Momentum

Warm Up A-1 Planche Progression 1 (learning to load the shoulders) 3 x 10reps Details at GymnasticsWOD A-2 V-Ups 3 x 10reps Details at GymnasticsWOD Strength B-1 Medium grip Pull-up (weighted) 6 x (wk1: 2 reps, wk2: 3 reps, wk3: 4 reps) 10,0,0,0 Rst :60 B-2 Shoulder Retractions on rings (elevate feet if strong enough) 4 x 8 to 10... [Read more]

One of things I love about CrossFit is its ability to make the invisible visible!  If correctly used it can be an excellent tool to uncover an athlete’s weakness, and improve it.  A good coach can soon spot inefficient movements and limited ranges of motion. An even better coach has the ability to improve the movement. The CrossFit prescription of... [Read more]

Strength A. HBBS (work up to 3RM with good form) CFA: 7x3 40x0 rst:90 BC: 5x5 40x0 rst:90 B-1 BB RDL 4 x 8-10 30x0 rst:60 B-2 RFE Split Squat (KB goblet position) 4 x 8-10 31x0 rst:60   W.O.D "Helen" 3 rounds for time: 400m run 21 kettlbell swings (24/16) 10 pull ups Scores on the Board

Olympic Weightlifting Workshop On the August 24th Momentum will host another Olympic Weightlifting Workshop for both members and non-members. As many of you are learning, CrossFit classes are as much technique as they are work ethic. Learning to move efficiently is key to being successful at CrossFit.  Movement efficiency gives you the ability to WORK harder and achieve your goals. At Momentum Training we believe that... [Read more]

As a modern day caveman (80-90% of the time) I’m always looking for the most efficient and effective ways to stay fit and healthy. I know I’m not the only one, as many of us have busy lifestyles and wish we had more time to train, eat the right things, relax and recover. Balance is such an important factor to... [Read more]

Warm-up Squats and drills A-1 Overhead Squats (w/ stick or empty bar) 3 x 10reps A-2 Snatch Balance (w/ stick or empty bar) 3 x 5 reps Strength B. Snatch CFA: 7 x 3reps XXXX rst:90 BC: 5 x 5 3reps XXXX rst:90 C. Snatch Pulls 5 x 3 XXXX rst :90 W.O.D 21-15-9 Overhead Squat 40/20kg Pull-ups *bar must... [Read more]

Triathlete: Day 1: Swim - Repeat 200m, recover 1:00 until form/pace deteriorates Day 2: Bike - Repeat 200m, recover 1:00 until form/pace deteriorates Day 3: Run - Repeat 200m, recover 1:00 until form/pace deteriorates Day 4: Swim - Repeat 800m, recover 3:00 until form/pace deteriorates Day 5 : Bike - 15m TT Day 6: Run  - Repeat 800m, recover 3:00 until form/pace deteriorates   Runner:... [Read more]

Skill Practice & Anterior Mobility A-1 Candle stick rolls (feet position) 3 x 8-10 Jumping and landing foot positions progression A-2 Squat jump (landing mechanics) 3 x 8-10 Spend 10minutes opening up the Anterior chain   Power and Coordinated movements "You need to approach the jump as an all-or-nothing attempt, because without the correct mental state you will simply be... [Read more]

Strength: A. Sumo Deadlift (work up to 3RM with good form) CFA: 7x3 30x1 rst:90 BC: 5x5 30x1 rst:90 B-1 BB High Box Lateral Step-ups (scale low reebok step) 4 x CFA: 6-8 21x1 rst:60 BC: 8-10 21x1 rst:60 B-2 GHR (scale: nordic raises) 4 x 12-15 31x0 rst :60 W.O.D: Diane 21-15-9 Deadlift 100/70kg HSPU