Tuesday 6/17/25

"In life, the only two things you can control are your effort and your attitude. Everything else is not up to you."

RX

5 rounds for time of:
12 single-arm KB snatches (35/53 lb)
15 hand-release push-ups
30 air squats

 

INTERMEDIATE

5 rounds for time of:
12 single-arm KB snatches (18/26 lb)
9 hand-release push-ups
30 air squats

BEGINNER

5 rounds for time of:
12 single-arm Russian KB swings (12/18 lb)
9 hand-release push-ups from the knees
10-20 air squats

Skill Work

Pre-workout
5 sets/arm:
1 single-arm Russian KB swing
1 single-arm KB swing + pull back
1 single-arm KB snatch

Mike Pietragallo
Monday 6/16/25

PLEASE NOTE: We will be closed this weekend so that we may host a CrossFit L1 Course. We to this so that we may continue to bring you the best coaches in the industry.

"The worst form of inequality is to try to make unequal things equal."

RX

For load:
Deadlift
5-3-3-1-1-1-1
– Build to a 1-rep max.

INTERMEDIATE

Same as Rx’d

BEGINNER

For load:
Deadlift
5-3-3-1-1-1-1
– Build to a heavy single rather than a 1-rep max.

Mike Pietragallo
Friday 6/13/25

“What we do is more important than what we say or what we say we believe.”

RX

EMOM 15:
8 burpees
8 wall-ball shots (14/20 lb) (9/10 ft)

INTERMEDIATE

EMOM 15:
6 burpees
6 wall-ball shots (10/14 lb) (9/10 ft)

BEGINNER

EMOM 15:
3 burpees
3 wall-ball shots (6/10 lb) (9/10 ft)

Skill Work

Post-workout
Accumulate:
30-50 GHD hip extensions or banded good mornings

Mike Pietragallo
Thursday 6/12/25

“Business is built on relationships, relationships are built on trust, and the foundation of trust is honesty.”

RX

For time:
400-m run
40 ring dips
30 deadlifts (125/185 lb)
20 double-DB step-ups (35/50 lb) (20/20 in)
400-m run

INTERMEDIATE

For time:
400-m run
40 jumping ring dips
30 deadlifts (105/155 lb)
20 double-DB step-ups (20/35 lb) (20/20 in)
400-m run

BEGINNER

For time:
200-m run
20 foot-assisted ring dips
20 deadlifts (55/75 lb)
20 step-ups (20/20 in)
200-m run

Mike Pietragallo
Wednesday 6/11/25

“Before you can make a dream come true, you must first have one.”

COMMUNITY CUP WORKOUT 3

RX

In 20 minutes, establish:
1 rep-max front squat
1 rep-max hang power clean

INTERMEDIATE

Same as Rx’d

BEGINNER

Same as Rx’d

Mike Pietragallo
Tuesday 6/10/25

“If you’re too rigid in your thinking you may miss some wonderful opportunities for storytelling.”

COMMUNITY CUP WORKOUT 2

RX

Complete as many reps as possible following the interval of:
2 minutes of work, 1-minute rest
2 minutes of work, 1-minute rest
2 minutes of work, 1-minute rest
3 minutes of work

Rounds 1 and 2
15 toes-to-bars
15 overhead squats (65/95 lb)
Max-calorie row

Rounds 3 and 4
15-calorie row
15 overhead squats
Max chest-to-bar pull-ups

– Your score is the total number of reps completed.

INTERMEDIATE

Complete as many reps as possible following the interval of:
2 minutes of work, 1-minute rest
2 minutes of work, 1-minute rest
2 minutes of work, 1-minute rest
3 minutes of work

Rounds 1 and 2
10 toes-to-bars
10 overhead squats (55/75 lb)
Max-calorie row

Rounds 3 and 4
10-calorie row
10 overhead squats
Max pull-ups

– Your score is the total number of reps completed.

BEGINNER

Complete as many reps as possible following the interval of:
2 minutes of work, 1-minute rest
2 minutes of work, 1-minute rest
2 minutes of work, 1-minute rest
3 minutes of work

Rounds 1 and 2
10 sit-ups
10 overhead squats (35/45 lb)
Max-calorie row

Rounds 3 and 4
10-calorie row
10 overhead squats
Max ring rows (angled)

– Your score is the total number of reps completed.

Mike Pietragallo
Monday 6/9/25

“Winners are the ones who really listen to the truth of their hearts.”

COMMUNITY CUP WORKOUT 1

RX

AMRAP 20:
15 box jump-overs (20/24 in)
10 dumbbell snatches (35/50 lb)
5 handstand push-ups

INTERMEDIATE

AMRAP 20:
15 box jump-overs (20/24 in)
10 dumbbell snatches (35/50 lb)
5 hand-release push-ups

 

BEGINNER

AMRAP 20:
12 box step-overs (20 in)
9 dumbbell snatches (20/35 lb)
3 hand-release push-ups

Mike Pietragallo
Friday 6/6/25

“If there is no struggle, there is no progress.”

RX

For time with a partner:
800-m run

then…

10 rounds of:
10 double-DB power cleans (35/50 lb)
30 double-unders

then…

800-m run

– Partners perform the runs together and then alternate full rounds of the 10-round couplet.

INTERMEDIATE

For time with a partner:
800-m run

then…

10 rounds of:
10 double-DB power cleans (20/35 lb)
30 double-unders

then…

800-m run

– Partners perform the runs together and then alternate full rounds of the 10-round couplet.

BEGINNER

For time with a partner:
400-m run

then…

6 rounds of:
10 double-DB power cleans (10/15 lb)
20 single-unders

then…

400-m run

– Partners perform the runs together and then alternate full rounds of the 6-round couplet.

Mike Pietragallo
Thursday 6/5/25

“Criticism is something we can avoid easily by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing.”

RX

For load:
Back squat
10-10-10-10-10

INTERMEDIATE

Same as Rx’d

BEGINNER

For load:
6-6-6-6-6
Back squat

Mike Pietragallo
Wednesday 6/4/25

“Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.”

RX

4 rounds for time:
400/500-m row
10 shoulder-to-overheads (125/185 lb)

INTERMEDIATE

4 rounds for time:
400/500-m row
10 shoulder-to-overheads (75/115 lb)

BEGINNER

4 rounds for time:
200/250-m row
10 shoulder-to-overheads (35/45 lb)

Mike Pietragallo
Tuesday 6/3/25

“Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get.”

RX

AMRAP 10:
10 alternating front-rack lunges (95/135 lb)
10 bar-facing burpees
10 chest-to-bar pull-ups

INTERMEDIATE

AMRAP 10:
10 alternating front-rack lunges (65/95 lb)
10 bar-facing burpees
10 chin-over-bar pull-ups

BEGINNER

AMRAP 10:
10 alternating front-rack lunges (35/45 lb)
10 bar-facing burpees
10 ring rows

Skill Work

Pre-workout
Every 2:00 for 5 sets:
1 power clean
1 front rack lunge, right leg
1 front rack lunge, left leg

Mike Pietragallo
Monday 6/2/2025

“It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.”

RX

For time:
21-15-9
Deadlifts (155/225 lb)
Handstand push-ups

INTERMEDIATE

For time:
21-15-9
Deadlifts (125/185 lb)
12-9-6
Handstand push-ups

BEGINNER

For time:
15-12-9
Deadlifts (55/75 lb)
Dumbbell shoulder press (15/20 lb)

Skill Work

Post-workout
4 sets:
:20 hollow rocks
:10 rest

Mike Pietragallo
Friday 5/30/25

“It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.”

RX

For load:
3-3-3-3-3
Deadlift
– Start every rep with an open hand and a return under control (no dropping the bar).

INTERMEDIATE

Same as Rx’d

BEGINNER

Same as Rx’d

Mike Pietragallo
Thursday 5/29/25

“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.”

“Elizabeth”

RX

21-15-9 reps for time:
Cleans (95/135 lb)
Ring dips

INTERMEDIATE

21-15-9 reps for time:
Cleans (65/95 lb)
Jumping ring dips

BEGINNER

15-12-9 reps for time:
Cleans (35/45 lb)
Foot-assisted ring dips

Skill Work

Post-workout
EMOM 7:
3 box jumps
– Use a higher box than you would normally use.

Mike Pietragallo
Wednesday 5/28/25

“Troubles are often the tools by which God fashions us for better things.”

RX

For time:
500-400-300-200-100
Meter row
50-40-30-20-10
AbMat sit-ups
Double-unders

INTERMEDIATE

For time:
400-300-200-100
Meter row
40-30-20-10
AbMat sit-ups
Double-unders

BEGINNER

For time:
300-200-100
Meter row
30-20-10
Feet-anchored sit-ups
Single-unders

SKILL WORK

Post-workout
Accumulate:
30-50 GHD hip extensions or banded good mornings

Mike Pietragallo
Tuesday 5/27/25

“If you love what you do and are willing to do what it takes, it’s within your reach.”

RX

Every 5:00 for 5 rounds:
:30 single-KB goblet hold (53/70 lb)
15/20-cal bike
10 Russian KB swings (53/70 lb)
– Score is the slowest round.

INTERMEDIATE

Every 5:00 for 5 rounds:
:30 single-KB goblet hold (35/53 lb)
10/15-cal bike
10 Russian KB swings (35/53 lb)
– Score is the slowest round.

BEGINNER

Every 5:00 for 5 rounds:
:30 single-KB goblet hold (18/26 lb)
7/10-cal bike
10 Russian KB swings (18/26 lb)
– Score is the slowest round.

Mike Pietragallo
Monday 5/26/25

CrossFit Pittsburgh is CLOSED each Memorial Day out or respect for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.


Mike Pietragallo
Friday 5/23/25

“It’s beautiful when you watch something good happen to somebody when it’s well deserved.”

RX

15-12-9-6-3 reps for time:
Power cleans (75/115 lb)
Push jerks
Box jump-overs (20/24 in)

INTERMEDIATE

15-12-9-6-3 reps for time:
Power cleans (55/75 lb)
Push jerks
Box jump-overs (20/24 in)

BEGINNER

12-9-6-3 reps for time:
Power cleans (35/45 lb)
Push jerks
Box step-ups (12/12 in)

Skill Work

Pre-workout
Every :90 for 6 sets:
1 clean pull
1 hang power clean
1 push jerk

Mike Pietragallo
Thursday 5/22/25

“If you can’t fail, you can never get better.”

RX

For load:
8-8-8-8-8
Front squat

INTERMEDIATE

Same as Rx’d

BEGINNER

Same as Rx’d

Mike Pietragallo
Wednesday 5/21/25

“This is not just a job. This is a passion. Connecting people, connecting the world, making a difference. How many jobs can say I made the world better today? We do that every single day.”

RX

5 x 2:00 rounds:
6 shuttle runs
Max bar muscle-ups
– Rest 1:00 between rounds.
– 1 shuttle run is 25 ft out and back.

INTERMEDIATE

5 x 2:00 rounds:
6 shuttle runs
Max jumping bar muscle-ups
– Rest 1:00 between rounds.
– 1 shuttle run is 25 ft out and back.

BEGINNER

5 x 2:00 rounds:
4 shuttle runs
Max jumping chest-to-bar pull-ups
– Rest 1:00 between rounds.
– 1 shuttle run is 25 ft out and back.

Skill Work

Post-workout
Accumulate:
3:00 hanging L-sit

Mike Pietragallo