Pike Press and Pause Squats then Step Ups, Row and T2B

3 rounds for form

  • 3-5 x TRX Pike Press (2222… 2 seconds plank, 2 seconds raise to pike, 2 seconds hold, 2 seconds return to plank)

Every 2 minutes for 12 minutes (6 rounds) work up to a heavy

  • 3 x Pause Back Squat (23X2 – 3 sec pause to bottom)

Then for time 27-21-15-9-3 of

  • Double DB Box Step Over @ 14kg per hand
  • Calorie Row
  • Toes to Bar

Results: Back Squat 135-165-175-185-190-195lbs/89kg. Metcon 19:49.

Monster Core Workout

Inspired by Heather Blackfit’s Core Workout from May 21.

4 rounds of each exercise, 30 seconds work/15 rest for each round, complete all four rounds of each exercise before moving to the next, rest 1 minute between exercises.

  • V-Ups
  • Russian Twist @ 12kg
  • Planks
  • TRX Knee Tucks
  • Side Plank Left
  • Stability Ball Forearm Saws
  • Side Plank Right
  • Mountain Climbers (slow making contact with arm per rep)
  • Pike Leg Lift Overs

Results: Done as shown. Tried to count reps… somewhere around 220 (counted l+r=1 rep where needed). We’ll see if I can sit up to get out of bed tomorrow morning.

Pullups and Knee Raises then Burpees, C&J and Thrusters

Every 2 minutes for 10 minutes

  • 3-5 x Weighted Pullups
  • 6-8 x Weighted Knee Raises / Knees to Waist

For the knee raises put the weight between my feet, then hanging from the pullup bar lifted until knees were parallel to my waist.

Then the Street Parking Instagram WOD from June 23.

AMRAP in 18 minutes of

  • 5 x Lateral Burpees Over the Dumbbells
  • 5 x Dumbbell Hang Clean and Jerk @ 14kg per Hand
  • 5 x Lateral Burpees Over the Dumbbells
  • 5 x Dumbbell Thrusters @ 14kg per Hand

Results: Metcon 8 rounds plus 4 reps. Used heavier weight since there were only 5 reps per movement. Target was 8 rounds so seems like I picked right.

Bench Press then DB Snatches and T2B

I found the Twisted Cross stretch to be good at preparing the shoulder for bench press.

Taken from the Repwerks WOD from June 29...

3 rounds of

  • Max effort Bench Press @ 75% of 1RM
  • Rest 90 seconds

Then EMOM for 10 minutes

  • 3 x Close Grip Bench Press

Then for time (reminded at breakfast last Sunday that I have not done these for a long time)

  • 100 x Alternating Dumbbell Snatches @ 20kg (50 per hand)
  • EMOM stop and do 5 x Toes to Bar

Results: Bench Press used 155lbs and 105lbs respectively. Max effort Bench 8-6-6 reps per round. Metcon 9:45.

Deadlifts and KBS then HPC, Row and HSPU

Every 2 minutes for 10 minutes

  • 3 x Deadlift

Then EMOM for 10 minutes of

  • 10 x Kettlebell Swings @ 32kg

Then AMRAP in 15 minutes of

  • 10 x Handstand Pushups
  • 10 x Hang Power Clean @ 95lbs
  • 20 Cal Row

Results: DL 205-235-255-265-270lbs/123kg (new 3RM). Metcon 3 rounds plus 35 reps.