Awww no WOD demo? Those videos are what I look forward to at the end of the day... :(

NIce instructional video on the phases of clean/snatch from Coach B

No WOD demo again? Now how am I gonna know how to do a proper shoulder press?! I'm kidding, but seriously where's the vid?

First thing i thought of...oh snap...ol girl is shootin for a takedown...but i digress. Semper Fidelis Coach B! I learn somethin new everytime i hear you coach!

I just figured it out - go to 'compare to 120924' and there is a WOD demo there.

M/6'1/200#/29

RX'D

95-105-115-125-135-145-150(Fail,only got 2 reps)

PR Though, last 3rep max was 135#

Yes!!! This WOD just made my weekend, thank you Crossfit!!

115-115-115-120-120-120-125

135x3
145x3
150x3
155x3
160x3
165x3
175x3. Barely got last rep. Good progression

LBS: 155, 155, 175, 195, 210, 215, 220(x2)
M/36/6'03"/265

135
145
145
155
165
170
180x2 failed on #3

This time
45/45/47.5/50/50/52.5/52.5(failed 3rd rep) kgs

Exactly the same total weight and number of reps as last time. Did this after reverse Filthy Fifty and have not done overhead stuff in yonks bc of wrist so I am happy...

Last time
40/45/50/52.5(failed 3rd rep)/52.5/50/50

2nd day in a row no WOD demo. Sad, really look forward to those videos.

you can see video here: http://www.crossfit.com/mt-archive2/008599.html

M/27/188/5'8

135-145-155-160-165-170-175pr

previous PR was 155

140 x 1
145 x 2
150 x 1 ( 2 reps)
145 x 3

Miss the demos love to hear coaches instruct in different boxes, really helps with my clients,
Looking forward to a new PR today

M/47/180

95-105-115-125-135-135-135

100-120-125-137f(2)-125-125-130
3:00 min. R.I.

There is a third possible lunge position that is stronger than both shown. A slight forward lean from the hip in the bottom position with weight on the forward heal. This position recruits more of the posterior chain and allows for faster steps or heavier weights. Neutral spin of course

I agree with earlier comments, missing the WOD demo vids

Bingo!? Where are you?! My Saturday morning feels so empty.

M 42/192/6'0"
95 105 115 125 135x1 130x2 130x1

Push press: Crossfit
95-105-115-125-135-145-155
3 3 3 3 3 3 3

M-5'11"-180-34

95-115-125-135-145-155-150

M-5'6"-165-24

Hi, just wondered how much rest you're allowed in between sets, also is it a standing or seated press, i'm assuming it's BB too? If it's standing does that mean you have to be completely strict with bending the knees, ie no bending whatsoever. Oh yes a video would be fantastic, just soo i know i'm not cheating... Cheers

65/75/85/95/100/105/110 fail on 3rd rep

115/135/145/150/155/160*2/160*1

@#24 Richard
All presses done with CrossFit programming are done from standing position, unless there is an adaptation for disability or special populations. Unless otherwise stated it is always barbell. For this workout it calls for shoulder presses which do not involve any bending of the knees. If it were push presses, then there would be a bending of the knees for the dip to drive portion of that movement. Check out the FAQ for the how-to videos that will show the different movements. Hope this helps.

To Richard brown yes they are standing bb and there are strict,no legs involved like a push press

Best coaching video i have seen in a while. Thanks Coach B.

M/40/5'10"/194lbs

Bit of a hangover this morning. Kids: Don't drink and WOD!

95,115,120,125,130(PR),135(F, got 1 rep),135(F)

Then did 3 sets of 5 push press w/135 lbs

Never Quit!

107.5,117.5,127.5,137.5,147.5,157.5(2),157.5(1)

Comment #24 - Posted by: Richard Brown at February 2, 2013 7:03 AM

Rest as long as you want. Personally, I take between 3 and 4 minutes between sets, but it's your preference. Also, you can find all the instructional videos you'll ever need in that section up there on the left side of this page. Have fun!

44/m/176cm/74kg

50-55-60-62.5 PR-62.5(2)-60-60(2) kg

First time ever trying CrossFit. I've spent the last year bashing it and just lifting weights. I needed a change. I'm glad I finally removed my head from my butt.

3x 135, 145, 150, 155, 160, 165
Failed on my last one: 2x170. Won't happen again.

115-125-135-145-150-155-160(2)pounds

Demo demo demo demo demo demo demo, please!

47/m/165/65kg

30-35-37,5-40-40-40-40

BW 137 today

135
140
145 (3 rep PR)
150 (3 rep PR)
155 (3 rep PR)
135
135

Don't know where I found 15 lbs of PR today.

Kevin C. -- if you're around today, I posted something for you yesterday that was caught in the filter. It's up now at #88 in yesterday's comments. Something new for the knees.

M/22/5'11"/183.6

95-115-135-155-165-175-185x

PR

M/49/5'8"/212

95,115,135,155,175,185-f(2),175-f(2)

75-85-95-105-110-115-120(2)

Bill M.-Thanks for the knee idea. I just might give them a try. Can't hurt. Glad to hear they are working for you. They seem to really help your press! Outstanding PR!

LBS
3x135,3x155,3x165,3x185,3x205,3x215,4x225

should have gone heavier. Will remember this for next time. :)

120-130-135-140-145-150-155(2)

115-135-140-145-155 F(2)-155 F (1)-135...lbs

Love strength WODs. 155lbs is mental block on the exercise for some reason. Oh well, maybe next time.

M/31/200/72

135(3)- 155(3)- 175(3)- 185(1.5f)- 165(3)- 170(3)- 175(1.5f)

F/27/195

50-65-95-95-95-95-100

im sitting here debating whether to buy the reebok olys or nike romaleros help

70-95-105-115(pr)-120(pr)-120-95

125-135-145-155-165(PR)-175(1)-170(1). Then did:

21-15-9 reps of:
GHD wallball shots 10#
20# 2 fer 1's wallball shots.

Time: 6:36. 1 Minute PR. Getting stronger and faster! Love it!

M/34/5'7"/165
65/85/95/105/115/125/135
First time doing a strict barbell shoulder press, felt great!!!!
- john m

115
125
135
145
155
165
155

M/42/165/5'7"
3-65
3-85
3-105
3-115
3-125
3-135
1-155

m/18/185/5'11
135-140-145-150-160
wasn't sure where I should start so I started at 115 which was way to low and worked my way up from there

110-120-130-135-140-145-150F

2013-02-02: 155
2011-03-14; 151
2010-09-23: 152
2010-03-04: 150

Shoulder Press 3-3-3-3-3-3-3
CC 45,65,85,95,115,125[2],125[2]

EAL 17,22,27,32,42,45

95
105
115
115
105
115
125 fail!!!
Lol
I work out alone at home. Can anyone give me some tips to increase my shoulder strength? I'm really weak in that area. Thanks.

M/27/5'11/170

95-105-135-135-140-145-165

10 min EMOM alt
10 ring dips
20 DUs

10 min EMOM alt
15 ring push ups
5 high box jumps

Sore

M/26/5'10"/180

95x3
135x3
145x1 then FAIL
145x2 then FAIL
140x3
140x2 then FAIL
135x3

34/F/5'8"/140ish

65-65-75-85-95-105(PR)-115(PR)

Wow! Love the unexpected PRs!

95, 105, 115, 120(f), 105, 110, 105

Tank was empty today. Not enough sleep! Gotta love new borns!

Completely failed at 120. All the rest were 3 reps.

M.38.175.5'10" - Grantham, UK

55kg-57.5kg-60kg-62.5kg-65kg-67.5kg-70kg(PR)

LOVE CROSSFIT!!!!!

EVERYDAY!

105,115,125,135(2),135,145(1),145(f)

Dó you break between the sets ore do you just "load and go"?

m/42/5'8"/180

65/85/115/135(2)/135(2)/115/115

Nice succinct piece by Pat with coach B. Thank you.

95-105(F)-95-95-95-80-80

95-115-135-145-155-135-135

Scaled down to 135 on the last two because I was starting to lose the strict press without having to use hips.

95-115-125-135-145-155-165f

m/43/162

135-155-165-175(2)-170-175(2)-170
As rx'd

95-105-115-125-130-135(1)-115

M/29/6'185

95
135
185
185
185F
185F

100 reps of the bar and some MWOD!!!

I am new to this website, and not quite sure how to follow?????

M58/185/5'10"

115/125/135/140/145/150/145
150 was pr, but probably slightly pushpressing the heavier weights

Didn't do the WOD, but I wanted to announce I got the email confirming I passed the Crossfit Level 1 certification test!

SPx3: 95, 105, 110, 115, 117.5, (120x1), 105
+2.5lb

95-115-125-135-140-145-150(PR)

ran 1 mile after in 7:10

Push Press
105(5)-115(4)-115(4)-125(3)-125(4)-125(3)-125(5)

Really felt the pressure in my lower back as it bowed.

135, 155, 165, 175, 185x1(f), 175, 165.

95-115-135-145-155-155-155(PR)

Shoulder Press
135x3
155x3
165x2
155x3
165x3
175x2
175x2

Awesome Justin.

M/20/5'7"/178
75-85-85-95-95(fail on 3rd)-90-100(Fail on 2nd)

M/29/143#

kgs: 40-45-50(PR)-55f-52.5f-40-50x1
lbs: something 110(PR) something

Shoulder Press 3-3-3-3-3-3-3
Kgs : 28.5-33.5-38.5(PR)-43.5(f)-38.5(2)-38.5(2)-38.5(2)
Pounds : 63-74-85(PR)-96(f)-85(2)-85(2)-85(2)

100-110-120-135-140(1)-145(1)-150(1)

29/m/165/5'9"

M/40/5'10"/170lb:

95x3
105x3
115x3
125x2
125x3
130x1
120x3

1st week of crossfit...loving it!! Monday's reverse filthy fifty was ridiculous...

Shoulder Press 3-3-3-3-3-3-3
95-115-135-145-155-155-155
M/55/72"/210

M/5'9"/163/25

115-120-125-125(f2)-120-122.5-125(f2)

M/46/5'10"/189

95x3
115x3
125x3
135x3
145x3
155x3
165x2 pr

Very excited at the strength progress, Crossfit rocks!

65-85-95-100-105-100-100

95 115 120 125 130(pr) 135(pr) 140(f)

95x3
105x3
115x1-F
110x3
110x3
110x3
110x3

m/42/6'4"/224

95-115-135-150-160(2)-160(1)-135(5)

M/36/5'9"/175

75-95-115-125-135f-130f(1)-95
After did 8 rounds of 2/1 minute sprint/walk.
135 is my 1RM and I am not that far past a bit of a shoulder issue so I feel ok about this.

Shavuah Tov l'kulam! (a good week to all)

135
140
145
150
155
160 x 2
155 x 2

95
105
115
125 (failed last one)
125
125
125 (pr)

Today we subbed the WOD with Annie; after the three bars of death yesterday, we didn't have much else left.

Both of us got pr's though.

me - 10:31

nephew - 15:59

30kg-35-40-42.5-45(3 rep PR)-47.5(3 rep PR)-50(1)

M/43/174/73

40kg - 50kg - 55kg - 60kg (1 rep) - 60kg (1 rep)

85
95
105
115
125
135 (fail 0 reps)
130

M/34/5'11"/175

Day 279
M/45/6'0"/195
105-120-130-140-150(x1)-145(x2)-135

Compare to 120924
95-115-125-130(x2)-125-120-120

M/48/158/65"

95/125/135(1)/115/115/115/125

I started off thinking I was better than I was. I am fighting off a little bug, so I am not sure if that played a factor as much as I would hope. I have done 145 for 6 in the last 6 months but this time I focused on not bending or flexing or anything. I tensed up the abs and tried to stand and use my shoulders without any cheating.
80 x 10 to warm up.
125 x 3 felt easy
130 x 3 felt good
135 x 0 just no strength
130 x 3 felt good
135 x 2 might have done three but lost & rhythm
130 x 3 felt difficult
135 x 2 just lost steam after two
130 x 2 kept losing steam
125 x 3 felt good

I hope next time to do better.

65, 85, 95, 95, 100, 100, 105

M/43/5'8"/178

105-110-115-120-125-130-135(f)

F/51/5'6/120
55#
60#
65#
70#
75#
75# x2
70#
Did better previously. Sick of being sick and shoulder hurts

95
115
135
140
145
150 x 2
150 x 2

53-63-68-73-78(failed 3rd rep)-83(failed 3rd rep)

Prev 3 rep max was 70

Still a day behind, as rx'd

65-95-115-120-125-130(f)only got two-125

M/29/72/200

M/30/180cm/73kg

50,50,50,55(1rep),50,50,50

M/40/5'11"/206

1 set every 3 min.
(Kg) 45-50-55 (2 Reps)-50-50-50-55(2 Reps).

Compare to 121007: 60x3 (1 set every 4 min.).

M/53/160
135
135
135
135
135
135
141

135-145-155-165-175x1-135-135
165x3 ties pr
Done after 30 Pullup-deadlift-box jump x3 wod

135 all sets (did right after Amanda, practiced MUs between sets)

M/40/5'9"/153#
75,95,115,135,145,155x1(pr),135x2,135

90-95-100-105-110-115-120

M/32/176/5'8"

115
125
135
145
135
125

Amazingly sore in the upper back three hours after this one.

115,135,145,155, 160(2reps) 160 (2 reps)

26 / M / 5'9" / 140lbs

90-95-100-100-100-(105-105-105F)-95

M/24/5'10"/174

115-135-145-155(2)-145-155(2)-155(1)

I got 3 at 145, and only 2 at 150. This did not go well. I know I have gotten 155 for a triple before, but today it was not in the cards.

95,105,115,125,135,140pr,140f (1 rep)

51-53-55-57-58-60(2)-60(2) kgs

M/22/6'0"/180

125-125-125-125-125-125-125

That's all the weight I have at home.

M/27/70"/180
90-110-135-135-135-135-145 (fail on last rep)
Haven't done shoulder press in about 7 years, so 145 was a PR.

I respectfully disagree: Leaning forward WITH weight on front/leading heel is more "functional" since, in real life and sport, you will have your torso forward (little to a lot). When do you ever lunge with your torso fully upright in life? Only when told to do so, otherwise, the forward lean is the most appropriate weight distribution (with forward ambulation, of course)in most lunging exercises. Assuming one's knees are not unknowingly damaged or degenerated and ready to snap from other training and/or overuse, the forward lean is fine. Now, this changes a little bit if you have stuff in your hands or on your back or shoulders. So my statement is a generalization, not absolute. Let's not even get into shearing forces on the patella and ACL and PCL when insisting on a fully upright posture in lunges! (hint: just try to go upstairs or get off a toilet without a 'forward lean'....can't do it!). :) If I'm incorrect, I'm willing to learn! ;)

40-45-50-55-60-62.5-65f on 2
1 rm 70f

45,50,55,60,65,70,75
80 x 1

m/42/6'/200

65-65-75-85-90(PR)-85-65

F/45/128/5'2"
40#
45#
50#
55#
60#
60#
60#

3 mile run
21:45
Then
3 X 7 Shoulder Press
115# all Reps
Should have done 125# But Shoulder hurting
then
30 K's to E's

44-55-66-77-88-93,5-93,5

95,115,125,135(2,1),125,115,115 vs
5x95, 3x115,120,125,130,135,140,145f,f,140 9/29/12
5x95,3x115,125,135,145(1,f,f),145(1,f,f),135(1,f,f),135(1,1,f) 3/8/11
3x95,115,115,115,115,115,115 9/26/10

1k row wu 4:09

#19 Dan - You make a valid point. The photo has been updated which shows this and demonstrates a proper lunge more clearly.

65, 95, 105, 115, 125, 135, 135

30 kg
32.5
35
37.5
40
42.5
45 kg x 3

hmmm...vacation running no good for strength.

135 x1, blech
125
125
125
125
130x1, grrr
125
115
115
115

did 8 complete sets.

65, 95, 105, 105, 115, 125, 130(f)

(PR: 130)

Buy in: 30 Consecutive DUs. 1 round Crossfit WU. Handstand Holds. 5 45lb. Deads. 5 45lb. OH Squats.

95-135-135-135-135-135-135

Strict form. Could go up 10-15 lbs.

95,105,115,125,135,145f,145

135, 145, 150, 155, 155, 160, 160

Compare to:
120924 - 125, 135, 140, 145, 150, 155, 160(2/3)
110305 - 135, 145, 145, 150, 150, 150, 155(2/3)
100923 - 135, 140, 145, 150(2/3), 145, 145, 150(2/3)
100303 - 115, 135, 140, 140, 145, 145, 150(2/3)

95, 105, 115, 120(f), 115(f), 105, 110

m/45/200/5'11

press 3-3-3-3-3-3-3

45 89 111 133 144(1) 133

up to 120# x 3

27/M/145

65x3
85x3
95x3
105x1.5
95x3
100x2
95x3
95x2.5

2/13: 95 105 105
3/11: 105 105 115(1) 110 (2) 105 105
3/10: 95 95 100 105 110(2) 105 110(2)

Shoulder press x3:

95/105/110/115/120/125/130(pr)

Warm up: Front Squat x2:

225/225/225/225/225/225/225

95-3
105-3
115-3
125-1
120-1
115-2
105-3

10 minutes of handstand holds afterwards.

m/24/5'8"/155

135x3
145x3
145x3
150x3
150x3
x
x

65-75-85-95-105-115-125(pr)

maybe two weeks off is not a bad thing.

95, 105, 115, 125, 135f, 135f, 115

115
135
155
165
170(pr)
155
155

Frank, your willingness to learn is commendable.

Here's what you're missing...While some leaning forward, like in the squat, is ineluctable, the less the better. And, those most competent in their muscle recruitment will show the least forward inclination.

And...in the lunge, with the back leg extended, good athletes can find themselves more upright lunging than squatting in all it's variants. The important point being that the back leg extended provides an anchor from which the athlete can find balance even with the torso perpendicular.

The upright lunge, like the deadlifts ,and squats, in their more upright variants, has not only mechanical but tactical advantages.

Finally, Frank, concerns about sheer seem to me to be entirely misplaced. Where sheer exists it seems to be ignored and where sheer forces don't exists the cry is loudest. I think this is one of those cases.

Dan, #19 you on the other hand are entirely correct and we changed the pictures to conform to your point.

Shoulder Press 21-15-9
70,90,110

IBP 21-15-9
95,115,155

m/28/170
95-105-110-110-110-110-105

m/39/5'9/178
CFWU-3. PU Therapy first. Pushups 2nd. Superman. Lots of DU practice.
115,125,130,135,140,145,145
7th set easier than 6th. Good job just touching clavicle & going back up w/bar. Good core tightness.
9/24/12: 135,135,135,145,145-2 - Misread WOD that day. Thought it was only 5 sets.

you can see video here: http://www.crossfit.com/mt-archive2/008599.html

You only do shoulder press for this day?

60kg x 3
70kg x 3
80kg x 3
85kg x 3
87.5kg x 3
90kg x 3
92.5kg x 1 (PR)

M/23/171cm/80kg

30/35/40/45/50/55(2)/52,5

135
145
155
165
175
155

Previous

115 115 115 125 (f3) 115 115 115

Tonight

95 105 115 125 125 115 115

m/27/163lbs

65-105-115(f1)-110(f3)-105-105(f3)-110

your lunges are NOT correct lunges are suppose to be at a 90 degree angle and your foot should be parallel with your knee

m/34/5'8"/175lb

did after doing heavy jerks the day before

125-125-125-125-135(2+Fail)-135(2+Fail)-125

Felt very heavy today

95, 105, 115, 125, 135, 145 (pp on the 3rd), 145 (all PPs)

M/33/5'7"/168
95, 115, 135, 145, 150, 155, 160

October 2012 155#

45 x 10
75 x 8
95 x 6
115 x 3
125 x 3
135 x 3
145 x 3
155 x 3
165 x 3
155 x 3

m/42/5'8/240

75 x 3
80 x 3
85 x 3
90 x 3
95 x 3
95 x 1
90 x 3