Monday 4/10/23

“Linda”

RX

For time:
10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1:
Deadlift (1.5x bodyweight)
Bench press (1x bodyweight)
Squat clean (0.75x bodyweight)

INTERMEDIATE

For time:
10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1:
Deadlift (125/185 lb)
Bench press (85/135 lb)
Squat clean (65/95 lb)

BEGINNER

For time:
8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1:
Deadlift (65/95 lb)
Bench press (65/95 lb)
Squat clean (55/75 lb)

Mike Pietragallo
Thursday 4/6/23

RX

AMRAP 20 with a partner:
50 double-unders
1 devils press (35/50 lb)
2 devils presses
3 devils presses
2 devils presses
1 devils presses
– Both partners perform 50 double-unders at the same time. Then partner A performs 1 devils press, partner B performs 1 devils press, partner A performs 2 devils presses, partner B performs 2 devils presses, and so on. After going back down the ladder, partners perform 50 double-unders.

INTERMEDIATE

AMRAP 20 with a partner:
:30 double-unders
1 devils press (20/35 lb)
2 devils presses
3 devils presses
2 devils presses
1 devils presses
– Both partners perform double-under attempts at the same time. Then partner A performs 1 devils press, partner B performs 1 devils press, partner A performs 2 devils presses, partner B performs 2 devils presses, and so on. After going back down the ladder, partners perform 50 double-unders.

BEGINNER

AMRAP 20 with a partner:
50 single-unders
1 devils press (15/20 lb)
2 devils presses
3 devils presses
2 devils presses
1 devils presses
– Both partners perform single-unders at the same time. Then partner A performs 1 devils press, partner B performs 1 devils press, partner A performs 2 devils presses, partner B performs 2 devils presses, and so on. After going back down the ladder, partners perform 50 double-unders.

SKILL WORK

Post-workout:
1 set:
200-m double-DB front rack walk
50 hip extensions
– Use the same DBs from the workout.

Mike Pietragallo
Wednesday 4/5/23

SKILL WORK

Pre-workout:
Build to heavy 3-rep overhead squat from the floor with a power snatch.

RX

AMRAP 12:
400/500 m row
15 pull-ups
10 overhead squats (75/115 lb)

INTERMEDIATE

AMRAP 12:
400/500 m row
10 pull-ups
10 overhead squats (55/75 lb)

BEGINNER

AMRAP 12:
300/400 m row
15 jumping pull-ups
10 overhead squats (35/55 lb)

Mike Pietragallo
Tuesday 4/4/23

On Saturday, 04 April 2009, our dear friend and City of Pittsburgh Police Officer, Paul Sciullo, was shot and killed while answering a domestic disturbance call.

Each year, on this day we remember him with love and respect.

First written the day after his death, this is our CrossFit Pittsburgh Hero WOD, originally titled, “Badge Number 4179”

Mike Pietragallo
Monday 4/3/23

RX

7 sets for load:
1 front squat + 3 back squats

INTERMEDIATE

Same as RX’d

BEGINNER

7 sets for load:
3 front squats + 5 back squats

Mike Pietragallo
Friday 3/31/23

RX

For time:
21-18-15-12-9:
Jumps-to-target (12 in)
GHD hip extensions
Ring rows to parallel

INTERMEDIATE

For time:
21-18-15-12-9:
Jumps-to-target (8 in)
GHD hip extensions
Ring rows
– Place feet two steps in front of the rings on ring rows.

BEGINNER

For time:
18-15-12-9:
Jumps-to-target (4 in)
Good mornings (empty barbell)
Ring rows
– Place feet two steps behind the rings on ring rows.

SKILL WORK

Post-workout:
Accumulate:
20 skin-the-cats on rings

Mike Pietragallo
Thursday 3/30/23

RX

AMRAP 30:
800-m run
40 walking lunges
20 GHD sit-ups
100-m DB farmers carry (25/35 lb)
– Use two DBs for the carry.

INTERMEDIATE

AMRAP 30:
800-m run
40 walking lunges
20 GHD sit-ups (parallel)
100-m DB farmers carry (15/25 lb)
– Use two DBs for the carry.

BEGINNER

AMRAP 30:
400-m run
20 walking lunges
20 sit-ups
100-m DB farmers carry (10/15 lb)
– Use two DBs for the carry.

Mike Pietragallo
Wednesday 3/29/23

RX

3 rounds for time:
37/50 calorie row
25 bench presses (95/135 lb)

INTERMEDIATE

3 rounds for time:
25/37 calorie row
25 bench presses (65/95 lb)

BEGINNER

3 rounds for time:
17/25 calorie row
15 bench presses (55/75 lb)

Mike Pietragallo
Tuesday 3/28/23

RX

EMOM 16:
Min. 1 | 10/15 cal Echo bike
Min. 2 | 3 clean and jerks
– Choose a moderate to heavy load and increase weight as needed for the clean and jerks.

INTERMEDIATE

EMOM 16:
Min. 1 | 8/12 cal Echo bike
Min. 2 | 3 clean and jerks
– Choose a moderate to heavy load and increase weight as needed for the clean and jerks.

BEGINNER

EMOM 16:
Min. 1 | 6/9 cal Echo bike
Min. 2 | 3 clean and jerks
– Choose a moderate to heavy load and increase weight as needed for the clean and jerks.

SKILL WORK

Post-workout:
On a 6:00 clock:
Build to a 2-rep front squat
– 2 minutes after completing the workout, start a new 6:00 clock.
– Must clean the bar from the ground. Squat clean counts as first front squat.

Mike Pietragallo
Monday 3/27/23

SKILL WORK

Pre-workout:
3 sets:
20 alternating shoulder taps
– Increase difficulty across each set.

RX

2 sets:
AMRAP 3:
100-m run
10 pull-ups

AMRAP 3:
Freestanding handstand hold

– Rest 2:00 between sets.

INTERMEDIATE

2 sets:
AMRAP 3:
100-m run
5 pull-ups

AMRAP 3:
Handstand hold against the wall

– Rest 2:00 between sets.

BEGINNER

2 sets:
AMRAP 3:
100-m run
5 jumping pull-ups

AMRAP 3:
Pike hold

– Rest 2:00 between sets.

Mike Pietragallo
Friday 3/24/23

RX

For load:
1-rep max deadlift

INTERMEDIATE

Same as RX’d

BEGINNER

5 sets for load:
5 deadlifts

SKILL WORK

Post-workout:
Accumulate:
25 GHD hip and back extensions
25 GHD back extensions
25 hip extensions

Mike Pietragallo
Thursday 3/23/23

RX

For time:
30 box jump-overs (20/24 in)
20 shoulder-to-overheads (95/135 lbs)
10 rope climbs
– Must clear the box.

INTERMEDIATE

For time:
30 box jump-overs (20/24 in)
20 shoulder-to-overheads (75/115 lbs)
5 rope climbs
– Must clear the box.

BEGINNER

For time:
30 box step-ups (20/24 in)
20 shoulder-to-overheads (55/75 lbs)
5 rope pull-to-stands

SKILL WORK

Post-workout:
7 sets:
1 strict weighted pull-up

Mike Pietragallo
Wednesday 3/22/23

RX

5 rounds for time with a partner:
20 front squats (75/115 lb)
30 kettlebell swings (53/70 lb)
40 partner medicine-ball sit-ups (14/20 lb)
– Split the squats and swings as needed; one partner works at a time.
– Alternate reps on the sit-ups.

INTERMEDIATE

5 rounds for time with a partner:
20 front squats (65/95 lb)
30 kettlebell swings (35/53 lb)
40 partner medicine-ball sit-ups (10/14 lb)
– Split the squats and swings as needed; one partner works at a time.
– Alternate reps on the sit-ups.

BEGINNER

5 rounds for time with a partner:
20 single-KB front squats (26/35 lb)
15 kettlebell swings (26/35 lb)
20 sit-ups
– Split the squats and swings as needed; one partner works at a time.
– Alternate reps on the sit-ups.

Mike Pietragallo
Tuesday 3/21/23

RX

For time:
2,000-m row

INTERMEDIATE

Same as RX’d

BEGINNER

For time:
Max distance row in 8:00

SKILL WORK

Post-workout:
3 sets:
Max unbroken strict ring-dips
1:00 plank hold

Mike Pietragallo
Monday 3/20/23

RX

AMRAP 20:
30 air squats
20 burpees-to-target (6 in)
10 chest-to-bar pull-ups

INTERMEDIATE

AMRAP 20:
30 air squats
20 burpees-to-target (2 in)
10 pull-ups

BEGINNER

AMRAP 20:
21 air squats
14 burpees
7 banded strict pull-ups

Mike Pietragallo
Friday 3/17/23

“The Seven”

RX

7 rounds for time:
7 handstand push-ups
7 thrusters (95/135 lb)
7 knees-to-elbows
7 deadlifts (165/245 lb)
7 burpees
7 KB swings (53/70 lb)
7 pull-ups


INTERMEDIATE

5 rounds for time:
7 handstand push-ups
7 thrusters (65/95 lb)
7 knees-to-elbows
7 deadlifts (105/155 lb)
7 burpees
7 KB swings (35/53 lb)
7 pull-ups


BEGINNER

5 rounds for time:
7 push-ups
7 thrusters (35/45 lb)
7 hanging knee raises
7 deadlifts (55/75 lb)
7 burpees
7 KB swings (18/26 lb)
7 ring rows

Mike Pietragallo
Thursday 3/16/23

RX

For time:
10 ring muscle-ups
150-ft single-arm DB overhead walking lunge (25/35 lb)
800/1000-m row
150-ft single-arm DB overhead walking lunge (25/35 lb)
10 ring muscle-ups

INTERMEDIATE

For time:
10 jumping ring muscle-ups
100-ft single-arm DB overhead walking lunge (25/35 lb)
800/1000-m row
100-ft single-arm DB overhead walking lunge (25/35 lb)
10 jumping ring muscle-ups

BEGINNER

For time:
10 low-ring transitions
100-ft single-arm DB overhead walking lunge (10/15 lb)
600/750-m row
100-ft single-arm DB overhead walking lunge (10/15 lb)
10 low-ring transitions

SKILL WORK

Post-workout:
Accumulate:
50 GHD sit-ups
50 med-ball twists (14/20 lb)

Mike Pietragallo
Wednesday 3/15/23

RX

10 sets for load: 
1 snatch deadlift to mid-thigh
1 hang power snatch
1 power snatch

INTERMEDIATE

Same as Rx’d

BEGINNER

10 sets for load:
3 snatch deadlifts to mid-thigh
2 hang power snatches
1 power snatch

Mike Pietragallo