Momentum

This week will be a deload week in preparation for a 13 week macrocycle ahead.  A phase that will be very challenging and rewarding for those who train smart and take this opportunity maximise their recovery.  The next phase will have a heavy strength focus working towards 1RM testing for cleans, jerks, snatches and squats. Some food for thought: The... [Read more]

What is CrossFit Foundations? CrossFit Foundations is a set of lessons designed to provide you with the knowledge and confidence you need to participate in a CrossFit class at CrossFit Hackney (and any other CrossFit affiliate you might visit for that matter!). The CrossFit Hackney Foundations programme is not part of your normal membership.  It has been designed to introduce... [Read more]

Triathlete: Day 1: Swim - : Repeat 50m, recover :60s, until form/pace deteriorates Day 2: Bike - : Repeat 500m, recover :60s, until form/pace deteriorates Day 3: Run - : Repeat 200m, recover :60s, until form/pace deteriorates Day 4: Swim -: Repeat 7:00 on, 4:00 off, until form/pace deteriorates Day 5 : Bike -: 15M @ 85% race pace Day 6: Run  -: Repeat 7:00 on, 4:00 off, until... [Read more]

Monday 23/06/2014 Warm-up With an empty bar perform:3 Rounds of: 5 Jerk Grip Behind the Head Strict Press 5 Strict Press (front)5 Push-Press 5 Push-Jerk rest as needed between rounds (more…)

CrossFit Hackney are running the fifth Hackney Hustle on Friday 25th July. All you need to know: Any CrossFitter from anywhere is welcome to come and join the fun, ALL WODS are scalable to include anyone who would wish to participate. The evening will include 2 WODs (announced upon arrival), Maybe 3. Turn up from 6.30pm for 7.00pm start, max... [Read more]

Calling all Weapons This weekend will all be about learning our limits and exploring. For what? The Round 2 of the London Box Battles. Weather you have entered or not we will be going through the following: Group A Group B Group C WOD1 5min to establish most weight moved in the following complex:1 Clean* 1 Front Squat 1 STOH*Any... [Read more]

In week 2 we looked at midline stability, static shapes and some eccentric loading to improve position and strength.  We also practice the HeSPU moement on the floor and against the wall. (more…)

Triathlete: Day 1: Swim - : Repeat 500m, recover 3:00, until form/pace deteriorates Day 2: Bike - : Repeat :60s on, :60s off, until form/pace deteriorates Day 3: Run - : Repeat 800m, recover 3:00, until form/pace deteriorates Day 4: Swim -: Repeat :45s on, :45s off, until form/pace deteriorates Day 5 : Bike -: 25M TT Day 6: Run  -: 12M TT   Runner: Day 1: Repeat 800m, recover... [Read more]

Monday 16/06/2014 Warm-up Perform 2 Rounds of:20 Walking Lunges10 Air Squats -then- Stretch hips (coaches choice)   Strength CrossFit Athlete -then-In partners perform 3 Rounds of: A. 4x Back Squats @ 50%, 55%, 60% -then- 5 Rounds of: B. 5x Back Squat @ 65-75% 1RM , 40x0 rest :60-:90secs * this should take no longer than 25minutes CrossFit CrossFit Endurance... [Read more]