CrossFit's Workout Of The Day

Rest Day

"The Super Long Garage Gym Series: Part 1" with Dave Castro, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

Phoenix area affiliates compete together in Workout 11.1 of the Reebok CrossFit Open - video [wmv] [mov]

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Violin Concerto no .4 first mvt Part 1, Part 2, Part 3.

Leo Tolstoy - Three Questions.

"FDR's policies prolonged Depression by 7 years, UCLA economists calculate" by Meg Sullivan, UCLA Newswoom.

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CrossFit Games Open 11.2

Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 15 minutes of:
155 pound Deadlift, 9 reps
12 Push-ups
15 Box jumps, 24" box

Paige Nutt 10 rounds + 9 deadlift (100lbs).
Post rounds and fractions of rounds completed to comments and/or register and submit your results as part of the CrossFit Games Open.

Update on the Open: Week 1 and Update on the Open: The Launch of the Games Site.

"Learning How to Row With an Olympian: Part 2" with Erin Cafaro, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

WOD Demo with Paige Nutt - video [wmv] [mov]

"We shall never have more time. We have, and have always had, all the time there is. No object is served in waiting until next week or even until to-morrow. Keep going day in and out. Concentrate on something useful. Having decided to achieve a task, achieve it at all costs."
- Arnold Bennett

Thruster 3-3-3-3-3-3-3

Rob Orlando 245lbs, Brandon Pastorek 110kg. Post loads to comments.

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"Weightlifting with Chad Vaughn" by Again Faster Equipment, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

"Infantry" with Tyson Patrick - video [wmv] [mov]

WOD Demo with Rob Orlando - video [wmv] [mov]

Brandon Pastorek on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]

CrossFit Competition to be held at the UFC Fan Expo, April 29-30, Toronto, ON.

"All Hail the Hypotenuse", The Wall Street Journal.

For time:
75 Squats
50 Pull-ups
20 Ring dips
50 Squats
35 Pull-ups
15 Ring dips
25 Squats
20 Pull-ups
10 Ring dips

Russell Berger 5:50, Kim Malz 12:31. Post time to comments.

"Taking on the CrossFit Open Part 1" by Sevan Matossian with Tom Rowland and Jessica Pamanian, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

"The Blog" with Greg Glassman - video [wmv] [mov]

CrossFit Sports Series Motocross Event, April 29 to May 1, Las Vegas, Nevada - video [wmv] [mov]

"I can think of nothing less pleasurable than a life devoted to pleasure."
- John D. Rockefeller Jr.

Rest Day

"Developing the Behind-the-Neck Split Jerk With Coach B: Part 3" with Coach Mike Burgener and Dave Lipson by Again Faster Equipment, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

"Powerlifting for CrossFitters" with Mark Bell, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

Pat Sherwood reviews the last two WOD cycles - video [wmv] [mov]

Week 1 of the Reebok CrossFit Games Open at Atlas CrossFit - video [wmv] [mov]

Frederic Chopin - Ballade No. 4 Part 1, Part 2.

Lewis Carroll - You Are Old, Father William.

"For a Company That Sells Productivity, A Space That Fosters It" by Alissa Walker.

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"Abbate"

Run 1 mile
155 pound Clean and jerk, 21 reps
Run 800 meters
155 pound Clean and jerk, 21 reps
Run 1 Mile

Peter Egyed 21:00, Chad Wittman 21:46, Austin Malleolo 21:50, Rob Miller 28:11 (sq. clean), Michael Giardina 32:50 (sq. clean).
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21-15-9 reps of:
225 pound Deadlift
135 pound Overhead squat

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"CrossFit Kids: Safety" with Jeff Martin, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

The weekly Update on the Open Show is coming - video [wmv] [mov]

Highlights from The NorCal 40's Event at TJ's Gym - video [wmv] [mov]

"Sports Business: The Brains Behind BeachBody's P90X" by Darren Dahl, Open Forum.

Five rounds for time of:
15 Medicine ball cleans, 20 pound ball
15 Wall ball shots, 20 pound ball

Keegan Martin 6:32 (age 17), Matt Ross 7:05 (age 14). Post time to comments.

"Meatza" with Nick Massie, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov] and recipe [pdf]

"Questions For Rob Orlando" - video [wmv] [mov]

Week 1 of the Reebok CrossFit Games Open at CrossFit Central - video [wmv] [mov]

"It is a favorite belief of mine that no student ever attains very eminent success by simply doing what is required of him; it is the amount and excellence of what is over and above the required, that determines the greatness of ultimate distinction."
- Charles Kendall Adams

Rest Day

"Games Reflections" with Rich Froning Jr., CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

Announcing the CrossFit Affiliate Gathering 2011: Big Sky, Montana, August 19-21 - video [wmv] [mov]

The Home Gym with Bill Grundler, Shell Beach Fire House - video [wmv] [mov]

Johannes Brahms, Horn Trio op. 40 finale.

Percy Bysshe Shelley - Ozymandias.

"The Messy Path to Creating Jobs" by Carl J. Schramm, Forbes.

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For time:
70 Burpees
60 Sit-ups
50 Kettlebell swings, 1.5 poods
40 Pull-ups
30 Handstand push-ups

Kristan Clever 9:56 (1pood KB), Michelle Kinney 15:10 (1.5 pood KB).
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"Dynamic-Effort Day at Westside Barbell Part 3" with Brandon Lilly, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

"Raw Strength" by Andrea Maria Cecil, CrossFit Journal.

Interview With Cyclist Jessica Phillips - video [wmv] [mov]

Michelle Kinney on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]

"Never use a large word when a diminutive one will suffice."
- Unknown

Run 10K

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CrossFit Games Open Week 1 workout deadline has been extended - New Update.

"Mikko Salo: Coming to America--Boston and Reebok Part 2", CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

"How To Miss" with Coach Mike Burgener - video [wmv] [mov]

"Crossing the language divide in Afghanistan" by Ryan Cormier, The National Post.

For time:
135 pound Front squat, 10 reps
15 ft Rope Climb, 1 ascent
135 pound Front squat, 9 reps
15 ft Rope Climb, 1 ascent
135 pound Front squat, 8 reps
15 ft Rope Climb, 1 ascent
135 pound Front squat, 7 reps
15 ft Rope Climb, 1 ascent
135 pound Front squat, 6 reps
15 ft Rope Climb, 1 ascent
135 pound Front squat, 5 reps
15 ft Rope Climb, 1 ascent
135 pound Front squat, 4 reps
15 ft Rope Climb, 1 ascent
135 pound Front squat, 3 reps
15 ft Rope Climb, 1 ascent
135 pound Front squat, 2 reps
15 ft Rope Climb, 1 ascent
135 pound Front squat, 1 rep
15 ft Rope Climb, 1 ascent

Chris Spealler 4:47. Post time to comments.

"A CrossFit Affiliate in a Globo Gym" with Allison Autrey, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

Jessica Gray, 97 pound CrossFitter and Powerlifter - video [wmv] [mov]

WOD Demo with Chris Spealler - video [wmv] [mov]

"The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not 'Eureka!' (I found it!) but 'That's funny..."
- Isaac Asimov

Rest Day

CrossFit Games Open Week 1 workout deadline has been extended.

"The Trial" with Zach Even-Esh, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

"From Losing 124 Pounds to the Open" by Maura Brown, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

"Breathe and Fire" with Greg Amundson by Again Faster Equipment - video [wmv] [mov]

Ludwig van Beethoven, Piano Concerto no. 5 Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5.

Jack London - The Unexpected.

"The Birth of a Word" by Deb Roy, TED.

Post thoughts to comments.

"Weaver"

Four rounds for time of:
10 L-pull-ups
15 Push-ups
15 Chest to bar Pull-ups
15 Push-ups
20 Pull-ups
15 Push-ups

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Overhead squat 1-1-1-1-1 reps
Front squat 1-1-1-1-1 reps
Back squat 1-1-1-1-1 reps

Try to increase the load on each of the fifteen sets.

Rob Orlando: 255lb OHS, 385lb FS, 485lb BS
Dave Leys: 250lb OHS, 270lb FS, 300lb BS
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"The Spealler Warm-Up" with Chris Spealler, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

CrossFit Kids at the Arnold Sports Festival with Miranda Oldroyd- video [wmv] [mov]

WOD Demo with Rob Orlando - video [wmv] [mov]

WOD Demo with Dave Leys - video [wmv] [mov]

"The Dose of Intervention and the Land of Dr. Oz" by Gary Taubes.

CrossFit Games Open 11.1

Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
30 Double-unders
15 Power snatches

The Power snatch loads are as follows:
Men and Masters Men 45-49, 50-54: 75lbs/35kg
Women and Masters Women 45-54: 55lbs/25kg
Masters Men 55-59, 60+: 65lbs/30kg
Masters Women 55-59, 60+: 45lbs/20kg

For a downloadable PDF of the workout, click here.

CrossFit Games Open 11.1 workout instructions - video [wmv] [mov]

Jason Khalipa 7 rounds + 3 snatches, Laurie Galassi 6 rounds + 27 double-unders (25kg).
Post rounds and fractions of rounds completed to comments and/or register and submit your results as part of the CrossFit Games Open.

"Muscle-Up Progressions" with Carl Paoli by Again Faster Equipment, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

The History of the CrossFit Games by Reebok - video [wmv] [mov] [HD mov - Download Only]

WOD Demo with Laurie Galassi - video [wmv] [mov]

"The man who doesn't read good books has no advantage over the man who can't read them."
- Mark Twain

Rest Day

"Coach" with Greg Glassman, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

The CrossFit Journal goes to Aspen - video [wmv] [mov]

Felix Mendelssohn, Piano Concerto no. 1.

Edgar Allan Poe - The Lake.

"Wireless Spectrum: Washington Is Clueless" by Steve Forbes.

Post thoughts to comments.

Behind the neck Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1

Russell Berger: 265-275-285-295-300x-300x-300lbs.
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Guidelines For Being a Judge at the CrossFit Open - video [wmv] [mov]

"From the CrossFit Games to Pregnancy" with Valerie Voboril, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

"SEALFIT Part 6" by Rogue Fitness, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

Russell Berger on today's WOD at 150lb bodyweight - video [wmv] [mov]

"When the law's on your side, pound the law. When the facts are on your side, pound the facts. And when neither is on your side, pound the table."
- Unknown

Seven rounds for time of:
10 Wallball shots, 20 pound ball
10 Pull-ups

Russell Berger 3:43, Ben Smith 3:50, Austin Malleolo 4:01, Chad Wittman 4:09, Keegan Martin 4:10 (age 17), Kristan Clever 5:39 (16lb ball), Rebecca Voigt 6:08 (16lb ball).
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"Sherwood Chronicles: Community Part 5", CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

Ben Smith on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]

Keegan Martin on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]

"The Day the Movies Died" by Mark Harris.

For time:
Run 1 mile
100 Sit-ups
100 Back extensions
Run 1 mile

Mix and match back extensions and sit-ups as needed.

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"Inside a Strongman Seminar: Keg Lifting" with Rob Orlando, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

Arnold at the Arnold Sports Festival by Rogue Fitness - video [wmv] [mov]

"A politician thinks of the next election - a statesman of the next generation"
- James Freeman Clarke

Rest Day

"CrossFit Powerlifting Division", CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

Grand Opening at CrossFit Liberation - video [wmv] [mov]

The Home Gym with Danyel Claire - video [wmv] [mov]

Franz Liszt, Totentanz.

George Orwell - Shooting An Elephant.

"The Mead List: World's Top Ten Gaddafi Toads" by Walter Russell Mead, The American Interest.

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With a continuously running clock do one pull-up the first minute, two pull-ups the second minute, three pull-ups the third minute... continuing as long as you are able.

Use as many sets each minute as needed.

Lance Cantu 22 min + 11, Kim Malz 21 min + 9, Jose Santiago 18 min + 17.
Post number of minutes completed to comments.

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"Sifting Through the Masses" with Greg Glassman, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

"Weightlifting and Kids" with Dr. Jon Gary, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

"If the human body's obscene, complain to the manufacturer not to me."
- Larry Flynt

Complete as many rounds as possible in 12 minutes of:
185 pound Bench press, 3 reps
225 pound Back squat, 5 reps

Rob Orlando 19 rounds + 3 bench, Jeremy Thiel 16 rounds + 3 bench, Kristan Clever 15 rounds + 2 bench (125lb bench, 155lb squat), Jake Cutting 14 rounds + 3 squat, Russell Berger 13 rounds, Nick Lobotsky 10 rounds + 3 bench.
Post rounds completed to comments.

The CrossFit Games Open website is now live!

"Celebrating Jack Lalanne" with Chris and Maribel LaLanne, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

"Butterfly Pull-up Technique with Chris Spealler and Christy Phillips - video [wmv] [mov]

Rob Orlando on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]

"A Power to Persuade" by Virginia Postrel, The Weekly Standard.

Ten rounds, each for time of:
100 meter Sprint
Rest 90 seconds

Post times for each round to comments.

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The CrossFit Games Open website is now live!

"Justin Judkins and the Maple Mountain Golden Eagles", CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

"Dede Moreno: CrossFitting with Osteopenia" - video [wmv] [mov]

"There are many qualities that make a great leader. But having strong beliefs, being able to stick with them through popular and unpopular times, is the most important characteristic of a great leader."
- Rudy Giuliani

Rest Day

"Starting Striking" with George Ryan, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

"Developing the Behind-the-Neck Split Jerk With Coach B: Part 2" by Again Faster Equipment, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

"Meeting Karl Steadman" - video [wmv] [mov]

Arcangelo Corelli, Violin Sonata No. 2.

James Wright - The Secret of Light.

"Marketing" by Fred Wilson, AVC.

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Four rounds for time of:
7 Muscle-ups
225 pound Deadlift, 15 reps
Walking Lunge, 30 steps

Russell Berger 6:55, Austin Malleolo 7:03, Lucas Brainerd 8:14, Michael Giardina 9:37, Rob Miller 9:43, Leah Polaski 14:33.
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"Programming for Young Athletes Part 2: WOD Breakdown" with Zach Even-Esh, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

"Fran" at the Arnold Sports Festival - video [wmv] [mov]

"King Kong With Walls" at the Arnold Sports Festival by Again Faster Equipment - video [wmv] [mov]

Michael Giardina on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]

"Well, when you're trying to create things that are new, you have to be prepared to be on the edge of risk."
- Michael Eisner

Shoulder Press 3-3-3-3-3-3-3

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"Andrew Bernstein on Stress: Parts 7-8", CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

"I Was Told I Couldn't" with Euan Robertson - video [wmv] [mov]

"How to Use There, Their and They're", wikiHow.

Five rounds for time of:
135 pound Back squat, 20 reps
Handstand walk 20 yards

Connor Martin 12:02, Kim Malz 12:49 (95lbs), Kevin Montoya 13:20, Duncan Martin 10:18 (age 12, 65lbs, 10yds), Jack Marks 11:03 (age 12, 65lbs, 10yds).
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"What It Takes to Be a Leader: Part 2" with Greg Amundson by Again Faster Equipment, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

Eric Richards on the Garage Games by Again Faster Equipment - video [wmv] [mov]

Connor Martin, Duncan Martin and Jack Marks on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]

"There is an immutable conflict at work in life and in business, a constant battle between peace and chaos. Neither can be mastered, but both can be influenced. How you go about that is the key to success."
- Philip Knight

Rest Day

"Visiting CrossFit Brisbane" with Miranda Oldroyd, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

"Matriarchy" with Greg Glassman - video [wmv] [mov]

Johann Sebastian Bach, Cello Suite No.2.

Ursula K LeGuin - The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas.

"Death to Apostates: Not a Perversion of Islam, but Islam" by Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review Online.

Post thoughts to comments.

Three rounds for time of:
Run 400 meters
75 pound Squat snatch, 15 reps
9 Handstand push-ups

Kevin Montoya 8:34, Dave Lipson 9:14, Camille Leblanc-Bazinet 9:16 (55lbs), Chad Wittman 10:42, Elyse Umeda 12:46 (75lbs).
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"Air Squat with Sebastian", CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

"Rowing at Front Range CrossFit" with Jon Kissick by Again Faster Equipment, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

"Planning for the Open" with Karianne Dickson and Gregg Arsenuk by Again Faster Equipment, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov]

Kevin Montoya on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]

Dave Lipson, Camille Leblanc-Bazinet and Chad Wittman on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]

Miranda Oldroyd's hotel modification of today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]

"It doesn't matter how many times you fail. It doesn't matter how many times you almost get it right. No one is going to know or care about your failures, and neither should you. All you have to do is learn from them and those around you because... All that matters in business is that you get it right once. Then everyone can tell you how lucky you are."
- Mark Cuban

"McCluskey"

Three rounds of:
9 Muscle-ups
15 Burpee pull-ups
21 Pull-ups
Run 800 meters

If you've got a twenty pound vest or body armor, wear it.

Kevin Montoya 26:28 (20lb vest), Rob Miller 26:50 (20lb vest), Carey Kepler 28:17, Lance Cantu 30:07 (20lb vest), Michael Giardina 32:44 (20lb vest).
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Kevin Montoya on today's WOD - video [wmv] [mov]