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CrossFit in Any Gym: Commercial Gym CrossFit Workouts

These two WODs can be done wherever serious training happens.

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  • 15-30 min.

  • 9

  • Yes

Man's back during pullup
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Man's back during pullup
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Despite what some CrossFitters may say, you don’t need a box gym or even a ton of equipment to reap the benefits of the discipline. To prove it, we enlisted Nicholas “Nicky” Hoberman, a CrossFit Level 2 trainer and coach at CrossFit Westport in Norwalk, CT to design two WODs (workouts of the day) with nine basic moves that can be done in any gym. The best part: They can fit into any program, too. Do them on separate days or perform these WODs after your workouts as a brutal finisher. And there you have it—CrossFit on your terms.

HOBERMAN’S COACHING COMMENTARY: WOD 1

WHY DO IT: “This 15-minute WOD can be your stand-alone workout for the day.”

WEIGHT SELECTION: “Perform box squats with a weight you can do 10 easy reps with for your first set. If it feels heavy, rack the bar and break up your later sets.”

CORE, BACK, HIPS: “The toes-to-bar exercise is great for your core and your upper back and hip flexors.”

CONCEPT2: “Rowing increases your heart rate and burns calories.”

TIME IT RIGHT: “This workout requires different equipment for each movement, so it’s best to save it for off-peak hours at the gym.”

HOBERMAN’S COACHING COMMENTARY: WOD 2

WHY DO IT: “This WOD includes resistance training and gymnastic moves and has higher rep ranges; once you finish all the listed reps for an exercise, you’re done with it.”

BREAK IT UP: “Break up the exercises into smaller sets so you don’t hit muscle failure. So, if your max reps on pullups is 15, break up the 30 reps into sets of eight to 10. Manage your pace and don’t be afraid to take a breather between sets.”

RESTED DEVELOPMENT: “Alternating between different muscle groups gives your muscles a rest and keeps your heart rate high.”

CRUSH THE EASY STUFF: “If you can bang out 40 pushups nonstop without being fried, do it.”

Routine

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WOD 1

Complete as many rounds as possible (AMRAP) in 15 minutes.

Exercise
Equipment
Sets
Reps
Rest
Exercise 1 of 9

Box Squat

Equipment
Sets
--
Reps
10
Rest
--
Exercise 2 of 9

Toes to Bar

Equipment
Pullup Bar
Sets
--
Reps
10
Rest
--
Exercise 3 of 9

Rower

Equipment
No Equipment
Sets
--
Reps
500 meters
Rest
--

WOD 2

Complete for time.

Exercise
Equipment
Sets
Reps
Rest
Exercise 4 of 9

Pullup

Equipment
Pullup Bar
Sets
--
Reps
30
Rest
--
Exercise 5 of 9

Box Jump

Equipment
Box
Sets
--
Reps
30
Rest
--
Exercise 7 of 9

Kettlebell Swing

Equipment
Kettlebells
Sets
--
Reps
40
Rest
--
Exercise 8 of 9

Situp

Equipment
No Equipment
Sets
--
Reps
50
Rest
--
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