12/24/2024

12 Days of Christmas

12oz Carbonated Beverage

11 Burpees

10 Pull-Ups

9 Wall Balls (20/14)

8 Box Jumps (24/20)

7 SDHP (95/65)

6 Toes to Bar

5 Power Cleans (95/65)

4 Overhead Squats (95/65)

3 Thrusters (95/65)

2 Handstand Push-Ups

1 Turkish Get Up (45/35)

Target Time: 25-30 Minutes

Time Cap: 45 Minutes

CrossFit KGB
12/23/2024

Shock Method - Squat

“Shock Method”
3-4 sets:
6 Back Squats (Heavy)
12 Double Dumbbell Front Rack Lunges (Total/in place) (Moderate)
25 Jumping Air Squats (Fast)
-Rest 2:00 to 2:30 between sets-

Score = weight of the Back Squats. You can increase weight or stay the same across all sets.

‘Tis the Season

Affiliate Compete (RX+)

5 sets

100 Double Unders

30 Push Ups

-Rest 1:00 between sets-

Freedom (RX'd)
5 sets
100 Double Unders
25 Push Ups
- Rest 1:00 between sets -

Independence
5 sets
75 Double Unders
20 Push Ups
-Rest 1:00 between sets-

Liberty
5 sets
75 Single Unders
15 Bar Push Ups
-Rest 1:00 between sets-

  • Target time each set: 1:45 - 2:15

  • Time cap each set: 2:30

  • Overall time cap: 16:30

CrossFit KGB
12/21/2024

Christmas with the Girls - Bring a Guest

Teams of 2 - Split Reps any way you want.

All Rows/Skis are to be done by each partner (400m run can be substituted if weather permits)

Angie's House

30 Pull ups

30 Push Ups

30 Sit ups

30 Air squats

Helen's House

500m Row or Ski (Both athletes do this together)

36 Kettlebell Swings (53/35)

20 Pull Ups

Fran's House

24 Thrusters (95/65)

Nancy's House

500m Row or Ski (Both together)

24 Overhead Squats (95/65)

Grace and Isabel's House

30 Ground to Overhead (95/65)

Kelly's House

500m Row or Ski (Both Together)

40 Box Jumps (24/20)

40 Wall Balls (20/14)

CrossFit KGB
12/20/2024

Power Clean + Front Squat + Jerk

6 sets
2 Power Cleans + 2 Front Squats + 2 Jerks (build-in weight)
-complete a set every 2:00-
*Complete unbroken

Fear

Affiliate Compete (RX+)

2000/1750m Row

-Every 2:00 (including 0:00) perform 15 Toes to Bar

Freedom (RX'd)
For Time:
2000/1750m Row
*Every 2:00 (including 0:00) perform 12 Toes to Bar

Independence
1800/1600m Row
-Every 2:00 (including 0:00) perform 10 Toes to Bar

Liberty
1500/1200m Row
-Every 2:00 (including 0:00) perform 10 Sit ups

  • Target time: 9-11 minutes

  • Time cap: 14 minutes

CrossFit KGB
12/19/2024

Imagination Land

Affiliate Compete (RX+)

5 Rounds (each)

P1: 20 Dumbbell Bench Press (50s/35s)

P2: 20/16 Calorie Ski

-straight into-

3:00 AMRAP

Max Ring Muscle-Ups in the remaining time between partners

Freedom (RX'd)
Teams of 2
5 Rounds (each)
P1: 15 Dumbbell Bench Press (50s/35s)
P2: 15/12 Calorie Ski
*Both partners work at the same time and switch when both are completed

-straight into-

3:00 AMRAP
Max Bar Muscle-ups (Kipping Chest to Bar) in the remaining time between partners. One partner works at a time.

* Score is time after the 5 rounds are compete (before the muscle ups).

Independence
5 Rounds (each)
P1: 15 Dumbbell Bench Press (35s/25s)
P2: 12/10 Calorie Ski
-straight into-
3:00 AMRAP
Max Bar Muscle-ups (Or Kipping Chest to Bar) in the remaining time between partners

Liberty
5 Rounds (each)
P1: 10 Dumbbell Bench Press (light)
P2: 10/8 Calorie Ski
-straight into-
3:00 AMRAP
Max Up Down + Jumping Pull Up in the remaining time between partners

  • Target time: 9-11 minutes

  • Time cap: 14 minutes

Mayhem Mini-Pump: Upper Body Posterior

3-4 Rounds, time permitting

12 Double DB Prone Row (Or Double DB Bent Over Row) @ moderate weight – maintain quality
-rest 30 seconds-
10 Tricep Kickbacks/side @ moderate weight – maintain quality

* Rest 2 minutes between rounds
* Instead of resting :30, athletes can partner up and go 1:1 on movements and advance together to the next station when their partner finishes.

Double DB Prone Row
Double Dumbbell Bent Over Row
Single Arm Dumbbell Kickback

CrossFit KGB
12/18/2024

This is Halloween

Affiliate Compete (RX+)

No Change to Workout

Freedom (RX'd)
15:00 AMRAP
10-20-30-40-50...
Wall Balls (20/14)
5-10-15-20-25
Burpee Box Jump Overs (24/20)


Scoring: Each set is a round. 10 WB and 5 BBJO is round one, 20 WB and 10 BBJO is round two, etc.

Independence
15:00 AMRAP
10-20-30-40-50
Wall Balls (14/10)
5-10-15-20-25
Burpee Box Jump Overs (20/16)

Liberty
15:00 AMRAP
5-10-15-20-25
Wall Ball Thrusters (light)
Up Down + Box Step Up (20/16)

  • Target number of Rounds: Into the round of 50 Wall Balls

  • Minimum number of Rounds: Round of 40 Wall Balls

This is a repeat from October 30th. It's the retest after our 8-week wall ball/burpee progression. Crush it!

Mayhem Mini-Pump: Glutes and Shoulders

3-4 Rounds, time permitting

10 Weighted Hip Thrust @ moderate weight – maintain quality RPE 7
-rest 30 seconds-
10 GHD Hip Raise/Extension (Or 15 Superman) @ moderate weight – maintain quality RPE 7
-rest 30 seconds-
10 Plate Front Raise @ moderate weight – maintain quality RPE 7

* Rest 2 minutes between rounds
* Instead of resting :30, athletes can partner up and go 1:1 on movements and advance together to the next station when their partner finishes.

Weighted Hip Thrusts
GHD Hip Raise/Extension
Plate Front Raise
Supermans

CrossFit KGB
12/17/2024

Gymnastics Skill Session

We have Rope Climbs coming up in our 12-Days workout. Today we are preparing by practicing form and efficiency.

Liberty: Zombie Rope Climbs
Freedom/Independence: practice different foot holds and work on improving your descent technique
Compete: practice Legless and/or L-sit

Today isn't about volume. Take your time and work on technique.
(Coaching videos are in the coach notes)

Sadness

Affiliate Compete (RX+)

5 sets (Every 5:00)

18/14 Calorie Air Bike

20 Hang Power Cleans (135/95)

18/14 Calorie Air Bike

Freedom (RX'd)
5 sets (Every 5:00)
15/12 Calorie Air Bike
20 Hang Power Cleans (115/80)
15/12 Calorie Air Bike

Independence
5 sets (Every 5:00)
12/10 Calorie Air Bike
20 Hang Power Cleans (95/65)
12/10 Calorie Air Bike

Liberty
5 sets (Every 5:00)
10/8 Calorie Air Bike
15 Hang Dumbbells Power Cleans (light)
10/8 Calorie Air Bike

  • Target time each set: 3:00-3:30 minutes

  • Time cap each set: 4 minutes

CrossFit KGB
12/16/2024

Deficit Deadlift

3 sets
8 Deficit Deadlifts (60-70% of 1RM Deadlift), approx 2in deficit
- Complete a set every 2:00-
- The Lunge accessory work should be started 2 min after the last set

Dumbbell Walk Through Lunges

4 sets
8 Dumbbell Walk Through Lunge (left)
8 Dumbbell Walk Through Lunge (right)
*Use light-moderate weight
-rest 1-2 minutes between sets-

* Hold DBs in any fashion. Perform a step-back lunge directly into a step-forward lunge. That is one rep. Perform 8 reps on one side and then 8 on the opposite side.

Joy

Affiliate Compete (RX+)

10 Rounds

15 GHD’s (Or V-Ups)

5 Wall Walks

Freedom (RX'd)
10 Rounds
10 GHDs (Or V-Ups)
3 Wall Walks

Independence
10 Rounds
10 GHDs to Parallel (Or V-Ups)
2 Wall Walks

Liberty
10 Rounds
10 Sit Ups
3 Inch worms

  • Target time: 9-11 minutes

  • Time cap: 15 minutes

CrossFit KGB
12/14/2024

Victoria (Partner)

Freedom (RX)

10 Rounds For Time (YGIG)

Switch Each Full Movement

10 Thrusters (95/65)

14 Box Jumps (24/20)

12 SDHP (95/65)

12 Burpees

27 Kettlebell Swings (53/35)

Independence

10 Rounds For Time (YGIG)

Switch Each Full Movement

10 Thrusters (75/55)

14 Box Jumps (20/16)

12 SDHP (75/55)

12 Burpees

27 Kettlebell Swings (35/26)

Liberty

10 Rounds For Time (YGIG)

Switch Each Full Movement

10 Dumbbell Thruster (Light)

14 Box Step-Ups

12 Kettlebell SDHP (Light)

12 Up Downs

27 RKBS (Light)

Time Cap: 40 Minutes

Victoria Soto was one of the teachers killed while attempting to shield her students in the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting in Newtown, CT on December 14, 2012.

 The significance of the reps: She was a teacher for 5 years; the tragedy happened in room 10 on 12/14/12; and her life got cut short at the age of 27. Victoria was a CrossFitter herself.

CrossFit KGB
12/13/2024

Pumpernickel

Affiliate Compete (RX+)

For Time

90ft Single Dumbbell Overhead Walking Lunge (70/50)

90ft Handstand Walk

45 Toes to Bar

90ft Single Dumbbell Overhead Walking Lunge (70/50)

90ft Handstand Walk

45 Toes to Bar

90ft Single Dumbbell Overhead Walking Lunge (70/50)

Freedom (RX'd)
For Time:
100ft Single Dumbbell Walking Lunge (50/35)
5 Wall Walks (OR 50ft Handstand Walk)
25 Toes to Bar
100ft Single Dumbbell Walking Lunge (50/35)
10 Wall Walks (OR 100ft Handstand Walk)
50 Toes to Bar
100ft Single Dumbbell Walking Lunge (50/35)

* The dumbbell can be held on the shoulders, in the "front rack," or any desired hold that keeps a hand in contact with the dumbbell at all times while lunging.

Independence
For Time:
100ft Single Dumbbell Walking Lunge (35/25)
4 Wall Walks
20 Toes to Bar
100ft Single Dumbbell Walking Lunge (35/25)
8 Wall Walks
40 Toes to Bar
100ft Single Dumbbell Walking Lunge (35/25)

Liberty
For Time:
100ft Walking Lunge
5 Inchworms
20 Hanging Knee Raises
100ft Walking Lunge
10 Inchworms
40 hanging Knee Raises
100ft Walking Lunge

  • Target time: 12-14 minutes

  • Time cap: 18 minutes

Heavy Hold

Accumulate 4 minutes of a sandbag front hold at a challenging weight
-rest as needed between breaks-

* If sandbags are unavailable, substitute double kettlebell/dumbbell front rack hold.
* Athletes can partner up and perform an 8 min hold, switching as desired. Try to even out total hold times between athletes.
* Score is total weight held

CrossFit KGB
12/12/2024

Shock Method (Press)

“Shock Method”
4 sets:
6 Bench Press (Heavy)
12 Push Ups
25 Bench Dumbbell Fly (light)
-Rest 2:00 to 2:30 between sets-

Score = weight of the Bench Press. You can increase weight or stay the same across all 4 sets.

Focaccia

Affiliate Compete (RX+)

Teams of 2

5 sets (each/1:1)

40/32 Calorie Air Bike

Freedom (RX'd)
Teams of 2
5 sets (each/1:1)
30/24 Calorie Air Bike

The goal is to complete each set in under 2 minutes. In set one, consider stopping at 1:30 and setting that as your calorie goal for all sets, if you don't think you'll reach 30/24 each round.

Independence
Teams of 2
5 sets (each/1:1)
25/20 Calorie Air Bike

Liberty
Teams of 2
5 sets (each/1:1)
20/16 Calorie Air Bike

  • Target time each set: 1:30-1:50

  • Time cap each set: 2 minutes

CrossFit KGB
12/11/2024

Pita

Affiliate Compete (RX+)

No Change to Workout

Freedom (RX'd)
2 Sets
AMRAP 4:00
10 Dumbbell Front Squats (50s/35s)
10 Box Jumps (24/20)
-Rest 2:00-
AMRAP 4:00
10 Dumbbell Shoulder to Overhead (50s/35s)
10 Burpee over Dumbbell
-Rest 2:00-

Independence
2 Sets
AMRAP 4:00
10 Dumbbell Front Squats (35s/25s)
10 Box Jumps (20/16)
-Rest 2:00-
AMRAP 4:00
10 Dumbbell Shoulder to Overhead (35s/25s)
8 Burpee over Dumbbell
-Rest 2:00-

Liberty
2 Sets
AMRAP 4:00
10 Single Dumbbell Front Squats (light)
10 Box Step Ups (20/16)
-Rest 2:00-
AMRAP 4:00
10 Dumbbell Shoulder to Overhead (light)
5 Up Downs
-Rest 2:00-

  • Target number of Reps each set: 70+ reps (3.5 rounds)

  • Minimum number of Reps before scaling: 55 reps (2.5+ rounds)

Turkish Get Up

Turkish Get-Ups
5 x 2 reps (each side)

*Use a weight that is challenging but allows for good form throughout reps

CrossFit KGB
12/10/2024

Kipping HSPU

Today we are focusing on efficiency in kipping handstand push-ups.

6 min skill review followed by:

5 sets of work with 1 min rest after each set.
Freedom/Compete: 6 to 10 Kipping HSPU on a flat or deficit surface
Independence: 3-5 Kipping Handstand Push-Ups with 1 Abmat
Liberty: from a box or pike position, 4-6 reps of 3-second descent + strict press*

* If athletes are uncomfortable getting inverted, substitute 30 second plank or elevated plank (hands on box/bench).

Ciabatta

Affiliate Compete (RX+)

No Change to Workout)

Freedom (RX'd)
5 Rounds
15 GHD Sit Ups (Or V-Ups)
10 Deadlifts (225/155)
5x50ft Shuttle Runs
- Each shuttle run rep is 25 feet down + 25 feet back -

Independence
5 Rounds
10 GHD Sit Ups + 6in Riser (Or V-Ups)
10 Deadlifts (185/125)
5x50ft Shuttle Runs

Liberty
5 Rounds
15 Sit Ups
10 Dumbbell Deadlifts (light)
5x50ft Shuttle Runs

  • Target time: 9-11 minutes

  • Time cap: 15 minutes

CrossFit KGB
12/9/2024

Overhead Squat

5 sets x 2 Overhead Squats
-Complete one set every 2:00-
* Bar car be taken from the rack. You can build through sets or remain the same.

Sourdough

Affiliate Compete (RX+)

3 sets (1 set every 7:00)

3 Rope Climbs

-straight into-

3 Rounds

10 Overhead Squats (95/65)

12/10 Calorie Row

Freedom (RX'd)
3 sets (Every 7:00)
2 Rope Climbs (Or 8 Strict Pull Ups)
-straight Into-
3 Rounds
8 Overhead Squats (95/65)
12/10 Calorie Row

Independence
3 sets (Every 7:00)
1 Rope Climb (Or 4 Strict Pull Ups)
-straight Into-
3 Rounds
8 Overhead Squats (75/55)
10/8 Calorie Row

Liberty
3 sets (Every 7:00)
8 Jumping Pull Ups
-straight Into-
3 Rounds
8 Dumbbell Squats (light)
8/7 Calorie Row

  • Target time each set: 3:45-4:45 minutes

  • Time cap each set: 6 minutes

CrossFit KGB
12/7/2024

Body Pump!

For Time (With a Partner)

Compete (RX+)

Buy-In: 2000m Ski (Or Row)

Then…

3 Rounds

40 Mountain Climbers

40 Dumbbell Shoulder-to-Overheads (70s/50s)

40 Burpees

40 Dumbbell Hang Clean + Jerks (70s/50s)

40 Air Squats

40 Dumbbell Deadlifts (70s/50s)

Buy-Out: 2000m Ski (Or Row)

Freedom (RX)

Buy-In: 2000m Ski (Or Row)

Then…

3 Rounds

40 Mountain Climbers

40 Dumbbell Shoulder-to-Overheads (50s/35s)

40 Burpees

40 Dumbbell Hang Clean + Jerks (50s/35s)

40 Air Squats

40 Dumbbell Deadlifts (50s/35s)

Buy-Out: 2000m Ski (Or Row)

Independence

Buy-In: 1800m Ski (Or Row)

Then…

3 Rounds

40 Mountain Climbers

40 Dumbbell Shoulder-to-Overheads (35s/25s)

40 Burpees

40 Dumbbell Hang Clean + Jerks (35s/25s)

40 Air Squats

40 Dumbbell Deadlifts (35s/25s)

Buy-Out: 1800m Ski (Or Row)

Liberty

Buy-In: 1500m Ski (Or Row)

Then…

3 Rounds

40 Mountain Climbers

40 Dumbbell Shoulder-to-Overheads (Light)

40 Up Downs

40 Dumbbell Hang Clean + Jerks (Light)

40 Air Squats

40 Dumbbell Deadlifts (Light)

Buy-Out: 1500m Ski (Or Row)

Time Cap: 50 Minutes

Split all reps as desired

CrossFit KGB
12/6/2024

“Minions, Assemble!”

Affiliate Compete (RX+)

4 sets

12 GHD Sit Ups (Or V-Ups)

6 Ring Muscle Ups

6 Squat Snatch (135/95)

12 GHD Sit Ups (Or V-Ups)

-rest 1:1 between sets-

Freedom (RX'd)
4 sets
12 GHD Sit Ups (Or V-Ups)
6 Bar Muscle Ups (Or 12 Chest to Bar)
6 Squat Snatch (135/95)
12 GHD Sit Ups (Or V-Ups)
-rest 1:1 between sets-

Independence
4 sets
12 GHD Sit Ups + 6in Riser (Or V-Ups)
4 Bar Muscle Ups (Or 8 Chest to Bar)
6 Squat Snatch (115/80)
12 GHD Sit Ups + 6in Riser (Or V-Ups)
-rest 1:1 between sets-

Liberty
4 sets
15 Sit Ups
6 Jumping Pull Ups
12 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch (light)
15 Sit Ups
-rest 1:1 between sets-

  • Target time each set: 1:50-2:30

  • Time cap each set: 3:00

Mayhem Mini-Pump: Glutes and Shoulders

3 Rounds

10 Weighted Hip Thrust @ moderate weight – maintain quality RPE 7
-rest 30 seconds-
10 Barbell Good Mornings @ moderate weight – maintain quality RPE 7
-rest 30 seconds-
10 Standing DB Lateral Raise @ moderate weight – maintain quality RPE 7

* Rest 2 minutes between rounds
* Instead of resting :30, athletes can partner up and go 1:1 on movements and advance together to the next station when their partner finishes.

Weighted Hip Thrusts
Barbell Good Mornings
Standing DB Lateral Raise

CrossFit KGB