Monthly Archives: August 2023

Pullups, Pushups, Dips, T2B and HSPU

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A bit of Gymnastics strength today…

5 rounds of

  • 4 x Weighted Pullup @ 10kg
  • 8 x Deficit Weighted Pushups @ 10kg (from Yoga blocks)
  • Rest 90 seconds

Then 4 rounds of

  • 4 x Half Dips-Top down to 90°
  • 4 x Half Dips-Bottom up to 90°
  • 4 x Dips
  • 4 second Hold at Top
  • 4 x Strict Wide Grip Pullups

Then EMOM for 10 minutes

  • 3 x Deficit Handstand Pushups
  • 8 x Strict Toes to Bar

Results: Done as shown.

Front Squats then Row, KBS and Reverse Lunges

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Take 6 rounds to work up to a heavy (heavier than last time)

  • 4 x Front Squats

Then 2 rounds of

  • 8 x Front Squats @ 65% of above 4RM

Then, inspired by CF New England’s ‘Bad Reputation’ WOD…

AMRAP in 12 minutes

Buy in: Row 50 Calories

Then in remaining time

  • 20 x Kettlebell Swings + 2 x Reverse Lunges (r+l=1 rep) @ 24kg
  • 20 x Kettlebell Swings + 4 x Reverse Lunges @ 24kg
  • 20 x Kettlebell Swings + 6 x Reverse Lunges
  • etc. until clock runs out

Results: For the first set of front squats, only got up to 88kg (last time 205lbs/94kg). Used 65kg for part 2. Metcon: 4 rounds plus 21 reps. 50 cal in around 3:05.

Accessory Day

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3 rounds of

  • 3 x Windmills each side @ 8kg

Then 2 rounds of

  • 10 x Paloff Press per side

30 seconds on / 30 seconds off for 16 minutes

  • Kneeling Halos @ 14kg Clockwise
  • Kneeling Halos @ 14kg Counter Clockwise
  • Marches @ 32kg Left
  • Marches @ 32kg Right

Finisher, for max distance, one minute on / one minute off for 8 minutes of

  • Bike intervals alternate sitting and standing each on round

(On = cadence of 80-90/Off = cadence of 60-70).

Results: Finisher 6.3km.