Pullups, HSPU, Barbell Rows, TRX APUs, Cable Pulldowns, T2B and a Bike HIIT Finisher

Was able to get below my chest/top of abs, with my high pullups which feels like the work last week has paid off… so continuing towards my goal of a strict bar muscle up.

Every 3 minutes for 9 minutes

  • 8 x Strict Pullups
  • 3 x Deficit Handstand Pushups (from Yoga blocks)

Then 3 rounds of

  • 8 x Barbell Reverse Rows
  • 10 x TRX Atomic “Russian” Pushups

Then 3 rounds of

  • 6 x Cable Pulldowns @ 100lbs
  • 6 x Strict Toes to Bar

Finisher Bike HIIT

  • 5 x 30 seconds work / 30 seconds rest (rest = 80% of work RPM)
  • 5 x 60 seconds work / 60 seconds rest
  • 2 x 50 seconds work / 30 seconds rest

Results: Cable pulldowns were too heavy. Lower weight (76-95lbs) and full ROM is probably more effective.

Back Squat then Step Ups and Devil Press

5 rounds

  • 5 x Back Squat @ 55%
  • 3 x Back Squat @ 65%
  • 2 x Back Squat @ 75%
  • 2 x Back Squat @ 85%
  • 1 x Back Squat @ 95%

Then 3 rounds of

  • 1 x Back Squat @ 95%+

Then every 3 minute for 9 minutes

  • 6 x Back Squats @ 80% from max above

Then Street Parking Vault WOD Jotunheim, For time, 6 rounds of

  • 10 x DB Step Ups @ 16kg
  • 10 x Devil Press @ 16kg
  • 10 x DB Step Ups @ 16kg
  • Rest 1 minute

Results: Back Squat got up to 245lbs/111kg. Beat my old 1RM by 10lbs! Used 205lbs for the sets of 6. Metcon 19:52 (including the rest). Only got through 5 rounds of the Metcon, one of my weights broke :-(.

Pullups, Dips, Barbell Rows and Kettlebell Presses then a Bike HIIT Workout

EMOM for 15 minutes

  • 2 x Explosive Pullups (as high as possible)

Every 3 minutes for 9 minutes

  • 5 x Weighted Pullups @ 10kg
  • 8 x Weighted Dips @ 10kg

Then 5 rounds as fast as possible

  • 5 x Seated Single Kettlebell Press @ 16kg per Side
  • 5 x Barbell Bent Rows @ 135lbs/60kg

Finisher Bike HIIT

  • 8 x 20 seconds work / 40 seconds rest
  • 8 x 30 seconds work / 60 seconds rest

Results: Good chest to bar pullups. Otherwise done as prescribed.

Front Squats, T2B and S2OH

Every 2 minutes for 12 minutes

  • 5 x Front Squats

Then EMOM for 10 minutes alternate between

  • 6-8 x Single Kettlebell Squat with KB in Left Hand @ 24kg
  • 6-8 x Single Kettlebell Squat Right @ 24kg

Then, inspired by the Dutch Throwdown 2022 Buddy Edition, 21-15-9 of

  • Front Squats @ 75lbs/35kg
  • Toes to Bar
  • Shoulder to Overhead @ 75lbs/35kg

Results: Front Squat 190lbs. Kettlebells did 6 reps for first 3 rounds, 8 for last two. Metcon 7:05. Expected to take closer to 10-12 minutes…maybe at the full 35kg?