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Handstand Pushups and Pullups then Run and Pistol Squats

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Based on the Instagram WOD from the Box Programming.

For time alternate the following two reverse ladders

  • 5-4-3-2-1 x Deficit Handstand Pushups
  • 10-8-6-4-2 x Strict Pullups

Then for time

  • Run 8k / 5 miles

Then two rounds

  • 6 x Alternating Pistol Squats (3 per Leg)

Results: HSPU and Pullups 5:37. Run 43:06 (5:21/km). Pistol Squats after a run and stretch seem to work really well, still needed to have my heal raised slightly but no counter weight.

Power Abs then Bench Press, Pushups, T2B and DUs

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Start with Kari Pierce Power Abs form March 26…

3 sets of

  • 3 x Weighted Knee Tucks @ 3kg
  • 3 x Russian Twist
  • Repeat for 3 rounds

For weighted Knee Tucks, hold a weight/medicine ball in hands and do standard knee tucks.

Every 2 minutes for 10 minutes

  • 3 x Bench Press

Then AMRAP in 15 minutes

  • 7 x Toes to Bar
  • 14 x Pushups
  • 28 x Double Unders

Results: Bench Press 135-155-185-205-215lbs. Metcon 9 rounds plus 15 reps.

Front Squats then BJs, G2OH and Renegade Rows

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Every 2 minutes for 12 minutes

  • 5 x Front Squat @ 60%
  • 3 x Front Squat @ 75%
  • 3 x Front Squat @ 80%
  • 2 x Front Squat @ 85%
  • 1 x Front Squat @ 90%
  • 1 x Front Squat @ 95%
  • 1 x Front Squat @ 95%+
  • 12 x Front Squat @ 60%

Then, based on a Crossfit Invictus WOD, for total reps, EMOM for 15 minutes

  • Station 1 – 20 seconds Box Jumps
  • Station 2 – 20 seconds Sandbag Ground to Overhead
  • Station 3 – 20 seconds of Renegade Rows

Results: Front Squat 145-165-175-185-195-205-215-135lbs.

Power Snatch then TGUs and Farmer Carry then DB Squat Clean, Push Press and OH Lunges

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Every two minutes for 10 minutes (5 rounds)

  • 5 x Hang Power Snatch @ 75lbs

Then 3 sets of

  • 3 x Turkish Getup per Side @ 16kg
  • 100ft/30m Farmer Carry @ 32kg per Hand
  • Rest 1 minute

AMRAP in 12 minutes alternating hands per round (all 18 reps with left hand then all 18 reps with right hand is one round)

  • 6 x Single Arm Squat Clean @ 16kg
  • 6 x Single Arm Push Press
  • 6 x Overhead Reverse Lunge

Results: Snatches were good. Worked on form and full extension. Metcon 5 rounds + 12 reps

Pullups and Pushups Complexes then Deadlifts and Burpees

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4 sets of the following Complex

  • 5 x Pushup
  • 3 x Archer Pushup per Side
  • 3 x Single Hand Raised Pushups per Side
  • Rest 20 seconds
  • 2 x Strict Supinated Pullups with Shoulder Width Grip
  • 2 x Strict Supinated Pullups with Narrow Width Grip
  • 2 x Strict Pronated Group Pullups with Shoulder Width Grip
  • Rest 2 minutes

EMOM until you fail to complete all reps in the minute (taken from the Box Programming instagram post from Saturday)

  • 5 x Deadlift @ 185lbs + 1 x Burpee over the Barbell
  • 5 x Deadlift @ 185lbs + 2 x Burpee over the Barbell
  • 5 x Deadlift @ 185lbs + 3 x Burpee over the Barbell
  • etc.

Results: Complex was good, really worked the arms nicely. Metcon 8 full rounds plus 12 reps (including DL).