muscles are aching from the last couple wod's... this should be interesting

32/M/176

8:01 for the 2K row

I had a feeling we were going overhead today!

Someday I will beat you guys to the post!

Great, a chance to work on my jerk. I was disappointed last time we went overhead.

Thank God. Doubled up yesterday FF/2K Row back to back. Gah.

Annie, Rob, Eva, etc.. Have one of the best gyms I've seen, & the best trainers hand down! That PU bar is stout. Miss you guys & talk to you soon.

CFSCC = Legit!

hey guys... just gettin into cross fit... 21.male.160.athletic. whats a good start weight for the jerk

Hmmm.....I will have to research this push jerk more in depth before attempting this. I assume rest between sets is open-ended?

Power Cleans at CFSBK

115, 120, 125, 130, 135, 135

PR by 7# in the PC. Full Clean still way ahead at 150 :(

Convinced my brother and sister in-law to go for the Rower rather than the treadmill. Crossfit helped with the argument. Tested my skills today. 7:09 for 2k. Tempo avg 23 pulls/min . What is the setting supposed to be at? I had it on level 3. What is everyone else doing it on?

Maximus, I feel your pain. Today was a catch up day for me as well. Except after the FF & 2K row, I grappled for an hour & a half. Followed by a feeble attempt @ a Zone friendly meal from Taco Bell drive thu.

Get some, Go again!

Push Jerk will be tough as I still have soreness from 3 days ago. arms haven't been this toasted for so long. giddy up and go

#10 Joel
Try starting with a broomstick until you have the technique down. As you warm up you can switch to a bar and add weight in increments.
I pretty much still do it that way for a good warm up.

#11 Jake B
Rest 3 to 5 minutes between your sets.

Check the FAQ's for video demo's

I sent the following letter to Crossfit Customer service. They politely disregarded my idea. Don't you guys think it would make the site much better? Lets start a movement!

To whom it may concern,

I have been wondering if there was a way to improve the way we post and view our comments on the website. I am not a computer person so I don't know if it is even possible. But I think it would be cool if there was a box where you could type just the number for your workout, ie:the time, the reps, the weight, or the rounds depending on the type of workout it was. And maybe a box you could check for as rxd or scaled. And a box for male or female. And then of course you could type your comments as usual.

But the idea would be to change it so you could sort the comments and view the posts by time or rounds or weight etc. Or view by male/female. Or sort by age or bodyweight. And then we would be able to quickly see who is doing the fastest workouts and where we lie in the range of times, weights, or rounds. This seems to be in line with the philosophy of crossfit: accountability/competitiveness/using a community to push us beyond our limits.

Thanks for considering
Jonathan Stevens

Crossfit Sana Cruz Central rocks. We definitely miss seeing the crew and clients on a daily basis at CFNSC. The pullup bars were constructed, designed and installed by CF craftsmen Dan Grant and Jason Bills. They are too humble to say so but their work can be seen at more than a few CrossFit Facilities.

#18

I'm sure it was given all the consideration due.

I love the site how it is, which is free.

m/27/5'11/175/

Ctrl+F

all the positive comments about CFSCC are appreciated! thank you. as Ronnie said, Jason Bills and Dan Grant are to thank. We too, miss the OC being together, but the growth will be worth it!

This should be a humbling experience, i havent push jerked in a couple years, and last time i did, it wasnt that good.

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TODAY'S FAQ
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WOD = Push jerk 3-3-3-3-3 reps

Work up to the max weight you can do three reps. Rest as needed between sets (generally 3-5 minutes). I could give a description of the difference between the shoulder press, push press, and push jerk, but there are several videos on the Exercises and Demos page that do a much better job than I can here.

http://www.crossfit.com/cf-info/excercise.html

Once on this page, press Ctrl-F to use the search feature to find references to "jerk". There are several good videos.

Excellent - need to work on my push jerk.

Also doubling up on WODs today (row + this) so I'm glad its strength!

This will be fun.

I dont have a rowing machine yet.. So I ran 5k (25min) and Practiced my Singles, Doubles, and Alternating patterns with my Jumprope for 30 minutes.

Does any one else think its really hot that Allison can Power Clean 135lbs?

.. I do

This will be fun.

I dont have a rowing machine yet.. So I ran 5k (25min) and Practiced my Singles, Doubles, and Alternating patterns with my Jumprope for 30 minutes.

Does any one else think its really hot that Allison can Power Clean 135lbs?

.. I do

This will be fun.

I dont have a rowing machine yet.. So I ran 5k (25min) and Practiced my Singles, Doubles, and Alternating patterns with my Jumprope for 30 minutes.

Does any one else think its really hot that Allison can Power Clean 135lbs?

.. I do

This will be my first adventure into Push-Jerks. Looking foward to giving this a try!

oops sorry jwb_atm_93 for mowing your grass

Thanks for the video. Alway love rip talking about back squats!

Tim

m/23/80kg/Sydney, Australia

mr rippetoe

yet again

another wonderful and superb

eye opening instructional video.

i just CAN'T get enuf of his lessons...gd stuff!!

Hey everyone, I just did the pushup/dip/pushpress workout today and I strained my lower back a bit and it is sore. It seems like every time I do deadlifts, overhead lifts, or even dips I seem to tweak my lower back a bit. I was just wondering if anyone has any advice or if there are exercises I should be doing to strengthen it. BTW im 20/m/175,
Thanks

Here's my two cents:

Joel, Comment 10, I am new to crossfit how much should I jerk?

Joel, use a dowel or PVC pipe and do 100+ reps to get the motion down. then use an empty bar for the WOD. I know, putting the bar in your hands so quickly is a little premature but you're young and athletic. If you really want to excel do a set of shoulder presses with a weight you know you can do , after the 100 reps with a dowel. Then push press the same weight for a few sets and then push jerk the same weight for the balance of the sets. The most important thing is to start with many, many reps with just PVC pipe or a broomstick. It would be best if someone watched you do it, preferably someone who can critique you as you learn the movement. It s_cks to have to unlearn a movement after it has been burned into your muscle memory.

Jake B. comment 11, How much rest do you take between sets? Rest as much as you need between sets.

Tom Alcivar, comment 14 Damper settings are much more about how you row personally than it is about a higher or lower number being tougher. I linked a good discussion video from Angela Hart yesterday on this topic, you can look for my post on yesterday's comments. An easy way to find a comment is to go to "edit" on your browser and choose "find" then type in "Billy" or whatever you're looking for...

Jon H. comment 17, yes, that's what I'm talking about :>)

Jonathan comment 18, wow, you've been thinking long and hard about posting... cool, I have no idea how tough that would be to pull off from a back end web master perspective, sounds pretty involved.

Ronnie B. comment 19, How did they get the holes in the end of the pipe to slide the bar through? Is it a tool that I can get easily? We are just about to trick out a garage gym and those bars are the bomb, I'm just not sure that we can pull off cutting the hole at the end of the bar.

jwb_atm_93, thanks, as usual :>)

Johnny, comment 26, yup, that's hot

Have Fun, Train Hard,

Billy

Loved the video from Coach Rip, as usual, but who is the marathon runner resting on the bumper plates in the video?

Have Fun, Train Hard,

Billy

I was wondering what kind of jerk should I use for this workout? Does it matter if I do split jerks, or do I have to do it like the one on the exercise and demo pages? Also, what kind of supplements are recommended for CrossFit workouts? Any kind of help would be appreciated. Thanks

comment #35 Billy
"Loved the video from Coach Rip, as usual, but who is the marathon runner resting on the bumper plates in the video?"

bwahaha ahha ahah!

After a 10 day break from crossfit, i decided to make up all my strength days at once.
Deadlifts 5 x 5:
315
335
345
355
360, 5 rep PR

Weighted Pullups 7 x 1:
45, wide
55, wide
57.5, regular
50, chin
55, chin
65, chin
70. chin PR

Push Jerk 5 x 3:
145
155
165
170 (2)
170 PR

I think my backs going to be sore.

This scares the poop right outta me. I am not good at these at all, but I just watched the "learning th push jerk" clip and I feel like maybe if I do that a few dozen times I can figure it out...

by the way, great video.

I'm into my second week of trying crossfit now, Like most others I thought I was pretty fit before hand. I'm still aching from the workout last Friday (15 PU, 36 bench Dips, 9 Push press @50kg: I managed 4rounds and 6 push press, could not make the last 3 in the 20min to count it as 5 sets)

Could somebody please tell me the difference between the push jerk and the push press. I've had a look on youtube and they both look the same to my untrained eye..
thank a lot

Doubled up today and yesterday's.

It was good! 9:05 2k and 85-95-105-105-105.

24/m/162lbs

#41 Ewan. There's a great video on the exercise section of the site that demonstrates the differences between SP, PP and PJ. Just hit Ctrl+F on the 'Exercises & Demo' page and search for 'Jerk'.

O come on crossfit the instructional video's like Mark Rippetoe, Tony Blauer, and the other guy that does all the olympic training are all stuff that is common knowledge. It is not like ground breaking information. I just think they are boring and don't pump me up. Don't get me wrong I am a crossfitter from head to toe. I would rather see video's from crossfit games, new gym openings, or workouts with people blowing times out of the water. Those are excellent video's.
God Bless

#41

Not that I don't relish instructional videos (god only knows I need them!), but I've been missing the new affiliate and WoD vids too.

#11 the numbers on the side of the rowing machine aren't resistance, they are more like gears on a bike, you can choose a different number for a different workout. people will also perform better with different numbers based on their mechanics. a good starting place for a 2k is from 3-5. If you want more resistance pull harder!

Speaking of rowing, a day late. I just got back from the Concept II cert in Vermont and it was great. They are truly part of the Crossfit Family. This can be compared to all the other certs., and will help bring your game to the next level. Seeing that many people erging all at once was pretty cool. The weekend ended with the opportunity for some on the water rowing (practical output of the erg) and it was cool to see it go well for some people. A very good experience overall and Vermont is just an awesome place to be... And if you get a chance, the owners of concept II have a killer rope swing.
Thanks Again

What's up with the skeleton resting on the bumper plates in the video?

lol at Billy's comment #32

Posting a day late, but wanted to thank Brian and Carl for the running & endurance cert they put on in Atlanta this past weekend. I learned a ton of information about mixing Crossfit with endurance sports and the sessions on POSE running were priceless. If you are trying to figure out how to Crossfit *and* train for longer running races or triathlons, I'd suggest you check out their website at www.crossfitendurance.com

still getting comfortable with the push jerk after breaking my split jerk habit... it was starting to feel pretty good by the end.

135-145-155-165-175

Great video, Rip! I could watch you all day.
#31 Hilarious! Silly Billy...

29/M/181

3 X 115lb
3 X 135lb
3 X 145lb
2 X 155lb
3 X 155lb

Form was a little iffy...

M 38 180

CFWU
3 x 85
3x 95
3x 105(form off so I scaled weight)
3x 85
3x 83

Any body know where to get a not so expensive GHD?

3x1 @ 27kg
3x1 @ 32kg
2xF, 1x1 @ 37kg
2x1, 1xF @ 34.5kg -- interrupted by the dog
3x1 @ 34.5kg

F/32/140#

Crossfit: Eggs with yolk or just egg whites?

#15 Jonathan

Consider the awesome amount of knowledge, information, community and VALUE there is in crossfit.com ... then look at what you pay for that. I am surprised you were only 'politely disregarded'.

If you want to know where you stand, there's always the CrossFit Games.

CFWU X 2

11 min 9 sec

Push Jerk (3 reps per set)
45,55,65,65,70(PR)
Time 13 min 15 sec

Total time 23 min 24 sec

Loved the Video

M/220/28

Push Jerk

3-135
3-135
3-140
3-145
3-(2x155, 1x135)

Just curious as to what the standard tube diameter is for most pull up racks. It looks to be about 1 1/4" or 1 1/2" but I can't tell from the pictures. Can anyone tell me?

Loves me some push-jerk.

Gotta big PR last night
Grace as rx'd in 3:40

gettin' respectful.

Unfortunately I hooked up w/ a new, young CF enthusiast and he did it in 2:23. Natural-born firebreather. Whaddya gonna do?

DLove's gonna be a contender.

3x135
3x145
3x155
3x155
3x155

33/M/184

165
175
185
185
200

M/39/185

155
175 (x2)
155
175
185 (x2)

I was sloppy on this lift today, failing to drop under the bar, thus the numbers are disappointingly light. Time to get back into Crossfit Toronto for some coaching.

More better faster

27/M/219

125-125-115-125-125

3 x 95 <--way too easy
3 x 115
3 x 125
3 x 135
3 x 135

M/23/165

#15, Jonathan

I work for a sports technology company, and we deal with capturing, storing and distributing real-time statistics for sports leagues and events all over the world. I think yours is a very good idea, and agree that it fits with the philosophy here. Don't mind the comments about "the site is free so just pipe down". It's input like yours that drives progress. "Wouldn't it be cool if..." comments should always be welcomed. Whether they are executed is up to the decision makers...but your input is valuable.

I'll give some feedback to your initial idea (and break it into pieces first). It sounds like you would like to have people input their WOD and basic information into a standard format. From there, you could sort the data based on result, gender, or something else. This is entirely possible, and could generate a ton of cool stats. For example...who currently has the best posted time/weight/reps? What time/weight/rep do I need to be in the top 5%...25%...50% of the community (or ladies/men)? How did I do versus the people who scaled as Rx'ed? This could be posted and refreshed automatically, or there could be a stat tracker link from the blog that could bring you to a pop up. COOL STUFF!

The more challenging part may be to link comments to the raw data. Comments are usually time/sequentially oriented (you comment about what you saw above you). What you could do is have a common form with fields for gender, age, weight, load, reps, time and a section for comments. The first six fields would be fed to a database for sorting and publishing, and also create a "signature" below the authors comments which could be fed back to the blog. This adds a level of complexity, and also introduces a few more points of failure to the system which seems to be pretty robust right now. But it's doable!

I would be interested to hear Coach's thoughts on collecting, sorting, and publishing performance data on the site. Besides being cool to look at and compare for the members of the community, it also allows CrossFit to automate collection of hundreds of data points a day. This is data that could be the foundation of further research and publication in academia.

Whether this data is used for pure or applied science is up to Coach. I am sure that the growth of the CrossFit brand, the Games, the Affiliate Community, Certs and general management are high on the priority list for HQ, but I agree that this is another way to take CrossFit to a new level.

Wouldn't it be cool??

This is my first push-jerk wod.

125
135 (mostly push-press, decreased weight to regain form)
115
125
135 (Much easier with good form)
145 (x2)

Ran 30 minutes.

135 - 155 - 175 - 195 - 215(3RM - PR)

For those with semi negative comments about the video being so, let's say, basic and rehashed. That's crap. Michael Jordan had a coach. Know why? Even the greats need reminding of the basics.
I watched the video, ran downstairs to my gym and added 50 lbs to my back squat. Open the hips sounds so simple but what a diff.
Thanks Rip for reminding me of things I thought I knew but forgot. Everybody needs to remember the basics of a lift.

Jonathan, jb

Check out www.logsitall.com (wfs). You can post your info for every WOD and see how it ranks among every one else in the system.

25/m/197/73"

155-165-175-185-190 x3
then 195-200-205-210 (PR) x1

form is key

m/44/76"/204

7'11.3 2k

A fairly honest pull for not having rowed for over 4 months. About 15 seconds off of PR. Would like to break 6'30".

FGB
50 24"box jumps
50 kipping pull-ups
50 1 pood swings
50 lunge steps
50 KTE
50 1 pood single arm push presses (50 each arm)
50 supermans
50 15lb wall balls (heaviest ball I have at home)
50 burpees
200 rope swings (can;t double under yet)

32'19"

meant filthy 50's

6 min 20k kb jerk set - 42L/42R. Hand switch at 3 minutes.

2 min break.

WOD - 105# for all sets. Cracked myself hard under the chin on the first set...did not attempt go heavier as I don't want to undo all the work the rolfer did on my neck yesterday.

Pose Running after jerk sets. The rolfer hit up my calves again yesterday too and running today was an intense experience!

M/5'9"/31/172

95 - 3
135 - 3
155 - 3
165 - 3
175 - 1

subbed 20 minutes of phone hell when the globo-gym didn't open

I like going overhead.

155 x 3
170 x 3
185 x 3
200 x 3
210 failed

Just gave out at the end. 200 was a pr though so I'm happy

M/30/245

95x3
135x3
145x3
165x3
185x3
225x2 (Poor form, not much hop)
225x1 ("""")
Still new to crossfit, absolutely love, I am impressed with the athleticism of you guys

M/30/245

95x3
135x3
145x3
165x3
185x3
225x2 (Poor form, not much hop)
225x1 ("""")
Still new to crossfit, absolutely love it, I am impressed with the athleticism of you guys

30/m/5'10"/225

95x3
135x3
185x3
225x2 (got the third rep after I racked the bar twice)
200x3

Skeleton's name in the video is Mr. Thrifty

Push jerk 3-3-3-3-3 reps
Post loads to comments.
89-100-111-122-122

m/47/175

135x3
135x3
135x3
140x3
140x2 set bar down
140x1
145x1

#50

I got a "cheap" model which I use extensively from Yukon Fitness. I am in Canada, and they send from their international office based in Ohio.

One (major) thing you should consider is whether to have a split pad. The model I ordered didn't have and it is a bit of a nut cracker.

Just one option.

I did this last night (kinda) without realizing it was the main site WOD, and man, I SUCK at push jerks.

165/m
10 @ 95
8 @ 105
5 @ 130
5 @ 135 (missed at 5th again)
3 @ 140 (missed 3rd)
3 @ 140 (missed 3rd)
1 @ 150 (missed)
1 @ 150 (missed)
1 @ 145 (missed but should have got it)
1 @ 145 (finally got it... sad...)

The real crappy thing about this is, I've power cleaned 170, and have gotten the bar high enough to power clean 180 (my technique wasn't fast enough with the elbows and I missed the catch), and the fact that I can't stinkin' get 150 lbs over my head when I can basically power clean 180 lbs really ticks me off.

Of course, my 107 lb shoulder press vs my 300+ lb deadlift probably has something to do with it.

m/35/222/5'11

Still playing catchup

For time:
50 Box jump, 24 inch box
50 Jumping pull-ups
50 Kettlebell swings, 1 pood (35# db sub)
Walking Lunge, 50 steps
50 Knees to elbows (35 rx'd,15 on captain's chair)
50 Push press, 45 pounds
50 Back extensions
50 Wall ball shots, 20 pound ball (subbed 12# for 25 & 8# for 25 *had w/o partner*)
50 Burpees
50 Double unders (No strength for double unders. 70 singles)

54ish minutes. Wasted time looking for space high enoug to throw ball.

First time ever doing this workout (Was intimidated by it). However, with even some mods to the workout, I am glad I did. Also generated a bit of a stir at the YMCA. :)

37 yom, 5'9" 210#

CFWUx3
135x5

95
115
135
155
145

I did something to my neck in the fourth lift so I took 10lbs off instead of trying to climb again.

Love this lift!

115/135/155x/145/145

WU .5 mi walk on treadmill
WOD
115/135/155/165/175

Struggling to see the difference between the movements for the push press and the push jerk. Can anyone enlighten me? Also for the WOD, should the barbell be lowered to the floor for each rep?

M/24/5'11'/200

Morning WOD...

W/U + Jump Rope Practice

Push Jerk | 3-3-3-3-3
135
165
190
205
215 (failed on 3rd)

Practiced some Power Cleans at the end...
1 X 135
1 X 185
1 X 205
1 X 225
Failed X 2 X 235

Afternoon...

W/U + Jump Rope Practice

Quarters Gone Bad
15s W | 45s R
5 rounds
135 lb Thrusters | 4, 5, 5, 5, 5
50 lb Weighted Pullups | 5, 5, 5, 4, 4
Burpees | 7, 7, 7, 6, 7
Total Reps: 81

I am doing a MEBB/CF rotation here for the next month, so I actually did 5x5 Power Clean and Jerks yesterday. 155/175/185/190/195 were my weights. The 195 was a PR for 5. Hell, it was a PR for 1 for me, I havent hit a 195 C&J before yesterday at all, but was feeling strong, and low and behold, I got 5. Pretty pleased with a BW+ C&J for 5. 33 year old male, 69inches, 190lbs. Have a great day y'all.

36/5'9''/190
Push Jerk: 3-3-3-3-3
135-155-155-155-165
Still trying to learn form.

did filthy 50 today with the following subs.

22 inch box
35lb plate swing
50 good mornings
12lb med ball for wall ball shots

time was 30:02. i was at 18 going into burpees.

really pissed about time and was thinking of repeating the WOD in the afternoon. any predictions if i will be able improve my time?

as rx'd

60kg
70kg
75kg
80kg
85kg (failed....only 1 rep)

#92 Patrick

I think your time will be better cuz you have a goal to beat.

135, 155, 1x165, 155, 155, 155
Still having to take things pretty easy due to a bum elbow; I'm sure I've gone quite a bit heavier in the past, but I'm doing the best I can now.

had a pinched nerve in my scapula ever since yesterday's 200 SDHP. so i went BTN Push Jerks as holding weight out in front aggitates it.

135 x 3 for warmup.

176 x 3
185 x 3
207 x 3
207 x 3
207 x 3

good workout given i was wimpering even getting under the bar...lol.

Vance

bad shoulder - still can't Jerk.

inspired by Rip

BSquat x 3 @ 95,135,155,165,175 - light, yes. recovering from low back injury that was caused primarily by my bad squatting form.

followed by shoulder rehab work.

Push jerk 3-3-3-3-3 reps

95-105-115-125-135

29/m/218

135
145
155
185
195

Coach Rip is awesome. I can't wait to get to the Barbell Cert in September!

Push Jerk

135 x 3
185 x 3
205 x 3
215 x 3
215 x 3

10 x 45 w/u
3 x 115
3 x 115
3 x 125
3 x 135
1 x 155
2 x 145

then did this elliptical-like thing for 15'

24/m/250

Warm up:
135x 5
155x 5
175x5

Workout as rx'd:
195
215
225
245
265x1
265x1

265 was a strain on my wrists that caused me to drop the bar.

22/m/180

135-145-145-155-165

Confidence was issue, go heavier next time with a spotter or a better gym.

Hotel Gym Mods

135

Smith
185
195
185
185

M/31/6'/195

3 x 185 (didn't land with it locked out, had to push it up)
3 x 155
3 x 165
3 x 175
2 x 185 (didn't land locked out, failed on the third)

Then:
2k Row 8:38 (1k at 3:58)

23m/160/66"

135
145
155
165 (PR)
170 x2

Set a new PR by 15 pounds, but this was also my first time doing PJ with a proper set of instruction. I used the split this time and was felt infinitely more comfortable.

#15 & #63
I think this is a great idea, and I'm surprised at the negative responses to your idea. From an implementation perspective, I wouldn't care if the form and comments area were kept separate...in fact some people might prefer that: I recall a comment from a few days ago complaining about having to sort through all the "social" comments to get to the WOD numbers people were posting. #15s ideas could also make it a helluva lot easier for the women to see where they stand compared to other women, which is a bit of a tedious process currently.

did roughly 30 reps at 65lbs worked on form with big mike, kept the weight at a minumum.... starting to feel more comfortable with the exercise, will look to increase the load next time around.

then ran 1- 400m in 1:02, should break the 1min mark next time around as well.

Watched the P-Jerk Vid last night, probably 'fooned it today. Will review and improve next time. Yeah some of these instructional videos lack the "production quality" you might see on TV but I find them very helpful as I have no coach! Let's keep 'em, use 'em if you like 'em.

95/105/115/125/135#

Did shoulder presses after Row yesterday and lower back is still sore from CFT a few weeks back--taking it easy still

#67 - Richard,

Thanks for the link (www.logsitall.com). I had forgotten that there was an alternative system that does a ranking.

"Wouldnt it be cool" if that was done for each WOD from the mainsite, not just a small sampling that uses the other site? Or if there was a little tracker under the WOD that gave some info on what was the current best time/total/reps?

m/26/5"9/180

3x155lbs
3x155lbs
3x175lbs
3x185lbs
3x175lbs

49m/5'10"/230
I/m working to fill in the last several days comments
2K row: 9:12
Filthy Fifty: (minus burpees) 28:05
I'll get to today's workout later today.

M/34/5'5"/152

I thought my wrist was going to be an issue, but it wasn't. Should have gone a little heavier.

As RX'ed:

75lbs
85lbs
95lbs
100lbs
105lbs

Did my first filthy fifty yesterday

37:40

Pushups for my burpees were a lil weak. Otherwise as Rxd.

M/40/6'/192

95x3
105x3
115x3
155x3 (bad form)
150x3

Then for fun we did five 18ft rope climbs no hands. : )

M/22/6'1"185

As RX'd:
185, 225, 245, 255, 265

Still prefer the split jerk for 1rm but with doing multiple reps, the pj makes more sense i just have to do a better job at getting under the bar

Don't have a bar, and the last time I put my sandbag above my head, I also pulled my groin. I'm still recovering a month and a half later, what a waste.
Did this instead, groin feels good!

3 rds of
10 pullups
10 pushups
10 kb swings
10 squats
10 box jumps
10 situps

11:20

65
75
85
95
105
115 (one rep)

33/F/5'10"/154

Made an effort to maintain push jerk form today, and not let myself do split jerks, which I often resort to when jerks get heavy.

98
115
125 (PR)
132 (new PR)
137 (2F - held it too long between rep 2 and 3)

After the workout, I looked up the last time we did push jerks x 3; it was back in December of 2007, and my last push jerk x 3 PR was 123#. Yay for progress!

Felt good afterwards, so used the opportunity to do some skill work:
10# weighted pull-ups x 50 - 5:45
also, weighted ring dips, double-unders and handstand holds

M/19/5'9"/170

Warm-up:
45x5
95x3

Workout:
115x3
135x3
155x3
185x1(f)
185x1(f)
175x1 PR
155x3
155x3

also did yesterday's WOD
first time ever rowing so only did 1k
time: 4:01

m/29/5'3"/

Push jerk 3-3-3-3-3 reps

used a split stance. worked better for balance

135/155/155/165/165

Push Jerk 3-3-3-3-3
175-185-195-185-195-205(1)
500 Meter Row 1:30

#88 Bertram

If the videos on the site didn't show you the difference, then maybe a description will.
The push press is best described as dip-drive. You dip into a partial squat, then power up out of it and use that momentum to help push the bar over your head.
A push jerk is more of a dip-drive-dip. Again you do a partial squat and power out, driving the bar over your head, but before the bar gets all the way up you dip under it again and catch it with arms fully extended but legs in a partial squat. To finish the movement stand up.
That is how I differentiate the moves. Someone with more Olympic lifting experience may be able to give more pointers.

There is no need to lower the bar to the floor between each rep. The push jerk starts from the rack (cleaned) position. If you were meant to take it from the ground each time it would say something like clean and jerk.

38/m/238
155
165
175
185
195

35/M/78kg

75kg for all 5 sets.

M/6´1/214

Pwr.cln.+ 3x Push jerk,5sets:
178-200-211-222-233

Squat clean,doubles:last set 222,no ME
Shoulder press,triples:last set 176

500M row: 1.27 PR

f/37/122

12-22-22-35-35

the best way to track your standings w/ other CrossFitters and rank your efforts is the following website (wfs):

http://www.logsitall.com/login.asp

Did the filthy 50 today. As rx'd
21:00

m/22/90kg

60kg-80kg-90kg-95kg(x2)-95kg(x2)

Improvement since the last time, think it was 90kg then and not complete. Technique has also improved.

60kg/70kg/70kg/75 kg/80kg

Dave: 36/M/6'5"/208

135-155-155-155-165

Scott: 24/M/5'11"/195

95-115-135-155-165

31/F/142

First time doing push jerks, did 50 reps with 15lb bar to get form right. Then I did the CF warmup.

30-30-30-30-30

Felt good afterwards so also did some ab work:
3 x 20 hanging leg raise

33/M/174/6’00”

Push Jerk
3, 3, 3, 3, 3

3x135
3x155
0x175 (f)
1x175 (f)
3x175

So glad to end on a positive note – 3 body weight jerks. Had to dig deep and get more aggressive on the bar.

Dan D.

165x3
165x3
175x3
175x3
185x3
190x3
3x15 45 lb kettlebell swings each arm
2.3 mile run 16:41
had a little get up today!

Billy, (#30)
This is what you need o notch the tubing
(WFS)http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=42324

Hope that helps.

M/28/185

cfwu*2
125*5
145*3
155*3
165*3
175*3
195*3

I've been CFing for about 2 months now, but this is only my 2nd maybe 3rd time performing the push-jerk. no rack in the gym so i have to clean the weight into position. was quite supprised by myself.. this is the most weight i've ever had over my head!!!i think i could have added another 10lbs but may not have been able to get the 3 reps. i love CF!!

M/27/185

155
165
175
185
185 (failed after first one...managed to rep out the last two with out putting the bar down)

Then rep'd out some pull ups and ran a mile

warm up

45 x 10

75
85
95
100
105
110
120 120 120 f

M/31/255

I'm fighting some over-training injuries both in my shoulder and elbow. But for some bone head reason I can't stop working out. I could only do 3 sets today, very disappointed in myself. Elbow hurt so bad after the 3rd one it almost brought me to tears.

155*3
165*3
175*3
I think I could have gone up even more if the elbow and shoulder were healthy.

I could really use a rest day, that I actually abide by and not fill with a different WOD.

185-195-205-210(fx3)-200

95, 135, 155, 165, didn't like form on this set so for 5th set I dropped back to 135 for 3. Did filthy 50 day before and rowed 2k after.

30/M/190

as rx'd

125
135
145
155
175

next time I'll shoot for 180 on my last set

30yo/M/6'4"/209#
This movement is really tough for me, and I'm a bit beat up. Anyway, I did better than last time, so I'm still making a bit of progress.

As Rx
132-132-154-154-154x2

As rx'd:
135-155-185-200-205(f)

M/48/153

85/95/100/105/110

Followed by 2K row, details there.

m/24/185/6'2"

135
155
165
175 - couldn't lock out second rep, kept the bar and finished the last two)
185 - (took a chance and failed on the third, had to re-rack and got the last rep, then failed on the way down and dropped the weights. Sweet sounds of crashing plates in a quiet gym with the gentle whooshing of aerobic machines in the background.
Form was iffy past 155, problems with the second dip and lockout. So I was kinda push pressing the 175/185, I wonder if I actually got the PJ what the weight could be...Work on technique again tonight.

Tough day because of lack of weight. Working on adding to it but saving for med school doesn't help. Only have 100# weight set and the university gym won't allow anything outside the squat racks, no rubber weights. Total Globo Gym at the 9th largest university in the country. USF (Tampa) has strict "olympic lifting" policy, as in no lifts other than bench and squat.

Jon m/21/6'0/152
Did 5x4,final set 10 reps with 100#, too easy but good practice for technique until we get more weight.

Emily f/23/5'5
60,65,75,85,100(f) - got 2 of 3 at 100# but lost control bringing weight to shoulders, had to give up on third rep. Next time will get 100+

200lbs (BW) 115, 135, 155, 170, 185... felt GOOD!

M/23/200

135
155
185
205(pr)
215(f)
185

28/m/5'10"/149

Made up Filthy Fifty with...um...Terrible Twenty-Five.

18 min flat, using 25-lb DB for KB swings. Everything else as Rx'd but only 25 reps. Undoubtedly, someone did the full monty in less time than I did it with 25 reps. ;)

Then push jerk...
3x5 instead of 5x3. 75, 80, 85

f/19/5'6"/140/
Did push press accidently
45x8 warmup
55x3
65x3
75x3
85x2 smacked my chin
85x3
85x1
First time cleaning 85 pounds

Tough day bc of lack of weight, only 100# set for the apartment and USF (Tampa) doesn't allow ANY "olympic lifting". Only bench and squat for their Globo Gym.

Jon m/21/6'0/152
4x5,1x10 at 100. Very Easy but good technique work

Emily f/23/5'5
60,65,75,85,100(f) - had 2 of 3 reps, lost grip on movement down to shoulders. Next time 100+

Lifts 130-150-170-180-180. I dropped down in some weight and worked on my technique. I know I can handle more weight, but I need to improve my technique first.

warmup with 45 x 5, 95 x 5, then:

135-145-155-160 (failed)-145

I don't think I rested enough between sets.

135/155/175/195/215

Next time I'll start at a higher weight.

18kx 10 then 25k x 3 x 10. Still not getting the bar up fast enough. It will improve.

135-155-185-200-205(f)

m/165#/26

#56, the pullups bars at NSC,CFSCC and the Games are all 1" id, which measures out to 1 1/4" od.

Getting addicted to Crossfit!!! I'm a complete newbie- training for triathlons but integrating Crossfit workouts.

2000k Row - 7:54 (WAY off college times for me as an ex rower! Haven't been on the machine for years!)

Push jerk- nothing to write about 50lbsx5 (never done em before, didn't want to hurt myself)

f/135/34

M/265/28/6'3

As Rx'd

1 - 225
2- 225
3- 225
4- 185
5 - 185

36 y/o male, 150#, 68"

CFWU (minus squats)

WOD
95, 105, 115, 125, 125

130/135(pr)/135/140(pr)/145(pr)

row 2k: 7:29.3 (PR). 4 PRs in one day, man this stuff works!!!

M/25/5"8/164

Push press 3-3-3-3-3

99-143-154(1xfail)-143-143

finished with: 3 rounds

400m @10%
Seated shoulder press -40 reps x 77lb
80 step ups 14" box 35ib d/bells each hand

Felt good... heart felt like it was going to explode!!!

105/110/115/120/125

Comment #26 - Posted by: jon h
No problem, the more the merrier.

Comment #30 - Posted by: Billy
Pleasure as always.

Question: In the "POST A COMMENT" section, I have not checked the "Remember my personal info?" box... sometimes I forget to fill in the info, I hit the Post button, and get an error message. When I hit the back button, all the text I had typed is gone... until now. Normally I post from home, but right now I am at work. Is there a setting in my browser that affects this, or did this just get fixed? Just curious.

22/F/170
65 75 80 85 90

2k row at like 9 minutes 25 seconds...not bad for never rowing before..

push press

3-135
3-155
3-165
3-175
3-190

m/6'3''/220/23

First attempt doing this exercise. Still in my first week of CF. Still aching from previous days. Need to practice technique. Started to get the hang of it though. Looking forward to the next time.

95, 95, 95, 105, 115

115,115,115,115,115

M/38/150

I need more 10 lb plates - got a hole in my set from 80 to 95...

65, 75, 80, 95f, 80

#50 JW,

I ordered a GHD online from alphafitnessequipment.com

It's made by Yukon Fitness and was $199 including shipping, which was the best price I was able to come across after extensive searching.

If you log onto the site, scroll down the left menu and click on Yukon Fitness Equipment and you'll see it on the first page.

m/6'3/224/23

3-185
3-190
3-200
3-205
3-210

NOT as rx'd:

warmup with 1000m swim (crawl with paddles): 14:20

3x45lbs (to attempt form)
3x65lbs
3x85lbs
3x95lbs
3x115lbs

finished up with 50x25lbs bar to work on form...still can't get difference between push jerk and push press so worked on it...also, only third week of CF and still incredibly weak, so taking it slow...but loving it.

F/25/5'3"/157

95
105
115
120
125

Didn't get to failure. Start higher next time.

m/6/187/38

3-155
3-155
3-155
3-165
2-175 F

Per the VA Beach Cert, your first set should be at one of the highest weights you can lift. I see people listing sets like

95, 105, 115, 120, 125

Per the Cert, that person should have used 95, 105, 115 as a warmup, then started their five sets with 120, preferably failing on one of the sets. Makes sense from an intensity standpoint.

m/31/230

CFWUx3

3x95
3x115
3x115
3x125
3x135
I feel like I can do more weight, but I want to get my form down first.

Bwt: 138

179
190
201
212 (pr, i think)
201

Post row 2k.... ouch!

135.165.185.185.185(2)

then wallball,box jump 21-15-9 reps

2:30

135.165.185.185.185(2)

then wallball,box jump 21-15-9 reps

2:30

23.m.5'6".155

Perhaps like Bertram at #88, I've been having problems with technique on this one, potentially because I don't "understand" what it is we're trying to accomplish. I get that you can drive more weight using this technique than you could from a simple shoulder press or push press, but it seems to me that you're doing so using technique to offset that greater weight. In other words, if you were interested in developing functional strength rather than a technique to move more mass, wouldn't it be better to either do shoulder presses to exercise the shoulders or overhead squats to work the legs?

Not criticizing, mind. Just trying to understand.

M/33/6'1"/175

3x95 (Check form)
3x115
3x125
3x135
3x135

28 m 172
warm up w
95x3
135x3

205x3
215x3
205 1-1-1 (dropped bar)
190 x 3
205 x 2

aimed a little high, if done again I would start with 200 and try to work to 220

Doing a bit of catching up...

Weighted Pullups 30kg x 1 rep x 7 sets

2k row 6:59.1

Push Jerk
80kg x 3
85kg x 3 (last rep had bit of a press in it)
82.5kg x 3
82.5kg x 3
82.5kg x 3

To the various people suggesting a different format for the comments page i too think it would be cool but realise it would probably be expensive. It would also be a shame to lose the time order of the comments as people do like to respond to earlier posts. The suggestion that the stats and comments get shown separately is probably a good one. Stats could be sorted as desired and the comments would just be shown as they currently are. Just my 2 pence worth...

36/m/196

31/m/166

175x3
195x3
205x3
215x3 PR
225 (F) Twice

2000 swim (1500, 250, 5x50)
ROM's w/a broom handle

WOD (DJ & Bone)
135-155-175-195-205

Squat work (135)
5-5-5-5-5

SaraD- 4 mile; 50-30-10 WallBall, Back Ext, Sit-up

My legs were smoked from yesterdays 3 workouts. Form on 205 was probably my best of the WOD. Strong work and form Bone.

SaraD- Way show heart as always.

Get some, Go again!

Didn't do much for my warm up.. back and left side abs still kind of hurting.

about 5 min jog, nice long stretching
and some Push-jerk practice with just bar..(new to olympic lifting)

As Rx'd...
85-105-115-125-125

2K row in 6:47

Push Jerk 3@ 185, 185, 185, 205,205

32/m/210/6'5"

185
190
190 (failed on 3rd inches from completion)
190
195

Upped intensity on last 2 sets, not sure why it was a little low to begin with. Felt like I could get 200.

Just a side note...lowered damper setting from 8-10, which I used yesterday on my 6:58.5 2k, down to 5. Easily maintained 1:36 for 500m even after the all out 2k yesterday. I figure I should be able to maintain a 1:40 for a 2k. Lesson is...higher damper is not all that good for me.

#181
I think you included the answer to your own question in your question.
"I get that you can drive more weight using this technique than you could from a simple shoulder press or push press, but it seems to me that you're doing so using technique to offset that greater weight. In other words, if you were interested in developing functional strength rather than a technique to move more mass..."
Functional strength is that combination of raw strength and technique that is called upon by the push jerk. Without the technique you would be be doing a push press(which has its own technical aspects) and a 'kinda' overhead squat(more like a stand up though).
The technique used in the PJ takes some practice and work, but that is why we do it. I hope that helps.

Xfit rocks.

37/m/5'11/165

Push Jerk: 135#-145f3-150f2-155f-135

7-6-5-4 reps of:
DL 165#, BP 115#, db thrusters 25#
5:12

BW 171

Push Jerk: 170/190/212/217 miss/201

Post: 2k Row- 7:07

m/42/201/5'11

shoulder nagging me, couldn't do push press without sharp pain, substituted 2k row as I missed that workout.

9:20 I feel that I can row faster, however the chain doesn't take itself up fast enought to allow me more strokes per minute. I had the Concept 2 set to 10. Should I try a diffent setting?

140x3
150x3
160x3
165x3
170x3

These didn't feel right at all today.

115
125
135
145
150

24/m/5'11"/200
185-205-225-235(got 2)- 235(got all 3)
then 25 burpee pull-ups.

m/38/6'3"/220

145x5

Kept loads relatively light and focused on explosive power:

135/140/145/150/155

Shoulders and arms were already DEAD from the past 3 days.... could have done better

CFWU x2
115 x3
125 x3
135 x3
135 x3
145 x2, then broke it and did the last one after

sammy lugo's ducati

max chinup
max pushup
50 back ext
knee to elbow
15 dumbell flys x 20
10 front squat x 95

repeat for 3 set
16:50

As Rxd

135
155 prev pr
185 pr
175
175

27/60"/206.4/m

M/24/6'1"/215

Double WOD day ... but it wasn't too bad.

Row 2000m- 6:49PR (previous PR 7:16)

PushJerk 3RM- 135#, 155#, 185#, 205#, 225#

f/46/5'7/160

cfwu x 2 added k2e (weakness)

push jerk:
15x10, 45x8, 65x5 form work & warm up
95x3
100x3
105x3
110x3
115x3
120x3
approx 2 min rest between sets.
added weighted dead hang pull ups chin above bar
25x1x10....another weakness

As RX'd.
60KG on all tries!
Don't laugh, i know i'm weak! T_T

Little warm up.

95x3
105x3
115x3
125x3
130x3

Some thruster practice.

Body weight bench press.

20 minute run in 100+ degree heat

bar x10 (warmup
135 x7 (warmup)
185 x5 (warmup)
205 x3 (warmup)
215 x3
215 x3
215 x3
215 x3
215 x2 (didn't get the third rep, failed about just over half way up - couldn't lock it out)

Loved this today-all kg
50
55
60
70
75
and a single at 80! pb
thanks coach

45/M/6'/180 HOME

PUSH-JERK

3-135
3-155
3-175
3-185 PR!
3-195 PR!

THE LAST 2 @ 195 WERE KIND OF A SPLIT JERK BUT I WAS HAPPY WITH IT!

ALL SETS WERE UNBROKEN WITHOUT BAR DROPS. I WAS PRETTY EXCITED ABOUT THE WEIGHT I PUT UP TOBAY.

DEVIL BOY SAID PUSH MORE... ANGEL GIRL SAID STOP BEFORE YOU DO YOUR SHOULDER...I LISTENED TO ANGEL GIRL...SHE'S MUCH BETTER LOOKING.

HEY JUDE

RURAL/METRO FIRE DEPT.
TUCSON, AZ.

Even though my shoulders are killing me (I've got to find a rowing machine), I felt good about these #s:
135, 145, 150 (PR), 140, 145

Almost as important, I never hear folks talk about supplements. What does everyone else do other than the Zone diet. I generally have a pre-workout energy drink (Black Powder) and a post workout Protein Shake. But, I feel like this may not be the best way to do it considering some workouts are heavy weight and some are heavy cardio. Any thoughts or feedback on this would be great!

M/37/140

M/28/60kg

Tech work with PVC pipe
5 x press @ 20kg
5 x push press @ 20kg
5 x push jerk @ 20kg

Push Jerks
3 @ 30kg
3 @ 35kg
3 @ 40kg
3 @ 45kg
3 @ 45kg

My jerks need work! Can push press more than this...but stopped at 45kg for the jerks - need to nail form.

Front Squats
3 @ 55kg
3 @ 60kg
3 @ 62.5kg

1 set at 115, all the rest at 135. Still kind of wandering in the wilderness as far as technique goes, but catching glimpses of civilization every now and again.

Then worked on squats, front and back, very deep but light weight. Feel metabolically shot today.

Nice work Miles!

CFWU
Burgner WU

30 kg
40 kg
50 kg PR
55 kg PR
55 kg

Felt pain in wrist at 55 kg. Need to work on grip and elbow position.

Wife did 400 in 2.20.
Kids ran around.

hang squat clean x 1/push jerk x 3 - 161,171,181,191,201
bwt-165
post - tabata mash - K2E's/1.5 pd KBS
K2E-15,11,11,9,9,9,9,9
KBS-12,11,11,11,11,11,11,11

160
175
185
205(f)
195(f)
190

My form needs improvement.

I can push press about 190 max, but I couldn't jerk more than 105, just couldn't get it above my chest. Maybe form is really off? I dunno, I'm kind of new to this.

110
132
132
154
154

bwt: 150

177
187
197
207
212 (first time pjx3, sj pr is 255x1)

post
1 pullup the first minute, 2 the second, 3 the third, etc.

did strict dead-hang pull-ups with chest to bar = 11 rounds

The max weight I have is 45 kilograms = 99.208018 pounds. I did a simultaneous shoulder press and squat (down), then forcefully squatted up (with arms extended)

(3X45Kg)X5
Is this a Sumo Squat Press??????

26/m/106kg (think I am lighter, work trousers are a little looser)

Did the crossfit endurance workout first: Tabata run 20 seconds sprint, 10 seconds off X8 Then:

Push Jerk
95lbs
115lbs
115lbs
115lbs
105lbs
F/27128

M 22/6'0"/172lbs
1st time Jerking ever
115, 120, 130, 135, 145
week 2 of Xfit and Im stoked!

9:37

47 / 174

135-155-165-175(1)-155

pre-WOD 500m row in 1:37 - That was hard!
post-WOD 3 rounds of 10 20# DB thrusters and 30 sec handstand hold

anyone else ever crack themselves in the nose while warming up for the PJ when using a light bar? lol i did it last time...3 times in a row! good thing no one was looking :) after stopping a bloody nose i decided its better to keep my nose back and out of the way

M/22/270/6'3"
as rx'd
135
155
175
195
215f
205

M/52/182

As rxd: 135, 155, 165, 185(1), 175

M/32/6'3/204

1st time PJ
95,115,125,130,135
tossed in 21 95# thrusters just to make me feel better!

F/32/6'3/180

1st time PJ
65,65,70,75,75

Still new to push jerks

As rx'd:

100
115
125
135
125

m/36/165

cfwux1

95, 115, 135, 155, 160 - PR!

185
185
185
185
185 (f)

Tried to do Push Jerks, but I think i ended up doing more like push presses, but I was definitely more explosive b/c the most I have ever done on a push press is 50 lbs. I practiced warming up with just 45 lb bar, then...

3x55
3x55
3x55
3x55
3x65

M/21/6'00"/165

as Rx'd
105-115-125-135-145
First time doing these after Shoulder Surgery

95x3
115x3
135x3
145x3 (pressed 1st rep)
145x3

Dan #176

Not everyone can risk failing though. It depends on whether or not you have rubber oly lifting weights or metal.

did 35# x 10 and 85#x5 warmup + cfwu

95
105
115
125
135

Was going to attempt 140 but the wrists began to hurt on the last set.

New to crossfit and building gym a piece at a time. So I used all the weight I had :(
115x3
115x3
115x3
115x3
115x3

Hopefully I'll be able to afford some plates in the next couple of weeks.

cfwux3
135lbs
145lbs
155lbs
165lbs
170lbs OK (1 & 2), fail on (3)

28/m/193

185-185-195-205(f on 3rd)-205(PR)

23/M/6'7/235

First time max loading PJ.
110#x3
130#x3
130#x3
155#x3
170#(f)
155#x3

I could tell my weight was shifting too far forward for the 155's and took a step forward for balance, but the power was much better this time overall and I think the form is getting there (not quite though).

The bigger issue for me was the 170# where I failed because I couldn't even do a clean to get the bar in the right position. I'm struggling to get my 6'7 frame under the bar. That being said, I was struggling to power hang clean 85# about 3 weeks ago, so it's still leaps and bounds better than before. I just don't want my potential in other lifts to be limited because of this. Any thoughts on how to address other than keep at it?

28/M/255

3x135
3x145
3x150
3x155
3x160

Just got back from vacation. Was in British Columbia doing some awesome hiking/ biking and even crossfit workouts with some company (I usually do all my workouts alone so it was fun to have people around). Now I want to move to BC :)

Nadia- I was up your way (beautiful area!) and with a 5 hr layover on the way there and an 8 hr layover in Seattle on the way back, we could have met, had lunch, a workout, a run, and I still would have made the flight. LOL

Filthy Fifty
50 BJ
50 J Pull ups
50 KBS
50 Walking Lunges
50 butterfly sit ups
50 PP
50 Back ex
50 WB
50 Burpees
50 BJ

=24:39 PR by 4 minutes from last PR! Whooo hoooo!!
Erin

M/21/210

Yesterday at noon:
Filthy fifty subbing wall ball w/20lb thrusters - 28:30

Last night:
Row 2k - 6:54

Today:
185 - 195 - 205 - 225 - (PR)235(failed 1st, pj'd 2nd and 3rd, f. 4th)

25/M/178/5'11

155, 175, 185, 195, 205

Push Jerk, no split

WU Push Jerk 20lbs x 5; 75 x 5; 95 x 5
Push Jerk WOD 115; 125; 135; 145; 155 (2-F)

Combined the Push Jerk/Front Squat
PJx3 - 115/125/135/135/135/145(1)shoulder issue
FSx3 - 177/199/221/221/231/241
post - tabata mash 2pd swings/20lb med ball sit-up toss

As rx'd

155,179,189,199,209

bwt:152

145/155/165/175/180

95, 125, 145, 165, 185pr (failed last 2 reps)

M/30/190
first time PJ
160/180/190/210/210

bad form lots of shoulder press. Need to practice this move.
SDHP/ reverse curls/calf raises
FS/BS 225,315# 4 sets
Thrusters. 135# 10 reps 3 sets

Ryan S. comment 137, Thanks for the link to the tool that will notch the tubing for the pull up bars, I ordered it from the site, thanks Again :>)

Have Fun, Train Hard,

Billy

Gonna try this later, let me know what you think.

54# kettlebell. 20 swings per 2 min span for 20 min. just like dumbell bear, where you rest for any unused time during the 2 min.

23/m/191
225,225,225,225,225

Did the 2k row for my warm-up 8:43.5
Rowing makes me feel sick so just finishing that was good for me!

Push Jerks
85 x 3
95 x 3
100 x 1
95 x 3
100 x 3 (PR)

I tend to stick with the split jerk so this was good practice!

26/F/129/5'4"

As rx'd

115
135
155
175
185

M/31/156
Only second time doing push jerk, so working on form.

in kgs 40/50/60/60/60

Chose to do front squats for 3's today and worked up to a tough 241, I'm not sure what my PB is for this movement.

At about 221 OPT said I should focus more on 3 quicker, more consecutive reps as opposed to what I was doing, which was pausing too long between reps, so that changed things considerably. He made the point that by doing a faster set there would be a better transfer to my other WODs (like Elizabeth) so I worked more on the 3 quick reps instead of just truely working on strength. I played with push jerks between sets and it wasn't feeling too hot.

Post-tabata mash of K2E and 1.5 pd kb swings. I don't remember my numbers but my forearms are smoked. Good working with the FitzGerald brothers today, fun environment!

How is it going everyone? I am new to crossfit and I have been doing the wods for about 2 weeks now. My question for everyone is. Does anyone take any supplements (eg. vitamins, protein, or pre-workout)? My goal is to lose body fat and lean out. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Me: 42yo/M/5'10"/172lbs/BF 11%

Warm Up: Basic Stretching focusing on shoulders. Push Jerk 95x10, 115x8, 125x6

WOD: Push Jerk

135 x 3
155 x 2-1
135 x 3
145 x 3
155 x 3

I am trying to push jerk with my elbows high and hand open at the starting position, like Coach B. teaches and Sage does in the PJ video but I feel "weaker" with this hand position so I end up holding the bar solidly with a hook grip with the bar just off of my shoulders and my elbows pushed up against the sides of my lats/torso. Does anyone else use this position at the start of the rep?

Have Fun, Train Hard,

Billy

M/43/200

135 x 3
155 x 3
185 x 3
195 x 3
185 x 3

QUESTION FOR GROUP:
At the end of my push jerk I end up pressing up the last few inches rather than landing with elbows extended. Do these reps where I press out still count?

m/36/196

50kg x3
50kg x3
50kg x3
50kg x3
50kg x3
50kg x3

As Rx'ed

Set 1 - 95lbs x3
Set 2 - 135lbs x3
Set 3 - 155lbs x3
Set 4 - 165lbs x2 (fail) - 160lbs x3
Set 5 - 165lbs x3

As Rx'ed ( or so i though, did Push Press instead :S )

Set 1 - 95lbs x3
Set 2 - 135lbs x3
Set 3 - 155lbs x3
Set 4 - 165lbs x2 (fail) - 160lbs x3
Set 5 - 165lbs x3

SFC Tarman M/30/5'4"/155
1x115
1x125
1x135
1x145
2x155

SPC Munoz M/22/6'/194
1x135
1x185
1x175
1x185
1x195

CFWU x3

95x3
100x3
105x3
110x3
115x3

m/29/225/6'1

As Rxd:
115, 115, 135, 125, 125

First time doing Push Jerk, you see I upped my weight on 3rd set and my form deteriorated, and I figured form was more important at this point. When I upped the weight it turned into a push press not a jerk and I started to rock up on my toes, is that a sign of something wrong with my form? Also I didn't have a power rack so I have to clean what I was jerking and I'm pretty sure my max military press is less than my max clean.
I also felt like my abs were being neglected so I did come glute hamstring developer(sit ups?) I did them on the incline sit up board bc they have no roman chair. anybody got tips for how to construct some manner of glute hamstring developer sit up thingy? I have plenty of swiss balls and stair steppers and benches to choose from.
Charlatan 6 out!

Can't do a push jerk so I settled for push press. 55x3, 65x3, 70x3, 75x3, 80x1, 75x3.
F/39/125

Rest

65, 85, 95, 105, 105

getting up to speed, and more importantly, not as sore

2k row 7:10

Push jerk 185/3 205/3 225/3 225/3 185/3

135,175,185,195,200(2)f

technique terrible more like a push press

Drat. Did push press instead of push jerk. should write these things down. My overhead stuff is bad, i think maybe because of my height and wingspan. Any suggestions on exercises to increase overhead stability?
95, 105, 115, 125, 115
26M 6'5" 218

BWUx3

I need a lot of practice on jerks. Warmed up at 45lb for a couple sets of 8 or so. Then:

65, 75, 80, 85(1)
dropped back to
65, 75, 85(1)

Mostly mental not getting more than 1 at 85. The last attempt it almost pulled me backwards, but managed to stabilize. Didn't attempt the second.

95
115
135
145 (fail)
140
140

trying to nail the technique before i go any higher.

22/229
wod as rx'd
205-225-255-265-275-290(2 of 3)

CFWU x 3, 10 pull ups, 10 ring dips per round.
Push jerk 45lbs x 5-5 65lbs x 5 75lbs x 3.

Push jerk
95lbs x 3
115lbs x 3-3
125lbs x 3-3
4 minutes rest per set
Foam roll after.

20/m/180

got a bit side-tracked today, started doing some shoulder press' for warm-up, felt so good that i decided to go for shoulder press max.

185/195(pr)/200(pr!)

my previous personal best was 190 on the 5th of july, and now i increased my shoulder press max 10 pounds in 17 days?! hell yes! crossfit is the best!

m/38/222
185x3
195x3
205x3
185x3
185x3
205 felt good so i got to feeling froggy and got under 225 for #5...big mistake!!!!! my back almost snapped in half when i got the weight up!

CFWU x 3

PJ: 95x3,100x3,105x3,110x3,115x2 (failed 3rd)

PR by 5lb. Failed last rep because of form, not strength. Need to work on this. Finished up with HSPU practice.

m/46/175
Bwux2
2-500m rows
pj-115x3/135x3/185/3/195x2/185x3
cleans 135x3/155x3/185x3/190x3/195x3
Burpeesx9+vest

Mark 48yoa, 155lbs
95, 105, 115, 125, 135, 140(2 with poor form)

3x155lb
3x179lb
3x189lb
3x199lb (PB)
3x199lb

Cheers, kempie

max 165lbs x 3