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CrossFit WOD, August 27, 2025

CrossFit – Wed, Aug 27
Who wants to join in our “September Steps Challenge”?

Next month we will focus on daily steps. This is 100% FREE to participate and offers a way for some fun and friendly competition.

If you would like to register you can use the link below to do so:
https://crossfitalabaster.wodify.com/OnlineSalesPortal/PaymentPlans.aspx?LocationId=3667&OnlineMembershipId=297189

Warm-up
Warm Up

1. Movement Prep/Activation

10:00 AMRAP
30-second Bike (easy)
10 Birddogs
5 Dumbbell Deadlifts (building across)
50ft Dumbbell Farmer Carry (building across)
5 Pike Push Ups

2. Workout Prep
2 sets:
5/4 Calorie Air Bike Or Standing C2 Bike (at workout pace)
10ft Dumbbell Farmer Carry (at workout weight)
3 Hand Release Push Ups

Gymnastics
Gymnastics – Pressing (Week 1) (AMRAP – Reps)

Pressing Test Day:

  • Level 1: Complete max effort wall walks [to your comfort level] within 2 minutes.
  • Level 2: Complete max effort kipping handstand push-ups within 2 minutes.
  • Level 3: Complete max effort strict wall facing handstand push-ups within 2 minutes.

Make sure you save these numbers so you can use them throughout the cycle.

Workout
Going Dark (Time)

Freedom (RX’d)
50/40 Calorie Air Bike or Standing C2 Bike
200ft Farmer Carry (70s/50s)
50 Hand Release Push Ups
200ft Farmers Carry (70s/50s)
50/40 Calorie Air Bike or Standing C2 Bike
(KG conv: 32.5/22.5 DBs)

Independence
40/32 Calorie Air Bike or Standing C2 Bike
200ft Farmer Carry (50s/35s)
40 Hand Release Push Ups
200ft Farmers Carry (50s/35s)
40/32 Calorie Air Bike or Standing C2 Bike
(KG conv: 22.5/15 DBs)

Liberty
30/24 Calorie Air Bike or Standing C2 Bike
100ft Farmer Carry (light)
20 Dumbbell Bench (light)
100ft Farmers Carry (light)
30/24 Calorie Air Bike or Standing C2 Bike

  • Target time: 14:00-16:00
  • Time cap: 18:00

Cooldown/Mobility
Mobility

3 minutes of easy cardio (this can be walk, a slow row, machine ride, etc.)

1 Minute Couch Stretch
1 Minute Forearm Smash
2x 10 Seated External Rotations each side

Note: the easy cardio portion should be done immediately post workout to help your body recover from the workout. The stretching can then be done together as a group, time permitting, or on your own as homework. Stretch videos are available in the athlete notes.