CrossFit Coorparoo Weekly Programming Overview
Strength, Skill & Conditioning Training – This Week
At CrossFit Coorparoo, every week of programming is designed to build well-rounded fitness across all domains: strength, skill, power, endurance and aerobic capacity.
This week’s focus includes lower body strength development, Olympic weightlifting skill, gymnastics progression, and aerobic conditioning.
Our goal is to progressively build stronger, fitter and more resilient athletes through structured training.
Here’s what the week looks like.
| Day | Focus | Strength / Skill | Conditioning |
| Mon | Lower Body Strength + Lactate Threshold | Back Squat (Every 3:00 x 3 Sets — 9/7/5 @ 75/82.5/90%) | “Redline” — Every 1:30 x 8 Sets, Alternating Stations (Machine + Thrusters / Burpees + Deadlifts) |
| Tue | Gymnastics Skill + Barbell Cycling AMRAP | Chest to Bar Pull-Up Isolated Progression (Every :30 x 12 Sets) | “Fuse” — 13:00 AMRAP (Hang Power Cleans / Abmat Sit-Ups / Double Under Ladder 10-20-30-40-50) |
| Wed | Weightlifting + Plyometric Power | Power Snatch Waves (Every 2:00 x 10 Sets — 5-4-3-2-1 x 2, building to heavy single) + 4 Box Jumps to Single Leg Landing after each set | — |
| Thu | Horizontal Strength + Pressing Endurance | Bench Press (Every 3:00 x 3 Sets — 9/7/5 @ 65/72.5/80%) | “Iron Mile” — 4 Sets (Echo Bike / Strict HSPU / Goblet Walking Lunge), Rest 1:00 |
| Fri | Pure Aerobic Endurance | — | “Long Haul” — Every 6:00 x 5 Sets (400m Run / 100ft Farmers Carry / 300m Row / 50 Double Unders) |
| Sat | Partner Aerobic Chipper | — | “Partner Morrison” — For Time with Partner, 30:00 Cap (50-40-30-20-10 Wall Balls / Box Jumps / American KB Swings) |
| Sun | Vertical Push + Pull Strength + Bodybuilding | Weighted Strict Pull-Ups + Strict Press EMOM (12:00 — 3-3-2-2-1-1 Pull-Ups / Unbroken Press @ 55%) | — |
Monday – Lower Body Strength & Lactate Threshold Conditioning
We start the week with a heavy back squat progression designed to build strength and confidence under the bar.
Strength
Back Squat
Every 3:00 x 3 Sets
9 / 7 / 5 reps
@ 75% / 82.5% / 90%
Athletes will progressively increase load each set, finishing with a heavy but technically sound set of five.
Conditioning – “Redline”
Every 1:30 x 8 Sets
Alternating stations:
Station 1
Machine effort + Thrusters
Station 2
Burpees + Deadlifts
This workout pushes athletes toward their lactate threshold, training the ability to maintain power under fatigue — a key skill for competitive CrossFit and functional fitness.
Tuesday – Gymnastics Skill & Barbell Cycling
Tuesday focuses on improving gymnastics pulling strength and barbell cycling efficiency.
Skill Development
Chest-to-Bar Pull-Up Progression
Every :30 x 12 sets
Athletes will practice strict or assisted progressions to improve pulling mechanics and midline control.
Conditioning – “Fuse”
13 Minute AMRAP
Hang Power Cleans
AbMat Sit-Ups
Double Under Ladder (10 → 20 → 30 → 40 → 50)
This workout blends barbell cycling, core endurance and jump rope skill for a fast-paced conditioning session.
Wednesday – Olympic Weightlifting & Plyometric Power
Mid-week we shift our focus to explosive power development with Olympic weightlifting and plyometric training.
Strength / Skill
Power Snatch Waves
Every 2:00 x 10 sets
Rep Scheme
5 – 4 – 3 – 2 – 1
(repeat twice)
Athletes will build to a heavy single power snatch, reinforcing technique and speed under the bar.
After each set:
4 Box Jumps to Single Leg Landing
This develops explosive hip power and landing control, essential for injury prevention and athletic performance.
Thursday – Upper Body Strength & Pressing Endurance
Thursday builds horizontal pressing strength and shoulder endurance.
Strength
Bench Press
Every 3:00 x 3 sets
9 / 7 / 5 reps
@ 65% / 72.5% / 80%
Athletes focus on controlled reps and strong lockout mechanics.
Conditioning – “Iron Mile”
4 Sets:
Echo Bike
Strict Handstand Push-Ups
Goblet Walking Lunges
Rest 1:00 between rounds.
This workout challenges shoulder stamina, leg endurance and cardiovascular capacity.
Friday – Aerobic Engine Development
Friday’s training focuses on sustainable aerobic conditioning, helping athletes improve recovery and endurance.
Conditioning – “Long Haul”
Every 6:00 x 5 sets
400m Run
100ft Farmers Carry
300m Row
50 Double Unders
This workout targets longer effort pacing, grip strength and consistent breathing mechanics.
Athletes learn to maintain output without redlining early.
Saturday – Partner Workout
Saturday is our community partner workout, one of the most popular sessions at CrossFit Coorparoo.
Training with a partner increases accountability, motivation and enjoyment.
Partner Workout – “Partner Morrison”
For Time
30 minute time cap
50 – 40 – 30 – 20 – 10
Wall Balls
Box Jumps
American Kettlebell Swings
Partners share the workload and strategise to complete the chipper as efficiently as possible.
Sunday – Upper Body Strength & Bodybuilding
Sunday focuses on vertical pressing and pulling strength, finishing the week with controlled strength work.
Strength EMOM – 12 Minutes
Weighted Strict Pull-Ups
3 – 3 – 2 – 2 – 1 – 1
Paired with
Strict Press
Unbroken at 55%
This combination builds strong shoulders, upper back and pressing stability.
Train With Us at CrossFit Coorparoo
At CrossFit Coorparoo, our programming is designed to suit athletes of all levels — from beginners to experienced CrossFit competitors.
Every workout can be scaled to match your ability while still delivering the intended stimulus.
If you’re looking for a supportive CrossFit gym in Brisbane with structured programming and an incredible community, come and try a class.
Book a free intro session today and experience the CrossFit Coorparoo difference.


