Rest Day
THIS SATURDAY: CFSBK KIDS CLUB NIGHT!
Want a night off for yourself and your kids? Sign up for CFSBK’s Kids Club Night! Your kid will engage in fun movement activities and games, eat pizza, and watch a movie. We’ll need at least 5 kids to run the event, and right now we have 4 signed up. Make plans to treat yourself and leave the rest to us…
What:
We’ve organized a night of CrossFit kids physical activities and games. We’ll all share a pizza dinner and then watch The NeverEnding Story on the CFSBK big screen.
When:
Saturday, August 12th from 6 to 9 PM
Who:
Kids ages 3-12. Parents can hang out if they want or go out on the town!
Cost:
$50 per child with a 40% discount for additional siblings. Dinner will be provided. Late pickups will result in a $25 fee.
Kids Club Night is capped at 15 children. Please RSVP by tomorrow at midnight!
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Yesterday’s Results Board: Bench Press / Split Squat | NFT Work
Habits vs Goals Farnam Street
2017 CrossFit Games Highlights CrossFit
Bench Press / Split Squat | WOD 7.7.17
BENCH PRESS / SPLIT SQUAT SUPERSET*
A1) Tempo (31×1) Bench Press:
3 x 8
Heavier than last week.
A2) Tempo (31×1) Split Squat:
3 x 8e
Set back foot on a 16-20 inch box and load as appropriate with dumbbells or kettlebells held goblet-style. Heavier/better than last week. If last week was tough, then use the same load and try to perform the reps better.
*Warm up and then perform a set of Bench Presses, followed by a set of Split Squats on each leg. Repeat for 3 work sets of each, resting about a minute between movements. Use a 31×1 tempo for both movements. The last few reps of each set should be tough, but the goal is no misses.
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Exposure 6 of 8
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4-6 Rounds Not for Time (or 20 Minutes):
150′ Farmer Carry, as heavy as possible unbroken
Max Strict Ring Dips (1-2 RIR)
The carry is 75′ out and 75′ back. You can place the implements down at the turnaround but pick them right back up within a few seconds to come back. Aim to begin with at least 7 Dips, scale accordingly. “RIR” stands for “Reps in Reserve”. In other words, you should end the sets to 1 or 2 reps shy of failure. Scale the dips to the Matador as available or to Ring Push-Ups or regular Push-Ups. There should be plenty of space to do Elevated Push-Ups as a further scaling option as needed.
Post work to comments.
From our Instagram account: “Neal G. and Coach Chris Fox have been doing personal training for about 10 years now, starting at NYSC, before Coaches Chris and Jess Fox jumped ship to CFSBK. Here’s to another 10!!!”
Save the Date(s): 10th Anniversary Party and Fight Gone Bad 2017
We have a couple of important save the dates for you on this fine Monday morning. Get your iCals, day planners, calendars, Palm Pilots, farmers almanacs, clay tablets & etc. ready!
The first is CFSBK’s 10th Anniversary Party! Woohoo! This shindig goes down the evening of Saturday, September 30th (exact time TBD). The traditional 10th anniversary gift is tin or aluminum, but we don’t want your recyclables. We just want you to show up, drink some drinks, get down with your gym buds, and help us celebrate 10 years of making Brooklyn a better, fitter borough! Get stoked!
The second is Fight Gone Bad 2017, which will happen on Saturday, October 21st. Since 2008, CrossFit South Brooklyn has conducted a yearly fundraiser in the form of a workout called “Fight Gone Bad.” Last year, we raised over $30,000 for the Brooklyn Community Foundation (BCF), a local organization dedicated to improving the lives of people in Brooklyn by strengthening communities through local giving, grant-making, and community service. This year, we’ll be partnering with BCF again and hope to surpass last year’s donation numbers. We’ll have sign up info soon!
News and Notes
- Missing something? Recent lost and found items are up on our Flickr account, here and here. Claim your stuff before we donate it to CHIPS in two weeks!
- We need just one more RSVP to run next Saturday’s Kids Club Night. See the event page for details!
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Yesterday’s Results Board: Clean and Jerk | C2B Pull-Ups, Pistols, Double-Unders
Emotional Intelligence Needs a Rewrite Nautilus
Women’s Fibonacci Final Finish CrossFit Games
Clean and Jerk | WOD 8.6.17
Clean and Jerk Complex
Every 90 Seconds for 10 Reps:
Clean High Pull + Mid-Hang Clean + Jerk
The pull from the floor on the Clean High Pull should be purposeful and balanced, with your weight balanced over mid-foot. The dip/drive should also be balanced and not pull you forward. Aim to make a few reps at/above 80%.
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Exposure 5 of 8
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AMRAP 12 Minutes:
6 Chest-to-Bar Pull-Ups
12 Alternating Pistol Squats (6e)
24 Double-Unders
Sub Chin-over-Bar or Jumping Pull-Ups as needed. Scale the pistols to box pistols as needed. Elevating your working leg to a box is a scale for lack of strength/flexibility in the non-squatting leg. Squatting to a box scales for the same things but also allows you to reduce the ROM and need for balance a bit. Use a box height that still allows significant ROM, or scale to Goblet Forward Lunges. Scale the Dubs to Singles or 10 attempts as needed.
Post rounds, reps, and Rx to comments.
Next Sunday: The Starting Strength Program Total
Coach Jeremy and Coach Margie’s Starting Strengthers will wrap up their eight-week cycle on Sunday, August 13th starting at 2:00pm. Lifters will be testing their 1RMs in the Back Squat, Press, and Deadlift. All are welcome to come by, hang out, and do some cheering. Get ready for some massive PRs!
News and Notes
- Today’s 2:15pm Free Intro class is cancelled.
- Today’s Active Recovery and Anti-Gravity classes are also cancelled.
- During today’s group classes and Open Gym hours, we’ll be showing the final day of the CrossFit Games on our big screen at 597. All the more reason to get yourself to CFSBK today!
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Yesterday’s Results Board: A Very Long Metcon
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WOD 8.5.17
WOD 8.5.17
For Time:
21-18-15-12-9-6-3
Thrusters 95/65 lbs
Kettlebell Swings 24/16 kg
Burpees
Box Jumps 24/20″
The Barbell and Kettlebell weight should be on the light-medium side for you and unbroken on the fast end, but breaking the larger sets up into 2-3 quick sets is appropriate. Aim to stay steady on the Burpees. The Box Jump is Rx’d as a two-foot takeoff. You may jump down or step down as desired. In our opinion, unless you’re bounding your Box Jumps, stepping down is probably the better way to go. It’s less stress on your joints and will probably allow you to cycle reps faster anyway. If stepping down, alternate your step down leg in some fashion, i.e., every 3 reps or every other rep.
Post time and Rx to comments.
This Week at CFSBK in Review
1. Throughout this weekend’s group classes and Open Gym hours, we’ll be showing the final days of the CrossFit Games on our big screen (without audio) at 597. All the more reason to do some fitness at your favorite gym this weekend!
2. On Monday, we posted a fun Instagram vid of Erica D. getting all gymnasty at OG. If you do a CFSBK-related post, don’t forget to geotag us and use the #CFSBK hashtag. Who knows, you might end up on one of these member mashups we’ve been doing!
3. We need just one more RSVP to run next Saturday’s Kids Club Night. See the event page for details!
4. On Wednesday, we reposted one of last summer’s Guide to Cues, Coach David’s “Knees Out!” Check it out here.
5. Yesterday we “introduced” (you may already know them) some guest coaches you might see at the whiteboard in the coming weeks. Hello Lauren B., Morit S., and Keith Van W.!
6. Celebrate the end of summer—don’t worry, not too soon!—with your CFSBK buds.On Saturday, September 2nd, CFSBK will be hosting a potluck at Prospect Park. Come lounge on the grass, throw some frisbee, toss the ol’ pigskin, and hang out with your gym buds. What better way to spend Labor Day weekend?
7. We have a few schedule changes this weekend. Today’s 10am Yoga for Athletes and 11am Active Recovery classes are cancelled. Sunday’s 2:15pm Free Intro class is also cancelled.
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Yesterday’s Results Board: Rest Day
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Why Newborn Babies Smell So Delicious NY Mag
Rest Day
Mo S.: One of a few “new” faces you might see at the whiteboard over the coming weeks!
Welcoming Guest Coaches to CFSBK
By David Osorio
As you may have heard, Coaches Whitney and Brett are heading out with Jenna J., Kristin H., Katie M., and Sean M. to hike the Tour du Mont Blanc. This is a 9 day, 110 mile hike that circumnavigates Mont Blanc while traveling through Switzerland, Italy, and France. After that Whitney and Brett will be going to San Sebastian, Spain for four days to enjoy the food, the beach, and some surfing after the long trek. Their final stop is a small fishing village in Sweden called Viken where former CFSBK members Mo A. and Kat S. moved a few months ago. They’ll be back to coaching in September!
So we want to give you all a heads up about some guest coaches you may see at CFSBK in August. To help with coverage, we’re bringing in three all-star coaches from outside of our training staff to fill in while they’re gone. Check out the short bios below and look forward to seeing them in upcoming classes!
Morit Summers
Morit has been working out in a gym since she was 14 years old. She graduated from SUNY Cortland with a BS in Exercise Science and Kinesiology and has been a personal trainer since then. It has been about 11 years now, which is hard to believe. Since than, I have been a personal trainer at Equinox and now am off running my own show. She’s very excited to be helping out at CrossFit South Brooklyn!
Lauren Borducci
Lauren has been coaching individuals of wide ranging ages and experience since 2012. She trains private clients around Brooklyn and coaches the parent-baby fitness class, Diapers & Dumbbells, at CFSBK.
Lauren has taught CrossFit classes at local gyms, including occasional group and Kids classes at CFSBK, since 2014. She is CrossFit Level 1 Trainer certified, and is in the process of completing the OPEX Coaching Certificate Program. Lauren has been practicing yoga for more than 20 years and has two daughters who are a fun and inspiring part of her career in health and fitness.
Keith Van Wickler
Growing up as an athlete in Oceanside on Long Island, Keith got an early start in coaching helping out with local youth sports and camps. He began focusing on fitness while training for rugby with powerlifting and eventually used a methodology similar to CrossFit before heading to Australia for a season. After a few injuries, Keith began CrossFit officially in 2010 while pursuing his Masters degree in Physical Education and began coaching at CrossFit Buffalo in 2011.
Since then, he has worked closely with a full spectrum of clients, from Regionals and Games athletes to beginners. Most recently, Keith has worked as the head coach at Active Life Athletics as they’ve developed the Active Life system. He now travels around the country giving workshops and seminars, while working privately with one-on-one and remote clients. Keith is honored and excited for the opportunity to help CFSBKers achieve their goals!
Weekend Schedule Changes
Tomorrow’s 10am Yoga for Athletes and 11am Active Recovery classes are cancelled. Sunday’s 2:15pm Free Intro class is also cancelled.
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Snatch | WOD 8.3.17
Snatch Complex
Every 90 Seconds x 10 Reps:
Snatch High Pull + Mid-Hang Snatch
The pull from the floor on the Snatch High Pull should be purposeful and balanced, with your weight balanced over mid foot. Aim to make a few reps at/above 80%.
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Exposure 5 of 8
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3 Rounds for Time:
500m Row
20 Wall Balls 20/10, 14/9
40 Sit-Ups
Aim to do all the reps unbroken and push the pace a bit on the rows. Keep moving!
Post time and Rx to comments.
Coaches MeLo and Lauren demo the Press at yesterday’s Diapers & Dumbbells class, but Lilyanne is more interested in changing the music. Diapers & Dumbbells meets Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11 to noon. Tell your friends!
SAVE THE DATE: CFSBK PROSPECT PARK POTLUCK ON SEPTEMBER 2ND
Celebrate the end of summer—don’t worry, not too soon!—with your CFSBK buds. On Saturday, September 2nd, CFSBK will be hosting a potluck at Prospect Park. Come lounge on the grass, throw some frisbee, toss the ol’ pigskin, and hang out with your gym buds. What better way to spend Labor Day weekend?
We’ll be on the hill south of the Picnic House from 2pm on. Bring a dish or drink to share. Friends, family, and dogs are, of course welcomed. We can’t wait to see you there!
News and Notes
- This Sunday’s 2:15 pm Free Intro class is cancelled.
- We need just one more RSVP to run next Saturday’s Kids Club Night. See the event page for details!
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Yesterday’s Results Board: Back Squat / Front Squat | Squats, HSPUs, Deadlifts
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Ro vs Boz: O-Course CrossFit
Back Squat / Front Squat | WOD 8.2.17
Tempo Back Squat / Tempo Front Squat (De-load)
Tempo Back Squat (31X1):
2 x 4
Tempo Front Squat (31X1):
1 x 4
2 sets of Back Squats, followed by 1 set of Front Squats. Use the same load as in Week 1’s sets of 8. These should feel light and crisp.
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Exposure 5 of 8
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Every 3 Minutes for 5 Rounds:
21 Squats
7 Handstand Push-Ups
3 Deadlifts 315/225
Score fastest and slowest times. You should be pretty warm from Squatting but don’t just jump to work weight on the Deadlift. The load on the bar should be heavy for you and require 3-4 jumps in weight to get there. Similarly, don’t kick up to a wall for the first time for your first Handstand Push-Up. Warm them up with a few kick ups, then do a few reduced ROM reps, then a few full ones. If you’re doing Box Piked Handstand Push-Ups, then warm those up similarly.
Post fastest time, slowest time, and Rx to comments.
You know we love Spikeball at CFSBK. We even had a Spikeball tournament last summer. But did you know we love it this much?
The CFSBK Guide to Cues: Knees Out
By David Osorio
Originally posted on 6.29.16
Knees out! Chest up! Flat back! The verbal cue is one of the most important tools in a CrossFit coach’s repertoire. You likely have some sense of what these commands mean, but in this new blog feature, we’d like to take a look at some common cues. From time to time, we’ll be offering these short guides to explain what these mean and why they’re important. First up is one we’ve probably all heard: knees out!
When might you hear it in class, and what does it mean?
You’ll usually hear it during some sort of squatting activity, but it can apply to any movement that requires you to bend your knees (e.g., the take-off in a Box Jump or the Olympic lifts). The intention is to keep your knee over your midfoot by shoving your knees out, rather than letting them cave in. In the photos below, note how Lauren’s knee is aligned over her midfoot (left) rather than drifting inward (right).
Why is it important?
When you align your knee over the middle of your foot and maintain that position throughout the movement, you are aligning the muscles of your leg to most effectively produce force, as well as minimizing soft tissue stress. Put simply, if your knees are over the middle of your feet during a Back Squat, you’ll be moving the weight upwards in a straight line. If your knees cave in or splay out, the force you exert won’t be used efficiently to move the weight back up. Instead, it will be absorbed by your soft tissue in a counterproductive way. Pushing your knees out reduces wear and tear on your joints, and who doesn’t want that?
What can I do to fix it?
As far as Squats and the Olympic lifts are concerned, the first and easiest thing you can do is buy weightlifting shoes. An elevated heel allows you to maintain more dorsiflexion of your foot, which is especially useful if you have tight ankles. Lifting shoes provide a stable platform on which you can more effectively engage your feet and give you a better tacticle sense of what your feet are doing, creating a better connection to the floor.
Second, simply being aware of the issue and mentally cueing yourself will go a long way. Many newer CrossFitters simply lack this awareness and aren’t quite sure how to fire some external rotators or activate their glutes. If you’re an experienced CrossFitter and your knees tend to cave in at heavier weights, be your own manager and take some weight off the bar if you can’t maintain good positions. In any case, make sure your set up is correct: your stance is the right width (for you), your feet are active and creating external rotation, and your belly is braced.
Finally, if you’re struggling with keeping your knees out because of mobility issues or muscle weakness, don’t hesitate to ask a coach to watch you Squat and suggest some accessory work. One possibility is the Banded Squat, which will “feed the weakness” and reinforce better positioning.
What cues would you like to see next? Let us know in the comments!
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Yesterday’s Results Board: Rest Day
Alex Parker Demos Strongman’s Fear CrossFit
The Enduring Mystery of the Toynbee Tiles Atlas Obscura
Rest Day
Check out more of these awesome multiple-exposure photos by Robert C. on our Flickr account!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 12th: CFSBK KIDS CLUB NIGHT!
Want a night off for yourself and your kids? Sign up for CFSBK’s Kids Club Night! Your kid will engage in fun movement activities and games, eat pizza, and watch a movie. We’ll need at least 5 kids to run the event. So far, we have just 1 kid registered. Make plans to treat yourself and leave the rest to us!
What:
We’ve organized a night of CrossFit kids physical activities and games. We’ll all share a pizza dinner and then watch The NeverEnding Story on the CFSBK big screen.
When:
Saturday, August 12th from 6 to 9 PM
Who:
Kids ages 3-12. Parents can hang out if they want or go out on the town!
Cost:
$50 per child with a 40% discount for additional siblings. Dinner will be provided. Late pickups will result in a $25 fee.
Kids Club Night is capped at 15 children, so RSVP soon!
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Yesterday’s Results Board: Bench Press / Split Squat | Double-Unders, KB Swings
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Cyclocross Announced as CrossFit Games Event Instagram
BENCH PRESS / SPLIT SQUAT | WOD 7.31.17
BENCH PRESS / SPLIT SQUAT SUPERSET*
A1) Tempo (31×1) Bench Press:
3 x 8
Heavier than last week.
A2) Tempo (31×1) Split Squat:
3 x 8e
Set back foot on a 16-20 inch box and load as appropriate with dumbbells or kettlebells held goblet-style. Heavier/better than last week. If last week was tough, then use the same load and try to perform the reps better.
*Warm up and then perform a set of Bench Presses, followed by a set of Split Squats on each leg. Repeat for 3 work sets of each, resting about a minute between movements. Use a 31×1 tempo for both movements. The last few reps of each set should be tough, but the goal is no misses.
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Exposure 5 of 8
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AMRAP 10 Minutes:
40 Double-Unders
15 Russian Kettlebell Swings
Scale to Singles or 15 attempts on the Dubs. Use a kettlebell that challenges you for unbroken sets.
Post rounds, reps, and Rx to comments.
Here’s Erica D. doing a Meathook Straddle variation at AM OG. Watch Erica doing more cool, gymnasty stuff here and here. Open Gym: it’s not just for for CrossFit!
#CFSBK #FITNESS # SWOLE
We love it when you take photos at the gym and when you rep CFSBK out there in the wider world. Did your buds catch that big PR on video? Or did you maybe take a selfie wearing your CFSBK tee at the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro? (You should be wearing more clothes!) If you post it to Instagram, don’t forget to geotag us and use the #CFSBK hashtag. Who knows, you might end up on one of these member mashups we’ve been doing! 😉
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Road to the Games 17.07 CrossFit
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Back Squat / Front Squat
Tempo Back Squat (31X1):
2 x 6
Tempo Front Squat (31X1):
1 x 6
Heavier than Week 4.
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Exposure 6 of 8
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For Time:
12-9-6-3-6-9-12
Power Snatch 95/65
Toes-to-Bars
The barbell should be light for you and cycled unbroken on the fast end. Same goes for the Toes-to-Bars. Scale the barbell load as needed. If you’re newer to the lift, then perform Hang Power Snatches.
Post time and Rx to comments.
Better, Faster, Stronger (Jump Ropes)
Notice anything different, maybe more colorful, in the back left corner of 597 Degraw? (If not, don’t worry. It’s pretty dark back there!) This week we debuted a shiny new set of 40 color-coded Rogue Fixed Length Speed Ropes to improve your fitness experience. Here’s what we have for you:
(Quantity) Length & Color (Athlete Height):
(4) 88″ Yellow (4’6″ and below)
(4) 94″ Green (4’6″ – 5’0″)
(8) 100″ Orange (5’0″ – 5’5″)
(8) 105″ Red (5’5″ – 5’9″)
(8) 109″ Blue (5’9″ – 6’1″)
(8) 115″ Black (6’1″ – 6’5″)
A few notes on our fun new ropes:
Thanks for Coach Jess for unpacking and organizing these babies. Now’s a great time to start working on those Double-Unders!
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Yesterday’s Results Board: Rest Day
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