WOD – Fri, Jul 17
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CrossFit East River – WOD
Warm-Up:
General Warm-Up
2:00 Cardio Choice
2 x
5/5 Worlds Greatest Stretch
10 Banded Glute Bridges
10 Alternating Banded Psoas March (Supine)
10 Goblet Squat (3s pause at bottom, pressing knees out)
5/5 Tall Kneeling KB Halo
Specific Front Squat Prep
1 x Empty Barbell
10 Behind the Neck Elbow Punch Throughs
8 Barbell Good Mornings
3 Front Squats (3s pause at bottom)
3 Front Squats (working tempo)
3-4 Sets (4 minutes)
3 Front Squats, Building to working weight
Then build to working load across 2-3 additional sets.
Front Squat (Every 1:30 x 10 Sets
3 Front Squats)
Working at 100% of the Week 1 5×5 Front Squat test load. This is 30 total reps at that same challenging weight in the same 15:00 time domain as the original test, but with 3 reps per set rather than 5. The reduced rep count allows just enough recovery to maintain quality positions and speed out of the hole across all 10 sets. This is not a grinding day; every set should feel deliberate and fast.
Athletes who did not complete the Week 1 test should start around 75% of their estimated one-rep max and either build from there to around 80% or stay at 75% across, depending on how the body feels.
Modifications:
Level 1: Every 1:30 x 10 Sets, 3 Front Squats at a consistent, challenging load around 70-75% of 1RM; prioritize depth and position over load.
Hotel Gym / Travel: Every 1:30 x 10 Sets, 5 Dual Dumbbell Front Squats
Primer
2 Sets:
10m Dual Kettlebell Front Rack Walking Lunges
8/6 Push-Ups
10 Air Squats
Use this to confirm kettlebell load, lunge mechanics, and movement rhythm before “Warrior” begins.
“Warrior” (Time)
For Time
6 Rounds:
10m Dual Kettlebell Front Rack Walking Lunges
15/10 Push-Ups
20 Air Squats
Time Cap: 15:00
Score = Time
Kettlebells: 2 x 53/35lb (24/16kg)
Goals: 11:00-15:00
Stimulus: Muscular Endurance / Leg Stamina
RPE: 7.5/10
Primary Objective: Consistent pacing across all 6 rounds, maintaining the same work tempo in round six as round one.
Secondary Objective: Unbroken lunges and air squats throughout, with strategic breaks on the push-ups as needed to protect later rounds.
Workout Strategy
“Warrior” is a 6-round grind where the legs are under constant demand from the first step to the last air squat. The dual kettlebell front rack lunge is the most demanding movement in the workout, so treat it with respect from round one; walk with control, keep the chest tall and the bells locked in the rack, and touch the knee gently to the floor on each rep. The push-ups are the only upper body movement, and 90 or 60 total reps is meaningful volume when the legs are already taxed, so break them intentionally rather than going to failure. Air squats should be unbroken every round; the reps are low enough that they serve as active recovery between the lunge and push-up demand if the pace is managed well. Target round splits of roughly 1:45-2:15 per round to finish comfortably under the cap.
Modifications / Adjustments
Dual Kettlebell Front Rack Walking Lunges: Reduce load before reducing distance / Single Kettlebell Front Rack or Goblet Lunge / Bodyweight Walking Lunges
Push-Ups: Reduce reps / Elevated Push-Ups or Banded Assisted Push-Ups
Air Squats: Reduce reps / Box Squat / Assisted Squat to target depth
[Warrior: Levels] (Time)
Level 2:
For Time
6 Rounds:
10m Dual Kettlebell Front Rack Walking Lunges
12/8 Push-Ups
15 Air Squats
Kettlebells: 2 x 35/26lb (16/12kg)
Level 1:
For Time
6 Rounds:
10m Single Kettlebell Front Rack or Goblet Walking Lunges
10/7 Push-Ups or Elevated Push-Ups
15 Air Squats
Kettlebell: 1 x 35/26lb (16/12kg)
Masters 55+:
For Time
6 Rounds:
10m Dual Kettlebell Front Rack Walking Lunges
12/8 Push-Ups
15 Air Squats
Kettlebells: 2 x 35/26lb (16/12kg)
Competitor:
For Time
6 Rounds:
10m Dual Kettlebell Front Rack Walking Lunges
20/15 Push-Ups
20 Air Squats
Kettlebells: 2 x 70/53lb (32/24kg)
Hotel Gym / Travel:
For Time
6 Rounds:
12 Dual Dumbbell Front Rack Walking Lunges
15/10 Push-Ups
20 Air Squats
Dumbbells: 2 x 50/35lb (22.5/12kg)
PRVN Reset (No Measure)
For Quality:
4 Sets
4 Reverse Nordic w/ :10s eccentric
:30 Seated Hip Internal + External Rotations
:30 Relaxed Deep Squat (supported)
4 Scorpion Pec Stretch w/ :05s holds
Intent: Load quads through length, improve hip rotation, reinforce squat depth.
Notes:
Reverse Nordic
• Tall posture, ribs stacked
• Light glute engagement
• Assist with bands if needed
Hip Internal + External Rotation
• Sit tall
• Actively pull into range
• Breathe into back of hip
Relaxed Squat
• Use rig/post
• Chest tall, hips sink
• Slow breaths
Scorpion
• Rotate through mid-back
• Smooth reps
• No forcing
Optional Accessories (Checkmark)
For Quality:
3-4 Sets:
10 Dumbbell Chest Flys
10 Dumbbell Hex Press
:20/:20 Side Star Plank