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CrossFit Foundations for Women

CrossFit Foundations for Women

Published 05/20/26

About this programme

Petra joined this programme not knowing what a deadlift was. Eight weeks later she was coaching her sister through the warm-up. That kind of shift happens when the learning curve is managed properly rather than thrown at you all at once.

This course covers the 9 foundational CrossFit movements, scaled specifically for women who are new to barbell and gymnastics work. Each session builds on the last rather than treating every class as a standalone event.

What the sessions actually look like

Weeks 1 and 2 focus on bodyweight mechanics and breathing under load. No barbell until your squat pattern is solid enough to add weight without reinforcing bad habits.

From week 3 onward, you work with a barbell, kettlebells, and a rowing machine. The conditioning pieces are short and intentional, not random.

The coaches here actually watched my movement. Nobody had done that before in any gym I had been to.

Who this is genuinely for

Women with no CrossFit experience, or those who tried it once and felt lost in a regular class. Some participants have a gym background in machines or cardio but have never touched a barbell.

Each cohort is capped at 8 people so coaches can give real feedback, not generic cues shouted across a room.

  • 9 foundational movements taught progressively
  • Scaling options built into every session
  • Nutrition basics covered in week 4
  • Access to session recordings for 30 days

Programme structure

A clear look at what each stage of the programme covers and what to expect.

8-Week Programme Overview

Weeks 1-2: Movement Mechanics

Air squat, deadlift, shoulder press
Bodyweight and light load only, with video review each session
Breathing and bracing
Core stability drills before any external load is introduced

Weeks 3-4: Barbell Introduction

Front squat and back squat
Working up to a comfortable 5-rep set by end of week 4
Nutrition session
One 60-minute group call on fuelling around training

Weeks 5-6: Conditioning Work

Short AMRAPs and EMOMs
Structured to build aerobic capacity without burning out technique
Pull-up progressions
Band-assisted and ring row variations

Weeks 7-8: Putting It Together

Full benchmark workouts
Scaled versions of classic CrossFit tests so you have a baseline to measure future progress
Programme review call
One-to-one 20-minute session to plan what comes next

How does this programme sound to you?