On the last day of June, we want to reflect on what Pride means to us, CrossFit Somerville. Thinking on how to commemorate Pride Month was surprisingly challenging to us, perhaps because we are inherently, day in and day out, the gayest gym around. I even asked JT (owner and founder of CFSV), who is […]
We’re moving quite literally from a complex to perhaps the simplest of workouts: a monostructural interval test to see if we can hold a high pace over a series of mid-distance rowing splits. Just because it’s simpler doesn’t mean it’s going to be easier, however… STRENGTH: Overhead Complex3 push press + 2 push press + […]
They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but today we’ll get to do some classic Bird Dog Rows followed by what is probably a new skill for most of us: Single Cross-over Jump Ropes. Sounds like fun to me, even though I’m getting up there in dog years! STRENGTH:3 sets10 Bird Dog […]
Murph is coming up this Monday – our annual remembrance on Memorial Day. It looks like we’ll be gathering at 10am on Monday, but final plans will be posted soon. In the meantime, today’s a good chance to get comfortable with a weight vest, in case you’re thinking of taking that on for Murph. Vest […]
Ooooh, today’s some spicy fun for folks who have these high-skill movements in the WOD – and a chance to practice for everyone who isn’t 100% proficient in them. Don’t worry if you don’t have a handstand walk yet. We’ll scale the WOD to something that will build towards it, and we’ll all spend some […]
Nat’s been playing around with the programming (a fact you’ve all noticed) and this week she’s putting more barbell strength back into the mix. But while we’re putting these big heavy front squats into play, you’ll also have the chance today to assess how much the lat work we’ve been doing has helped your muscle […]
