Mel is an accomplished CrossFit athlete and coach. She's competed on the world stage, and is one of the few Level 3 Certified trainers in New England. She has worked for CrossFit HQ in their L1 Seminar Staff and now enjoys bringing world-class fitness to her members as Co-Owner and Head Coach of Daybreak CrossFit.
Deadlift (GOALS + GUIDANCE: Work up to a 8.5/10 effort or 85% of your 1 rep. The weight should feel like you could do another rep or so. Maintain the same weight for the remaining sets.)
Push Press (GOALS + GUIDANCE: Coaches will help you build to a 7.5/10 effort or 75%, which you’ll hold for all four sets. Remember for the push press, after the initial dip drive, there is NO redip of your legs at the end.)
Romanian Deadlift (RDL) (GOALS + GUIDANCE: The Romanian deadlift targets the glutes and hamstrings, and takes your quads out of the movement. Coaches will help you build to 85% which you’ll hold across for all five sets)