CrossFit Somerville

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...

https://crossfitsomerville.com/2024/06/30/pride/

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. Ju...

https://crossfitsomerville.com/2024/05/23/complex-to-simple/

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. Sou...

https://crossfitsomerville.com/2024/05/22/old-bird-dog-new-rope-tricks/

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 ...

https://crossfitsomerville.com/2024/05/21/murph-prep/

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’...

https://crossfitsomerville.com/2024/05/20/double-upside-down/

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 fro...

https://crossfitsomerville.com/2024/05/19/moar-load/

It’s a good thing we always do such a thorough warm-up, because once the WOD starts today you’ll have to run before you can walk. WOD:800m Run 36 DB Front Rack Lunges (35s/50s)600m Run 24 DB ...

https://crossfitsomerville.com/2024/05/02/run-before-you-can-walk-before-you-can-run/

Find an old buddy or meet a new friend – either way, today it’s good to share the load. STRENGTH:3 Rounds50 ft Alligator WalkMax Handstand Hold PARTNER WOD:AMRAP 2424 Russian KB Swings (53/70...

https://crossfitsomerville.com/2024/05/01/sharing-is-caring/

As if Double Unders weren’t already frustrating enough for many of us, the workout format today really emphasizes it in a special way. It’s not enough to struggle through dubs and whack yours...

https://crossfitsomerville.com/2024/04/30/thou-shalt-get-sidetracked/

We’ve really run the gamut on work/rest balance across some interesting interval WODs over the past few months. Today is more interval playtime, with equal work/rest intervals. As always, keep ...

https://crossfitsomerville.com/2024/04/29/interval-playtime/