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Gymnastics Work then Strict Presses and Bike

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Take 20 minutes and work on Planche, Press to Handstand, etc.

Then 3 rounds of, rest 2 – 3 minutes between rounds

  • 5 x Strict Press @ same weight as last time

Rest 2 minutes then 2 rounds, rest 2 minutes between rounds

  • Max Strict Press @ 80% of above weight

Then

  • 15k Indoor Bike

Results: Used 130lbs/59kg for the Strict Press… weak after the handstand work 5-3.1.1-4.1. Used 49kg/105lbs for the second part 6 and 5 reps. Indoor bike 15km. I restarted my iFit subscription so working on a couple of long hill rides from one of their programs.

Back Squats then KB Swings and HSPU

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4 rounds of

  • 5 x Back Squat @ 90% of 5RM from last time

Then EMOM for 10 minutes, alternate legs per minute (5 rounds per leg)

  • 8 x @ Goblet Kickstand Squats @ 24kg

Then for time accumulate (start with the KB Swings)

  • 200 x KB Swings @ 24kg
  • EMOM stop and do 3 x Handstand Pushups

Results: Used 190lbs/86kg for the Back Squats. Metcon 12:28.

Deficit Deaflifts and Hip Thrusts then MUs

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3 rounds of

  • 5 x Deficit Deadlift @ 90% of 5RM from last time

Then EMOM for 8 minutes

  • 8 x Hip Thrusts @ Body Weight

Then the Crossfit Mainsite Benchmark WOD from Jan 8, for time

  • 30 x Ring Muscle Ups

Results: Used 205lbs/93kg for the Deadlifts. Muscle Ups from L-Sit on the floor, 11:58! Really happy with that.

Bench Press then Dips and a TRX Core Circuit

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3 rounds of

  • 3 x Bench Press @ 5-10lbs heavier than on 16.12.2024

Then EMOM for 8 minutes or until you cannot complete all reps in a round

  • 8 x Dips

Then 4 rounds of

  • 5 x TRX Pike Press
  • 10 x TRX Mountain Climbers (l+1=1 rep)
  • 30 second TRX Plank Hold (drop to forearms)
  • Rest as needed

Results: Used 195lbs/89kg for the Bench Press (my 3RM). Done as shown, last round of Bench Press had to split into 2+1 reps and last two rounds of dips split into 6+2 and 5+2+1.

Handstand work then T2B, Wallballs and Bike

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Take 20 minutes and work on Handstands and Planche or whatever you feel you need to work on.

Then, inspired by CF New England’w WOD from Nov 25…

AMRAP in 7 minutes of

  • 30 x Toes to Bar
  • 30 x Sandbag Thrusters/Wall Balls
  • Max Distance Bike

Immediately followed by AMRAP in 5 minutes of

  • 20 x Toes to Bar
  • 20 x Sandbag Thrusters/Wall Balls
  • Max Distance Bike

Immediately followed by AMRAP in 3 minutes of

  • 10 x Toes to Bar
  • 10 x Sandbag Thrusters/Wall Balls
  • Max Distance Bike

Results: Metcon 3.8km.