⚡️New Cycle Alert: Summer Solstice⚡️
This 8 week cycle builds on foundational strength and shifts focus toward Olympic weightlifting development, classic benchmarks, and skill work.
In the first half of the cycle, we establish a strength base through the push press and back squat while developing cycling efficiency and consistency on the barbell with touch and go squat cleans. Rope climb progressions run alongside this phase, building the grip strength, pulling capacity, and technique needed to move confidently on the rope. Benchmark workouts including Helen, Open workout 24.2, and Nate will serve as reference points throughout.
The second half of the cycle transitions to heavier barbell work with bench press and front squat, while our weightlifting focus shifts to the split jerk and snatch. Single leg squat progressions replace the rope climb skill work, developing unilateral strength, balance, and body control. Benchmarks like Jackie, McGhee, and Elizabeth will test our conditioning fitness and give us data to track progress against.
In late June and early July, the Pride Partner WOD on Saturday 6/27 and a 4th of July Partner WOD join the performance benchmarks on the calendar, giving the community opportunities to come together.
This cycle is designed to develop well-rounded fitness, building strength across multiple planes, refining Olympic lifting mechanics, and improving cardiovascular endurance.
Cycle Timeline Monday 6/8/2026 – Sunday 8/2/2026 (8 weeks)
Coach Nate
OPEX CCP, CrossFit Level 1, Certified-Pain Free Performance Specialist
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