Friday 2/24/2023

CrossFit Open Workout 23.2

23.2 A Complete as many reps as possible in 15 minutes of:

5 burpee pull-ups

10 shuttle runs (1 rep = 50 ft)

*Add 5 burpee pull-ups after each round.

23.2B: Immediately following 23.2A, athletes will have 5 minutes to establish: 1-rep-max thruster (from the floor)

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Thursday 2/23/2023

A.

Every 90 seconds, for 15 minutes (10 sets) of:
Muscle Snatch from 2" Above the Knee x 3 reps
youtu.be/Ve-F3341ARA

If you performed last week's muscle snatches, you should increase the load this week by as much as mechanics will allow. If this is your first time with this movement, load the bar to prioritize good mechanics, primarily focusing on creating full and powerful hip and knee extension and maintaining an optimal bar path.

B.

Every 5 minutes, for 15 minutes (3 sets) for times:
30/24 Calories of Rowing
20 Kettlebell or Dumbbell Snatches (10 each arm)
10 Burpees to Target 6" Above Reach

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Wednesday 2/22/2023

A.

Five sets of:
1 Tempo Front Squat @ 32X1 + 3 Front Squats
Rest 30 seconds
Seated Dumbbell External Rotations x 6-8 reps each @ 2111
youtube.com/watch?v=nmS6HnBzsQ0
Rest 30 seconds

Build to the heaviest possible front squat complex.

B.

Four rounds for time:
10 Strict Pull-Ups
40 Jumping Squats (20/15 kg)
400 Meter Run

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Tuesday 2/21/2023

A.

Six sets of:
Strict Ring Dips*
Rest 30 seconds
Frog Flags x 60-75 seconds
youtu.be/kugmRt2HU4s
Rest 30-45 seconds

*Set 1 - Strict Ring Dips x Max Unbroken Reps
*Set 2 - Strict Ring Dips x 40% of Max Unbroken Reps
*Set 3 - Strict Ring Dips x 50% of Max Unbroken Reps
*Set 4 - Strict Ring Dips x 60% of Max Unbroken Reps
*Set 5 - Strict Ring Dips x 50% of Max Unbroken Reps
*Set 6 - Strict Ring Dips x 40% of Max Unbroken Reps

B.

Three sets for max calories/reps of:
2 Minutes of Assault Bike
Rest 60 seconds
30 Seconds of Dumbbell Push Press
30 Seconds of Dumbbell Overhead Hold
Rest 2 minutes

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Monday 2/20/2023

A.

Every 3 minutes, for 12 minutes (4 sets) of:
Deadlifts x 3-5 reps @ 85-90% of 1-RM
Rest 30 seconds
Weighted Prayer Stretch x 60 seconds
youtu.be/hDPO55YTqk4

B.

For time:
1000/800 Meter Row
50 V-Ups or 25 Strict Hanging Knees to Chest @ 2111
30 Dumbbell Box Step-Overs with DBs

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Saturday 2/18/2023

Complete as many rounds and reps possible in 30 minutes in teams of 2:
400 Meter Run (Together)
50 Ring Rows
400 Meter Farmer Carry (DB or KB)
150 Air Squats

Partners must run together and cannot start the ring rows until both partners have completed the run.

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Friday 2/17/2023

CrossFit Games Open Event 23.1

Complete as many rounds and reps possible in 14 minutes of:
60 Calorie Row
50 Toes to Bar
40 Wall Ball Shots (20 lbs to 10'/14 lbs to 9')
30 Cleans (135/95 lbs)
20 Muscle-Ups

Top score in 2014 = 277 (Rich Froning)
Top scores from 23.1 Announcement = 287 reps (Lazar Dukic) and 266 reps (Laura Horvath)

Scaled Version

Complete as many rounds and reps possible in 14 minutes of:
60 Calorie Row
50 Hanging Knee Raises
40 Wall Ball Shots (14 lbs. to 10'/10 lbs. to 9')
30 Cleans (95/65 lbs.)
20 Chin Over Bar Pullups

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Thursday 2/16/2023

A.

Five sets of:
Pistol or Goblet Squat x 6-8 Reps
Rest 30 seconds
Strict Pullups 6-8 Reps 31x1
Rest 30 seconds

B.

Every minute, on the minute, for 16 minutes (4 sets):
Station 1 - 20 Speed Skaters - aka, "Heidens"
youtu.be/lP22Wh30yOU
Station 2 - 20 Wall Ball Shots (20/14 lbs)
Station 3 - 15 Toes to Bar
Station 4 - 45-Second Front-Leaning Rest on Rings

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Wednesday 2/15/2023

A.

Eight sets of:
Deadlift x 3 reps @ 80-83% of 1-RM Deadlift
Rest 30 seconds
Standing Fold-to-Hold Shoulder Extensions x 6 reps @ 2424
youtu.be/598ivjniWkg
Rest 60-90 seconds

B.

Three rounds for time of:
80 Double-Unders
40 Kettlebell Swings (32/24 kg)
20 Alternating Reverse Lunges with KB Goblet Hold (32/24 kg)

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Tuesday 2/14/2023

Happy Valentine’s Day!!

A.

Every minute, on the minute, for 12 minutes:
Muscle Snatch from High Hang x 3 reps
youtu.be/Ve-F3341ARA

Load the bar to prioritize good mechanics, primarily focusing on creating full and powerful hip and knee extension and maintaining an optimal bar path.

B.

Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 15 minutes of:
20/15 Calories of Assault Bike
20 Alternating Dumbbell Snatches (50/35 lbs)
10 Burpee Box Jump-Overs (24"/20")

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Monday 2/13/2023

A.

Every 2 minutes, for16 minutes (8 sets) of:
Split Jerk
*Set 1 – 3 reps @ 65%
*Set 2 – 2 reps @ 75%
*Set 3 - 2 rep @ 84%
*Set 4 - 1 rep @ 88%
*Set 5 - 1 rep @ 92%
*Set 6 - 1 rep @ 95%
*Set 7 - 1 rep @ 98+%
*Set 8 - 1 rep @ 101+%

B.

For time:
Row 1000 Meters
50 Thrusters (45/33 lbs)
30 Pull-Ups

Compare results to October 26, 2022.

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Saturday 2/7/2023

Every 7 minutes, for 35 minutes (5 sets) for times:
500 Meter Row
15 Burpee Box Jump-Overs (24"/20")
15 Dumbbell Box Step-Overs (50/35 lb DBs; 24"/20")

Please adjust distances/reps as needed to ensure at least 2 minutes of rest between sets.

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Friday 2/10/2023

A.

CrossFit Games Open Event 20.5

For time, partitioned any way:
40 Ring Muscle-Ups
80 Calories of Rowing
120 Wall Ball Shots (20/14 lbs)

OR

For time, partitioned any way:
50 Strict Pull-Ups
100/80 Calories of Rowing
100 Wall Ball Shots

B.

3 Sets Not for Time

Single Leg DB RDL 8-10 Reps
Russian Twists 16-20 Reps

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Thursday 2/9/2023

A.

Every 12 minutes, for 36 minutes (3 sets) for times:
800 Meter Run
60 Double-Unders
40/30 Calories of Assault Bike

Modify the workout appropriately such that you get at least 2-3 minutes of rest between sets. The intent is smooth pacing and three sets that are very similar in time. If you are running over the 10-minute mark, scale back accordingly.

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Wednesday 2/8/2023

A.

Every 2 minutes, for 20 minutes, complete:
Split Jerk x 1 rep @ 75+%

Hold the bottom of the dip for 2 seconds, then hold the receiving position for 2 seconds. Focus on proper mechanics.

B.

Every 10 minutes, for 20 minutes (2 sets) for times of:
50/35 Calories of Assault Bike
40 Push-Ups
30 Pull-Ups

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Tuesday 2/7/2023

A.

Every 2:30 minutes, for 10 minutes (4 sets) of:
Banded Deadlifts x 10 reps @ 40% of 1-RM
Rest 30 seconds
PVC Weighted Cross-Bench Pullover x 5 reps @ 5221
youtu.be/Yv56p4YtQJ0

Stand with the bar as fast as you can. Lower the bar to a deadstop and repeat for all reps. The band tensions should add about 40% of your 1-RM Deadlift tension at lockout.

B.

Every 5 minutes, for 20 minutes (4 sets) for times of:
500/400 Meter Row
50-Foot Overhead Kettlebell Walking Lunges (24/16 kg)


Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Saturday 2/4/2023

Every 2 minutes, for 32 minutes (4 sets):
Station 1 - 400 Meter Run
Station 2 - 30 Wall Ball Shots (20/14 lbs)
Station 3 - 30/24 Calories of Rowing
Station 4 - 10 Plate Sit Ups + 10 Alternating V-Ups

Adjust reps as needed to maintain consistent effort and to make sure you have enough rest to transition to the next movement.

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Friday 2/3/2023

A.

Take 10 Minutes to Work on a Developing Skill (Examples but not limited to Pullups, Chest to Bars, Muscle Ups, Kipping, Double Unders Toes to Bar, Handstand Walks)

B.

Three rounds for time of:
20 Burpees
21 Dumbbell Snatches (50/35 lbs)
12 Dumbbell Thrusters (50/35 lbs)

Use a single dumbbell on the snatches and a pair for the thrusters.

Andrew Malek-Zadeh
Thursday 2/2/2023

A.

Every 3 minutes, for 18 minutes (6 sets) of:
Deadlift x 4 reps @ 80% of 1-RM Deadlift

B.

Two sets for times of:
Row 750/600 Meters
20 Toes to Bar
40 Walking Lunges with Kettlebell Farmer's Carry (24/16 kgs)
Rest the same length of time the first set took you - 1:1 Work:Rest Ratio

Andrew Malek-Zadeh