Warm up:
Two sets of:
Assault Bike x 60 seconds
Kettlebell Passive Squat x 30 seconds (Hold a kettlebell in the bottom of your squat and shift your weight from side to side to open … Read More
Warm up:
Two sets of:
Assault Bike x 60 seconds
Kettlebell Passive Squat x 30 seconds (Hold a kettlebell in the bottom of your squat and shift your weight from side to side to open … Read More
Warm Up:
One set of:
Assault Bike x 5 mins at moderate pace
One set of:
“Weight Plate Squat Warm-up”
Heels-elevated T-Spine Rotations x 3 per side
Heels-elevated Flex and Extend x 3 reps
Front … Read More
Three sets of:
Double-Under, Practice or Single Under x 30 seconds
Inchworm x 3 reps
Single Arm Dumbbell Push Press x 5 reps, followed by
Dumbbell Waiter’s Carry x 50 feet
*perform single arm push-press … Read More
Three sets of:
Double-Under, Practice or Single Under x 30 seconds
Inchworm x 3 reps
Single Arm Dumbbell Push Press x 5 reps, followed by
Dumbbell Waiter’s Carry x 50 feet
*perform single arm push-press … Read More
Warm-Up.
One set of:
“General Running Warm-Up”
Approximately 50 feet each of:
High Knees
Over-the-fence, forwards
Over-the-fence, backward
Bunny Hops
Suicides remain forward-facing throughout
Followed by…
Three sets of:
Scapular Pull-up or … Read More
Three sets of:
2 Minute Machine Warm Up
10-15 Dumbbell Hammer Curl + Overhead Press
30 Second Overhead Dumbbell Carry
50 Foot Walking Lunge
30 Second Squat Hold
In teams of two, complete eight (8) |
Three sets of:
2 Minute Machine Warm Up
10-15 Dumbbell Hammer Curl + Overhead Press
30 Second Overhead Dumbbell Carry
50 Foot Walking Lunge
30 Second Squat Hold
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In teams of two, complete eight … Read More
One set of:
“General Running Warm-up”
Approximately 50 feet each of:
High Knees
Over-the-fence, forwards
Over-the-fence, backwards
Bunny Hops
Suicides, remain forward facing throughout
One set of:
“Banded Pushing Warm-up”
Pallof hold x 30 seconds … Read More
One set of:
“Banded Pushing Warm-up”
Pallof hold x 30 seconds per side
Banded Press x 10 reps high, 10 reps chest level, 10 reps towards floor
Banded Tricep Extensions x 10 reps
Lat Press-Down … Read More
One set of:
Row x 500m
Bodyweight Walking Lunge x 20 steps
Assault Bike x 2 minutes
Dive Bomber Push-Up x 10 reps
Two sets of:
Kettlebell Waiter’s Carry x 50ft per arm
Kettlebell Goblet … Read More
One set of:
Row x 500m
Bodyweight Walking Lunge x 20 steps
Assault Bike x 2 minutes
Dive Bomber Push-Up x 10 reps
Two sets of:
Kettlebell Waiter’s Carry x 50ft per arm
Kettlebell Goblet … Read More
One set of:
Assault Bike x 3 minutes, nasal breathing only
One to two sets of:
“Weight Plate Squat Warm-up”
Heels-elevated T-Spine Rotations x 3 per side
Heels-elevated Flex and Extend x 3
Front Foot … Read More
One set of:
Assault Bike x 3 minutes, nasal breathing only
One to two sets of:
“Weight Plate Squat Warm-up”
Heels-elevated T-Spine Rotations x 3 per side
Heels-elevated Flex and Extend x 3
Front Foot … Read More
Two sets of:
Run x 200m
Hanging Knee Raise Hold x 30 seconds
Kettlebell Goblet Squat Hold x 30 seconds
Two sets of:
Single-Arm Dumbbell Overhead Reverse Lunge x 8 reps, alternating
Dumbbell Kang Squat … Read More
WOD stands for Workout of the Day. Most CrossFit gyms post one workout each day for their members and online followers to complete. Invictus currently offers THREE free programmed WODs each day (shown above)... and even more personalized and online supplemental programs through Invictus Athlete.
One thing that sets Invictus apart from other CrossFit gyms and online training programs is that we recognize everyone has different fitness goals, abilities and needs. Be sure to pick which programming is right for you so you can get a great workout that meets your needs.
Another thing you might notice that’s different about our programming is that we use ‘tempo training’ - almost always in the Fitness programming and in various cycles for the Performance and Competition programs. Those extra numbers (ex: @30X0) might seem confusing at first glance but you’ll totally get how it works and why we like to use it after reading this. Trust us, you’ll soon witness the many benefits firsthand. Learn more about tempo training.
Whether you’re new to CrossFit or have lots of experience with the WOD, our coaches will help you get the most out of every workout. It doesn’t matter if you struggle with a particular movement or if your goals are pushing you toward the higher skilled and more elusive movements, our professional coaches support everyone with advice and feedback.
They have worked with all athlete levels and know what it takes to get people moving to the best of their abilities. Whether it’s burpees, double-unders, muscle-ups, or tips for the Assault Bike - we’ve got a coach who can help you.
Don’t worry, we’ve got your warm-ups covered, too. Our coaches are constantly learning from other modalities and love to use what they learn in innovative warm-ups focused on both preparing for the workout at hand and maintaining the body for a pain free life. Check out this full body routine to keep your joints functioning and free of inflammation. We also post warm-up suggestions in the Workout of the Day for each of the programs that are tailored to that day’s movements.
Workout on your own and don’t have much time for your warm-up? Here’s a couple of quick and simple ones for your shoulders, squat day, deadlifts, and everyone’s problem area, the thoracic spine.
Scaling is part of the beauty of CrossFit because it enables workouts and programming to be tailored to anyone’s ability. When it comes to weight, you can and should ALWAYS scale the weight down if it is unsafe for you to lift it, or if it changes the intended stimulus of the workout.
Here are some rules of thumb for scaling weight in metcons (lifting for time). For gymnastics movements, there are some simple scaling solutions as well. If you are unsure, reach out to your Invictus coach! We are here to make sure you get the safest and best workout possible - proper scaling allows for that.
At Invictus, we offer programming 6 days a week, Monday-Saturday and we realize not everyone’s schedule - or training needs - are the same and therefore, you must use your best judgement and listen to your body when it comes to deciding how often to take a rest day.
If you have been doing CrossFit for a while now, you recognize that our program excels due to the high intensity component. With that being said, one thing you have to keep in mind is that you can’t sustain that high intensity every single day; otherwise your body ends up breaking down.
You can learn more about how often someone should take a rest day in this article.
EMOM stands for Every Minute on the Minute. When you see that come up in a workout, you have up to one minute to complete the exercise required. Normally what’s prescribed won’t take the entire minute so you also have whatever is left of the time to rest until the next minute starts and you do the next set of prescribed work. And so on.
AMRAP means “As Many Rounds (and Reps) as Possible” in a certain time period. For example, the workout might say...
AMRAP in 10 minutes of:
30 Double-Unders
20 Pull-Ups
10 Thrusters
So you would keep going through the cycle of those three exercises until the 10 minutes is up. Your score is the number of complete rounds plus any extra reps you did. So if you did four complete rounds plus 15 Double-Unders in the fifth round, your score would be 4+15.
OTM stands for “On the Minute” and is the same thing as an EMOM. When you see that come up in a workout, you have up to one minute to complete the exercise required. Normally what’s prescribed won’t take the entire minute so you also have whatever is left of the time to rest until the next minute starts and you do the next set of prescribed work. And so on.
NFT stands for “Not for Time” and means that you shouldn’t rush or try to go fast, but instead, focus on technique, skill, form or whatever you are working on for that movement.
You might also be wondering where to start your first set if, for example, the workout of the day calls for 5 sets of Deadlift x 5 reps. Is the first set a warm-up or is that the first working set? Here’s our recommendation for how to properly build to your starting weight and what we consider warm-up sets and working sets.
We frequently use percentage references in prescribing the number of reps to perform, so it’s essential that you have a good idea on most of your maxes.
Let’s say it’s been awhile since you have attempted a 1RM; maybe you had an injury a few months ago, or maybe you just somehow keep missing the 1-RM test days, or maybe you just forgot to write it down in your log book. If you have a multiple-rep max, you’re in luck. There’s actually a simple equation you can use to calculate an estimated 1RM based on the max number of reps you can do at a given weight.