HomeGrown AthletX

“House of Champions Event 💥

Save the date for our upcoming Adaptive WOD on Saturday, July 11th at 8 and 9 am.

Able-bodied athletes will take on adaptive-style movements in an empathy-based workout that simulates training with a physical impairment.
Come move with us, build understanding and respect for adaptive athletes, and celebrate inclusion for athletes of all abilities.
All money raised will go towards adaptive athlete Jordan Cabrita’s Adaptive CrossFit Games journey!

Ask Hailey for more info if you are interested in participating.

Learn more at hocfoundation.org and tag a friend who should join you!”

🎉 BRING A FRIEND DAY IS TOMORROW! 🎉

Have a friend, family member, coworker, or neighbor who has been curious about CrossFit but hasn’t taken the first step yet?

Join us tomorrow at 8:00 AM or 9:00 AM for our FREE Beginner-Friendly Bring a Friend Class!

Every first Saturday of the month, HGX hosts a free introductory class designed specifically for people who want to experience what CrossFit is really like. This class gives beginners a chance to see our coaching, community, and workout environment firsthand without having to complete our Fundamentals program first.

✅ No experience necessary
✅ Scaled for all fitness levels
✅ Supportive coaching and instruction
✅ Meet our amazing HGX community
✅ Completely FREE

This is the perfect opportunity for someone who has been thinking about improving their fitness, building strength, losing weight, increasing energy, or simply finding a positive fitness community in the Bay Area.

📧 Spots are limited. To reserve a spot for your guest, email [email protected] today.

We can’t wait to welcome some new faces to the gym tomorrow morning!

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What makes CrossFit so powerful isn’t just the workouts, it’s the people beside you doing them.

Every day at HGX, athletes of all ages, backgrounds, and fitness levels come together with one common goal: to become a little better than they were yesterday. The workout may be challenging, but that’s exactly where the magic happens.

There is something unique about suffering through a tough workout with others. When you’re pushing through the final round, trying to finish one more rep, or finding the strength to keep moving when you want to quit, the encouragement from the person next to you matters. Shared struggle creates connection. Shared effort builds trust. Shared victories create friendships.

In a world where many people feel isolated, CrossFit creates a community. You celebrate personal records together. You support each other through setbacks. You cheer for the last person to finish just as loudly as the first. The workout may only last an hour, but the relationships built inside the gym often last for years.

At HGX, we’re proud of the strength we build, but we’re even more proud of the community we’ve created. Because fitness is important but having people who believe in you, support you, and challenge you to be your best is what truly changes lives.

Come for the workout. Stay for the community. .uhrich .dpt
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🔥 TODAY’S WORKOUT: BUILDING PRESSING POWER & GYMNASTICS ENDURANCE 🔥

Today’s focus is all about developing overhead strength, upper-body muscle endurance, and the ability to maintain quality movement under fatigue.

We kick things off with a 3x10 Strict Press Test performed every 3:00 for 3 sets at 65-75% of your 1RM. This isn’t a max-out day—it’s a volume-based strength session designed to build stronger shoulders, a more resilient upper back, and long-term pressing capacity. The goal is simple: stay disciplined with your percentages, hit full range of motion on every rep, and keep those legs out of the movement. Thirty quality reps today equals serious strength gains tomorrow.

Then it’s time for “Pain Don’t Hurt” 💪

8 Rounds:
✔️ 8 Toes-to-Bar
✔️ 8 Dumbbell Bench Press
✔️ 8 American Kettlebell Swings
✔️ 30 Seconds Rest

Target Time: 12-16 Minutes

This workout rewards efficiency, consistency, and mental toughness. The challenge isn’t just the movements it’s your ability to stay smooth and unbroken as fatigue builds round after round. Use the rest periods wisely, reset your breathing, and get ready to attack the next set.

Every round is an opportunity to practice quality movement under pressure. Stay focused, stay disciplined, and trust your training.

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♿ Adaptive Fitness for Seated Athletes – Free Intro Session!

At Homegrown AthletX, we believe fitness should be accessible to everyone.
Join us for a FREE Intro to Adaptive Functional Fitness for Seated Athletes and learn how functional fitness can be adapted to meet athletes where they are. Whether you’re new to fitness, looking for a supportive community, or interested in learning how adaptive training works, this session is for you.

✅ Learn the fundamentals of adaptive functional fitness
✅ Discover how common movements can be modified for seated athletes
✅ Gain confidence using fitness equipment safely
✅ Learn how to navigate and participate in a functional fitness class alongside able-bodied athletes
✅ Connect with other athletes in an interactive, hands-on environment

Led by Hailey Amato, a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer with Adaptive & Inclusive Trainer Certification, this class is designed to empower athletes through movement, education, and community.

📅 Saturday, August 15
🕦 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Homegrown AthletX
551 Taylor Way, Unit #5
San Carlos, CA

This is a free community event, and all experience levels are welcome.

Help us spread the word by sharing this post with anyone who may benefit from adaptive fitness opportunities. Together, we can make fitness more inclusive, accessible, and empowering for everyone. 💙 FitnessForAll SanCarlos CommunityThroughFitness