Pullups, Pike Lift and Front Levers then Burpee Pullups, Dumbbell Snatch and Front Squats

Every 2 minutes for 10 minutes

  • 2 x Weighted Ring Pullups @ 10kg with False Grip

Then EMOM for 8 minutes alternate

  • Minute 1 – 5-10 x Pike Lift
  • Minute 2 – 15 second Tuck Front Lever

Then based on the ‘Supper Gripped’ WOD from wodwell, 5 rounds for time (original is AMRAP in 20)

  • 5 x Burpee Pullups
  • 10 x Alternating Dumbbell Snatch @ 20kg (5 per side)
  • 5 x Single Dumbbell Front Squat Left Hand
  • 5 x Single Dumbbell Front Squat Right Hand

Results: Metcon 11:21.

Handstand Work then HSPU, T2B and DL

Take 20 minute and work on Handstands.

Then this WOD from wodwell CF on Instagram, for time

  • 10 x Deficit Handstand Pushups (from yoga blocks)
  • 20 x Deadlifts @ 220lbs/100kg
  • 40 x Toes to Bar
  • 20 x Deadlifts
  • 10 x Deficit Handstand Pushups

Results: For part one did some frog stand holds and frog stand press outs (bring knees together and press up as far as you can towards a handstand then slowly drop to floor), then accumulated about 60 seconds free standing handstands kicking up against the wall (took about 5 rounds). Metcon 14:40.

Pullups and Reverse Rows then Rows, Pushups and Mountain Climbers

Every 2 minutes for 10 minutes

  • 2-3 x Strict Ring Pullup from Deadhang with Flase Grip

Then very 2 minutes for 16 minutes

  • 5 x TRX Reverse Rows with 3 second descent (Tempo 30×0)

Then, using a single Kettlebell, every 2 minutes for 12 minutes

  • 10 x Alternating Single KB Bent Rows @ 20kg
  • 10 x KB Pushups (tip Kettlebell and put hands on Ball)
  • 10 x KB Mountain Climbers (r+l=1 rep, hands on KB ball)

Then accumulate

30 x Hanging Leg Raises from Bar (keep legs as strght as possible, raise legs to parallel with floor)

Results: Done as shown. Heavier KB Rows would have been better.

Muscle Ups and Bench Press then OHP, Pullups and Sumo DL High Pulls

EMOM for 10 minutes

  • 1 x Strict Ring Muscle Up from Floor

4 rounds of

  • 6-8 x Tempo Bench Press @ 65-70% of 3RM (3 second ascent/3 second descent)

Then the Crossfit WOD from Dec. 18, 5 rounds for time of

  • 15 x Push Press/Jerk @ 75lbs
  • 12 x Pullups
  • 9 x Sumo Deadlift High Pulls @ 75lbs

Results: Bench Press 8-8-7-7. Metcon: 14:34

Been focusing on Muscle Ups for a couple of weeks now. Seeing if adding regular volume will allow me to get the strength to do a real slow strict movement. Planning the same for Handstands, wondering if spending just 5-10 minutes 2-3 times per week will help me finally get stable.

Deadlifts then T2B, Kettlebell Swings and DUs

Take 20 minutes and work up to a heavy

  • 1 x Deadlift

Then, based on the ‘Tap Dancing’ WOD from Crossfit New England, AMRAP in 10 minutes

  • 50 x Double Unders
  • 9 x Kettlebell Swings @ 32kg
  • 9 x Toes to Bar
  • 50 x Double Unders
  • 15 x Kettlebell Swings
  • 15 x Toes to Bar
  • 50 x DUs
  • 21 x Kettlebell Swings
  • 21 x Toes to Bar
  • 50 x DUs
  • … add 6 reps to the T2B and DLs until the time is up

Results: 5×60-5×100-3×120-1×130-1×150-1x160kg/352lbs (52lbs/24kg above my last 1RM!!) Metcon 3 rounds plus 50 DUs and 22 KBS.