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6 Dirty Tricks to Instantly Increase Muscle and Boost Performance by Nate Green

Workout:

A.) Strict Press 3 x 5 (Wendler week 1)

(rest 3-5 minutes between WORK sets)

Set 1: 65% x 5
Set 2: 75% x 5
Set 3: 85% x 5+

-Warm up in sets of 5 until 1st working set, you should reach your 1st working set after 3-4 sets

-Percentages based off of 90% of your 1RM (ex. if your max Strict Press is 185#, your percentages will be based off of 90% of 185# (165#).

-When you see 5+, that means you do the max reps you can manage with that weight, with the goal of setting a rep record in each workout.

B.) Superset: Four sets of:

Alternating Single Arm DB Bench Press x 8 (Rest 30s) *Demo*

Single Arm DB Row (Rest 60s)

MetCon (AMRAP): As many rounds as possible in 10 minutes of,

10 Overhead Hand Release Push-ups
15 Med Ball Clean (20/14)
20 Med Ball AbMat Sit-ups (20/14)

-5 Minute Rest-

MetCon (AMRAP): As many reps as possible in 5 minutes of,

Burpees

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Announcements:

*At the OC Throwdown, Kevin Ogar had an accident during the Snatch workout. The accident resulted in a serious spinal injury. He suffered this life changing event doing the thing we ALL do and LOVE…. This could have happened to any one of us and it is up to this community to help out one of our own.

Kevin is a CrossFit trainer and will need a lot of financial help to get through this. A donation site has already been set up. Any amount will help.

*Join us November 9, 2014 for the Chesapeake 10k Across the Bay!

*Reebok CrossFit ONE ROAD TRIP!

The invitation is extended to all of our friends and members of local Boxes. Space is limited to 33 persons. If the interest is greater we have the ability to extend it to 53 participants. Registration is first come first serve.

Cost per person $85.00 (cash only)

Please see Chad or Mike to complete the registration form and submit payment.

Payment and registration is due no later than January 31, 2014.*

Chesapeake Bay: 10k Across the Bay!

To sign up, Click HERE!

ONE WAY | TO CROSS THE BAY

The most exciting 10k to come online in years! Don’t miss out on the chance to run or walk over the Chesapeake Bay.

A beloved Maryland tradition is coming back in a new, exciting format!

On November 9, 2014, this 10 kilometer, 6.2 mile point-to-point course will take runners over the 4.35-mile Chesapeake Bay Bridge, which reaches 186 feet at its tallest point. Runners will experience water vistas dotted with sailboats and cargo ships from atop a major dual-span bridge that doesn’t allow pedestrian traffic at any other time of the year.

The race is open to participants of various levels of fitness and physical abilities as long as you are able to complete the event at an average pace of 19 minutes/mile.

Race day also will include a kids’ race! Check back for details!

ABOUT:

THE COURSE (link to course map)

10 Kilometers * 4.35 miles Over Water * Up to 185 ft. in the air

The race will start near the base of the bridge on the Western Shore of the Chesapeake Bay then proceed directly over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge on the eastbound span. The race ends near Terrapin State Park in Queen Anne’s County.

AFTER | THE RACE

The Race Is Over – Time To Celebrate!

Following the race, there will be an awesome after-party near the finish line for runners, friends and family. Join us from 10am – 2pm for live music, great food, refreshing drinks and family friendly activities.

All registered race participants will have access to complimentary shuttles to official race parking locations following the event. Shuttle maps and scheduled departures will be included in each registrant’s race packet.