— United Barbell - CrossFit SoMa

October 04, 2014 October 04, 2014/ Jenny Werba

Back Squat

1x5@85%
1x3@90%
1xMax@95%

SuperSet:

Weighted Back Extensions
3x15
Bulgarian Split Squats
3x8 per leg
Side Plank Arm Raises
3x10 per side

Who will be this years Ambassadors of Awesome, joining 8 years of community minded athletes who went above and beyond for UB? Find out on Sunday at our Summer Throwdown + 9 year anniversary party!

The time has come 💪🏾 .
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Sign-ups for our anniversary throwdown have gone live! You can sign up through your MindBody app or the link in our bio! It’s a free event and perfect for first time competitors as well as seasoned athletes.
Come for the competition stay for the BBQ 🍗 It’s a potluck so this is your chance to feed your swole mates!!

noon class was a MOMENT.

Photo credit: Olivia G

Introducing the UB athlete spotlight! This month we would like you to meet Jan Zenkner.
1.How did you get started with Crossfit?
I was planning to start at a gym as a new years resolution and then a friend of mine!recommended CrossFit to me. So I booked the next try out session in the nearest Box.
I did the workout super scaled and still was sore for days, but somehow I got hooked to it and I booked a membership a few days later.
2.How has Crossfit changed your life?
The short answer would be: a lot.
Before I started, I had severe headaches almost every other day, I had back pain, was obese (lost ~40 pounds) and getting groceries into my 5th floor apartment left me catching my breath All of those things are gone or got a lot better since I do CrossFit. It is not only that your body gets fitter, the community around it helped me to grow as a person.
3. What's your favorite part about United Barbell?
The vibe. That magical mix of overall positive energy, welcoming members, amazing coaches, music and a good workout.
4.What's your favorite WOD?
I can't name a single one but I would say something with rowing and deadlifts.
5. Least favorite WOD?
Anything with running more than 200m and/or thrusters
6.Favorite workout music:
I can workout to almost any music as long as it has enough energy to push me through the workout. And yes, that includes the country music. (But not german country music)
7. Best advice for someone starting off in Crossfit:
As someone with no prior history in anything fitness, I can only stress that you should not compare yourself with others in the gym. Just compare yourself to yourself week by week, month by month.Then you are not beating yourself up for not being able to do an RX movement like the rest of the class, but you are baffled how managed to get a way more advanced scale of it in just a few weeks time.

Crowded was an understatement for our old space at 300 Brannan. We packed 20 athletes per class into ~2000 sqft. It forged amazing athletes and great friendships. #bornonbrannan

Gym or co-working space? #ilovemygym #neverleave

Hey Everyone! It’s that time again, have a friend who’s interested in CrossFit? Bring them in on Friday August 2nd to any class for free!! #crossfit

Have you tried Coach Liran’s gymnastics class yet? Build the strength, flexibility and skills to master movements like handstands, pull-ups and ring dips. Spots are available now for this upcoming Wednesday!

That feeling when you know your hard work is all paying off 💪🏼💪🏽 #battleonthebay2019