Author Archives: Jeff Martone

WOD 2-18-20

Five rounds for time: Row 500 meters 12  Power clean, 135 pounds reps 15 KB Thruster, 2 – 16 kg Daniel O’Connell (1775-1847), was an Irish patriotic leader and member of the English Parliament, 1829-1847.  A famous orator, O’Connell was known as “The Liberator” because he was responsible for the Catholic Emancipation Act in England:…

WOD 2-17-20

Warm-up 5 minutes of S.H.O.T. Drills (8# shot) 5 rounds x 5 reps DeadLifts (80% of 1rm) Muscle-ups Hanging Leg raise Constitution of the State of North Carolina, 1776, stated: ” There shall be no establishment of any one religious church or denomination in this State in preference to any other. Article XXXII That no…

WOD 2-15-20

1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15 for time: KB Swing (32 kg) Burpees Note: this workout was inspired by John Brookfield.  He did 30 reps about 60 minutes.  That’s about 40 minutes longer than I care to work!  Although, it’s a nice goal to work towards. Fundamental Constitutions of the Carolinas 1663, drawn up by the famous philos0pher John Locke,…

WOD 2-14-20

Warm-up 50 KB Snatches R/L (16 kg) 10 Knees to Elbows Tactical Athlete Total Three attempts each at: Back Squat Double KB Military Press (start in the rack position, hand must be below chin, press to lockout) Deadlift Weighted Pull-up The CrossFit Total was created by Mark Rippetoe.  He compiled the three most effective lifts…

WOD 2-13-20

5 rounds for Time: 50  1-Arm KB Swings (alternating hands each rep) 24 kg 10 Burpees 1 minute rest in between rounds New England Primer 1691, was entering its second edition, as advertised by Benjamin Harris of Boston.  This famous little book was used to teach colonial era children the alphabet, using rhyme and illustrations.…

WDO 2-12-20

10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1, for Time: KB Thrusters (2 – 24 kg KBs) Muscle-Ups Windmills at the beach. New England Primer 1691, was entering its second edition, as advertised by Benjamin Harris of Boston.  This famous little book was used to teach colonial era children the alphabet, using rhyme and illustrations. T Young Timothy, Learnt sin to fly.…

WOD 2-11-20

5 Rounds (90% 1 rep max) 3 Deadlifts 3 Weighted Pull-ups 3 Hand Stand Push-ups(parallettes) 5 Knees to Elbows Yet those who wait for the LORD Will gain new strength; They will mount up {with} wings like eagles, They will run and not get tired, They will walk and not become weary. – Isaiah 40:31…

WOD 2-10-20

3 Rounds 10 Turkish Get-ups R/L (24 kg) 10 Muscle-Ups New England Primer 1691, was entering its second edition, as advertised by Benjamin Harris of Boston. This famous little book was used to teach colonial era children the alphabet, using rhyme and illustrations. P Peter deny’d, His Lord and cry’d Q Queen Ester sues, and…