We are going to announce the Stockton PD Scott Hewell Fundraiser WOD tomorrow.  The Fundraiser (register HERE) will be held on September 13th and we are asking for a $20 donation.  More details in the coming days… The Death by Barbell Finals are less than 2 weeks away.  We have been focusing on many aspects...Read More

So, # sale the last version of the Cube was interesting.  It was broken up more than the last time, one week of heavy power lifting followed a week of Olympic style lifting.  I feel like both versions were very effective and got people stronger (and more durable) but the second version didn’t push the...Read More

Tomorrow’s WOD will take place at the Oakdale High School Aquatic Center. It will be in the pool and out of the pool…so bring a towel and  swimsuit. The pool is a consistent 80 degrees. We will meet at 8:30am and begin WOD at 9am. Oakdale High School Aquatic Center at 739 West G Street,...Read More

Remember, more about we are swimming on Saturday at OHS.  We will get there at 8:30am. I am seriously toying with the idea of re-testing the lifts – deadlift, squat, press – next week.  This way, if you did not PR, but were close, and maybe you miss timed your rest or worked too much,...Read More

Swimming WOD is on Saturday. There will be a swimming workout along with the MFFL WOD. We are meeting at the Oakdale High School at 8:30am. Wear a bathing suit and bring a towel. Any questions on the other MFFL WOD’s can be directed to Brian or Alison.          Workout of the...Read More

So here’s the deal on the Masters Functional Fitness League (MFFL). This is only the first week of competition, healing but in my opinion the WOD’s are a bit of a disaster. Not ALL of them, side effects but a few in particular have a lot of moving parts, sickness are very long and make...Read More

CrossFit Nerd Stuff Ahead!  Attached is an ESPN panel (organized arguments) between Russell Berger from CrossFit and Mark Rippetoe, generic formerly of CrossFit.  If you are at all interested in this, # 40mg you have been around CrossFit for a few years or are fascinated with the argument between variance and randomness.  I guess I...Read More

This is Max Out week!  We will establish 1 RM on the major lifts – Squat on Monday, order Deadlift on Wednesday and Press on Friday.  This is the point of emphasis for the week – perform strong.  I don’t want to say the WODs will be easy, because they never are (the workout on...Read More

The Body Fat testing starts at 8 and goes until 12. Saturday’s WOD comes from CrossFit.com and it is classic CrossFit – heavy, no rx light, order gymnasty and jumpy.  Just look at the numbers – 3!, stuff 6!,9!, 27! – multiples of 3?!? It feels so right it makes me giddy.  It is also...Read More

The barbell on today’s Front Squat work is rather heavy – scale to 65% of 1RM.  The goal is to keep the work for each set to about a minute, troche so scale accordingly.  Also, purchase the goal is to keep the Front Squat unbroken, at least in the beginning.  If it is a mental...Read More