Thursday 6/29/23

RX

3 x AMRAP 3:
20 wall-ball shots (14/20 lb) (9/10 ft)
15 toes-to-bars
– Rest 2:00 between AMRAPs.

INTERMEDIATE

3 x AMRAP 3:
15 wall-ball shots (14/20 lb) (9/10 ft)
10 toes-to-bars
– Rest 2:00 between AMRAPs.

BEGINNER

3 x AMRAP 3:
10 wall-ball shots (10/14 lb) (8/9 ft)
10 hanging knee raises
– Rest 2:00 between AMRAPs.

SKILL WORK

Post-workout:
Accumulate:
50 GHD hip extensions
– Pause for :02 at top of each rep.

Mike Pietragallo
Wednesday 6/28/23

RX

AMRAP 12:
10 DB snatches (35/50 lb)
10 burpee box jump-overs (20/24 in)

INTERMEDIATE

AMRAP 12:
10 DB snatches (25/35 lb)
8 burpee box jump-overs (20/24 in)

RX

AMRAP 12:
10 DB snatches (15/25 lb)
6 burpee box step-overs (12 in)

SKILL WORK

Post-workout:
1 set:
400-m single-arm DB overhead carry
– Use workout DB.
– Switch hands as needed.

LIFTING WOD

MAIN LIFT

3 sets:
3 shoulder presses
– Pause at the bottom of every rep (:02).
– Rest 3:00 between sets.

Mike Pietragallo
Tuesday 6/27/23

RX

EMOM 20:
Even minutes: 3 power cleans (155/225 lb)
Odd minutes: Max calorie row

INTERMEDIATE

EMOM 20:
Even minutes: 3 power cleans (105/155 lb)
Odd minutes: Max calorie row

BEGINNER

EMOM 20:
Even minutes: 2 power cleans (55/75 lb)
Odd minutes: 8 calorie row

Mike Pietragallo
Monday 6/26/23

Reminder: we will be closed on Saturday so that we may host a CrossFit L2 Course. We do this so that we can bring you the best Trainers in the city.

SKILL WORK

Pre-workout:
12:00 to build up to a heavy complex:
3 muscle snatches + 2 power snatches + overhead squat

NANCY // Benchmark

RX

5 rounds for time:
400-m run
15 overhead squats (65/95 lb)

INTERMEDIATE

5 rounds for time:
400-m run
15 overhead squats (45/65 lb)

BEGINNER

3 rounds for time:
400-m run
15 overhead squats (PVC or empty barbell)

LIFTING WOD

Week 2 of this cycle

MAIN LIFT

3 sets:
1 hang snatch high pull
1 hang power snatch
1 power snatch
1 squat snatch
– Rest 2:00-3:00 between sets.

Mike Pietragallo
Friday 6/23/23

SKILL WORK

Pre-workout:
EMOM 5:
3 hang clean and jerks
– Build to heavier than workout weight.

RX

AMRAP 20:
3-6-9-12-15… etc.
Handstand push-ups
Clean and jerks (95/135 lb)
Calorie row

INTERMEDIATE

AMRAP 20:
2-4-6-8-10… etc.
Handstand push-ups
3-6-9-12-15… etc.
Clean and jerks (75/115 lb)
Calorie row

BEGINNER

AMRAP 20:
3-6-9-12-15… etc.
Pike push-ups
Clean and jerks (65/95 lb)
Calorie row

CrossFit Pittsburgh Lifting WOD

MAIN LIFT

3 sets:
10 deficit deadlifts (2 in)
– Keep all sets unbroken.
– Rest 3:00 between sets.

Mike Pietragallo
Thursday 6/22/23

RX

Every 5:00 x 3 sets for reps:
800-m run
Max reps DB box step-ups (20/24 in) (35/50 lb)
– Use one DB.

INTERMEDIATE

Every 3:00 x 4 sets for reps:
400-m run
Max reps DB box step-ups (20/24 in) (25/35 lb)
– Use one DB.

BEGINNER

Every 5:00 x 3 sets for reps:
400-m run
Max reps box step-ups (20 in)

SKILL WORK

Post-workout:
3 sets:
15 V-ups
:15 hollow hold
20 alternating plank shoulder taps

Mike Pietragallo
Wednesday 6/21/23

Heavy Day

RX

For load:
10-10-10-10-10:
Bench press

INTERMEDIATE

Same as Rx’d

BEGINNER

Same as Rx’d

SKILL WORK

Post-workout:
1 set:
Max-effort hanging L-sit hold
– All athletes start together.

CrossFit Pittsburgh Lifting WOD

MAIN LIFT

3 sets:
5 shoulder presses
– Pause at the bottom of every rep (:02).
– Rest 3:00 between sets.

Mike Pietragallo
Tuesday 6/20/23

RX

For time:
21-15-9:
Deadlifts (155/225 lb)
Lateral burpees over the barbell

 

INTERMEDIATE

For time:
21-15-9:
Deadlifts (125/185 lb)
Lateral burpees over the barbell

BEGINNER

For time:
21-15-9:
Deadlifts (95/135 lb)
Lateral burpees over the barbell

SKILL WORK

Post-workout:
Every 2:00 x 3 sets:
1-10 unbroken strict chin-ups

Mike Pietragallo
Monday 6/19/23

CrossFit WOD

RANDY/BENCHMARK


RX

For time:
75 power snatches (55/75 lb)


INTERMEDIATE

For time:
75 power snatches (45/55 lb)


BEGINNER

For time:
50 power snatches (35/45 lb)

CrossFit Pittsburgh Lifting WOD*

Welcome to Week 1 of our next lifting cycle! Over the next 4 weeks, we will work towards establishing a 1-rep-max snatch complex, 3-rep-max shoulder press, and 5-rep-max deficit deadlift.

MAIN LIFT

Every 1:30 x 10 sets:
1 hang squat snatch
1 squat snatch

Accessory I

Accessory II

Mike Pietragallo
Friday 6/16/23

RX

For load:
10-8-6-4-2:
Snatches
– Sets must be unbroken. Athletes may power snatch or squat snatch.

INTERMEDIATE

Same as RX’d

BEGINNER

Same as RX’d

Mike Pietragallo
Thursday 6/15/23

SKILL WORK

Pre-workout:
5 sets:
3 front squats
– Barbell comes from the floor.
– Build to a heavy triple.

RX

For time:
50 front squats (95/135 lb)
50 bar-facing burpees

INTERMEDIATE

For time:
50 front squats (65/95 lb)
50 bar-facing burpees

BEGINNER

For time:
30 front squats (35/45 lb)
30 bar-facing burpees

Mike Pietragallo
Wednesday 6/14/23

RX

AMRAP 20:
400-m run
Max pull-ups in a single set

INTERMEDIATE

AMRAP 20:
400-m run
5-10 pull-ups

BEGINNER

AMRAP 8:
200-m run
8 ring rows

Rest 4:00

AMRAP 8:
200-m run
8 ring rows

SKILL WORK

Post-workout:
On a 3:00 clock:
Find a 1-rep-max weighted pull-up.

Mike Pietragallo
Monday 6/12/23

SKILL WORK

Pre-workout:
5 sets:
2 push jerks
– Barbell comes from the floor.
– Build to a heavy double.

RX

5 rounds for time:
14 alternating DB single-leg squats (20/35 lb)
7 push jerks (105/155 lb)
– Use a single DB.

INTERMEDIATE

5 rounds for time:
14 alternating DB single-leg squats (15/25 lb)
7 push jerks (75/115 lb)
– Use a single DB.

BEGINNER

5 rounds for time:
14 alternating DB reverse lunges (10/15 lb)
7 push jerks (35/45 lb)
– Use a single DB.

Mike Pietragallo
Thursday 6/8/23

SKILL WORK

Pre-workout:
On a 10:00 clock:
Build to a heavy power clean + front squat.

RX

6 rounds for time:
9 hang squat cleans (105/155 lb)
6 bar muscle-ups

INTERMEDIATE

6 rounds for time:
9 hang squat cleans (75/115 lb)
6 chest-to-bar pull-ups

BEGINNER

6 rounds for time:
9 hang squat cleans (55/75 lb)
12 jumping pull-ups

Mike Pietragallo
Wednesday 6/7/23

RX

EMOM 16:
Even minutes: 3 rope climbs
Odd minutes: 12 DB reverse lunges (35/50 lb)
– Use 2 DBs for the lunges, held as desired.

INTERMEDIATE

EMOM 16:
Even minutes: 1 rope climb
Odd minutes: 12 DB reverse lunges (20/35 lb)
– Use 2 DBs for the lunges, held as desired.

BEGINNER

EMOM 16:
Even minutes: 3 pull-to-stands
Odd minutes: 8 DB reverse lunges (10/15 lb or unweighted)
– Use 2 DBs for the lunges, held as desired.

Mike Pietragallo
Tuesday 6/6/23

RX

5 sets:
3 deadlifts
– Maintain same load across all sets.
– Rest 2:00 between sets.

INTERMEDIATE

Same as RX’d

BEGINNER

5 sets:
5 deadlifts
– Maintain same load across all sets.
– Rest 2:00 between sets.

SKILL WORK

Post-workout:
5 sets:
:30 hand-release push-ups
:30 ring support hold

Mike Pietragallo
Monday 6/5/23

Thought for June:

Stay focused on your training. Don’t just pick the workouts you like. Give each one of them your best effort. If you don’t, you will be like all those cold and timid souls, chasing their tails, looking to “focus” or “specialize.” That’s all code for taking the easy way. Don’t fall into that rut.

BENCHMARK

RX

Conditioning challenge:
20:00 to establish max meters on a machine of your choice.

INTERMEDIATE

Same as RX’d

BEGINNER

Same as RX’d

Mike Pietragallo
Friday 6/2/23

SKILL WORK

Pre-workout:
Every 2:00 for 6 rounds:
3 hang power snatches

RX

For time:
21-15-9:
Hang power snatches (65/95 lb)
Toes-to-bars

INTERMEDIATE

For time:
21-15-9:
Hang power snatches (55/75 lb)
Feet-above-shoulders

BEGINNER

For time:
21-15-9:
Hang power snatches (35/45 lb)
Hanging knee raises

Mike Pietragallo