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It's getting HOT out there! I told you Summer would be here before you knew it. On a really hot day, especially in that late afternoon hour, oh an ice cold soda can just sound so refreshing! I'm here to tell you don't do it. Now that summer is upon…

2015 06 25

Back Squat 5×5

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We're using all sorts of different training methods and approaches this week and that's what makes coming to class so exciting, right? The 5x5 method of training is a tried and true method to build muscular strength and endurance. Your goal in following a back squat 5×5 system isn’t to…

2015 06 24

Snatch Pulls Drop Sets

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In our Snatch Pull work today we are going to approach the training with a Drop Set technique. Performing drop sets is a technique that consists of performing as many reps as possible with a specified weight and, immediately after, reducing the weight to enable doing a few more reps,…

2015 06 23

Deadlift Away

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Deadlifts on the menu today. Massive core control is vital especially moving from the deadlifts to the Toes to Bar work in the metcon. You may have heard it said that Deadlifts really tax your Central Nervous System (CNS). Geek out here. It doesn't seem like much when you are…

2015 06 22

Reminders, Meet David Schwandt, Cindy

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Reminders: July 10th is Friday Night Lights =========================== July 11th is our BIG SUMMER BASH in the park! Details are here, but the gist is Bring your friends and your kids, Bring a Paleo Side Dish, BYOB in a NON-glass container, get ready for fun! Sign up in the gym…

2015 06 21

Average Joe's Comp Clean Pulls to Power Cleans

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This weekend, on Saturday, is the Average Joe's Competition happening at CrossFit Diablo. Our very own Hilary Wendel and Aaron Hodge are competing. They are not average to us in any way, and if you feel the same then please head on over and show them some support! Their heats…

2015 06 18

Fresh Fish, Push-ups, Kettlebells

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Fresh Fish! Siren Fish Company is new in our Napa Community, and offers sustainable, wild caught fresh fish and seafood in the CSA format. It's very reasonably priced. The program is flexible and accommodates travel. It's affordable, and they offer 25% off to us CrossFitters! Read on for more info:Join before…

2015 06 17

Gymnastics Forward Roll Focus

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Forward rolls are one of the basic, beginning moves in gymnastics that you must master before you can move on to more complex skills. Since the gymnastics forward roll can be used as a stepping stone to more advanced aerial feats, they can give you more confidence and lead to…

2015 06 16

Full Squat Cleans & EMOM

By: Beth Rypins 0

When we do "Cleans" in CrossFit, many times this can mean a variety of things. We can start from the floor and land in a power position, we can start from a hang position and land in a squat or power position, etc. In the Olympic Lifting world, a Clean…

2015 06 15

Jackie

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Monday's WOD "Jackie" 1000 meter row 50 Thrusters (45/35) 30 pull-ups 100 Push Up Program

2015 06 14

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