CrossFit South Brooklyn

Established 2007

Tuesday 11.17.20

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CFSBK @ Home: 7am, 12pm & 6pm
Morning Mindfulness: 8am
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Today’s Programming

CrossFit

CrossFit Group Class Programming Template

STRENGTH

5 Rounds for quality and load of:
Row 20 Cals
15 DB Bench Press
10 FFE Front Rack Reverse Lunges

Notes:
While this workout is not for time, move steadily through each of the movements at an aerobic pace and keep your heart rate up.
Row: Keep these at ~85% RPE
BP: Should be challenging to hit 15 reps in one set.
LG: Taken out of rack, alternate legs for 10 total reps, increase weight per round if able.

ASSISTANCE

3-4 Sets:
10 Slow Rower Pike-Ups
10 DB Hammer Curls

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Conditioning

20:00 EZ Pace
4ea KB/DB Windmills
16 Mountain Climbers
8 DB/KB Good Mornings
16 Forearm Plank Reaches

*Count one foot for 16 Reps on the Mountain Climbers

Strength

5 Sets on Each Side of:
8 Single Arm DB No Push Up Burpee Deadlift
6 Lateral Lunge + KB/DB Clean
4 Waiter Squats
4 Single Arm DB/KB Press

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Coach Lynsey demonstrating today’s Rower Pike-Ups

CFSBK Diversity and Inclusion Intake Form

In case you missed it yesterday, we have a new CFSBK Diversity and Inclusion Intake Form for our current and former members. For a full explanation regarding this form, scroll down to see yesterday’s post to see the full write-up.

How we can Face the Future without Fear, Together: Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks TED

Monday 11.16.20

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CFSBK @ Home: 7am, 12pm & 6pm
Teens/Preteens: 4:30pm

Today’s Programming

CrossFit

CrossFit Group Class Programming Template

STRENGTH

Pause Back Squat
3-3-3-3-3

Notes:
Work up to a heavy pause triple. See if you can match your heavy 5s from last week.

CONDITIONING

AMRAP 14:00
8 Shoulder Presses
16 H2H Kettlebell Swings
32 Double Unders

Notes:
Compare to 9.2.20, aim for 5+ rounds
SP: Strict, taken out of rack. Choose a load where you can do the early sets unbroken but may need to break it into two sets as you fatigue.
KB: All sets should be unbroken but feel heavy.
DU: 32DU/16DU/32Alt2/64 Singles

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Warm Up

3 – 4 Rounds of:
7ea Worlds Greatest Stretch
10 Scapular Push Ups
10 NP Burpees
:15 Reverse Plank Bridge

Conditioning

Every 1 min for 30 mins do:
5ea Single Arm Bent Over Row
10 Push-ups
15 Air Squats

*If you have a pull up bar at home, you can perform the workout as 5 Pull Ups; 10 Push Ups; 15 Air Squats

One of our primary goals at CFSBK is to create a space that’s warm, inclusive, and inviting to people of all backgrounds and abilities. Over the past 13 years, we’ve been fortunate enough to have worked with thousands of individuals who have trusted us with their fitness and safety. We don’t take that for granted. We are so grateful to everyone who has given us a chance whether it be for a single workout or years of regular training at the gym. This summer, in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the subsequent fallout in CrossFit due to former CEO Greg Glassman’s egregious response to it all, everyone had to take a step back. In doing so, CFSBK had to reevaluate who we were, what we do, and what kind of space we have curated. Even after over a decade in business, CFSBK is a continual work in progress. This year, more than ever has shown us how much more work is needed to show up for each other, particularly marginalized communities.

While much time, effort, and energy has been directed at rebuilding our business operations and membership base after a 5-month closure due to the pandemic, we recognized that we could and should still be doing more on this front. A few months ago, after some internal discussions and debate regarding my decision to return to CrossFit affiliation post Eric Roza’s purchase of the company, one of our employees, Christine Williams really stood out as someone with deep care and concern for these issues. We realized this was an opportunity to elevate her within our organization to help CFSBK live up to the ideals we strive for.  Christine has been working behind the scenes over the past couple of months, establishing relationships with local organizations, doing teacher training for an upcoming movement, and mindfulness class we’ll be offering to the BIPOC community and helping us continue to expand and evolve who and what CFSBK is.

One important first step we realized was to first ask our own community both current and former how they’ve experienced our space as it relates to their identity. This can be interactions with members, staff, or just how being one of the only “X” has affected them in our space and where we could do better. The intake form we created is inclusive of race, ethnicity, size, ability, gender, age, or any other variable of your identity that you bring with you as you enter our gym. Below is a link to the Diversity and Inclusion Intake Form where you can share your own experiences and help us potentially shine a light on any blind spots we might have, address any interactions of note (both positive and negative), and let us know if we’re really living up to our Statement of Inclusion and Anti-Oppression. We’ll take this feedback and discuss it internally as staff along with some additional sensitivity training we have planned and use it as a valuable tool to make sure we’re steering the ship in the right direction. We appreciate the time any and all take to provide feedback and thank you in advance for your candor and honesty.

 

CFSBK Diversity and Inclusion Intake Form

 

Sunday 11.15.20

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Active Recovery: 10am

CrossFit

CrossFit Group Class Programming Template

STRENGTH

Touch & Go Deadlift
10-10-10

Notes:
Work up to a heavy set of touch and go deadlifts. Only perform what you would consider 3 solid work sets.

METCON

In 25:00

Run 1 Mile
then AMRAP the remaining time:
10 Devil’s Presses
15 Kipping Pull-Ups
20 Anchored Sit-Ups

Notes
Run: 1 Mile= 3 laps around the block. This should take no more than around 10:00. Scale to 2 laps if needed. Row scale is 2K or 1500m
KPU: 15 Jumping Pull-Ups / 8 Strict or Banded
Sit-Ups: Use your DP DBs for anchors.


Oriana on the Air bike

CrossFit Scholarship Program: “Why We’re Here”

The mission of the CrossFit Scholarship Program is to spark meaningful changes in underrepresented and underserved communities by providing foundational health and fitness education through free access to the CrossFit Level 1 Certificate Course.

The third instantiation of the program took place at CrossFit Music City in Nashville, Tennessee, from Sept. 26-27, 2020, and was held in conjunction with Steve’s Club, a national nonprofit organization that brings fitness, nutrition, and mentorship to at-risk and underserved youth.

CrossFit Seminar Staff member Larry Thomas (CF-L3), who was part of the teaching team at the event, shares updates on the program’s first cohort from Atlanta, Georgia, and reflects on what makes the program special.

“We have such a great system in place to build these relationships,” Thomas says. Participants are “now starting to see, through the relationships with us, that there’s an opportunity for them to potentially grow,” he adds, noting how the program increases awareness of career options, such as coaching and business ownership.

A few participants in the course share what they learned and why it is meaningful to them, and CrossFit Seminar Staff members describe the role CrossFit has played in their lives.

Saturday 11.14.20

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CFSBK @ Home: 10am

Today’s Programming

CrossFit

CrossFit Group Class Programming Template

STRENGTH

Front Squat
3-3-3-3-3

Notes:
Work up to a heavy triple on the front squat. Keep 1-2 reps in reserve on your heaviest sets.

METCON

In 25:00

Row 2000m
then 4 Rounds of:
12 DB Thrusters
12 Box Jump Overs
12 Push-Ups
then,
Row for meters in the remaining time.

Notes
YERRRP

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Workout of the Day

42 Min EMOM :40 work :20 rest
1) Low Box Runners
2) American KB Swings
3) Side Plank (Right)
4) :20ea Single Arm DB No Push-Up Burpee Deadlift
5) Side Plank (Left)
6) :20ea DB Floor Press
7) Bear Crawl Steps or Wall Walks


Welcome back Oumou!!! This was her first class back in action!

Friday 11.13.20

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CFSBK @ Home: 7am, 12pm
Morning Mindfulness: 8am
Fit55 @ Home: 11am Fit55 Zoom Room (Password: fit55)

Today’s Programming

CrossFit

CrossFit Group Class Programming Template

STRENGTH

Shoulder Press
5-5-3-3-1-1

Notes:
Work up through a heavy 5, 3 and 1 rep range on the shoulder press. Only go as heavy as you can maintain good form and control with. Focus on a tight trunk to prevent hyper-extending your back on the difficult reps.

METCON

AMRAP 12:00
24 Double Unders
12 alt Front Rack Reverse Lunges
12 Burpees

Notes:
Doubles: 24DU / 12DU / 24 alt 2 / 42 Singles
Lunges: Should be done in one unbroken set every round.
Burpees: If you came on Wednesday and not yesterday you can sub 8 kipping pull-ups with the normal scaling options. You’ll just have to take the bar off the floor unless you’re doing self assisted chins.

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Warm Up

2 – 3 Rounds:
12 Alt Squat Thoracic Rotations
6 Inchworms w/Shoulder Taps
6ea Side Plank Rotations

Strength

A1. Goblet Squats
4 x 6 – 8 Reps @31×1

A2. RFE Single Leg RDL
4 x 8 – 10 Reps Each

A3. Hollow Rocks
4 x 12 – 15 Reps

Conditioning

AMRAP 12:00
24 Jumping Jacks
6ea Lateral Lunge + KB/DB Clean
12 Tuck Ups

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Warm-Up

3 Rounds:
6e Stationary Lateral Lunges
6e Single Arm Shoulder External Rotations
6 Tall Plank to Low Plank

Strength

4-5 sets each of:
1) 6-8e Single Arm Sumo Deadlift High Pulls
2) 6-8e Turkish Sit Ups

*Rest about :30-1:00 between exercises

Interval Conditioning Circuit

5 Rounds of 30s Work / 30s Rest
1) Seated Knee Tucks
2) Squats
3) Jumping Janes

Rotating through the work stations, aim to work at a challenging pace on each station.


We are deeply saddened to announce that CFSBKer Christian Brink passed away this week in a car accident. Christian had been a member since 2014 and most recently (Feb) been active in coach Jeremy’s Strength Cycle. Christian was always a pleasure to have around the gym and a friend to all. He was the co founder of Audm which was recently purchased by the New York Times and is survived by his wife and young daughter. We’ll miss you, Christian.

Thursday 11.12.20

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Virtual Yoga: 7am
Pilates Happy Hour: 6:00pm
Kids: 4:30pm

CrossFit

CrossFit Group Class Programming Template

STRENGTH

Power Clean + Hang Clean
1-1-1-1-1

Notes
The second clean can be caught above or below parallel. Focus on working up to a challenging load and keep the overall volume low.
Athletes who know how to perform the movement can sub in the same complex as a snatch.

METCON

AMRAP 20:00
24 Cal Row
12 Kipping Pull-Ups
12 Power Clean and Jerks

Notes
Row: 24 cals / 18 cals (Choose 18 cals if you’re rowing under 700 cals/hour)
Pull: 12 KPU / 8 KPU / 12 Jumping Pull-Ups / 8 Banded or Strict pull-ups
PC&J: Should be feel like a medium weight. Can be performed as 1-3 touch and go mini-sets or 12 singles where you’re able to set up and execute the next rep right away. (../115/95/75/55/35..)

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Wednesday 11.11.20 🇺🇸 Veteran’s Day🇺🇸

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CFSBK @ Home: 7am, 12pm & 6p

Today’s Programming:

CrossFit

CrossFit Group Class Programming Template

STRENGTH

Deadlift
3-3-3-3-3

Notes:
Every rep should start from a dead start, no touch and go reps.

METCON

EMOM 16:00
A: 1:00 Max Reps Double Unders
B: 8-12 Pendlay Rows
C: 1:00 Max Reps Burpees
D: Rest

Notes
JR: This would be a great chance to work on your double unders if they’re a work in progress! Otherwise alt 2 step or singles.
PR: Reps should be completed in one continuous set. You may change the load or stay at the same weight through the workout.

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Conditioning

4 Rounds or 20:00 EZ Pace
10 DB/KB Palloff Press
20 Mountain Climbers
10 Alt Goblet Cossack Squats
20 Russian Twists
:30ea Star Plank

*Count on foot for 20 reps on the mountain climbers

Strength

5 Sets on Each Side of:
10 Single Arm KB/DB Swings
8 Single Arm KB/DB Hang Snatches
6 Single Arm Contralateral Reverse Lunge Thrusters
4 Single Arm Bent Over Rows


Coach Victoria during her time in the USAF.
Thank you to all the veterans out there for your service!

Is There a Better Way to Observe Veterans Day? The Atlantic

Tuesday 11.10.20

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CFSBK @ Home: 7am, 12pm & 6pm
Morning Mindfulness: 8am
Fit55 @ Home: 11am Fit55 Zoom Room (Password: fit55)

Today’s Programming

CrossFit

METCON

20:00 / 4-5 Rounds for Quality & Load:
12-16 Reps DB Bench Press
16-20 Unbroken Heavy Wall Ball Shots (or Kettlebell Swings)
20 Weighted Anchored Sit-Ups

Notes:
Move at a steady pace and increase the load on each movement as appropriate.
Bench P: You should only have 1-2 reps in reserve left on the bench press. With dumbbells that means this should get very hard! If your form falls off however, stop the set and decrease the load if you’re not getting at least 12 reps.
Wall Ball: Use a heavier medicine ball than you typically do, even if you have to hit a lower target. Medballs go up to 30lbs. If you came yesterday and want less squat volume sub heavy Kettlebell swings in, try to swing a bell you’ve never touched before!
Sit-Ups: Use the Bench Press DBs to anchor your feet on. Use a gomat, . Maintain tension and extension and don’t relax at the bottom.

STRENGTH

A1: RFE Split Squat
8e-8e-8e-8e

A2:
1:00 Max Double Unders or jump rope practice (doing JR Wednesday)
or
Jog 130m (running Thursday)

Notes
RFESS: aka bulgarian split squat. Load with a DB held at the hang on the same side as your back leg. You can use your upright for some balance and set-up assistance.
A2: Choose a movement based on which day you won’t be coming, or just what you’d prefer.

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Workout of the Day

5 Rounds for Time of:
40 (20ea) Single Arm Overhead Lunges
30 Gate Swings
20 (10ea) Single Arm DB/KB Thrusters
10 Push Ups

Time Cap: 40:00

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Warm-Up

3 Rounds:
12 Alternating Standing Knee Hugs
6 Tall Plank to Down Dog Shin Taps
6 Reverse Bridge Plank Ups

Strength

4-5 sets each of:
1) 4-5e Single Leg Chair Squats, or 8-10 Goblet Squats
2) 5-10 Chair Dips

*Rest about :30-1:00 between exercises

Conditioning

10 Minutes of Continuous Effort:
5 Inchworms
10 Alternating Mountain Climbers
10e Single Arm Bent Over Rows

Aim to work at a challenging pace with minimal transition time between exercises.


Liz and Zelda enjoying a belly rub on a beautiful day

25th & 26th Month – (Watermelon & Banana Feeding Frenzy) NO filter, NO CO2, NO Ferts 5 Gallon Nano

Monday 11.9.20

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CFSBK @ Home: 7am, 12pm & 6pm
Teens/Preteens: 4:30pm

Today’s Programming

CrossFit

STRENGTH

Back Squat
5-5-5-5-5

Notes
Try to go a bit heavier than last week’s pause squats. Keep about 2-3 reps in reserve.

METCON

4 Rounds for reps of:
1:00 Air Bike Cals
1:00 Thrusters
4:00 Recovery movement

Notes
Perform the first two movements at what feel like an 80-95% effort, gradually increasing intensity per round.
Thrusters: the weight should feel medium heavy and you should be getting no less than 12 and no more than 20 or so reps per round. If you can do more, increase the weight. You may choose do either barbell or dumbbell thrusters, depending on which you prefer.
Recovery: After some initial rest following the thrusters, the coaches will guide you through some recovery movement and exercises at low intensity until the next round begins.

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Warm Up

2 – 3 Rounds:
12 Alt Thoracic Bridges
12 Alt Plank Toe Touches
24 High Knees

Strength

A1. Single Arm DB/KB Upright Row
4 x 8 – 10 Reps Each

A2. Half Kneeling DB/KB Press
4 x 8 – 10 Reps Each

A3. Weighted Sit Ups
4 x 12 – 15 Reps

Conditioning

AMRAP 15:00
4-6-8-10-12-14-16…
KB/DB Swings
Single Arm Push Press
Burpees

Happy 80th Birthday, Neal Goldman!

This weekend our own Neal Goldman reached a new status of legendary by celebrating his 80th birthday! Neal has been training at CFSBK alongside his daughter Jess since 2009. He started working with coach Chris Fox at NYSC and when coach Fox made the move to CFSBK, Neal followed along as well. Chris, Neal and Jess trained together consistently for well over a decade until the Foxes recent move to Ohio. Since then, Neal has transitioned to training with Coach Lauren and is in it for the long haul (or rather, the even longer haul). Happy 80th Birthday to a great gym member, friend, father, grandfather and someone we couldn’t be more proud of and inspired by! Take a trip down memory lane with some of these shots of Neal through the years.


When you’re in the gym on your 80th… YOU FLEX!

Neal! from CrossFit South Brooklyn on Vimeo.

Learn more about Neal, his daughter Jess and Coach Chris from this 2015 video by Kate Reece!


Neal and Chris celebrating over 10 years of working together in 2017.



Team shot and Chris and Neal taking on box jumps during Fight Gone Bad 2016


Neal and Jess training at CFSBK in 2013

Sunday 11.8.20

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Active Recovery: 10am

CrossFit

CrossFit Group Class Programming Template

STRENGTH

EMOM 12:00
1 Power Clean

Notes
Work up to a heavy single on the power clean. Move well and be aggressive! Get after it!

METCON

AMRAP 15:00
5 Burpee Box Jumps
5 Strict Pull-Ups
15 Kettlebell Swings

Notes:
BBJ: If you came yesterday you can do 10 box jumps instead of burpee box Jumps
Pull: 5 Strict / 3 Strict / 5 Banded / 8 Self Assisted
KB: Heavy and unbroken

CASHOUT

3 Rounds:
12-16 DB Curls
1:00 Plank


Mike “the whole F’n” Crumshow pulling under a clean

Equipment for Sale

CFSBKer Runit C is selling a 15kg barbell and plates totaling 95lbs as well as some clips. They were purchased for $584 and he is selling them for $450 for the whole set or $250 for the bar and clips and $200 for the plates if you don’t need both. These are essentially brand new and were purchased right before the gym opened and were only used twice. If you’re interested email runitchhaya@gmail.com

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