Strict Presses and Reverse Rows then Crossfit Quarterfinal Test 21.3

4 rounds of

  • 4 x Strict Press
  • Rest 30 seconds
  • 8 x Single Arm Dumbbell Reverse Rows per Hand
  • Rest 90 seconds

Then for time

  • 120 x Sandbag Thrusters
  • 120 Cal Row

Results: Strict Press 96-105-115-125. Used a 24kg Kettlebell for the Rows. Metcon 16:20. Was almost an even split between the two movements, 7:30 and 8:30 respectively.

Split Squats and Rows plus Burpees, Cleans and Presses

5 rounds working to a heavy pair of

  • 6 x Rear Foot Elevated Split Squat with Bar in Front Rack
  • Rest 30 seconds between legs
  • 8 x Barbell Bent Rows
  • Rest 90 seconds

Then another Heatherblackfit WOD

AMRAP in 20 minutes

  • 3 x Burpees
  • 6 x Hang Power Clean @ 95lbs
  • 9 x Push Press @ 95lbs
  • 3 x Burpees
  • 9 x Hang Power Cleans
  • 12 x Push Press
  • 3 x Burpees
  • etc.

Results: Split Squats – 45-65-75-85-95lbs. Metcon – 5 rounds plus 9 reps.

Deadlift, HSPU, Pullups and Row

For time per round, every 4 minutes for 20 minutes

  • 3 x Deadlift @ 80% of 1RM
  • 6 x Handstand Pushups
  • 9 x Strict Pullups
  • 12 Cal Row

Then alternate EMOM for 6 minutes

  • Even round – 30 second Handstand Hold
  • Odd round – 30 second Kettlebell Swings @ 32kg

Results: First part, used 225lbs for the Deadlift… 2:14-2:20-2:25-2:44-3:05. Handstand Pushups were easy today. After the first two rounds, Pullups got really hard.

Strict Press then Devil Press, Step Overs, Toe Touches, Thrusters and Renegade Rows

6 rounds of

  • 5 x Strict Press

Then for time (taken from Healtherblackfit’s Instagram WOD for Good Friday…

  • 8 x Devil Press
  • Rest 1 minute
  • 8 x Devil Press @ 12kg
  • 16 x Weighted Box Step Overs @ 12kg per hand
  • Rest 1 minute
  • 8 x Devil Press
  • 16 x Weighted Box Step Overs @ 12kg per hand
  • 24 x Alternating Toe Touches (12 per foot)
  • Rest 1 minute
  • 8 x Devil Press @ 12kg
  • 16 x Weighted Box Step Overs @ 12kg per hand
  • 24 x Alternating Toe Touches (12 per foot)
  • 32 x Sandbag Thrusters @ 20kg
  • Rest 1 minute
  • 8 x Devil Press @ 12kg
  • 16 x Weighted Box Step Overs @ 12kg per hand
  • 24 x Alternating Toe Touches (12 per foot)
  • 32 x Sandbag Thrusters
  • 40 x Renegade Rows with Pushup

Results: Failed 125lbs on round 6, so still at 120lbs for my 5RM. Metcon 23:54 ( last 40 reps took 6 minutes!).

Bench Press then Burpees, Deadlifts and Row

Take 15 minutes and work up to a heavy

  • 5 x Tempo Bench Press 32X1

Then in as few sets as possible

  • 50 x Dumbbell Bench Press @ 20kg per hand

Then for time, inspired by a Rep Werks WOD on Instagram… 25-20-15-10-5 reps of

  • Devil Press @ 12kg per hand
  • Cal Row

Results: Bench 155lbs, missed at 165lbs with only 4 reps. The tempo format made it much more difficult considering that in the past I have hit 175lbs for my 5RM. Dumbbell Bench Press took 4 rounds. Metcon 16:28.