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*Programming Note*

Our performance track will now be incorporating Wendler’s 5-3-1 template.  This will allow you to push it when you feel good and hold back when you feel run down.  Here are some things you need to know about Wendler’s 5-3-1.

Basic Structure:

  • Week 1:  3 x 5
  • Week 2:  3 x 3
  • Week 3:  5, 3, 1+
  • Week 4:  Deload

The last working set each day is meant to be a max effort. If you feel good, go for as many reps as possible.  We hope to see you get stronger by not only increasing your 1 rep max, but also setting “rep records.”  If you go from squatting 100# for 5 reps to squatting 100# for 8 reps, you’ve gotten stronger.  This has great carry over to the CrossFit Games Open.

That being said, we recommend you start light.  It may be a good idea, to use a training max (90%).  This is a linear progression and it is designed to allow you to progress slowly.  After the deload week, you will add 5 pounds to upperbody lifts and 10 pounds to lower body lifts.  If you start too heavy, you may hit a plateau too soon.  Start light and allow the program to work it’s magic.  Please feel free to ask your coaches if you have any questions.

Strength

Front Squat

Performance (Wendler 5-3-1):

  • 65% x 5
  • 75% x 5
  • 85% x 5+

The last set is a max effort set.  If you feel good, get as many reps as possible.  If you feel run down, stop at 5.

Fitness:

  • 4 x 4-6 @ 22X1, building

Conditioning

2 Sets:

Complete as many rounds as possible in 7:00 of:

  • 7 Squat Cleans (95/65)
  • 14 Calorie Row
  • 21 Wall Balls (20/14)
  • 28 Double Unders

Rest 2:00

Optional Independent Work

5 Sets:

  • Hang Power Clean x 3 @ >80%

3 Sets:

  • 35s of Tall Box Step Ups each
  • 10 Barbell Good Mornings
  • 8-12 Calf Raises