Workout of the Day
Overhead Squat 5-5-5-5-5
Then complete for time:
WOD Notes: Shoot for your opening set of OHS to be around 65% of your 1RM with a possibility of 85 to 90% on the final set if you’re feeling great! If you don’t love overhead squats, feel free to come in for back squats or front squats. When it comes to the 800m run, this is a benchmark so run fast!!
Community Notes: Happy Birthday Kirsten!
Workout of the Day
Overhead Squat 5-5-5-5-5
Then complete for time:
WOD Notes: Shoot for your opening set of OHS to be around 65% of your 1RM with a possibility of 85 to 90% on the final set if you’re feeling great! If you don’t love overhead squats, feel free to come in for back squats or front squats. When it comes to the 800m run, this is a benchmark so run fast!!
Community Notes: Happy Birthday Kirsten!
Workout of the Day
Complete 20 rounds for time of:
Time cap: 22 minutes
WOD Notes: With 20 rounds and a 22 minute cap, you’ll need to pick scales that allow you to keep moving even when tired. The first several rounds should take well under a minute, and push ups should be completed in 1-2 sets for at least the first 10 rounds. If you love Russian KBS, this is your chance to go heavy! Choose a weight where you can do all 8 unbroken, even when tired.
Nutrition Challenge Notes: Mark your calendars for the Fall Nutrition Challenge, which will start Wednesday, October 13 and run 4 weeks, until November 10.
Workout of the Day
Complete 4 rounds, each for time of:
Start a new round every 5 minutes.
WOD Notes: Pick a weight for front squats that will allow you to go unbroken for a round or two. After that, it may take 2 or 3 sets to finish out the 15. The run should consistently take less than 2 minutes. Adjust the distance accordingly!
Workout of the Day
Sumo Deadlift 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Then complete NFT:
WOD Notes: Shoot for starting around 75% of your 1RM on the first set and aim to hit around your 1RM at set 6. If you feel great, you can try for a PR on set 7!
Workout of the Day
Complete 3 rounds
for time of:
Time Cap = 20 minutes.
WOD Notes: C2B pull ups and HSPU should take ~60 to 90 seconds in round 1 and ideally not take longer than 2:30 in any round. Choose a double under option that will take less than 1 minute when tired.
Workout of the Day
Complete 3 rounds for time of:
Time cap = 10 minutes.
At the 12 minute mark, complete 3 rounds for time of:
Time cap = 22 minutes.
WOD Notes: The power snatches and power cleans should be completed in sets of 1 to 5 reps. Choose a weight for snatches that will be challenging but will let you practice solid form!
Workout of the Day
Push Press 5-3-2-1-1-1-1
Then complete 2 sets of:
WOD Notes: Choose a wallball weight/height that will give you a shot at 40 in a row. If you miscalculate and end up with fewer than 25 reps in the first set, switch to a lighter ball for the second!
Anniversary Notes: If you didn’t see this POST on our anniversary party coming up on Oct 2, check it out! This is the last day to RSVP!
Workout of the Day
Complete 3 rounds for time of:
WOD Notes: Choose a deadlift weight and style (sumo and/or elevated) that allows you to complete each round in 1 to 3 sets. This is a chance to work on setting your back beautifully while fatigued so fight for a good position!
Anniversary Notes: If you didn’t see this POST on our anniversary party coming up on Oct 2, check it out and RSVP by this Wednesday!
Community Notes: Happy Birthday Kelly G!
Workout of the Day
AMRAP in 20 minutes of:
WOD Notes: The ring dips and TGU today are not designed to be executed at high speeds but instead should be focused, controlled efforts. In light of this, try to hold an uncomfortably fast pace on the row each time you get to it! If TGU don’t feel good for you, a manmaker with 2 DBs would suffice quite well!
Anniversary Notes: If you didn’t see this POST on our anniversary party coming up on Oct 2, check it out and RSVP by this Wednesday!
We hope you can join us on Saturday, October 2, to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of ICA! Our original plan was to rent out the 2nd floor at the Great American Pub, but due to elevated rates of COVID we’ve decided to move the party outside, on our home turf… at ICA! Please read the details below and RSVP by this Wednesday 9/22 so we know how much food to order!
Date: Saturday October 2, 2021
Time: 4pm – ?
Who: All ICA members and guests (former members welcome too!)
Where: 1041 W. Bridge St., Phoenixville
Details: We’ll have a DJ and food (BBQ), plus face painting and an inflatable slide for the kids (and kids at heart)! Starting at 4:30pm there will be a single-elimination cornhole tournament! Members and guests are welcome to BYO alcoholic beverages and any yard games to share. We definitely need more cornhole sets, so let us know if you have one we can borrow!
RSVP: By Wednesday September 22, by adding yourself to this spreadsheet. Please indicate the total number of guests and whether you want in on the tourney!
Workout of the Day
Front Squat 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Then complete 3 rounds NFT of:
WOD Notes: It’s a great day to test a heavy front squat! The goal should be to open up around 70-75% of your goal 1 rep front squat and build over the 7 sets.
Workout of the Day
“The ICA 5k”
Run or row 5000m (for time)
WOD Notes: This benchmark comes around only once a year, and it’s going to be a beautiful day for a run! Anyone who can’t run may row 5000m or air bike 25 minutes for total distance. Another scaling option is to complete a 1 or 2 mile run. Compare run to 180922. Compare row to 180829.
Community Notes: Happy Birthday Paul!
Workout of the Day
Complete 8 rounds, each for time of:
Start a new round every 3 minutes.
WOD Notes: Ideally each round should take 60 to 90 seconds so that you’ve got enough time to rest before the next round. The cap for any one round should be 2 minutes.
Fight Night Notes: This Saturday night (Sep 18), we’ll show the Heppner/Bridges and Hafthor/Larratt boxing matches outside at the Warnek house (complete with bonfire). The live event takes place earlier in the day but we plan to start streaming around 8 pm. Come by anytime after 7:30! Additional details (including address) are on the ICA Community Facebook page or text John at 717 572 3994.
Community Notes: Happy Birthday Ray Zab!
Workout of the Day
Power Snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Then AMRAP in 5 minutes of:
WOD Notes: Pick a KB heavy enough to be very challenging but that should still allow you to go unbroken.
Community Notes: This Friday will be Coach EQ’s last day of coaching at ICA! Since EQ came to our community 7 years ago, she has had a daughter, another daughter and for good measure, another daughter (reminds me of someone else…) Three small children paired with recently moving out of Phoenixville added up to her deciding to step back from coaching. If you’re available, come out to the 5:00 pm on Friday to see her off!
Event Note: We have another local event to share! CrossFit Delaware Valley is hosting their ALL Y’ALL competition on October 16, 2021. Mixed gender teams of 2 can choose from 3 inclusive divisions: Rx, Scaled, Hybrid (one RX athlete and one scaled athlete). Details on the Facebook Event Page!
Community Notes: Happy Birthday BWat and Gisela!
Workout of the Day
Complete 21-15-9 reps for time of:
WOD Notes: Back squats should be completed in 1 to 3 sets per round and may be taken from the rack. Each set of strict pull ups should ideally take 1 to 2 minutes. If you’re a strict pull up machine, consider adding some weight to your pull ups!
Workout of the Day
Complete for time:
Immediately into 3 rounds of:
Record total time.
Time Cap = 25 minutes.
WOD Notes: Choose a run or row distance that will take less than 12 minutes. The scale for muscle ups today will be 2 or 3x push ups or jumping muscle ups. The goal should be to run uncomfortably fast and then move steadily through the work inside. The muscle ups should take less than 2 minutes/round in order to stay on pace.
Event Notes:
Workout of the Day
Deadlift 3-3-3-3-3-3
Then complete NFT:
WOD Notes: The goal today is to build steadily over the course of 6 sets of deadlift. A reasonably plan would be to start around 70% of your 1RM and finish around 85-90%.
Many of our long-time members were fortunate to know Peggy, who was an ICA member from 2012-2016. We have many amazing memories of Peggy, but one stands out above the rest. In 2013, she set a goal of doing 50 strict pull ups in 30 minutes on her 50th birthday. On Saturday, September 21, 2013, she came into Open Gym and knocked out all 50. (As luck would have it, the workout of the day had another 50, which she proceeded to crush as well.)
Peggy passed away tragically last November in a car accident. As we approach her 58th birthday, we’re honoring her life and memory with the introduction of the Peggy Berman Memorial Pull-up Challenge. The goal is to complete 50 strict pull ups in 30 minutes. Anyone 50+ years old who completes the challenge (Rx) will get their name on a plaque that will hang in the gym.
We’re hosting the inaugural challenge on Sunday, September 26, at 11:00am. We hope you can join us! There is no charge for this event, but please register in Wellness Living so we know how many to expect.
If you can’t make it on 9/26, don’t worry! This will be an on-going challenge that you can complete any time. (Video evidence or coach observation will be required to get on the plaque!)
Workout of the Day
AMRAP in 20 minutes of:
WOD Notes: Choose a wallball weight that will let you have a chance at a couple of rounds unbroken. Choose a c2b pull up scale that will let you really fight for the last bit of range of motion whether it is ring rows or banded pull ups.
Workout of the Day
“Always Remembered”
With a partner on a 30 minute clock, complete:
2977m row
AMRAP in remaining time of:
WOD Notes: This workout was created by coach Dave to be completed 5 years ago (the 15th anniversary of 9/11) and has been modified for class logistics purposes. The 2977m represent the number of lives lost in the attack on the World Trade Center. One partner will be working at a time while the other rests.
Schedule Notes: We added an 11am class for tomorrow so everyone who wants to has a chance to complete this special tribute WOD!
Community Notes: Happy Birthday Sofia!
Workout of the Day
Bench Press 8×2 (85% 1RM)
Then 3x max consecutive reps on each hand of:
WOD Notes: As you fatigue in the later sets of bench today, be sure to keep a slow and consistent motion. Try to avoid bouncing the bar off your chest!
Workout of the Day
Complete 3 rounds for time of:
WOD Notes: The runs today are designed to land in the 3 to 5 minute range. This is a great day to practice double unders! Choose a rep scheme that lets you finish in under 2 minutes in the later rounds. If your double unders are inconsistent, consider 2 minutes of double under attempts per round!
Community Notes: Happy Birthday BWat and Coach Heather!
Workout of the Day
Complete for time:
WOD Notes: The most challenging barbell movement today should be the power snatches. Choose your weight such that you think you can complete the 20 reps in under 4 minutes without risking failure. If you don’t love power snatches, power cleans are always an option!
Workout of the Day
Split Jerk 2-2-2-2-2-2
The complete 4 rounds NFT of:
Workout of the Day
EMOM for 15 minutes of:
WOD Notes: Choose a weight for hang clusters that will allow you to perform most, if not all of the rounds unbroken. Try for fluid cycling of the barbell today! Adjust the burpees to a number/style that will let you finish the early rounds in < 30 seconds.
Schedule Notes: There are 3 classes tomorrow: 8:00, 9:00 and 10:00 am.
Workout of the Day
Complete the following row intervals, each for time:
WOD Notes: In class, we’ll kick off an interval on the 0, 2, 5, 10, 17, 22, 25 minute marks. Scale distances such that you always get at least 1 minute of rest.
Workout of the Day
Back Squat 5-5-5-5-5
Then
Tabata handstand hold
WOD Notes: For the back squats, start around 60-65% and build up to a max, usually in the 80-85% range. For the tabata handstand holds, this is harder than it looks on paper! The handstands can be performed against the wall or freestanding; on the floor, dumbbells, or parallettes; or sub a wall climb hold or ring plank hold. If you don’t feel good being on your hands, you can hold DBs, KBs, or a plate overhead!
Social Note: Tonight (Saturday) we’ll be showing a movie in the parking lot! Current plan is to watch “Resurgence,” which is about the 2020 CrossFit Games. Meet in the parking lot at 7:30pm. BYO chairs, blankets, and snacks! All are welcome. Guests too!
Schedule Note: On Monday 9/6 (Labor Day), we’ll have a modified schedule, with classes at 8:00am, 9:00am, and 10:00am. All other class times and Open Gyms are canceled that day.
Community Notes: Happy Birthday Cindy and Mado!
Workout of the Day
“Nancy”
Complete 5 rounds for time of:
WOD Notes: Choose a squat variation (front, back or overhead) and weight that will give you a legitimate chance at finishing all rounds unbroken. The special part of Nancy is trying to hold a reasonable run time as the squat volume builds!
*Weather Note: The gym lost power due to Ida. There’s also some clean up that needs to happen before classes can run safely. As such, ALL MORNING CLASSES ARE CANCELED. We’ll update Wellness Living around 10am to let you know if the 12pm class is on. (We’ll give approximately a 2-hour heads up for evening classes too.) Continue to sign up for your preferred class time so you will get an email if we need to cancel. Thank you for your understanding!
*Reminder: We post an at-home version of every daily WOD! If your class was canceled, give the at-home version a try and let us know how it went!
Workout of the Day
AMRAP in 20 minutes of:
WOD Notes: Choose a deadlift weight/technique that can be done consecutively without regripping each round. If you’re working toward a more efficient deadlift, feel free to elevate the start position by propping the bar on top of plates or switch to sumo if you know it feels better. Push ups and toes to bar should be done in 1 or 2 sets for the first couple rounds. Adjust reps/movements accordingly!
Community Notes: Happy Birthday Fred and Fili!
Workout of the Day
Hang Squat Clean 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Then AMRAP in 3 minutes of:
WOD Notes: For the hang power cleans in the AMRAP, focus on every rep being sharp and beautiful. Get your elbows around in a hurry and try to drop to a consistent depth on the catch.
Workout of the Day
Complete for time:
WOD Notes: Ring muscle ups can be scaled to 10 jumping muscle ups + 2 ring dips or 20 pull ups + 10 ring dips. Ideally the first set of muscle ups should take less than 3 minutes and the second set should be less than 5.
Community Notes: Happy Birthday Steve K!
Workout of the Day
Complete 5 rounds, each for time of:
Start a new round every 4 minutes. Time cap for each round = 3 minutes.
WOD Notes: The goal today is for each movement to take less than 45 seconds. Choose a weight that will give you a shot at unbroken thrusters for a couple of rounds and snatches should be done in sets of 5 or more. SugarWOD will calculate your average time across all 5 rounds today.
Community Notes: Happy Birthday Coach Iggy!
Workout of the Day
EMOM for 20 minutes of:
WOD Notes: The goal today is to increase in weight every 3 to 4 sets. If you typically land in a split snatch or power snatch, that can certainly be your landing position today as well!
Workout of the Day
“Sage”
AMRAP in 20 minutes of:
WOD Notes: The power clean and jerk is likely going to be dropped each rep but there should be no risk of failure. Ideally the early rounds will ~2 minutes and the later rounds should stay below 4. Do your best to keep moving for the whole 20 minutes!
Community Notes: Happy Birthday Sage and Stacey!
Workout of the Day
With a partner, complete for time:
WOD Notes: One partner will be working at a time on KB swings and you’ll work toward 150 cumulative reps (not 150/person) to start and end the workout. Both partners will run at the same time but the wreckbag does not need to be shared evenly. If your partner loves running and you don’t so much, hand that bag off!
Workout of the Day
Sumo Deadlift 6×3 (85% 1RM)
Then complete 3 rounds NFT of:
Workout of the Day
Complete for time:
Time Cap = 15 minutes.
WOD Notes: The C2B pull ups should take between 90 seconds and 3 minutes each set. Choose a weight for snatches that will allow you to complete 4 sets of 10 (if not larger sets).
Workout of the Day
Complete 3 rounds for time of:
WOD Notes: Each movement in this workout should ideally take less than 2 minutes per round. Consider dropping the run or row distance accordingly. The intent today is to go out at a steady pace and see if you can increase speed in round 3!
Workout of the Day
Shoulder Press 5-5-5-5-5
Then EMOM for 8 minutes of:
WOD Notes: The goal today is to build to a 5 rep max by increasing weight each set. Shoot for starting around 60% and ending in the 80-85% range.
Workout of the Day
Complete for time:
At the start of each minute, complete 12 air squats.
WOD Notes: Choose a number of air squats that allows you to have your hands on the bar by the 20 second mark of each minute. If you’re a proficient power cleaner, shoot for ~75% of your 1RM. If you’re not sure what your 1RM is, pick a weight that you’ll drop after each rep and ideally get 8-12 reps in the first minute. You should never get fewer than 4 in any minute!
Workout of the Day
Complete for time:
Time Cap = 5 minutes.
Then AMRAP in 10 minutes of:
Continue adding 3 reps each round until time expires.
WOD Notes: The scale for muscle ups will be either 25 pull ups (banded or otherwise) and 25 push ups or jumping or kneeling muscle up transitions + 5 second ring support holds. There will be a rest between the end of the muscle ups and the start of the AMRAP. Choose a deadlift weight that will allow you to go unbroken through the set of 9.
Workout of the Day
Front Squat 10×2 (80% 1RM)
Then EOMOM for 10 minutes of:
WOD Notes: Scale the height and weight on the wallballs such that you can go unbroken every round.
Workout of the Day
Complete 6 rounds for time of:
Time Cap = 20 minutes.
WOD Notes: Choose a handstand push up modification that will let you complete the first set in under a minute and late sets in under 2 minutes.
Community Notes: Happy Birthday Ray F!
Workout of the Day
AMRAP in 20 minutes of:
WOD Notes: Come in for this high skill, high exertion metcon! If pistols aren’t in your arsenal yet, you can work toward them by way of pistols to a box, with a band, weighted step ups or weighted lunges.
Workout of the Day
Hang Snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Then EMOM for 6 minutes of:
WOD Notes: If dropping into a full squat on the hang snatch doesn’t feel good, modify this to a hang power snatch or a hang clean. If you think the accessory work looks a lot like Isabel, you’re right! The goal should be efficient cycling of a barbell and a moderate to heavy weight.
Community Notes: Happy Birthday to Tracy, Zoe and Coach Zhu!
Workout of the Day
Complete for time:
Time Cap = 25 minutes.
WOD Notes: Today is an ICA classic!! 200 burpees is the goal but there are many scaling options. You can go to 100 or 150 burpees or treat it as an AMRAP in 15, 20, or 25 minutes. If you know burpees don’t feel great on your joints, consider a 200 cal ski or row. No matter how you slice it, this is a fantastic conditioning day for your body and mind.
If you’re looking for some strategy for attack, the following have worked (varying levels of) well over the years:
GYM RECORDS: Kelly Goldston – 11:01 (2020), Kevin Witchey – 11:07 (2020)
Community Notes: Happy Birthday Karen B!
Workout of the Day
With a partner, complete for time:
WOD Notes: Partners will both run at the same time. For the reps in the gym, one partner will work while the other rests. Switch as often as you like and reps do not need to be split evenly.
Workout of the Day
Deadlift 5×10 (~60% 1RM)
Then complete 5 sets of 10 pulls on the rower for max distance.
WOD Notes: Sets of 10 on deadlifts can be very challenging. Focus hard on making each rep beautiful. For the row, you’re shooting for the most powerful and aggressive strokes you can while maintaining your usual stroke rate.
Workout of the Day
Complete 27-21-15-9 reps for time of:
Complete a 25 ft handstand walk between each round.
WOD Notes: Come in to work on some gymnastics! If you are not yet able to handstand walk, we’ll be working on headstand and handstand holds as well as some drills to help improve your balance while inverted.
Workout of the Day
AMRAP in 10 minutes of:
Then complete NFT:
WOD Notes: This metcon is designed to be fast paced! Choose a weight that will allow you to complete the first 2 or 3 rounds unbroken. Double unders should take less than 1 minute even when tired.
Workout of the Day
Bench Press 8×3 (3 second eccentric, ~75%)
Then take 10 minutes to work on inversions and levers from the rings.
WOD Notes: The bench press today should happen around 75% of your 1 rep max. If you feel great, you may be able to push a little heavier but it should not be a max effort. The goal is to keep your form perfect and slow down the lift!
Workout of the Day
Complete 5 rounds for time of:
WOD Notes: Choose a power clean weight such that you can finish each set in less than 90 seconds. Do your best to limit transition times!
Workout of the Day
Complete for time:
Rest 3 minutes then 4 rounds of:
WOD Notes: This is a two-part workout, but you only record the total time. When you finish the run, check the clock, give yourself 3 minutes rest, and then start the 4 rounder. There will be a 25 minute cap for this workout.
Workout of the Day
Push Jerk 5-5-5-3-3-3-2-2
WOD Notes: The goal today should be to hit your first set of 5 push jerks at ~60% of your 1 rep max and build steadily to shoot for ~90% on the final set of 2. The double unders in between sets are intended to be skill work. Try to do them unbroken if you can! They should take less than 40 seconds. If you are working toward double unders, today is a great opportunity to practice in a “not for time” setting!
Community Notes: We moved the date for our 10th anniversary celebration! It will be the evening of Saturday, October 2nd at the Great American Pub.
Each minute of the WOD is devoted to one of these heroes. Think of them when the going gets tough!
“31Heroes – Workout to Remember”
In teams of 4, complete as many reps as possible in 31 minutes of:
Event Details: For full event details, head on over to our Event Page! A few highlights:
Thank you for 10 amazing years, ICA! We are grateful for each and every one of you, and hope to be part of your fitness family for years to come! #ICAstrong #ICAfitfam #fitforlife
Workout of the Day
AMRAP in 15 minutes of:
WOD Notes: Choose a weight that will let you complete 20 lunges in a row for several rounds. Toes to bar should take less than 1 minute through most of the workout.
Workout of the Day
Back Squat 12×3
WOD Notes: Twelve sets of back squats could be classified as a lot! Shoot for weights starting around 60% and ending around 80%. These lifts will occur on a 2 minute clock so it should not turn into a 3 rep max but instead focus on perfect, heavy, challenging reps.
8/4/21 Updates!
Mark your calendars for our 11th Annual 31Heroes Fundraiser on August 7, 2021!
10 years ago, on August 6, 2011, 30 Americans and 1 military K9 lost their lives when their helicopter was downed in Afghanistan. This tragedy happened only days after ICA opened its doors, and it has become our annual fundraising mission. Each year since 2011 we’ve hosted the 31Heroes WOD and fundraiser to honor these fallen heroes and raise money to support their families and others in the veteran community suffering from TBI and PTSD.
In 2016, ICA was the top fundraiser in the world!! Every year since 2011 we’ve been in the top 5. Help us keep our legacy alive by donating to our team! There are 3 ways you can contribute:
While donations of any amount are greatly appreciated, you are not required to make a donation in order to workout with us on August 7!
In teams of 4, complete as many reps as possible in 31 minutes of:
WOD Notes: While teammate 1 is running, teammate 2 is completing thrusters, 3 is doing rope climbs and 4 is jumping. When the runner returns, everyone moves forward one station. The team’s score is the total number of thrusters, rope climbs and box jumps completed in 31 minutes. The rope climb scale is pull ups or ring rows, where every 6 reps counts as 1 rope climb.
All team members must share a sandbag, thruster bar, and box. Team members who are not comfortable thrustering their team’s weight can use a pair of dumbbells or front squat or power clean instead.
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES JULY 31st to give us time finalize heats and teams!
Please establish your 4-person teams in advance of the event. Each participant should register individually (HERE) to ensure we have waivers for each participant. Guests from other CrossFit boxes are welcome and encouraged to participate!
We will release heat assignments a few days before the event.
The parking lot will be closed so we can set up a “tent city” for our athletes and spectators! The 200m running route will take place in the parking lot, too. The highlighted areas shown below will be available for parking: along Jefferson Street, on the opposite side of the building, or across Bridge Street at the Oakwood Apartments.
We can’t wait to workout, fundraise, and celebrate with you all!
Workout of the Day
AMRAP in 2 minutes of:
Rest 3 minutes and repeat for a total of 5 rounds.
WOD Notes: Today is designed to be a sprint interval! Choose a rope climb version that will allow you to get to the rower in less than a minute for the first several rounds.
Community Notes: Happy Birthday Brian G and Elissa!
Workout of the Day
Complete 2 rounds for time of:
WOD Notes: Try to keep the runs to under 2 minutes and modify to 250m as needed. Choose a KB weight that gives you a chance at completing the first round in 1 or 2 sets. There is nothing to slow you down today!
We officially opened our doors on August 1, 2011… making today ICA’s 10th anniversary! We are honored to have reached this milestone! Thank you to our members – past and present – for believing in us, trusting us with your health and fitness, and making ICA the amazing fitness community it is today. Your hard work and enthusiasm inspires us to be better every day. Here’s to another decade of fitness and fun!!! #ICAstrong #CrossFit #10yearaffiliate #ICAfitfam
Workout of the Day
Power clean and jerk 3-3-3-3-3
Then 3 rounds NFT of:
WOD Notes: The goal today is to drop the bar after each rep and get back to your set up relatively quickly.
Workout of the Day
Complete 5 rounds for time of:
Time Cap = 24 minutes.
WOD Notes: The dead hang from a pull up bar today will be 1 minute cumulative. You should ideally take less than 2 minutes in each round to finish the hang. The HSPU are designed to take less than a minute per round.
Workout of the Day
On a 14 minute clock, complete max reps in 4 minutes at each of the following stations:
Rest 1 minute between movements.
WOD Notes: Choose a power snatch weight that will allow you to complete 20 to 40 reps in 4 minutes.
Reminder: Saturday is the last day to sign up for 31 Heroes. If you can’t make it to the gym to sign up on the list, please send us an email ASAP!
Workout of the Day
Overhead Squat 2-2-2-2-2
Then complete max consecutive toes to bar.
WOD Notes: If you know toes to bar are a skill in development for you, consider shooting for a cumulative ~20 reps. As always, if you prefer to not perform OHS, front squats or back squats are always available!
Reminder: Our ICA 10th anniversary party will be the afternoon/evening of September 25th. Mark your calendars!
Workout of the Day
Complete for time:
Time Cap = 18 minutes.
WOD Notes: This workout contains quite a few bar muscle ups. If you love BMU, then come in and destroy this thing! If you don’t love them yet, come in and start to build your tool box. The sub today will be jumping bar muscle ups, bar muscle up transitions to press out or 2x pull ups. Whatever version you do, the first round of BMU (or modification) should take between 2 and 5 minutes and the second round should take between 90 seconds and 4 minutes. Be there!!
31Heroes Notes: Don’t forget to sign up for our annual 31Heroes event on Saturday, August 7! If you’ve never done it before, it is a grand old sweat fest containing a 31 minute AMRAP. See more details HERE. Please sign up in Wellness Living and put your name on the sign up sheet at the gym for the level you’d like to complete!
Community Notes: Happy Birthday Dominika!
Workout of the Day
Every 4 minutes for 20 minutes complete:
WOD Notes: Ideally, the early rounds should be under 2 minutes and all rounds should take less than 3. This is a great chance to test out your thruster weight for 31 Heroes! Scale the burpees so they take less than 1 minute when tired.
Workout of the Day
Sumo deadlift 1-15-1-10-1-5-1
WOD Notes: The sets of 1 in today’s lift should likely not be a PR, especially the first set. Shoot for 85-90% in round 1 and either stay there or gradually increase by small amounts. The sets of 15/10/5 should happen around 50-65-80% respectively. You could go heavier on these if you feel great!
Community Notes: Happy Birthday Carver!
Workout of the Day
“Carver”
Complete for time:
WOD Notes: If you’re at one of the 4 stations that doesn’t have access to a wall, you can delay your start and use someone else’s wall, or you can modify wall climbs to 21 push ups and 21 hollow rocks and still be Rx. The scale for muscle ups is 3x push ups. This is an annual ICA benchmark, so be sure to write down your modifications so you can remember for next year!
Workout of the Day
Every 2 minutes for 20 minutes complete for time:
WOD Notes: Choose a power clean weight that will allow you to “touch and go” reps through all 10 rounds. The pull ups should be unbroken in the early rounds and should stay under 2 or 3 sets in the later rounds. Make sure you have at least 30 seconds rest before the next round!
Workout of the Day
Shoulder Press 3-3-3-3-3
Then complete for time:
WOD Notes: After the warm up, shoot for your first set of 3 to be at or above 70% of your 1 rep max. If you’re feeling good, the final set could encroach on 90%. The row is for real this time (unlike the false alarm from Wednesday), go fast!
Workout of the Day
Strongman Day!!
Take 10 minutes to work on each of the following stations:
WOD Notes: Come on in to play with our strongman gear for the first time in over a year! If you have no idea what the movements are, don’t worry, they’re all fun. Let’s get after it!
Community Notes: Happy Birthday Coach Ricky!
Workout of the Day
AMRAP in 15 minutes of:
WOD Notes: Choose a push press weight that will allow you to unbroken through a round or two. The push ups should take less than 30 seconds in round 1 and ideally stay under a minute in the later rounds.
Community Notes: Happy Birthday Karen Smith!
Workout of the Day
Front Squat 4×6 (75% 1RM)
Then AMRAP in 3 minutes of:
WOD Notes: Try to stay at one weight for all 4 sets of front squats. If you are particularly efficient on front squats, you may be able to go closer to 80%.
Workout of the Day
Complete for time:
Time Cap = 22 minutes
WOD Notes: This will be GREAT prep for our annual “200 burpees for time WOD” – coming up in August! Keep the first round of 60 burpees at 5 minutes or less. If you’ll struggle to keep that pace, modify by doing plank burpees, burpees to an elevated bar, or reduce the number of reps. Go so fast!
** Member Note – Wellness Living is experiencing an unplanned outage. Don’t let that stop you from getting your WOD in! Even if you can’t sign up, just come in at your normal/preferred class time. We’ll be creative and ensure everyone has a space to work out.**
Workout of the Day
Complete 8 rounds, each for time of:
Start a new round every 3 minutes. Time cap = 2 minutes/round.
WOD Notes: Choose a weight that will allow you to complete the first round (maybe more) of hang squat snatches unbroken. Ideally, you should keep each round to 1 or 2 sets. The toes to bar should take less than 1 minute even when fatigued.
Workout of the Day
Deadlift 5-5-5-5-5 (3 second eccentric, fast concentric)
Then complete 3 rounds NFT of:
WOD Notes: The deadlifts should be slightly slower than usual as you lower the bar to the floor. Keep the weight in the realm that will allow you to keep a perfectly straight back. Feel free to elevate the bar by a few inches today (or any day) if it will help with technique! Windmills can be done with KBs, DBs, slam balls, a friend or a 1# plate. The world is your oyster!
Community Notes: Happy Birthday Joel!
Workout of the Day
AMRAP in 12 minutes 0f:
WOD Notes: The first round of muscle ups should be less than 30 seconds (1 or 2 sets) and no round should take longer than 1 minute. The scale for ring muscle ups will be 8 ring rows and 8 ring dips. If push jerks don’t feel stable, switch to single arm DB push jerks (5/side) or push presses with a bar at lighter weight. You should be able to go unbroken through the first few rounds. Try to cut down on transitions!
Workout of the Day
Complete 10-20-30-40-50 reps for time of:
Complete 30 double unders and 10 burpees before each round.
Time Cap = 20 minutes.
WOD Notes: Pick a double under and burpee combo that takes less than 2 minutes even when tired.
Yoga Notes: Join us for a free Yoga class with Jana this Sunday at 11:00 am! You can bring your own mat or use one of ours. Guests are welcome!
Workout of the Day
Snatch + high hang snatch + high hang snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1
Then complete:
WOD Notes: As with any snatch day, choose the version that will make you a more proficient weightlifter! You can switch to power snatches, or any clean variation to work on technique.
Workout of the Day
EMOM for 24 minutes:
WOD Notes: Choose a challenging form of HSPU that will make it very difficult to complete all rounds unbroken. That may mean going to a lower target than usual or increasing the rep scheme to 8 or 10 per round.
Workout of the Day
Complete 3 rounds for time of:
Time Cap = 24 minutes.
WOD Notes: Choose a weight that allows you to complete each round of clean and jerks in under 3 minutes.
Workout of the Day
Bench Press 10-8-6-4-2
Then complete a 2 minute ring plank (complete 1, 3 or 5 push ups every 20 seconds).
WOD Notes: The goal on the bench press is to shoot for about 50/60/70/80/90% of your 1 rep max for each respective set. If you fail a set, don’t repeat, just move to the next one.
Community Notes: Happy Birthday Jason Sigal!
Workout of the Day
Tabata:
Rest 1 minute between stations.
WOD Notes: The Tabata rep scheme means you’ll spend 20 seconds working and 10 seconds resting for a total of 8 interval at each station. Stay on one station until all 8 intervals are complete. Record your lowest rep count from each station.
Workout of the Day
“Helen”
Complete 3 rounds for time of:
WOD Notes: It’s benchmark day! Helen is designed to be in the 7 to 12 minute time domain. Try to go unbroken on the swings as long as you can!
Workout of the Day
Split Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1
Then
3×20 (10R/10L) overhead reverse lunges in place (30% 1RM split jerk)
WOD Notes: If the overhead lunges don’t feel stable, switch to front or back rack lunges and increase to ~40%.
Community Notes: Happy Birthday Moira!
Workout of the Day
Partner Interval AMRAP in 20 minutes of:
WOD Notes: Alternate hands on the DB snatches and cleans each rep. Choose a weight that will allow you to go unbroken for the majority of the workout.
31 Heroes Notes: Save the dates for 31Heroes WOD on Aug 7 and ICA 10 year anniversary celebration on Sept 25. More details to come!
Workout of the Day
Complete 21-18-15-12-9-6-3 reps for time of:
Then take 10 minutes to work on SLIPS:
Choose one or two of the above and get after it!
WOD Notes: If sumo deadlift high pulls tend to cause tightness in your low back, consider coming off of 45# plates for some added elevation or just keep the bar above your knees at the bottom.
Workout of the Day
Back Squat 5×8 (60% 1RM)
Then complete NFT:
WOD Notes: On the drop broad jumps, you’ll drop off a box forward and load immediately into a broad jump. Take your time and make each one explosive!
Workout of the Day
Complete 6 rounds, each for time of:
Start a new round every 5 minutes.
WOD Notes: The run should ideally be done in 2 minutes or less each round. You’ll record your time as the time on the clock when you pass the desk on the way into the gym. Try to transition to the bench as quickly as possible! Record run times and bench press reps separately in SugarWOD.
Schedule Notes:
Workout of the Day
“1776”
AMRAP in 20 minutes of:
WOD Notes: Come celebrate Independence Day and test out ICA’s new “1776” WOD! Everyone gets 2 barbells today! Work with your classmates to ensure everyone gets 2 bars that work for them. (If you’re doing C&J at 85# or less, please use an aluminum bar. Women – be ready to deadlift with a 45# bar if needed.) The deadlifts can be sumo or conventional; they’ll get heavy, so pick a weight you can do unbroken for the first several rounds. To go Rx you should have at least a 395/260# deadlift. As always, ropes will be shared. The sub for rope climbs is 6 pull-ups or ring rows. Enjoy this one and happy Independence Day!
Workout of the Day
Clean 1-1-1-1-1-1
Then complete 3 rounds NFT of:
WOD Notes: Shoot for ~70% of your PR for the first set of cleans today. If evil wheels aren’t in your wheelhouse, you can hit 20 alternating toe touches.
Workout of the Day
On a 20 minute clock complete:
Then in remaining time, AMRAP of:
WOD Notes: The run today should ideally take 8-12 minutes. Feel free to run 1200 or 1600m instead to meet that time domain. Once you’re inside, the goal is slow steady reps with as little down time as possible!
Workout of the Day
Complete 10 rounds for time of:
Time Cap = 20 minutes.
WOD Notes: Choose scales today that allow you to move at a steady pace and complete the first round in 60 to 90 seconds. Use this as an opportunity to develop some gymnastics work capacity!
Community Notes: Happy Birthday Robbie!
Workout of the Day
Overhead Squat 1-1-1-1-1-1
Then
OHS (empty bar) to the tune of Flower, by Moby.
WOD Notes: If you’re developing your overhead squat technique, consider changing this to a 3 rep or 5 rep to build some volume. If you have no interest in developing your OHS, come in to crush a back squat or front squat! The cash out? I wouldn’t worry about the cash out.
Workout of the Day
EMOM for 15 minutes of:
WOD Notes: Choose a weight that will be challenging but will not risk failure even when fatigued. Ideally, you should be able to hit your clean, transition to the muscle ups (or pull ups/push ups) and have 20 to 30 seconds of rest per round. If or when you can’t complete the work in a given minute, this will turn into an AMRAP for the remaining time.
Workout of the Day
Complete for time:
Time Cap = 22 minutes.
WOD Notes: Ideally the first round of wallballs and the first round of wall walks should each take less than 3 minutes.
COVID Note: The PA Department of Health has confirmed that they are lifting the universal mask order as of Monday, June 28. Accordingly, masks will no longer be required at ICA, regardless of your vaccination status. We continue to ask that you stay home if you feel sick or if you’ve had close contact with someone with COVID-19. Also, we plan to keep the current gym set-up, with 14 individual workout stations, but we will not be enforcing social distancing at this time. Thank you to everyone for your efforts over the last 15 months to keep our ICA community healthy and safe!
Community Note: Help us pack Kehl’s last 3 classes, Monday 6/28 at 5:00, 6:00, and 7:00pm!
Workout of the Day
Sumo Deadlift 8-8-8
Then complete 3 rounds NFT of:
WOD Notes: The intent today is to gradually increase weight across the 3 sets of 8. If you feel great, you can push into the realm of 80% of your 1RM for the final set.
Workout of the Day
Complete for time:
Rest for the remainder of 5 minutes and repeat for a total of 5 rounds.
Time Cap = 3:30 per round.
WOD Notes: Today is a great chance to get better at pull ups when fatigued. It will likely feel like to much rest in the beginning but should feel more appropriate as the workout goes on!
Workout of the Day
Complete 4 rounds for time of:
Time Cap = 24 minutes.
WOD Notes: Ideally, each movement in this workout should be completed in less than 2 minutes even when tired. Pick a KB that will allow you to complete a round in 1 or 2 sets. If you know the 400m run can get the best of you, consider running the 250.
Community Notes: Happy Birthday Traci!
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