you that you’re capable of much more than you thought! This is our passion. This is our goal.

Each Short Circuit class consists of 4 segments:

Plug In
We start classes with a comprehensive, dynamic warm-up programmed to get your body ready for exercise while practicing skills and positions relevant to the day’s class.

1st Circuit (strength/stamina)
The 1st Circuit focuses on your strength and stamina by using 3-4 exercises done in sequence for 15-20 minutes. We use dumbbell, kettlebell, and bodyweight exercises programmed to keep your muscles strong and toned.

2nd Circuit (conditioning, intervals)
Here’s where things heat up! We’ll use a variety of high-intensity intervals to bump up your heart rate up and really make you sweat. Whether you’re on the rowing machine, swinging a kettlebell, or doing some Burpees, you’ll get your endorphins pumping with our higher intensity circuit.

Unplug
Finally, we finish with some extra core and flexibility work before sending you off to take on the rest of your day. You’ll be recharged and ready to go!

What if I can’t do something?
Every movement we teach and perform will have a variety of scaling options, so you’ll be challenged whether you’re flying through a set of 10 Push-Ups or still working on your first one. Our seasoned coaches can modify your workouts specifically for your abilities all while motivating you to do your best and to go a little further, faster, longer than you thought possible. We are here to help everyone achieve their goals, one drop of sweat at a time! No experience is required to take a Short Circuit class. Just show up and get fit!

Ok, so wait, is this CrossFit?
Not really! While we will offer CFSBK members a 15% discount on Short Circuit punchcards, this class is ideal for your friends and family who want to get fitter but perhaps aren’t quite ready to take the plunge into the world of WODs and AMRAPs and barbells. In short, please spread the word!

Schedule
Monday 9:00am
Wednesday 9:00am
Friday 9:00am

Class Cap: We will limit our class size to 15 people to ensure that every member gets individual attention and there is plenty of equipment to go around. RSVP will required to attend each class.

REGISTER HERE!

Fight Gone Bad Fundraising Update and Notes

• We far we’ve raised almost $5,000 for Brooklyn Community Foundation! Team He Man and the Masters of the Universe has surged into first place with team Bring It On Fleek! not far behind. So far, Charles S. is our top individual fundraiser. We’re off to a great start, but there’s still more work to be done. Onward, FGBers!
• A few spots have opened up! If you’d like to participate, please e-mail Coach Jess at info [at] crossfitsouthbrooklyn.com as soon as possible!
• TEAM CAPTAINS: You should have received an e-mail from Jess about shirt sizes. The deadline for submitting your team’s shirt info is this Friday by noon.

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Yesterday’s Whiteboard: Back Squat / Front Squat | Double Unders, Run, Burpees
Practice Doesn’t Make Perfect The New Yorker
Dan Bailey’s First “Jackie” CrossFit

Back Squat / Front Squat

Fitness
Back Squat: 2 x 12 Linear Progression
Front Squat: 2 x 8 Linear Progression

Heavier than last week

Performance
Back Squat: 70% x 2 x 2
Front Squat: 70% x 2 x 2

Every other exposure is a de-load so these should feel light.

Post loads to comments.
Exposure 13 of 16

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3 Rounds for Time:
30 Double-Unders
200m Run
10 Burpees

The goal is to push the pace on this one and try and finish before the hurt kicks in. Sub 10 attempts or 75 singles for dubs as needed.

Post time and Rx to comments.

Behind the Desk: Lynsey Roddham

You all love the Underneath the Hoodie series and now we’re bringing back the Behind the Desk series, about our beloved and much appreciated Front Desk staff. These CrossFitters take care of the important duties of checking in our members, handling walk-ins, tidying up after classes, and so many other things that it would take forever to list them. They are the glue that holds this gym together.

Last time, it was Juan L. And now (drum roll, please), introducing another newish front desker…

Name (and any nicknames): Lynsey Roddam, aka Lynz, Roddam, Rodderz, or Rodney.

Where were you born and where did you grow up? I was born in a town called Middlesbrough in the North East of England where people are often referred to as “smoggies” (mainly by opposing soccer supporters) due to the pollution emitted by the industrial power stations! I was then brought up in a market town from the age of 7 in North Yorkshire called Northallerton. Think Sheep, Yorkshire tea, Yorkshire puddings, and lots and lots of gravy, as well as phrases such as “ee by gum” and “aye up.” Baffled?! You can find more examples and translations here!

How long have you been CrossFitting, and how did you arrive at CFSBK? I briefly started CrossFit in London back in June(ish) 2015. Shortly after we found out about our move to New York so I put it on hold and started again in January 2016. We live just around the corner so CFSBK is our nearest CrossFit, which incidentally we’re thrilled about because it’s clearly the best one!

Any front-desk public service announcements? Please put your kettlebells and dumbbells back in the right order! 🙂

Ask me about that time I… Texted David O. to ask him if he wanted me to dye his sheep costume!

What are you up to when you’re not at 597 Degraw Street? I’m always at 597 Degraw Street.

What are three (non essential like food and water) things you can’t live without? Good people, positive vibes, and Yorkshire tea!

You have friends or family coming to visit from out of town. What do you take them to do in NYC? Even though Rob and I have only been here for just less than a year we’ve had soooo many visitors, so I’m pretty much an established tour guide! The first thing, especially if they’ve never been here before, has to be a walk along Brooklyn Heights promenade towards Brooklyn Bridge Park, usually followed by a stroll over Brooklyn Bridge. It offers great photo opportunities and a cultural slap in the face. Especially when the biggest city your visitor has ever been to is Leeds, West Yorkshire with a population of 750,000 and where the tallest building sits at a staggering height of 370ft! We always take guests to our favourite restaurant in our neighborhood: Al Di La and an NYC trip wouldn’t be complete without a roof top view in the form of Empire State Building, Top of the Rock, or a rooftop bar hop! Finally, for those who get truly starstruck, a visit to 66 Perry Street (Carrie Bradshaw’s house!). 

Favorite and least favorite lift:  My favourite lift would have to be a Split Jerk or a Deadlift. My least favourite lift (its not a lift!) is anything involving running. Literally my most hated thing in the world.

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Yesterday’s Whiteboard: Rest Day
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