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Enjoying the Process = Non-Negotiable to Growth
We often focus on visible achievements… The scale going down, hitting the gym daily to check off that box, seeing changes in our bodies… But
Decoding InBody Scans at CrossFit Amarillo: Accuracy and Insights
While InBody scans are widely acclaimed for their precision, several variables can alter their accuracy.
Benefits of Infrared Sauna
Infrared saunas are gaining prominence for their health benefits that cater to a broad age range. These modern wellness tools are known for their ability
Introducing CrossFit Amarillo’s Summer 2024 Nutrition Challenge: Transform Your Body and Win Big!
CrossFit Amarillo is thrilled to announce our Summer 2024 Nutrition Challenge! It’s not just any challenge; it’s eight-week specifically designed to push your limits, improve
YOLO Mentality: Player vs. Spectator
Ever caught yourself at the gym, debating whether to push for a new personal best or to stick with a weight you *know* you can
Saturday 2/3/24
Clean & Jerk (21:00) Build to a Heavy Set of 3 in 15:00 Then, reduce to the weight to around 50-70% of above and perform:
Friday 2/2/24
Snatch (21:00) Build to a Heavy Set of 3 in 15:00 Then, reduce to the weight to around 50-70% of above and perform: 8 Touch
Thursday 2/1/24
Aerobic Conditioning (40:00) 3 Rounds: 1000 M RUN 50 Double Unders 58/50 Cal Bike 50 Crossover Singles (ADV: 25 Crossover Double Under) *Find a steady,
Wednesday 1/31/24
Posterior Chain Conditioning: (16:00) 8:00 to build to 40-50% of 1RM Deadlift OR a light to moderate weight THEN… Every 1:30 for 5 sets: (7:30)
Tuesday 1/30/24
Press & Seated Wall Slides (20:00) 15:00 Build to a Heavy set of 6 Strict Press During the 15:00, accumulate 3×10 Seated Wall Slides Then,
Monday 1/29/24
Back Squat (20:00) In 15:00, build to a heavy set of 6 on back squat Then, 5:00 for 2×6 @ 90% of that set METCON:
Saturday 1/27/24
Clean & Jerk (15:00) For 15:00, build to 3×3 Clean & Jerk @ 65-70% of 1RM *Power or Squat METCON (24:00) 24 – 20 –
Friday 1/26/24
Snatch & Squat (24:00) *Perform (A), then move into (B) For 12:00, build to 3×3 Snatches @ 65-70% of 1RM *Power or Squat Then… For
Thursday 1/25/24
Aerobic Conditioning (40:00) 3 Rounds: 800 M RUN — OR — 1000/850 M ROW 20 Side Laying Oblique Crunches (10 Ea. Side) 50/42 Cal Bike
Wednesday 1/24/24
Strength Work: (20:00) Alternate between movements: A) 3×6 Tempo Snatch Grip Barbell RDL (RIR 2-3) (TEMPO: 3 seconds down, 1 Second up) B) 3×20 Banded
Tuesday 1/23/24
Pushing Strength (20:00) complete all of (A), then perform (B) A) 3×6 TEMPO Dips (RIR 2-3) (TEMPO: 3 seconds down, 1 Second up) (Rings OR
Monday 1/22/24
Split Squat & Pull Superset (16:00) A) 3×6 Tempo Back Rack Bulgarian Split Squat (RIR 2-3) (TEMPO: 3 seconds down, 1 Second up) B) 3×6
Saturday 1/20/24
Clean & Jerk (20:00) Build to a Heavy Set of 1 in 15:00 Then, take 90% of that set and perform… 1 Clean & Jerks
Friday 1/19/24
Snatch (20:00) Build to a Heavy Set of 1 in 15:00 Then, take 90% of that set and perform… 1 Snatches Every 1:00 x 5
Thursday 1/18/24
Aerobic Conditioning (30:00) 6 ROUNDS: Run 400 M OR Row 500/425M OR Bike 30/24 Cals 5 Wall Walks 100′ Heavy Double DB/KB Farmers Carry (athlete
Wednesday 1/17/24
Strength Work: (20:00) Alternate between movements: 5, 6, 8 Strict Weighted Pull Up OR Chin Up (More challenging than last week) Deadlift 3×3 @ 80%-85%
Tuesday 1/16/24
Press (20:00) 15:00 Build to a Heavy set of 3 Strict Press Then, 5:00 for 3×3 @ 90% of that set METCON (25:00) FOR TIME:
Monday 1/15/23
Back Squat (20:00) In 15:00, build to a heavy set of 3 on back squat Then, 5:00 for 2×3 @ 90% of that set METCON:
Saturday 1/13/24
Clean & Jerk (20:00) Build to a Heavy Set of 2 in 15:00 Then, take 90% of that set and perform… 2 Clean & Jerks
Friday 1/12/24
Snatch (20:00) Build to a Heavy Set of 2 in 15:00 Then, take 90% of that set and perform… 2 Snatches Every 1:15 x 4
Thursday 1/11/24
Aerobic Conditioning (30:00) 2 ROUNDS: AMRAP 5: 25 Overhead Squats (RX: 45/35) (SCALE: A) PVC Pipe — B) Front Squat — C) Goblet Squat —
Wednesday 1/10/24
Strength Work: (20:00) Alternate between movements: 5, 6, 8 Strict Weighted Pull Up OR Chin Up Deadlift 3×4 @ 75-80% of 1 RM OR Build
Tuesday 1/9/24
Press (20:00) 15:00 Build to a Heavy set of 5 Strict Press Then, 5:00 for 2×5 @ 90% of that set METCON (25:00) FOR TIME:
Monday 1/8/24
Back Squat (20:00) In 15:00, build to a heavy set of 5 on back squat Then, 5:00 for 2×5 @ 90% of that set METCON:
Saturday 1/6/24
Clean & Jerk (20:00) Build to a Heavy Set of 3 in 15:00 Then, take 90% of that set and perform… 3 Clean & Jerks
Friday 1/5/24
Snatch (20:00) Build to a Heavy Set of 3 in 15:00 Then, take 90% of that set and perform… 3 Snatches Every 1:30 x 3
Thursday 1/4/23
Aerobic Conditioning (45:00) For Time: 2 Rounds: 50 Single Unders 750/600 M Row Then.. 2 Rounds: 50 Double Unders 800 M Run Then.. 2 Rounds:
Wednesday 1/3/24
Alternate Between Deadlift & Press (20:00) A) Deadlift 3×5 @ 70-75% of 1 RM OR Build to a moderately heavy 5 (RIR 2-3) B) Build
Tuesday 1/2/24
Back Squat (20:00) In 15:00, build to a heavy set of 7 on back squat Then, 5:00 for 2×7 @ 90% of that set METCON:
Saturday 12/30/23
Clean & Jerk (20:00) 6 Sets of the complex @ 70% of 1rm: 2 Power Clean + 1 Jerk (ADV: Power Clean + Clean +
Friday 12/29/23
Snatch Complex (20:00) 6 Sets of the complex @ 70% of 1rm: Snatch + Hang Snatch (ADV: Snatch + Hang Snatch + Overhead Squat) (SCALE:
Thursday 12/28/23
Aerobic Conditioning (45:00) 1500 M Row 30 Up Downs 30 V-Up 60/48 Cal Bike 30 Up Downs 30 V-Up 1200 M Run 30 Up Downs
Wednesday 12/27/23
Strength Circuit: (20:00) Alternate between movements: 4 sets of each: 5 False Grip Chest to Ring Pull Up 8 Dips (Rings OR Bar Dips) 16
Tuesday 12/26/23
Circuit: (20:00) A) Barbell RDL 3×6 @ 40-60% of Deadlift 1RM w/ :02 descent B) Dumbbell Cuban Press 3×8 C) Strict Toes to Bar 3×8
Saturday 12/23/23
Clean & Jerk (25:00) C&J (15:00) 5:00 Warm up to a starting weight Every :30 x 20 reps (10:00) 1 C&J (Goal Percentage 90%+) of
Friday 12/22/23
Snatch & Squat Strength (30:00) Snatch (15:00) (warm up for 5, EMOM for 10) 5:00 Warm up to a starting weight Every :30 x 20
Thursday 12/21/23
Aerobic Conditioning (45:00) 3 Rounds: 3:00 Bike for Cals 600 M Run 3:00 Row for Cals 25 V-Up **Find a steady, conversational pace and hold
Wednesday 12/20/23
Strength Work: (20:00) Alternate between movements: 3×5 Tempo Bench Press (2 seconds down, 1 second pause 1″ off chest, explode up) 3×8 Front Rack Step
Tuesday 12/19/23
Superset: (20:00) A) Deadlift 4 – 6 – 8 B) Strict Press 4 – 6 – 8 METCON: (20:00) 3 Rounds: 18/15 cal row 10
Monday 12/18/23
Alternate Between Movements: (20:00) 4×4 Back Squat @ 75% OR Moderate Set of 4 4×6 Barbell Bent Over Row METCON: (20:00) 5 rounds 21/18 Cal
Saturday 12/16/23
Clean & Jerk & Squat Strength (25:00) C&J (15:00) EMOM 10: 2 C&J (Goal Percentage 84% – 87%) of 1RM OR Build to a moderately
Friday 12/15/23
Snatch & Squat Strength (30:00) Snatch (15:00) (warm up for 5, EMOM for 10) EMOM 10: 2 Snatch (Goal Percentage 84% – 87%) of 1RM
Thursday 12/14/23
Aerobic Conditioning (40:00) For Time: 90 – 60 – 30 Cal Bike Crossover Singles Cal Row *20 x 25′ Shuttle Run after each round (25′
Wednesday 12/13/23
Strength Work: (10:00) Alternate between movements: 3 Sets for Quality (rest as needed) 6-8 Tempo Dips (3 Sec down – 2 Sec Up) (Rings OR
Tuesday 12/12/23
Superset: (20:00) A) Deadlift 6 – 8 – 10 B) Strict Press 6 – 8 – 10 *Build to a heavy set of 6, back
Monday 12/11/23
Alternate Between Movements: (20:00) 4×6 Back Squat @ 72.5% OR Moderate Set of 6 3, 5, 6, 6 Strict Weighted Pull Up OR Chin Up
Saturday 12/9/23
Clean & Jerk & Squat Strength (25:00) C&J (15:00) C&J 3×3 at 81% of 1RM OR Build to a moderately heavy set of 3 Straight
Friday 12/8/23
Snatch & Squat Strength (30:00) Snatch (15:00) Snatch 3×3 at 81% of 1RM OR Build to a moderately heavy set of 3 Straight Into… Front
Thursday 12/7/23
Aerobic Conditioning (40:00) For Time: 400 M Run 500/425 M Row 800 M Run 80/68 Cal Bike 800 M Run 500/425 M Row 400 M
Wednesday 12/6/23
Strength Work: (10:00) Alternate between movements: 3 Sets for Quality (rest as needed) 6-8 Tempo Dips (3 seconds down) (Rings OR Bar Dips) 12 Pistols
Tuesday 12/5/23
Superset: (20:00) A) Deadlift 5 – 7 – 9 B) Strict Press 5 – 7 – 9 *Build to a heavy set of 5, back
Monday 12/4/23
Alternate Between Movements: (20:00) 4×4 Back Squat @ 75% OR Moderate Set of 4 4, 6, 6, 8 Strict Weighted Pull Up OR Chin Up
Friday 12/1/23
Snatch & Squat Strength (27:00) Snatch (12:00) Snatch 3×3 at 78% 1RM OR Build to a moderately heavy set of 3 Straight Into… Front Squat
Thursday 11/30/23
AMRAP 25: 500 / 425 M Row (SCALE: Reduce Distance) 50 Crossover Singles (SCALE: A) Reduce Reps — B) 50 Singles OR Reduce Singles Reps
Wednesday 11/29/23
Gymnastics Strength Circuit: (15:00) 4 Sets for Quality (rest as needed) 8-12 Strict Toes to Bar 4-6 Tempo Dips (2 seconds down, 2 seconds up)
Tuesday 11/28/23
Superset: (20:00) A) Deadlift 6 – 8 – 10 B) Strict Press 6 – 8 – 10 *Build to a heavy set of 6, back
Monday 11/27/23
Superset: (20:00) 4×6 Back Squat @ 70% OR Moderate Set of 6 4×6 Strict Weighted Pull Up OR Chin Up METCON: (15:00) EMOM 15: Min
Saturday 11/25/23
Superset: (20:00) A) 4×5 Jerks (from rack) @ 60% of 1rm OR at a moderate weight B) 4×8 Each Leg Pistol OR Double DB Step
Friday 11/24/23
METCON (20:00) AMRAP 4:00 12 V-Up 12 Wall Ball REST 1:00 (TRANSITION) AMRAP 4:00 12 Cal Bike 12 DB Snatch REST 1:00 (TRANSITION) AMRAP 4:00
Wednesday 11/22/23
Snatch (15:00) 4×5 Snatch @ 60% of 1rm OR at a moderate weight *POWER OR SQUAT METCON (30:00) 3 Rounds: 800 M Run 75′ Walking
Tuesday 11/21/23
Cleans (15:00) 4×5 Cleans @ 60% of 1rm OR at a moderate weight *POWER OR SQUAT METCON (25:00) 3 Rounds: 10 Deadlift 225/155 15/12 Cal
Monday 11/20/23
3×6 Back Squat @ 60% 3×6 (each leg) Bulgarian Split Squat METCON: (25:00) 3 Rounds: 30/24 Cal Row 20 Strict HSPU 10 Front Squat OR
Saturday 11/18/23
Snatch 20:00 to perform: Snatch (POWER OR SQUAT) Warm up and build to: 3@ 80% — 2 @ 85% — 1 @ 90% — 1
Friday 11/17/23
Push Press (16:00) Warm up & Build to a 1rm Push Press OR New Athletes may perform 5×5 Push Press *note weight and compare with
Thursday 11/16/23
Aerobic conditioning (40:00) Endurance Test: (Find a pace you can sustain and settle in) 2000 / 1700 M Row 25 Toes to Bar 70/60 Cal
Wednesday 11/15/23
18:00 to perform: Clean (POWER OR SQUAT) Warm up and build to: 3@ 80% — 2 @ 85% — 1 @ 90% — 1 @
Tuesday 11/14/23
Pull Ups & Dips (25:00 to complete both) — athlete may superset or do 1 at a time — ATHLETE MAY SUPERSET OR 1 MOVEMENT
Monday 11/13/23
Lower Strength (18:00) Thruster: (18:00) Warm up & Build to a 5rm thruster OR New Athletes may perform 5×5 Thruster *note weight and compare with
Saturday 11/11/23
Strength (16:00 Clock) 16:00 to perform: Snatch (POWER OR SQUAT) Warm up and build to: 2 @ 82.5% — 2 @87.5% — 1 @ 90%
Friday 11/10/23
Push Press & Back Squat: (29:00) *Taking your 1RM Push Press, perform: (14:00) 3@ 85% of that 1RM — 2 @ 90% of that 1RM
Thursday 11/9/23
Aerobic conditioning (40:00) —- Find a pace you can sustain and settle in 150 Crossover Single Unders Row 1500/1250 M 25 Shuttle Runs (50′ down
Wednesday 11/8/23
Posterior Chain Strength (30:00 Clock) 15:00 to perform: Clean (POWER OR SQUAT) Warm up and build to: 2 @ 82.5% — 2 @87.5% — 1
Tuesday 11/7/23
Upper Strength (15:00 Clock) 5, 6, 10 Weighted Ring Dips OR Weighted Bar Dips OR 4×6-10 Push Ups 5, 6, 10 Pull Ups METCON: (25:00)
Monday 11/6/23
Lower Strength (28:00) Thruster: (14:00) *Taking your 5RM, perform: 3@ 85% of that 5RM — 3 @ 90% of that 5RM — Max Reps *Up
Saturday 11/4/23
Strength (27:00 Clock) 15:00 to perform: Snatch (POWER OR SQUAT) Warm up and build to: 3 @ 80% — 3 @85% — 3 @ 87.5%
Friday 11/3/23
Push Press & Back Squat: (29:00) *Taking your 1RM Push Press, perform: (14:00) 6 @ 82.5% of that 1RM — 4 @ 87.5% of that
Thursday 11/2/23
Aerobic conditioning (40:00) —- Find a pace you can sustain and settle in Run 1200 M Then… Straight Into… 3 Rounds: 40/32 Cal Bike 18
Wednesday 11/1/23
Posterior Chain Strength (27:00 Clock) 15:00 to perform: Clean (POWER OR SQUAT) Warm up and build to: 3 @ 80% — 3 @85% — 3
Tuesday 10/31/23
Upper Strength (16:00 Clock) 6, 8 , 12, 12 Weighted Ring Dips OR Weighted Bar Dips OR 4×8-12 Push Ups 6 , 8 , 12,
Monday 10/30/23
Lower Strength (28:00) Thruster: (14:00) *Taking your 5RM, perform: 10 @ 82.5% of that 5RM — 8 @ 87.5% of that 5RM — Max Reps
Saturday 10/28/23
Clean (20:00) Clean (POWER OR SQUAT) (12:00) Warm up and build to: 3×5 @ 65% Then, 3×5 Clean Pulls @ 90% of snatch 1rm METCON
Friday 10/27/23
Push Press & Back Squat: (24:00) Double Dumbbell Push Press (12:00) 3×6 @ As heavy as possible — build or stay same, athlete choice Straight
Thursday 10/26/23
Aerobic conditioning (40:00) —- Find a pace you can sustain and settle in 3 Rounds: Row 1000/850 M 20 Push Ups Bike 40/32 Cals 20
Wednesday 10/25/23
Posterior Chain Strength (24:00 Clock) Snatch (POWER OR SQUAT) (12:00) Warm up and build to: 3×5 @ 65% Straight into… (12:00) 3×5 Deadlift at 60%
Tuesday 10/24/23
Upper Strength (15:00 Clock) Every :90 for 15:00 (5 sets each), alternate between the 2 movements: A) 6-12 Strict HSPU (ADV: Wall Facing SHSPU) B)
Monday 10/23/23
Strength Circuit (20:00) A) Choose from one of the following Movements: 4×5 each leg (choose a moderate weight) (RIR 2-3) –Back Rack Bulgarian Split Squat
Saturday 10/21/23
Strength (27:00 Clock) 14:00 to perform: Clean (POWER OR SQUAT) Warm up and build to: 4 @ 75% — 3 @ 80% — 3 @85%
Friday 10/20/23
Push Press & Back Squat: (28:00) *Taking your 1RM Push Press, perform: (14:00) 5 @ 85% of that 1RM — 3 @ 90% of that
Thursday 10/19/23
Aerobic conditioning (40:00) —- Find a pace you can sustain and settle in 1200/1000 M Row 40 Walking Lunge 1200 M Run Straight Into… 3
Wednesday 10/18/23
Posterior Chain Strength (29:00 Clock) 15:00 to perform: Snatch (POWER OR SQUAT) Warm up and build to: 4 @ 75% — 3 @ 80% —
Tuesday 10/17/23
Upper Strength (16:00 Clock) 16:00 to complete the Superset… 3, 5, 6, Max Rep Set – (up to 15) Weighted Ring Dips OR Weighted Straight